Dialogue (Witch Hunt - Secluded Lodge)

Trigger[]

Talk to Kesten Garess in Secluded Lodge dueing Witch Hunt.

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List	Code	Condition	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
	SecludedLodge_KestenStart (7e60ae2e6d24e024c83898ae78ebe9e1)	Not Completed Witch Hunt	ORDER: Cue_67381 Cue_67388
	Cue_67381 (e436654efd991cb428f29c5b8aebeefa)		Cue_67382	Kesten Garess	The lodge is lit with only a few candles on the tables and the counter — shadows lie thick around the room. A number of people are here — a well-dressed couple at one of the tables, a girl in simple dress dozes near the opposite wall, and at the counter is an untidy dwarf — she's wiping the mugs and glaring at you. From the half-opened kitchen door, you hear the clanging of pans upon metal — presumably a stove.
	Cue_67382 (933e9e97fc1d525459d4a9bfe08b6787)		Cue_67386	Kesten Garess	Kesten looks around with a heavy gaze. "Things have gone from bad to worse. We must find the cultist before they flee — and we have no idea what they look like!"
	Cue_67386 (cd33a5a349a87384982722f5caaf5712)		Cue_67383	Kesten Garess	The people in the lodge look surprised and concerned. Each seems to recognize you and ask themselves — what is the ruler of these lands doing here at such a late hour, flanked by armed guards?
	Cue_67383 (76c1443ccb236f64ba6b5808fe9d4254)		AnswersList_67384	Kesten Garess	Kesten's hand falls to his weapon. "Your Grace, I'm ready to make an arrest. But if you wish to investigate further before making a decision, I'll make sure no one leaves the lodge until you give the order."
	Cue_67388 (51a6d918c162bd1488f43df5035dc4d5)		AnswersList_67394	Kesten Garess	Kesten's brow is furrowed. He looks at you, awaiting your orders.
AnswersList_67384 (ffb9de57a50df2e43aac87f5eb7af21c)
	Answer_67385 (db291e65ed353dc40a952033f02e50a1)		Cue_67393	Player	[Requires Chaotic] "Searching, asking questions, building theories… that's too long and too boring. I say bring them here all together! Let them get nervous and start with protests and denials, and we'll listen."
	Answer_67387 (bcd719603b0f34f44a68c05169f17f32)		Cue_67390	Player	"I'd like to look around and speak with these people. Maybe I'll find something."
	Answer_67389 (91d36eb55bc79e8429e691b7f1579db4)		Cue_67391	Player	"I trust your instincts, Kesten. Choose the one you think the most suspicious and begin with them."
	Cue_67391 (fade1ef587f9ec849a0022e6348dfb13)		Cue_67392	Kesten Garess	Kesten frowns and looks around once again. "The most suspicious… Hmmm..."
	Cue_67392 (eae0c5bf1608e3444b1f8f4c98d5a657)		InterrogationAnswersList	Kesten Garess	Kesten catches the eye of the dwarf at the counter — she glares back. "The hostess isn't pleased to see us. She's obviously doesn't care for soldiers — or the law. Let's begin with her."
InterrogationAnswersList
	Answer_67399 (f274dadde3e8ee44cbb47ee461a73ad3)		Cue_67422	Player	"Get to the interrogation, Kesten."	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) AllowKestenToChoose: set to 0 InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67400 (a566bdc790923064ab51cec6c22b1b10)		ORDER: Cue_67390 End Dialogue	Player	"Wait. I want to find out something else."
