Returning Day
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| Dynaheir and friends investigate cultist activity in Baldur's Gate.
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Goal
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Quests & Cinematics
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 Dynaheir:
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Must you delay our task further, Minsc? You are falling behind. There is much to do, and I've need of your strength.
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 Minsc:
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Yes, my witch! Where you lead, Minsc dutifully follows! ...But so do these biting beasts, and they are VERY demanding of Minsc's attention!
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 Dynaheir:
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Ah, feral animals set loose upon the streets. This city continues to test my patience.
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 Boo:
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[Annoyed] Squeak!
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| 1
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These giant lizards interfere with my affairs. Away with you!
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| 2
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Let us deal with these wild beasts and return to our task at hand.
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 Minsc:
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Flee, overly large scaly creatures! Scatter before Minsc! Ha! Goodness triumphs once again!
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 Boo:
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[Victorious] Squeak!
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 Boo:
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[Cautious] Squeak!
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 Minsc:
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Hold, Dynaheir! Boo senses danger. Look there, lurking behind yonder piled possessions!
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 Dynaheir:
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Bandits? It would seem trouble insists upon us this day.
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| 3
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Defeat 1 Stolen Goods
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Outlaws plague this city. My magic will deny them their pitiful shelter.
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| 4
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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There is no shortage of crime in Baldur's Gate. Fortunately, I am here.
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 Dynaheir:
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[Sighs] Is there no end to these brigands? They must be fools to challenge our might, so recently proven against the Iron Throne. Show them, Minsc.
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| 5
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Defeat the Roguish Thief
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Do away with these common lawbreakers. They vex me.
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 Minsc:
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Stand and deliver, evil ones, that my hamster may have a better look at you! Oh, they have gone. Cowards!
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 Dynaheir:
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Indeed. Now let us make haste. A certain shop has a new stock of rare spell components on offer, which are discounted for this day only. I must not miss this sale...
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 Dynaheir:
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I believe we should be nearing the establishment...
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 Minsc:
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Hm. These buildings are familiar. Has Minsc been led about the city in a strange way so he would not suspect his destination?
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 Dynaheir:
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...
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 Minsc:
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...
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 Boo:
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[Curious] Squeak!
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 Minsc:
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What's that, Boo? You say there is water rushing toward us? But we are on dry land, Boo, that does not -
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 Dynaheir:
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Elementals! Prepare thyself, Minsc!
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| 6
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Spirits of water making mayhem? Take caution!
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 Dynaheir:
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So many of these spirits - and all wroth. From where do they pour forth?
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 Minsc:
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There! They come from that very familiar-looking building we have been walking toward!
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 Dynaheir:
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Sorcerous Sundries!
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 Minsc:
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Yes! That is the name!
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 Dynaheir:
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Chaos dwells here, be it by misfortune or malicious deed. Come, Minsc! We must do all we can to help!
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| 7
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Sorcerous Sundries is awash in tumult! We must defend ourselves!
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 Minsc:
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Had Minsc known there would be glorious battle awaiting him, he would not need to have been tricked to visit this place!
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 Dynaheir:
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The other patrons must have fled before our arrival. Although I do spy a familiar face...
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| 8
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Collect 25 Water Elementals
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Water is hazardous for scrolls and tomes. Capture these elementals!
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 Imoen:
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Heya! It's me, Imoen!
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 Minsc:
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Yes, Imoen! Minsc and Boo know this, for you are always saying it! But we are nonetheless glad to be hearing it again!
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 Dynaheir:
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I greet you, ally of mine. It has been some time.
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 Imoen:
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I'm happy to see you! Wish it were under circumstances less damp, though.
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 Dynaheir:
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Have you also come to bargain with the owner for sundries most sorcerous?
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 Imoen:
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Oh! Nah. I was just here helping out. Special day and all. Halbazzer had to leave and told me to mind the shop, and then all of THIS happened!
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 Boo:
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[Cheerful] Squeak!
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 Minsc:
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Boo says every day is worthy of celebration! But also, what is special about this one?
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 Imoen:
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I'll tell you in a bit! Help me get control of the situation first!
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| 9
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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The arcane energies of the establishment have become unstable!
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| 10
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Defeat the Air Elemental
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One final elemental spirit draws near! Quell its raging winds!
