ShadowHeart Full Romance and Story (Shar) - Baldurs Gate 3

you get me out of this jsy we have no time for stragglers the construction is too alien nothing looks familiar this ship is crashing do you intend to die for a [Music] stranger try that Contraption next to the Pod they did something to it when they sealed me in hurry pleas the console appears [Music] dormant the console HS to life suddenly you feel a hideous squirming in your head the parasite then discomfort Fades and another sensation washes over you connection Authority [Music] you feel the biomechanical brain of the console process your command and yield to it a shiver runs across your mind you feel [Music] sated I thought that damn thing was going to be my coffin thank you your mind lurches into her thoughts her gratitude is mixed with wear because you have a gift with you you keep dangerous [Music] company Fair Point looks like there's plenty of fighting ahead let me come with you we can get off this ship and watch each other's backs along the [Music] way shadowart one [Music] moment it's nothing trust me enough of this chatter we need to get to the helm now she's right lead [Music] on you're alive I'm alive how is this possible POS I remember the ship I remember falling they [Music] nothing no I don't recognize this place but anything's an improvement on where we just came from first things first we need supplies shelter and most of all A Healer we might have escaped but we still have these little monsters in our heads we need each other and we both know what's at stake can't think of better company one thing just before we go I wanted to thank you again for freeing me it would have been all too easy for you to run right past my pod but you didn't I remember that lead the way must we no harm in a little mystery don't you [Music] think easy is often less interesting besides we've plenty of reason to rely on each other already you can't confide in just anyone about a monster in your head sweet of you but don't worry I'm sure you'll get to know me just fine by traveling together no need for interrogations just yet thank you I'm sure we'll get along perfectly well asks if you can compare to the tests that lady Sha's children enjo [Music] what you think frolicking in the Woods by Moonlight amounts to a test that's nothing that's just a childish thing I don't want to hear any more of it we've spoken enough of this I cannot allow your misguided beliefs to poison my mind lelle has a dangerous look in her eyes let's just hope she reserves those impulses for any common yours straight to the point at least but still I'm not sure you're ready for Sha's teachings not yet at [Music] least very well perhaps there's potential in you let's see how you handle this I am indeed a disciple of sha Mistress of the night and Lady of loss as you worship saluna I assume you know of her [Music] twin the night brings Comfort through loss we find Acceptance in the arms of the dark mother we find [Music] peace most fear the dark like children because in darkness they see their fears reflected but sha teaches us to Step Beyond fear Beyond loss in darkness we do not hide we act pain hope the promise of better days all of these are heavy cloaks that bend our backs and burden our hearts we shed those cloaks before Sha We Stand gloriously naked beyond the vanities of [Music] Mortals we tear down the lies the world is drunk on the institutions they trust the so-called gods they worship the lives they cling to we destroy false Idols topple corrupt organizations fight Heretics wherever they're found there's often suffering death even many people break before they Embrace Sha's truths well if that troubles you perhaps you should fetch the bayth to arrest ah but there's no baith here is there just leagues of wilderness and the dangers lurking within we're in this together but I'll happily go It Alone my faith will keep me company Shadow H Hearts ATT attention is fixed on a damaged old [Music] statue we we should keep moving I I don't know exactly lady shall protect me it felt oddly familiar but I don't know why I saw something that reminded me of my faith my mission I felt something rise within me like my blood was on fire then it passed that's all I know it's stopped now whatever it is let's just carry on let me guess you're wondering why I was in pain before best if we just get the subject out of the way now the wound on my hand it never quite heals and sometimes it causes terrible pain to rip through me it's my burden though from Lady sha I can feel her influence somehow I cannot say not with what I can recall but even then it would not be for me to question her will lady sha has her reasons it's difficult to say sometimes I wonder if it's supposed to be guiding me punishing me testing me but perhaps it's none of those perhaps it's completely random I'd like to hope there's more to it than that some meaning that lady sha will reveal to me when the time is right until then all I can do is endure it's less difficult than you might imagine when you can't remember life without it pain is sacred to followers of Lady sha pain will will give way to loss and then to the piece of her Eternal Darkness you can tolerate a great deal of suffering so long as it has meaning something the matter I had hoped you might be tactful enough to not pick at that particular scab seems I was mistaken my lady and your moon witch are at War so naturally we're enemies but enemies with a common purpose for now as long as we have use for each other I can bite my tongue and stay my blade I don't see what more needs to be said on the matter you're good company I'll admit it I'm sorry you're hindered by that supposed goddess but whatever you and I think of each other means little we stand in opposition our goddesses have determined [Music] it I suppose some would consider such diplomacy a virtue others might just see it as a lack of will but I suppose there's no harm in learning about the opposition no I doubt there's much to learn you alites are coddled decadent drunk on Hope fattened carves ready for sacrifice how so are you taught to churn your own butter while barely out of swaddling nothing saluna asks of you can compare to the tests that lady Sha's children [Music] endure what you think frolicking in the Woods by Moonlight and mounts to ATT test that's nothing that's just a childish thing I don't want to hear any more of it we've spoken enough of this I cannot allow your misguided beliefs to poison my mind the wound on my hand it never quite heals and sometimes it causes terrible pain to rip through me it's my burden know from Lady sha I can feel her influence somehow I cannot say not with what I can recall but even then it would not be for me to question her will lady sha has her reasons I'll try my best but seek secy is ingrained in me lady sha considers it Greater protection than any Shield or [Music] armor it's difficult to say sometimes I wonder if it's supposed to be guiding me punishing me testing me but perhaps it's none of those perhaps it's completely random I'd like to hope there's more to it than that some meaning that lady sha will reveal to me when the time is right until then all I can do is endure it's less difficult than you might imagine when you can't remember life without it pain is sacred to followers of Lady Sha pain will give way to loss and then to the Peace of her Eternal Darkness you can tolerate a great deal of suffering so long as it has [Music] meaning here my voice obey my command the voice is irresistible you recognize the overwhelming Authority that you've used on others only infinitely stronger and turned against you your vision clouds leaving you in a dark featureless shadowscape nothingness in every [Music] direction then there are three figures before you an armored man male elf exuding power and command a handsome younger man with a quick easy smile and a pale young woman with even paler [Music] eyes These are My Chosen they speak for me Aid their search for the prison and you will be worthy to stand beside them in my [Music] presence [Music] you feel energy pulsing from the artifact lifting the pain from you pushing the voice [Music] away my power grows my forces gather the Reckoning draws near [Music] don't give me that look I don't know what just happened anymore than you do we should keep [Music] going the voice is gone muted by this this gith Relic why does there's a half elf carry [Music] it I'm not sure I want to know but it's gone now we should keep moving I don't know not exactly all I know is it's important I get it back to Boulder's Gate at any cost [Music] because it was our mission to retrieve it me and the others I'm the only one who made it something the matter quite the understatement but yes I have it and I'll guard it with my life [Music] it's called Faith Duty doesn't have to add up to me as long as I serve I'm part of a bigger plan one that will be revealed in time that's not a luxury open to many people us included I have my faith to turn to in dead you should find something of your own I told you already I surrendered my memories for the sake of the mission Sha's Secrets must be protected Duty demands it once I fulfill my mission I can have my memories restored [Music] you already know my biggest secrets what more can you ask she took me in when no one else would without her I wouldn't be alive she's my mother she nurtures me cares for me loves me there's less truth in the moon witch's teachings than you've been led to believe s Lite what besides my life's calling in the greatest problem I've ever faced well I like night orits and can't swim is that the sort of thing you meant it's a deal no I can't quite literally I mean with my memor suppressed I can't betray Sha's Secrets but I can't remember much of my myself either if I manage to return to Boulder's Gate and fulfill Sha's Mission then my memories will be restored of course it is an act of faith not to be undertaken lightly sh will reward me when I succeed saluna as if mingling with a horde of goblins wasn't bad enough let's do what we have to do then get out of here a ruin abandoned to a murderous horde is a very fitting dedication to saluna everyone seems to be in High Spirits strange you know who I never thought I'd find myself caring [Music] for exactly right never gave them much thought certainly not that bunch of in the Grove yet we came through for them we saved their lives odd that's more easily said by some than others but nobody's here to debate right from wrong share a bottle with me we should wait a little while until the others have drifted off best not keep me waiting I'd prefer not to entertain [Music] myself you made it come here sit with [Music] me well to begin I think a toast is in order any suggestions bold what does US entail I suppose I'll find out to [Music] us now tell me something about yourself and no tadpoles dragons marauding goblins or anything like that something about [Music] you [Music] don't laugh but I'm not quite sure I have anything to share when you worship sha secrecy is everything we'll sacrifice our own memories when ordered to a lot of the little things they're lost to me right now H I did and you remembered you're sweet there's still plenty of wine and the whole night is ahead of [Music] us nearly light the others will be awake soon what I know but you're sweet to notice thank you for last night me too she Trails off you read an invitation in her eyes [Music] [Music] that didn't hurt did it good to know for the Future Let's head back if we [Music] must all's well I [Music] hope no I just