Transcript (Elpis)

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Bold: Main voiced cutscene

Italics: Non-voiced quest dialogue

Small italics: Optional dialogue

Index;

• Hope Upon A Flower
• Petalouda Hunt
• In Search Of Hermes
• Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
• Lives Apart
• Their Greatest Contribution
• Aether To Aether
• A Sentimental Gift
• Verdict And Execution
• Travelers At The Crossroads
• A Past, Not Yet Come To Pass
• Witness To The Spectacle
• Worthy Of His Back
• A Flower Upon Your Return
• Hunger In The Garden
• Words Without Sound
• Follow, Wander, Stumble, Listen
• Caging The Messenger (pre-dungeon)
• Caging The Messenger (post-dungeon)
• Thou Must Live, Die, And Know

Comments

Petalouda Hunt

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Hythlodaeus: Now then, our friend Hermes. Aside from overseeing the facility, he also conducts his own research. Chances are he will be at the main observation hub, so let us seek him out there first. Attired as you are, however, you stand out a little too much. Our dear Emet-Selch wishes to keep a low profile for his errand, so... do you know how to make a robe? The basic concept will do. No? In that case, Emet-Selch--

Emet-Selch: No. Your whim, your responsibility. You're not getting another thimble of aether out of me.

Hythlodaeus: *Sigh* The way he scrimps sometimes, you'd think he wasn't a nigh-bottomless font of magic... Very well, I shall make the robe, but perhaps you can assist. Come, let us search for the requisite material.

Emet-Selch: No means no. Just be grateful I'm even willing to wait.

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Hythlodaeus: Yes, these creatures should suffice. An aetheric rope. I want you to use it to capture, shall we say, two petaloudai. There are three species here, I believe. Any two different kinds should serve. Now, I should mention that the strength of the rope is tied- no pun intended- to the strength of its user. As your aether is still thin compared to ours, you'll need to weaken the petaloudai first. Good luck!

Hythlodaeus: Remember, it's a pair of petaloudai we require. Any two different kinds should serve.

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Hythlodaeus: You've caught the petaloudai? Come, come, let us see. Yes, these fine fellows will do nicely. And now for a spot of reversion... There! It's ready!

Hythlodaeus: It's nothing fancy, but then we're trying not to stand out. Try it on for size.

"Won't someone be angry with us for using those creatures?"

Hythlodaeus: Oh, it's fine, there's no one around to tell us off. And besides, we can always make more petaloudai. They need only a tiny amount of aether. It may take some effort to get the form and composition right, but anyone familiar with the concept should be able to manage.
Emet-Selch: Well and good to disguise and educate it, but it won't fool anyone who can see worth a damn.
Hythlodaeus: Fair point, but at the very least it should spare you unwanted attention from casual observers. Emet-Selch speaks true. Even dressed like us, your unusual nature will be plain to those who think to look. Should someone question your presence, don't make up excuses, much less try to explain what you actually are. No, best to simply say that you're a familiar. The question is whose... Ah, of course- Azem's. If you say you belong to her, people will give you the benefit of the doubt for any and all outlandish behaviour.
Emet-Selch: Exploiting our associate's absence?
Hythlodaeus: For lack of her presence, absolutely. Were she here, she'd have been the first to propose the idea- and you know it. With that, your story is settled. Let us continue with our errand!

Emet-Selch: As dubious as it is, passing you off as Azem's familiar is probably the best approach. Should she take offence that others so readily believe her recklessness is to blame, she is welcome to mend her ways. ...Pass as a child in your original size? I think not. Augmented or no, your aether is still far too thin to be considered normal.