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 Dynaheir:
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There are no more visible enemies.
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 Minsc:
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So then there must be INVISIBLE enemies!
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 Dynaheir:
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Calm thyself. The battle is won.
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 Imoen:
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I wouldn't be so sure about that. Stuff like this has been happening all day. [Sighs] Figures. After what we did, I should've expected this.
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 Dynaheir:
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Expected what, exactly?
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 Imoen:
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Revenge. I think the Dead Three are trying to ruin Returning Day!
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 Dynaheir:
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So you say it is a celebration to commemorate the return of the city's founder from his travels abroad?
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 Imoen:
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Yep! That's Returning Day! The hint is in the name.
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 Minsc:
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And there is to be a festival with feasting and drinking?
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 Imoen:
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Yeah! With street games and merchants selling all sorts of weird stuff from abroad! I've been trying to help folks get ready for a tenday now, but...
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 Dynaheir:
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But if the people are panicked, there will be no festivities - and no sales. This will not do.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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More petty thieves accost us. Begone from my sight!
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| 12
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Tis a trivial matter, but we must teach them a lesson all the same!
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 Imoen:
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We're almost there... I heard from a friend that there's been some suspicious activity over here for a while. Creeps in robes shuffling around a cemetery. Sound familiar?
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 Dynaheir:
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Myrkulites.
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| 13
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Collect 25 Bones
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Search for any signs of Myrkul worship!
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 Dynaheir:
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I detect magic in these animated bones - foul necromancy. We are on the path.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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The cultists guard their lair with the walking dead. Destroy them!
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| 15
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Defeat the Deadeye Archer
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That skeleton appears more fearsome than the others. Be on guard!
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 Minsc:
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Now, if I were a lousy, stinking servant of evil, where would I hide the entrance to my - AHHhhh!
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 Imoen:
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Looks like our way in is a pit - straight down!
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 Dynaheir:
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I will cast Feather Fall. Just a moment.
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 Minsc:
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[Muffled] Boo has found the secret lair! Well done, Boo!
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 Minsc:
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Please forgive me, my witch. Minsc did not intend to go charging into the dark crypt without you, but the mysterious spirits that decide which way is down had other plans.
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 Dynaheir:
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It is well. Your fall was not folly, but fortune. I know you would never abandon me to my fate. Now, let us hunt.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Abominations defend the crypt! Stand firm!
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| 17
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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More are coming! We must vanquish them!
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| 18
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Collect 25 Symbols of Myrkul
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Here they are - foul necromancers! Seize their unholy symbols!
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 Dynaheir:
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There is no doubt. These are servants of the Lord of Bones - the evil god, Myrkul.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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We must make our intentions known to these evildoers!
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 Necromite Leader:
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Intruders. Mortals. You tread upon hallowed ground.
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 Dynaheir:
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You will quit this place, evil one, or you will meet your god sooner than you expect.
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 Necromite Leader:
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We think not. You will make a worthy sacrifice to our lord.
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Defeat the Skull Lasher
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A shadar-kai leads these Myrkulites. Put an end to their dark deeds!
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 Necromite Leader:
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[Hissing] Enough! We yield!
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 Minsc:
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Aha! One more butt kicked in the name of goodness!
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 Imoen:
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No more skulking around for you! What's your big evil scheme anyway, huh?
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 Necromite Leader:
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We merely plot revenge against the Baneites for their meddling. Why do you care?
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 Dynaheir:
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What trickery is this? Lie to me, and I will let the large one loose upon you again.
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 Necromite Leader:
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No trick. Our stores of ritual components were stolen. The Baneites are to blame, I'm certain of it. Our quarrel is with them alone. That is the truth. I swear it.
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 Minsc:
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[Pouting] Minsc does not understand why we let the necromancers go.
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 Imoen:
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We don't have time! Better to let the Flaming Fists clean up that mess. We have to find those Baneites. They must be up to something.
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 Dynaheir:
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Dedicants of Bane seek to control others, especially those with power. Should they be active, we will find evidence of their misdeeds in the Upper City.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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What are golems doing loose in the Upper City? Let us be their undoing!
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 Dynaheir:
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Why would there be golems here? Are we expected? Look sharp, everyone.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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There are more golems! This is surely no coincidence.