wanted to see how you felt after the night we spent together when we talked and kissed I hope so too though I'm not sure what kind of cour ship will be afforded given all that we're facing but if you want to see where this goes I do as well Ryder my time is short lead me to sh such a familiar tone were I not merciful I would slice the skin clean from your meat yet you are not bleeding for I am nothing if not merciful your name [Music] child laelle Lael proud Regal even you will call me jtil KRA Voss Knight Supreme the Queen's silver the queen so I am who you say a gate vessel has fallen from the sky LEL thieves aboard have taken a weapon most precious it is polyhedric in shape and inscribed with the sacred ruins of our people you feel Shadow heart's anxiety the weapon that Voss seeks is the same one the absolutes followers are hunting it's the artifact that she carries her mind focuses the gi's suspicions cannot be roused they cannot discover that the weapon they seek is Right within their grasp take word to your crush you are to join our search speak up child affirm your [Music] mandate [Music] you honor me with this Duty kith I shall alert my caretaker with Haste The kith nods content with lel's answer you serve your queen well child take your slaves and hunt those who escaped the GE ship they must carry the weapon I fly now to vth our undying Queen She Will will see your faith rewarded in this plane and ours a current of deception carries boss's words wherever he flies it is not to vth to Doos to the sky or your head walk away now I won't warn you again that artifact is an heirloom of my people likely she spilled githyanki blood in order to steal it this cannot stand arom plunder from some conquered realm more like this artifact is the only thing keeping us from becoming slaves to our parasites be glad I have it remove yourself if you are so e easily offended this is not your concern nonsense you're just finally showing us what you really are a reever to the Bone spare your indignity every word that spills from your mouth is worth less than the last incorrect judicious blood letting settles feuds and Roots out the weak the deceitful do you hear this tripe our lives are at stake and she wants us to turn on each other no others just you and [Music] me Nelle thinks I have something important to her people she's deluded clearly lies she carries an heirloom of my people I must know why the Bad Blood must be purged a jewel come first light you mean I'd get to prove you wrong and thrash you I love it get some rest lelle you'll need it you had every chance to look the other way but here we are you chose this spare me the justifications coward if anyone asks I'll say you were transforming don't expect to be [Music] mourned she's a liability it's the artifact we need not her let me up and I'll show you can I do that LEL can I turn my back on you never thieves aren't afforded such Lux loosen the grip on your pride for one blasted moment won't you we needn't be enemies there's plenty of those to go around already what would you have that we be friend friends let's not get ahead of ourselves but imagine what we might achieve if we channeled some of that hostility back at our real foes instead of each other they wouldn't stand a chance I don't think there'll be any more trouble between Lael and I if you were wondering we can all sleep easier now well apart from all the rest you have an interesting definition of friendly but yes find a shovel there's something I want to talk to you about something important I could have died in that pod back on the North lloid you could have died spending Precious Moments trying to free me but you did it anyway I owe you my life twice over in fact you supported me against laelle I may not have survived that night without you I'm trying to say that you've earned my trust in a way very few ever have I want that to mean something I want you to know more about me at least from what I can remember as long as I've prayed to Lady sha I've wished to serve her as a dark justicia there is scarcely a greater way to fully dedicate yourself to Lady sha safe perhaps if you become the head of her church to become a dark justicier is to become the night singer swordarm her Implement with which she will cast down the unbelievers and win the final battle to restore her perfect endless Darkness it's all I ever wanted I prayed it was my calling but mother forbid me from seeking to prove myself worthy of the rank she said I was not ready not my mother mother I should add the Mother Superior head of Lady Sha's Enclave in Boulder's Gate sometimes I wonder if she would ever deem me ready I owe her everything and I only wish to serve yet she can prove [Music] inscrutable dark justiciar are hated by many judged to be ruthless fanatics even the few who would accept a follower of Lady sha would likely bulk at a Justice here in their midst but there's a simpler answer to your question I simply forgot about the desire I had until I saw some things that reminded me now I can't get it out of my [Music] mind I don't know perhaps if I succeed in my mission and reach Boulder's Gate hope has little place amongst lady Sha's children it's an illusion a destruction but for this I hope my time will yet come I suppose you've noticed I'm not terribly fond of wol wolves they're ravenous Predators with fangs like daggers it's hardly an irrational fear to Harbor you've been decent to me so far maybe if you can don't make me face any more of them at least not [Music] alone thank you I had a feeling you'd be understanding there's something I've been wanting to share with you it now's a good [Music] time no the opposite I feel like I can share this with you I've never felt that way before it's difficult to put into words I think it might be easier to