	Cue_67390 (b02c375c4d7c105419e0b1cee8a67bff)		End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	"As you command, Your Grace. No one will leave this house — I'll make sure of that." Kesten looks around the hall once again. "My advice — take their room keys. Their personal belongings speak their owner's intent, often more than their masters would like."	Begins Objectvie Witch Hunt (FindThePriest_Add1)
AnswersList_67394 (37d3cfdcd5a4d1846a5c10e11fbe260e)
	Answer_67404 (a2e08cb7ce0052043a416bfa70fd07db)		Cue_67393	Player	[Requires Chaotic] "'Searching,' 'suspects'… a waste of time. Bring them here all together. Let them justify or incriminate themselves."
	Answer_67395 (6878d0e78053aea478cc388c84c755e9)		Cue_67407	Player	"There is someone who seemed especially suspicious to me."
	Cue_67407 (af13c48120bc85a499d8ec6ac8314bad)		AnswersList_67408	Kesten Garess	"Just call the name and I will interrogate that person."
	Answer_67398 (88060617773b36948956b86b8a8b26f2)		Cue_67406	Player	"I've changed my mind. You can handle this better than I."
	Cue_67406 (2e428eaa3bf140942891a6817bb1123c)		Cue_67392	Kesten Garess	Kesten nods, tight-lipped. "As you command, Your Grace."
	Answer_67397 (17429ac3e809a094084b8472113f2fa6)		Cue_67405	Player	"Who would you interrogate first?"
	Cue_67405 (d324fa74865b6904abbc43dbe72e4c40)		AnswersList_67394	Kesten Garess	Kesten shoots a glance at the dwarf at the counter. "The hostess has been staring hate at us since we entered. Mind her."
	Answer_67396 (730dff0ac84d8bf4ab5853ac8df5caa3)		ORDER: Cue_67390 End Dialogue	Player	"I need some time, Kesten. Don't let any of them leave, watch them — I'll be back soon."
AnswersList_67408 (377c285fc2a56624eb6d88a125ccc9df)
	Answer_67412 (17bfc90500be3f344bade8fed6c4b873)		Cue_67416	Player	"Dumra, the hostess of this lodge."
	Cue_67416 (767794ca1c7d46846ba1c616e8fd3adf)		Cue_67422	Kesten Garess	"I knew it!" Kesten rubs his hands. "Now we'll bring her to light!"	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67409 (0d215d9912cd7db4ca186ec2b1c1c0ec)		Cue_67417	Player	"Kabron Tedrim, a lawyer from Restov."
	Cue_67417 (7a539d7ea88a3db4aa3f035b99dc4fae)		Cue_67436	Kesten Garess	"The only man in the lodge..." Kesten ponders. "All right, let's figure it out. I will bring him to you at once."	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67410 (7428d0a454ced4c4e8ed81a3dea641c4)		Cue_67418	Player	"Una Tedrim, wife of the lawyer from Brevoy."
	Cue_67418 (a803b23a9395a7b47a3d817a050ce808)		Cue_67446	Kesten Garess	Kesten nods. "I will bring her to you at once."	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67413 (aeb456ac6eb32cd4fbe135887e3e9a53)		Cue_67419	Player	"Tsanna, Tedrim's maid."
	Cue_67419 (a931e4c9761793b42ad3ebf894f1aab6)		Cue_67468	Kesten Garess	Kesten raises his brow. "You think so?" He thinks for a moment, then nods. "As you wish, My {Baron/Baroness}. I'll bring her."	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67411 (003038381acc5fb4aa3d41972b474661)		Cue_67420	Player	"Olika, a widow."
	Cue_67420 (eb54b6ebc819935459a418f33f1fb965)		Cue_67460	Kesten Garess	Kesten nods. "I'll call her here and we'll speak with her."	Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) InterrogationStart: set to 0
	Answer_67414 (5d9698008c571784ba544748e06c8281)		Cue_67415	Player	"I need more time to think."
	Cue_67415 (9b38e2fe0dd195f41bc6a0059aa47fac)		AnswersList_67394	Kesten Garess	"Take your time, My {Baron/Baroness}. We will keep an eye on them." Kesten adjusts the weapon on his belt.