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 Iron Consul:
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A most joyous Returning Day to you, friends. What brings you to the Upper City? You don't look like you belong.
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 Boo:
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[Insulted] Squeak!
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 Minsc:
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[Whispering] Yes, Boo, I agree. Usually, nobles cannot bear to be this close to Minsc's manly stench. This one is very suspicious...
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 Imoen:
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Heya! Don't mind us! We're just heroes on patrol!
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 Dynaheir:
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We suspect Baneite activity in this area. Do you know anything, saer?
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 Iron Consul:
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No, no. I am but a simple and honest aristocrat, and I really must be going now. Ta!
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Collect 25 Symbols of Bane
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Fists of Bane! We've been ambushed!
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 Imoen:
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Wow, that didn't take long!
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 Minsc:
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It is very convenient of our foes to reveal themselves so soon! Saves Minsc the trouble of finding them!
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 Dynaheir:
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Altogether too convenient, truly. Find that noble. He cannot have gone far.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These Baneites wish to slow us down! Show them no mercy!
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 Iron Consul:
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So, you've finally figured it out, did you? My machinations went undetected for years. Some subtle pressure here, a few bribes there, a little push and pull, and here I am, on the edge of glory.
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 Dynaheir:
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Whatever your conspiracy may be, it ends now!
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 Iron Consul:
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You're too late. My lord Bane guides my hand. Soon, the entire Upper City will see a half-percent increase in the cost of wine! Mwahaha!
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Defeat the Iron Consul
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Put a stop to this would-be tyrant's... plan? Wait...
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 Dynaheir:
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Stop. Stop. Your terrible plot is to only slightly affect the wealth of the city's elite?
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 Iron Consul:
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That's right, 'heroes.' I'm a master of subtlety. When the church of the Black Hand needs funding, puppetmasters like me pull the strings.
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 Imoen:
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So you're not trying to ruin Returning Day for everyone else?
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 Iron Consul:
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Do you jest? The coin flows like water on Returning Day! And besides, my kids love the parade.
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 Minsc:
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You are a very strange and uninteresting kind of evil. Minsc tires of this one.
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 Iron Consul:
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Finished with your snooping about my manor? I told you. We have nothing to do with any magical disasters, nor brazen heists.
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 Dynaheir:
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Indeed. I did not expect to encounter such banal evil. It is almost refreshing, as opposed to our usual experiences.
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 Corrupt City Guard:
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There you are.
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 Dynaheir:
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Ah, the Flaming Fists. They must be here to make the appropriate arrests.
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 Imoen:
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Heya, officer! Catch any troublemakers today?
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 Corrupt City Guard:
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That depends. Heard there are trespassers on this property.
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 Iron Consul:
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Right on time. Yes, you can take them away now.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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The city's guards attempt to subdue us! Show them this is a mistake!
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 Corrupt City Guard:
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Will you three come along quietly, or will we have a problem?
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 Imoen:
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You're here to arrest US!?
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 Minsc:
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Guards arrest Minsc? Arrest Minsc's friend? Arrest Minsc's witch!? Arrest BOO!?
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 Corrupt City Guard:
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A problem then. Good. More fun this way.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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The Baneites must have manipulated these guards. Fight back!
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Collect 25 Flaming Fist Swords
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Disarm them! They will be less effective once deprived of their blades!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Blatant corruption on display! We must resist this injustice!
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| 30
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Defeat the Corrupt City Guard
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We're almost free! Defy them, my friends!
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 Jaheira:
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[Dramatically jumps down from a roof] Civilians, stand down! This is an official Harper investigation! These Fists are going away for a long time!
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 Dynaheir:
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Oh. It's you. Hello, Jaheira. You look... different.
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 Jaheira:
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Oh, yeah. I'm trying something new with my - Wait, what are YOU all doing here!?
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 Dynaheir:
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Forgive us, Jaheira. It was not our intention to interfere with your operation.
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 Jaheira:
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Don't be. Do you know how many days I spent tracking those guards, waiting for them to slip up? It was awful. You did me a favor by forcing them into action. And Baneites! I didn't know they were involved.
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 Minsc:
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And now we reunite, to fight evil! And to find Minsc's suddenly vanished coin pouch!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These ruffians chose their targets poorly. This will be quick.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Demonstrate to these thieves that we are not to be underestimated.