just show you use the tadpole the connection come into my [Music] mind I'm sure I trust [Music] you I don't remember how it started only how it ended I was [Music] fleeing [Music] she asked my name I can't remember what I said I can't remember anything before those WS all I know is she saved my life and gave me a new home with Lady sha that's all I remember you remember that it is common amongst sala's followers to send their children into the woods alone a right of passage to find their way home perhaps this one has gone arry [Music] you're reading too much into things a childhood bble that's all just because cites claim something doesn't mean they own [Music] it normally I'd agree but with you it's getting easier by the moment huh so that's what people mean when they talk about butterflies in their stomach pain is the gauntlet that all who love lady sha must endure only her Embrace can truly heal me to try and Salve myself would do nothing but shame me in the night singer's [Music] eyes perhaps you're right and perhaps one day I won't have to suffer but I don't think that day has arrived yet lady sha will ease my pain when she wishes to I I can't my memories are being withheld for a reason lady sha will return them to me when the time is right no sooner besides mushrooms aren't my favorite I think it's because of the [Music] gills I've given my answer I'm not eating that thing go sell it or make an omelet with it for all I care all right give it [Music] here I think so I remember something not everything it's new and not new at the same time all jumbled up I was younger much younger and an initiate at the Closter I was upset about something the others were teasing me mocking my name like I wasn't worthy of it there was another a teeling boy with short horns and purple hair I think he was my friend he tried to make me feel better renald that's the last part of I remember that must be his name perhaps he's still there in Boulder's Gate I'm not sure what else I can say at least until I can remember more she taught me trained me punished me often I think I feel her influence when the wound pains me not even memories just glimpses Impressions perhaps the wound is her doing something lady sha bid her to do I don't know that Dr near is going to be on his last gasp inless someone digs him out though not necessarily Our concern of [Laughter] course what's your game exactly a Salo night bearing gift sounds like a trick if I ever heard [Music] one easily done how am I ever going to explain this in my prayers the shadow curse it doesn't seem to affect me like it does others not as badly at least do you know what this means I must be blessed lady sha is protecting me where others are left to face her wroth she loves me she must [Music] do the darkness is the truth salite in the end there will only be endless black and those that lady sha has embraced cling to your torches and memories of the sun if you like see how long you last without me [Music] lady sha wouldn't bless me like this for no reason there must be something she wants of me those signs we found about dark justicier perhaps they were no coincidence in either case I need to watch for any place dedicated to Lady sha a temple perhaps rings a bell why oh hells you didn't pick that by hand did you they're deadly poisonous joking they're safe and beautiful thank you I don't have anything to give you in return I'm afraid we'll see give me a while to put my imagination to work very serious of you but go [Music] ahead sorry was lost in thought something the matter I don't fully know just a nagging feeling almost like conflicted about something but I don't quite know what it it's nothing forget it too much time in my own head is that so well I hope you don't intend to make such a claim without some evidence to support [Music] it true prayer needs peace and serenity has proved elusive of late I'll admit it staying true to Lady Shaw has proved difficult at times I found that my mind is prone to wandering wandering to places I shouldn't go at that forbidden thoughts hidden memories all that lady sha would Shield me from until I am ready sometimes it feels like there's something just Out Of Reach some truth on the tip of my tongue and at times I feel like I can almost voice it when I ate the noble stalk I remembered I had a friend but all I have is a name in the face there must be more when I shared the memory from my childhood you found it far too easy to make a connection to saluna for my liking nothing is simple anymore sometimes it feels like all I have a doubt the Mother Superior must have had a reason to deny me the chance to become a dark justicier perhaps this is the reason perhaps I'm simply not worthy forget I ever said anything I'm just indulging in thoughts best buried I can't believe we found the dark lady's sacred Crucible I know I can scarcely believe it's real but I saw it with my own eyes felt the polished stone walls raised in lady Sha's honor normally it would not be for me to pursue becoming a dark justicier without a superior's command but this is different my lady wanted me to find this place I know it overwhelming worship of Lady sha is usually discreet by Nature her holy sights have to be modest well hidden but that place I never knew such Grandeur had been built in her [Music] honor The Gauntlet of sha is no ordinary Temple it is the highest test of the dark lady's faithful to judge if they are worthy of becoming a dark justicier The Gauntlet has double meaning it speaks of the ordeals to be overcome and of the armor clad fist of Lady sha that would embrace the worthy survive the crushing Gauntlet and be embraced by the night singer at its very call the old ways were lost over time now some claim the rank simply by killing a single salite but before they were a