Interrogate Everyone[]

List	Code	Condition	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
	Cue_67393 (0e3b396e3b9270044b2da117db072af0)		End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	Kesten raises his brow. "All together?" After a moment of contemplating he gives you a wry grin. "Cunning indeed, My {Baron/Baroness}. Give me a moment to gather the suspects."	Begins Objective Witch Hunt (6_Interrogate) Completes Objective Witch Hunt (5_FindThePriest) +180xp InterrogationStart: set to 0 Leads to Combat

Interrogate Dumra[]

Code	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
Cue_67422 (e2f005dfb9987ae49a75b09b44c97684)	Cue_67424	Kesten Garess	"Well, Dumra… it's time to tell the truth."
Cue_67424 (7ab1d515f42501d479c245302199e45f)	Cue_67426	Dumra	Dumra gives Kesten a gloomy look. "What about? About what drives a gang of soldiers to break into homes in the middle of the night?"
Cue_67426 (cf5ca1b0d24bf83418fe8ae044334d51)	Cue_67427	Kesten Garess	"Watch your tongue, cultist! Your act won't save you. Confess you worship wretched Lamashtu, and maybe {baron/baroness} will spare you a painful execution!"
Cue_67427 (86efbf0dd65c2574bb5328aa13508e3c)	Cue_67428	Dumra	"Cultist?! Are you mad?! My faith lies with Erastil, no other!"
Cue_67428 (392474eb774ccec4f98f45eb9f162333)	Cue_67429	Kesten Garess	"Indeed? Odd to hear that from the hermit who prefers to live beside the monsters of Narlmarches! Or do you claim you know nothing about the shrine of dark goddess?"
Cue_67429 (d245ef5f021cb4644a777b9e481913c6)	Cue_67430	Dumra	Dumra rubs her eyes. "Not in all my years have I been spoken to such... if you won't listen, then there, look!" The woman points to a grimy tablet over the fireplace. "A bow and an arrow! Symbols of Erastil!" She takes a breath. "As for this Lamashtu of yours — I know nothing about her, and don't want to!"
Cue_67430 (9ccfa90d9b2160647ba3f43db9f5458d)	Cue_67431	Kesten Garess	Kesten glances at the tablet. "I admit, that's clever — Erastil's symbol where everyone can see it, pretending to worship the god of hunting." Kesten turns back to Dumra. "This is your last chance — confess, or else..."
Cue_67431 (6ac51d67d5e6b3b4a8227b82d46d83cd)	End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	All of a sudden, a loud noise comes from the kitchen. Kesten turns, surprised. "What was that?" Following his warrior instinct, he grabs the weapons.	HardFight: set to 0 Leads to Combat

Interrogate Kabron Tedrim[]

Code	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
Cue_67436 (0f6d36c4ebb300a4e92eeeb37d97aa60)	Cue_67437	Kesten Garess	"So, Kabron… the time has come for us to have a heart-to-heart. Why are you here?"
Cue_67437 (d4b8707714990f14b961f6e84d2c3656)	Cue_67438	Kabron Tedrim	Kabron trembles, his voice quavering, his face pale. "W-w-what a-are you t-t-talking ab-b-bout?"
Cue_67438 (836ddb7925163fa468e2c1e32270b456)	Cue_67439	Kesten Garess	"Let's cut to the chase, Master Tedrim. You don't want to keep our {baron/baroness} waiting, do you?"
Cue_67439 (056189de94d1f014fa655b7fff6f4977)	Cue_67440	Kabron Tedrim	"FINE!" Kabron almost shouts now. "I confess! I CONFESS! I didn't come here to hunt! But… it's not my fault! It's because of her! Because of my wife!"
Cue_67440 (a22d56acacae90142b71719989397626)	Cue_67441	Kesten Garess	"What about your wife?" Kesten's eyes narrow. "The truth now, all of it! I've lost too much time to you and your cult already!"
Cue_67441 (9d49d1b3119281743805f4165f1ec73d)	Cue_67442	Kabron Tedrim	"I'm not a cultist!" Kabron's eye well up. "It's Una! She told me the priestess of Lamashtu could help us! She brought me here, to this... this god-forsaken hole! She threatened that if I didn't go, she'd end our marriage — and she's a great-niece of Garnet Orlovsky! The shame would destroy me!"
Cue_67442 (2c70e1e3ae9fcfa4c84be983328dd4ec)	Cue_67443	Kesten Garess	Kesten looks at you. "I guess we've made a mistake." He whispers. "This squab is guilty only of a lack of spine. But then, who is-"
Cue_67443 (858ea8029966d4640b75b484c5190afb)	End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	Kesten is interrupted by a loud noise from the kitchen. "What was that?" His hand falls to his weapon.	HardFight: set to 0 Leads to Combat

Interrogate Una Tedrim[]