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 Dynaheir:
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Common thieves again?
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 Jaheira:
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Well, it is Returning Day. They're looking for easy marks. Which most of us are not, of course.
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 Minsc:
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The case of the missing coins is closed!
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 Boo:
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[Celebratory] Squeak!
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Defeat 1 Dockside Debris
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Remove this debris that blocks our passage!
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 Jaheira:
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Here we are. If you suspect Dead Three trouble and have already ruled out two, this dock is where I suggest we start sniffing around for the other one.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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These sailors do not care for our presence here. They're spoiling for a fight.
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 Pirate Captain:
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That's far enough, methinks. You lot shouldn't go poking your noses where they don't belong. Only true cutthroats are welcome here.
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Defeat the Pirate Captain
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I believe this captain desires a show of our prowess. Shall we?
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 Pirate Captain:
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Well, blow me down! Each one of you fights with the strength of a full crew!
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 Dynaheir:
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Naturally. Now, I believe you may be able to help us locate a certain other group of cutthroats...
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 Dynaheir:
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If the pirate is to be believed, we shall find the Lord of Murder's faithful amongst this filth.
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 Imoen:
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It wouldn't be my first choice, but I guess if you don't want to be found, the sewers are a good place to lie low. No reasonable person would go looking for trouble here.
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 Minsc:
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The cowards hide from Minsc, for they know their butts are soon to be kicked once again!
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 Jaheira:
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It is a shame our courageous leader is not here to join us. Fighting Bhaalists just isn't the same without him.
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 Dynaheir:
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Abdel has labored enough and deserves a respite. We will see to this task without him. He has earned that.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Giant flies infest the sewers beneath the city. Swat them away.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Do not allow these swarming flies to distract us from our mission here.
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 Reaper of Bhaal:
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Well, what have we here? The Dread Lord bids you welcome, slayers of Sarevok.
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 Dynaheir:
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If you know of his fate, then you know you have no hope of victory nor escape. We have come to put an end to your evil.
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 Reaper of Bhaal:
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A dance of death, then. Exquisite. But oh, I am not alone. Meet the newest members of our crimson congregation.
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| 38
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Collect 25 Wereboar Tusks
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A den of bloodthirsty lycanthropes! Break their tusks, lest we be gored!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Wereboars fight with unbridled ferocity! Give them no quarter!
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 Dynaheir:
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Your worship of violence ends here, wicked one!
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 Imoen:
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Whatever you're up to, we won't let you ruin Returning Day!
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 Reaper of Bhaal:
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Why would my god care about your festival? With Sarevok's fall, we faithful who remain only lick our wounds... for now.
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 Minsc:
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Then present your tongue, evildoer, for soon you shall taste Minsc's sword!
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 Reaper of Bhaal:
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Bhaal awaits me! Bhaal embraces me! None escape Bhaal!
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Defeat the Reaper of Bhaal
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We shall not abide this murderous cult! Finish them!
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 Dynaheir:
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It is done, yet the Bhaalist's words disturb me. If the Dead Three are not involved in this plot, then who is our true foe? Come. Let us return to where this quest began.
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 Imoen:
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Sorry, everyone! I really thought our old enemies were behind all the trouble today.
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 Dynaheir:
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You are not to blame, Imoen. It was a reasonable assumption.
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 Jaheira:
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The city's foes are myriad. Many wish to see its downfall. Without a lead -
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 Boo:
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[Interrupting] Squeak!
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 Minsc:
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Goblins! Good spotting, Boo!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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We must intercept these goblins before they harm any innocents!
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 Dynaheir:
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Not merely goblins. They are the walking dead!
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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There are so many! We must hurry and find the source of this iniquity!
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 Jaheira:
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Perhaps the necromancers of Myrkul are to blame for this?
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 Imoen:
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We already went to them! They said they weren't responsible! Someone stole their ritual stuff!
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 Minsc:
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Just to be certain, Minsc thinks we should find all the cultists again and squeeze them until the truth oozes out!
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 Dynaheir:
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Perhaps later, Minsc. There are monsters in need of slaying.
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Collect 25 Familiar Symbols
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Slay these undead and search them for any clues as to who they serve!