true Elite many would attempt the trials but few would succeed [Music] [Music] you do not belong here your mind upends somehow in the decayed soup of this creature's brain a tadpole lives another presence nurtures it manipulates it like a puppet no you you do not belong this is the dark lady's house she has no use for old faithless bones you plunder you meal you upset my plans [Music] leave I am their creator I saved them from [Music] life from Death from their skin and their flesh now they serve me leave before stupid F bastard cockhead you have awoken the Shadows my forces are split the defenses are there him rally on me a wall of bone and blade against the darkness now the bowl contains an ancient rusted blood stain it forms a neat disc as if spilled calmly and willingly this is one of Lady Sha's trials allow me it's important [Music] bearing the stains of an ancient blood [Music] offering another trial I need to do this same as before [Music] nothing nothing's wrong at all it's fine where really I just feel we're on the right track I'm right where I need to be under lady Shaw's gaze this must be the last step I need to [Music] pray only by Lady Sha's Grace did we even make it this far nothing shadowart continues her prayer in [Music] silence you feel your mind slip into Shadow Hearts but you are not the only one present there is another ancient commanding rendered from purest Darkness sha take my spear step forward and strike down the salite as you command night singer now go warm my Blade with moon crazed blood and be wary of your companion she PRI in your THS that wasn't for you to [Music] hear you'd be wise to turn a blind eye I won't fail not when I'm this close it's simple my lady sha Demands a Sacrifice one life not that it matters but her reward aligns with your own interests please how many breathed their last just so we could make it this far trust me this will help us just remember what I said let me do what I need to as you step into the silent water a foreign dread travels through you it curls its way up your leg squeezing [Music] [Music] tight [Music] [Music] yeah [Music] lady sha I can feel her all around this is her domain this is the shadow fell you did well better than I would have credited you with now now hurry along and bear witness to my [Music] masterpiece this is the dark lady's domain he does not belong here raise one finger to me and I'd suer you like lightning wood a rotten Oak now enough Al questions follow [Music] me bazon come to add more bars to my [Music] cage or perhaps to lead this would be Justus blade directly to my heart [Music] [Music] I invite you keep more sins upon your head my retribution will be all the sweeter for [Music] them all this time and you still failed to appreciate the gifts I bestowed on you alien sad to see a thing of beauty not recognize its own worth but General Thorn he appreciates you and he wants you close at hand so I am here to whisk you back to him Catholic I welcome the sight of him after these hundred years he whose immortality I Supply with my very [Music] Soul General Thor I'm sure you'll be on your best behavior for him but just in case I've taken some precautions keep back it will take quite some concentration to secure aen for her little [Music] journey person please you insult her you insult me aen is so much more than that she is an asimar bound to a soul cage of my creation and lending her Immortal strength to general form her power his will and my genius and unsurpassable [Music] feet ramblings most unsane poor balazar for maggots ate his brain long ago hold your tongue aen or I'll take it away from you again and you no more questions no more [Music] interference the arrogance of divinity your Patron will not hear your prayers when I add you to my undying retinue godling balazar has drawn his final Rancid breath a Pity it was not my hand that brought it about instead it was you you who have come to seek the praise of your wicked goddess you who have come to drive a dagger through my [Music] heart not a dagger a spear my lady Sha's spear her fate is mine to seal let me handle this the Fate you seal is your own to be a dark justicier is to turn your heart from everything but loss you will know no love no joy only servitude until of course your mistress inevitably discards you and then there is much she does not tell you a terrible blood price that may extend beyond my own death you feel Shadow heart bristling this is important to her but your bond is strong you may yet be able to sway her from the path of Duty to the path of light and Night song is not blind to your conflict behind that raging heart is the Restless beat of one who knows too well that her fate hangs in the balance well well well what's that I sense a spear intended for my heart empowered by your goddess I empowered to kill the child of a god do you know what I am little assassin for I know you a Lost Child frightened by wolves in the dark what did you say much has been promised to you hasn't it but what has been taken from you what do you know of your own heart your own life I sense more in you than you know I what do you think what should I [Music] [Music] do [Music] there it is true Death At Last you are Sha's child after all and I am I am it is done you have proven yourself you have answered my highest Calling My Chosen my warrior my dark justia no more hiding let me show you let all see how you have served me shadow heart and how you have been rewarded your pain is now your power wield it [Music] true my church must be cleansed you shall be my instrument in ridding it of the impure then you shall take up the mantle as its new leader first hunt down the traitor cck Thor he shunned My Embrace he let my armies be slaughtered he used my domain to safeguard his wretched life but now without