Code	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
Cue_67446 (f9b0ce8203ff6f34caee5605583f38a3)	Cue_67447	Kesten Garess	"Una Tedrim, we have questions for you. Answer them, and we can dispense with the extreme mea-"
Cue_67447 (0553f184507fed14ebce89c2451221e7)	Cue_67448	Una Tedrim	The woman's face is frozen in a sneer. "Who are you, peasant? What gives you the right to address one of the Orlovsky family? We are of the Great House of Brevoy, and we will be treated as such!"
Cue_67448 (78bbd7a69d472db4698204abbd3cb6bb)	Cue_67449	Kesten Garess	Kesten's face reddens. "An honor indeed — but whatever your family, you're not in Brevoy, so if you're done with your pleasantries, tell me what brings you to our barony. It seems to me Lamashtu must be involved."
Cue_67449 (5fea0cdbafe18fc41bad10d6f0e2f40b)	Cue_67450	Una Tedrim	Una's face whitens, but her voice is steady. "You have no proof."
Cue_67450 (c1c6916030d759b409f27ef1e5b4c0ba)	Cue_67451	Kesten Garess	"Haven't I, Lady Tedrim? The behavior of you and your husband tells me a great deal."
Cue_67451 (1ad024fdddf588b4887cacd06ec7be62)	Cue_67478	Una Tedrim	Una closes her eyes. "I stand by what I said before." She speaks slowly, accentuating each word. "As a subject of a sovereign state of Brevoy, I object to your methods and demand a fair trial, providing me with-"
Cue_67478 (12923570c90178d4492e22a744ca1506)	Cue_67481	Kesten Garess	Kesten shakes his head and turns to you. "Have you seen something like that before, Your Grace? An 'innocent' woman reciting Brevoy law, as if she prepared herself in advance!" He turns back to her. "If you are not guilty, Lady Tedrim, why such a speech?"
Cue_67481 (21a93b1663888394ab57c442a3d003c2)	Cue_67452	Una Tedrim	Una Tedrim clenches her fists. "I understand all too well you need a scapegoat, but I won't allow you to cast aspirations on the Tedrim name! My opinion? Interrogate my husband, he who used to defend necromancers in the courts! I can bear witness to his crimes, if a real criminal is what you seek!"
Cue_67452 (b8ad5471af9b02b43ac2d308ee2aebdf)	End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	Una is interrupted by a loud noise from the kitchen. Kesten's hand falls to his weapon. "What was that?"	HardFight: set to 0 Leads to Combat

Interrogate Tsanna[]

Code	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
Cue_67468 (6d3119fbf7dbc41448997760daa9f8cb)	Cue_67472	Kesten Garess	"I think, Tsanna, you know why I've brought you here."
Cue_67472 (f97986e781b5c2c439687b79cf8da52d)	Cue_67473	Tsanna	The kitchen servant casts a wary look at Kesten, then you. "I would? How? Do you jest, my lord?" She gives a half-smile, as if uncertain. "How could I know what you are thinking? I-"
Cue_67473 (a02ce96e4d79a5945a7d529f9c51250e)	Cue_67474	Kesten Garess	Kesten shakes his head. "Enough. We know who you are. Lamashtu won't help you."
Cue_67474 (479d9268660b5ed498fe64c78b968225)	Cue_67480	Tsanna	Tsanna is silent for a moment, then straightens like a serpent, her eyes cold with contempt. "Is that so." Her accent has vanished, the demeanor of a peasant shed like a cloak. "Then you know little of our faith, indeed."	+360xp
Cue_67480 (9377c6e8b41f4c44e81727a75b7eee27)	End Dialogue	Tsanna	"The Great Mother is with me." Tsanna's voice is ice. "Prepare yourself for her."	Leads to Combat

Interrogate Olika[]

Code	Next	Speaker	Text	Result
Cue_67460 (1de7c7cf367dbc54095ad6a3f854ad5a)	Cue_67461	Kesten Garess	Kesten's voice softens. "Olika… we must have the truth… You understand, right?"
Cue_67461 (82e7afda0076896479b640dd33468b4c)	Cue_67462	Olika	Olika hands her head, and her hands cover her belly, as if trying to protect her unborn child. After a moment, she speaks, her voice a whisper. "I had no choice."
Cue_67462 (69906a2cca6b45d4db034e97d6906663)	Cue_67463	Kesten Garess	Kesten shakes his head. "There is always a choice, Olika. Always..."
Cue_67463 (fb357c5e59816fd4dbd8d4f2ec608a38)	Cue_67464	Olika	"No!" Olika shakes her head without raising her eyes. "No one could help me but Lamashtu! Everyone has turned their backs on me and my child! What could I do? Let my child die in my womb?"
Cue_67464 (225c842dfa3799f4cac9fc4aee7b3dd2)	Cue_67465	Kesten Garess	Kesten stares at the widow, his eyes wide. "That's why you've become a priestess of Lamashtu? To give your baby over to the infernal powers — to give birth to a fiend?"
Cue_67465 (3e717d7503adfd34f875a288efce401a)	Cue_67479	Olika	Olika raises her face and stares at Kesten, surprised. "What?" She blinks off the tears. "Become a priestess? Oh no! I just wanted her to perform a ritual! To save my unborn child!"
Cue_67479 (e8f7745f6a8a97f4cb7a52ad579e6b88)	Cue_67466	Kesten Garess	Kesten grits his teeth. "Damn it! We've made a mistake! We-" Kesten is cut off by a loud noise from the kitchen.
Cue_67466 (23ccbb5c9d940904f98f3392bddd84b4)	End Dialogue	Kesten Garess	"What was that?" Kesten turns, his hand falling to his weapon.	HardFight: set to 0 Leads to Combat