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 Imoen:
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Dynaheir? What's with that look in your eyes? Do you recognize the symbols these undead were carrying?
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 Dynaheir:
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[Serious] Indeed. I have been a fool. It all makes sense now. Minsc, you know what we face?
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 Minsc:
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[Serious] Yes, my witch. Minsc is with you. We will stop them together.
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 Boo:
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[Serious] Squeak.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Destroy these shambling ghouls! Let none escape!
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| 45
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Defeat the Undead Beholder
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A beholder! We face powerful necromancy, indeed!
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 Imoen:
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They must be coming from Sorcerous Sundries! It's just around the corner!
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 Dynaheir:
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It is as I suspected. The one responsible has had us chasing after shadows. Now they conjure the dead to cause panic, to distract, and to delay. I know these tricks all too well.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Crawling claws have ransacked the building! Exterminate them!
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 Imoen:
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This place is CRAWLING with horrors! Get it?
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 Minsc:
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[Not even a smile]
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 Imoen:
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Minsc?
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 Minsc:
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This is no time for excellent joke-making, Imoen. Minsc must stay sharp. A dangerous foe awaits us.
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 Dynaheir:
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The centuries-old enemy of my people - a Red Wizard of Thay.
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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Every monster felled brings us one step closer to facing our true foe!
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 Dynaheir:
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Thayan, reveal yourself! We know that you are here!
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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Dynaheir of Rashemen. You are as easily manipulated as that insipid fool Edwin claimed in his reports.
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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The heroes of Baldur's Gate, so freshly returned from their crusade against the Dead Three. It was child's play to send you after them once again. Even more effortless than luring the building's owner away on false pretenses.
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 Dynaheir:
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Your game is finished, Thayan. You have been discovered, and your misdeeds shall be undone.
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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You underestimate me, Wychlaran. I've already completed my mission. The rare spell components stored here were truly a marvel to behold. They are with Szass Tam now. I've no more need of this place, so it shall burn, and you along with it.
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Defeat 1 Burning Debris
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The Red Wizard seeks to burn down the building! We must stop them!
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 Dynaheir:
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Put out those flames! If the fire spreads -
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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[Casts Disintegrate]
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 Jaheira:
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Dynaheir, look out!
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 Minsc:
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[Heroic dive] Are you alright, my witch?
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 Dynaheir:
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[Coughing] I am. Thank you, Minsc. I allowed myself to become distracted. I mustn't let down my guard.
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 Minsc:
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No, Dynaheir. That is the job of Minsc! I will always be there to protect you, my witch. Now, let us commence with the butt-kicking for goodness!
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| 49
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Defeat 25 Enemies
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This last mob of monsters is all that stands between us and the Red Wizard!
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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A pity you did not turn to ash. It would have spared you the indignity of becoming my undead servant. I think I'll use you to hunt your fellow Wychlaran.
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 Dynaheir:
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I'll not suffer your attempts to inflame my emotions, Thayan. It ends here and now.
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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[Sensible chuckle] Does it? We shall see, won't we?
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 Dynaheir:
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Jaheira, carve a path to the wizard! Imoen, provide cover! Minsc? You know what to do.
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 Minsc:
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GO FOR THE EYES, BOO!
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 Boo:
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[Delighted] Squeak!
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| 50
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Defeat the Red Wizard Agent
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We put a stop to this Thayan plot, together!
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 Red Wizard Agent:
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[Barely standing] Enough of this! I am needed in Aglarond. [Teleports away]
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 Minsc:
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CRAVEN! COME BACK HERE AND FIGHT MINSC!
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 Boo:
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[Indignant] Squeak!
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 Jaheira:
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It's no use. They are far away from us now. But it is over, and we have won.
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 Imoen:
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I suppose all that's left is to clean up the place. I should hurry! The Returning Day festivities will start soon!
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 Minsc:
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Come, everyone! Minsc hears music! Soon there will be feasting! Dancing! And then more feasting!
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 Jaheira:
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Woe be unto the dining tables of Baldur's Gate - the berserker has worked up an appetite.
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 Dynaheir:
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[Thinking] If the Thayans are active in this city, I have a duty to oppose them, to protect the innocents. [Smiles] Who knows? Perhaps life here could be enjoyable - with the right friends.
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