the Night song He's [Music] vulnerable end him in my name Shadow heart let him see you in your Splendor before you shut his eyes forever once he is vanquished Boulder's Gate awaits your holy work will continue there where you first learned of My Embrace take up my spear again and go forth let the cleansing [Music] begin finally through me her will is enacted her Shadows strengthen and the Darkness takes all I am her [Music] chosen [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] I've done it I've actually done it a dark justicia chosen by Lady Shar it almost doesn't feel real I wanted to talk to you about that lady sha has bestowed a great honor upon me but it isn't without a cost it seems she expects me to fill my heart up with love for her alone leaving no room for others no room for [Music] us [Music] I I don't want to but lady sha demands it everything is surrendered to her ultimately but she claims some things earlier than others it seems perhaps we'll still be able to find a way some interpretation of her will that lets us stay together but I can't guarantee anything and I suspect that she'll demand more and more of me as time [Music] passes if you don't want to gamble on that I understand you'll have little trouble finding a more straightforward lover I suspect are you sure I don't want you to resent my divided affections then I can only hope lady sha will prove lenient if I try to keep a little piece of my heart from her she has and I must continue to prove myself worthy of her favor the apostate Krick Thor still lives that will soon change if I have any say in the matter lady Sha's Church in Boulder's Gate has yet to be cleansed a rock has set in amongst the leadership one that I must cut out even once all that is done more will be asked of Me no doubt the holy work will not be done until the night singer's Eternal darkness is restored there is one other matter as the chosen of Lady sha it is time to carry myself like one I still carry certain vestiges of a novice that will no longer do if I am to lead in lady Sha's name I must look the part leave it to me you'll see exactly what I mean soon enough last Light is no more lady Sha's Darkness will have swept away all resistance thanks to my sacrifice take a moment if you need it I didn't know this would happen truly notice anything new this hairstyle is closer to Lady Sha's own image I did it to honor her what do you think good I did this for lady sha for myself but I had hoped you'd like it as well we're in decidedly unfamiliar territory now keep up the pressure and stay alert we need to find Thor this land Remains cloaked by Lady Sha's power good a shame it cost us house in as a traveling companion though he may have been misguided but I like looking at him so there's been a mind flare inside the artifact or astral prism the whole time we've had it sounds like utter Madness even though I've seen it with my own eyes the more I learn the less I understand just why I was sent to retrieve that thing but it matters little now lady sha has given me a new Mission and the prison plays no part in it in fact it seems like the mother superior's concern of alone and she has strayed from the dark lady she will be in for a rude awakening when I finally stand before her again worms Crossing we could be inside the city walls before long and I could be back where this all started I do the Mother Superior will have ordered them to keep watch for my return find find one and we discover what comes next difficult to say I've strayed from my original Mission but lady sha has given me a new one time will tell if my peers recognize that the Mother Superior has a tight grip on them one that I intend to break not quite Above All Else protecting base of operations in Boulders gate was the reason I had to surrender my memories to begin with or at least that's what I was led to believe we should look for someone to point me in the right direction otherwise we'll have little recourse but to wander the whole city [Music] searching I know what you mean and under different circumstances I'd like that too but first things first I'm [Music] afraid worms Crossing is a choke point if I wanted to intercept a new arrival I'd find somewhere before the bridge blend in amongst the crowds and wait most people seeking entry to the city will be refugees I'd look wherever they're Gathering an what a sight for sore eyes I believe there's somewhere you're supposed to be no long overdue in fact do I know you no but I know you I was told to keep watch for you and point you towards home should you ever appear and lo you have appeared your friend is UN subtle a dangerous trait are you sure you want her listening in on this yes I trust her whatever you have to say say it very well first you need to continue onwards into the lower City then seek out a place called the house of grief it may not be quite what you expect but I assure you it's the right spot go there make yourself known you will be given the welcome you deserve can't you show me yourself oh no I must remain here in truth I'm glad to keep my distance for now there's been some tension in the ranks seems a great deal is riding on the outcome of your mission besides I have business to attend to Wares to sell our great Endeavor can't run on faith alone we need funds have a look if you wish otherwise I think we're done try not to dawle too much in the city mother's waiting tell me one thing is there someone called renald there a tling boy or possibly a man now renal now there's a name I haven't heard in some time but not for me to spoil what lady sha would keep hidden from you H best if you look for yourself to reach its very center and confront the Mother Superior lady sha decrees she is no longer fit to lead there will be plenty of others there too if we can get them to see sense I would rather we spare their lives I don't want to lead a Congregation of corpses like balazar and Krick lady Sha's blessings be upon you [Music] what's that look you're giving me I feel like a mouse cornered by a [Music] cat pity it can be difficult to explain if you don't worship the night singer yourself but I'll try lady sha respects cunning and that's exactly what you and I will need to demonstrate if you want this to continue rules are perhaps not always meant to be broken but they are always intended to be bent that kiss we shared wasn't my first you know far from it lady Sha's initiates we weren't supposed to have relationships or flings not even stray trrs and yet we found a way don't worry even if I could remember them none could withstand comparison to you you can frame many acts as service to the dark lady if you put your mind to it seduction can be a worthy form of sube a snatched moment can practice the art of stealth and making a lover weight well there's few finer torments if you know what you're doing as long as my actions can be thought of as honoring sha or honing skills in her service there's a great deal of flexibility to be had I know you do but I'm not going to let you not just yet few finer torments but you need to understand the limitations I can't truly love you not like most Define it I'll always have to keep a place for lady Sha but you're clever willing L and flexible you needn't feel left wanting I'll give you all that I can just don't call it love welcome back we've been awaiting you shadowart so the rumors are true then the dark lady has blessed you most curious I need to see the Mother Superior all in due time time as I said in due time first you submit to the mapping of the heart only then can we know what is to be done with you this is the house of grief we strive to help those whose Hearts have grown heavy be it with anger Melancholy grief or treachery submit to the mapping and reveal what lurks in your heart if you consent follow me if you do not [Music] leave you seek to be unburdened yes the mapping of the heart can reveal the way yet there is another here whose need is great that voice allow me I think I'm supposed to do this do you know why you are here I have a mission to fulfill I must you had a mission yes but did you succeed or did you stray Now give me the true answer what is your purpose in being here the artifact I was sent to retrieve it at any cost and who tasked you with this Mission the Mother Superior of sh it's you give me the honor of my name in full I I can't my memories I know what's in that head of yours better than you do girl my name Mother Superior vonia de you still have the wits to recognize your betters good now descend you have much to answer [Music] for an astral projection very clever I'll stay on my toes around this one I thought you might try to flee rather than face us perhaps you are braver than I thought or more arrogant than even I can fathom no matter you are here now to face the dark lady's judgment before a gathering of your peers give the artifact and perhaps we will be merciful no I already faced lady Shar I passed her trials I wielded her Spear and now I am her mortal voice I have been embraced by her in ways you could only dream of H nonsense ravings you've strayed girl you failed lady Sha's Mission and allowed ambition to rot your mind tell her tell them all tell them how the night singer has blessed [Music] me [Music] I shall stand with shadowart so be it a traitor's end awaits you all these are the desperate lies of Trapped ver in nothing more you are deluded girl I'm not here to convince you mother you are already disgraced in lady Sha's eyes I merely wish to give the others a chance to repent before they are dragged down with you a coup attempt shadowart will need all the help she can get if she's to win over the remaining die hards from viconia [Music] ranks I sank a spear Into the Heart of the Moon Witch's Daughter lady sha rewarded me she turned the pain that once held me back into the power that now drives me on and she told me to cleanse her Church of those who failed her the traitor's ranks swell like a corpse left under the sun I will take joy in making each and every one of you suffer enough talk girl the sooner we finish this the sooner your blood can be sosed off lady sh's sacred [Music] Grotto enough speeches the odds are already in my favor do you think the dark lady would want you to die for a lost cause or show some cunning and Live Another Day no matter I built this place from nothing I can always start a new once you've been dealt with you were right about one thing lady Sha's Church does need to be cleansed by my hand bless us so you think you have won time will tell far easier to claim something then hold on to it they will turn on you in time when You Hear The Whispers and see the blades drawn remember my face I won't remember you at all nobody will kill her or turn her loose it doesn't matter she's finished either [Music] way I draw near my my [Music] lady it can't be another vile trick don't miss me I did that [Music] how this was my gift to you power is not created it merely changes from one form to another their pain becomes your might their suffering furthers Your Glory I don't understand who are these people Arnell Hal and his wife Emily once they were among the most fanatical of my sister sala's followers but for years they have been here resisting ing My Embrace just as I wish them to their wrongheaded resolve allowed me to shape you but I need not tell you I can show you it is time to remember time to remember everything you find yourself thrust into Shadow heart's mind but it's different than before there's more more than you you or she can comprehend a flood of restored memories finished thoughts revealed [Music] secrets [Music] sh [Music] yes I remember at [Music] all I remember [Music] them my [Music] parents what have you done to them we child we did this to them together my power and your will [Music] J Jen is that you why you look so tall it's not her M it's just another trick another way to hurt us it's me I'm Jennifer geneville is no more she never left those dark woods it was Shadow heart who emerged this woman gave birth to you but I made you I am your [Music] mother a sacrifice is not a sacrifice if it has no meaning this is the final step snuff out the last Embers of your old life so that you could finally be who you were meant to be kill them for me then I will take the memories away from you again loss will heal you and you will be my right hand at [Music] last I am neither I am nothing I am the empty womb the dream is sleep the Shadows Shadow there was no pain before my sister set the sun of flame now you exist to suffer until you find your way back to My Embrace do you remember your training child I know you do all the times you stood in this room wondering why this pair seemed so familiar all the times you honed your skills on them they remember everything the pain the pleading their torturer wearing their daughter's face end their nightmare give them [Music] peace to what's [Music] right I think I lost sight of that some time ago better to just serve blindly whatever happens we love you all the same we never stopped thank you Moon Maiden you let me see my geneville my baby girl one last time don't call me that my name is shadowart you are just lost jeval saluna will show you the way home in time my name is Shadow [Music] heart it is done and done well they are with me now in my endless darkk and from them you can draw endless power [Music] I still remember no longer forget forget and [Music] Rise it's done this place is mine now Sha's forces are mine when I need them and her power it's right at my fingertips I can't believe [Music] it sacrifices my final test whoever they are a rather meager offering to the dark lady but it's not my place to question her it's time we left we're not finished with the absolute just yet only now Sha's forces are mind command when the battle comes the final sacrifice has been made I am lady Sha's right hand now it has all been worth it every step every trial every drop of blood not that that was always a fragile elusive thing ever since I slew nightsong I didn't want to surrender it then perhaps now as first among lady Sha's children I can give myself leave to do as I like but all that must wait for now the night singer Church cannot Thrive if the absolute isn't stopped when the time comes for the final battle lady Sha's faithful will be ready until then we should continue to do what we must sart I wasn't sure if I'd ever lay eyes on you again it's me nocturn do you remember you recall the memory Shadow heart recovered by eating the noble stroke this must be the person she remembered I remember you but you're different very different I used to call you something else didn't I you did but that's not who I am now I remember the other initiates used to tease you about your name the one you chose to honor lady sha they were attacking who you were I never found it funny but I wasn't quite sure why eventually I realized it was because I wasn't happy with who I was I couldn't to keep going like that but seeing how you fought on I realized that I didn't have to from then on I was nocturn it wasn't easy but everything started to make sense I could breathe it's a beautiful name Suits You well thank you picked it myself but enough of that I I can't believe you're back I've been trying to return here as long as I can remember which admittedly doesn't amount to much they they whispered it was a suicide mission this search for the artifact you were sent on some even thought it was the mother superior's plan alone and not lady Sha's intent it seems The Whispers were right on that last part at some point she confused her Ambitions for the night singer's will but no matter you rule us now what comes next I wish to know more there must be all sorts of things you can tell me little things from my past lost to Lady Sha's Embrace if you wish it of me of course my lady I work as the Quarter Master come see me whenever you wish good I was just starting to miss the sound of your [Music] voice those that are worth remembering yes lady sha is ever wise she knows what I do and do not have to know in order to be her most loyal most effective servant my training knowledge my experiences my will and faith everything I need to be leader of the cloy anything that's missing well I can't miss what I can't remember I have all I [Music] need you've been with me all this time you know exactly what I've sacrificed to achieve this I had hoped you'd learn to not TR try and sour my relationship with Lady Sha but clearly not let us speak no more of [Music] this what in life isn't I consider myself blessed to have a goddess guide my very mind of course from the first time I laid eyes on you right until now that's all safe I surrender even a moment of [Music] it not as much as I am my whole life has been leading up to this at last I've become who I've always meant to be a beautiful night not even a hint of moon to Sully lady Sha's dark sky allow me to be frank we can't presume we'll get to share another night like this there's a battle coming not everyone is going to make it faith is one thing I have in plentiful Supply in fact it's what I wanted to talk to you about we should make an offering to Lady sha to seek her blessing and protection against what lies ahead a Nightfall ritual [Music] I know you perfectly you helped Usher me into being who I am indulge your darker sight with me wait until the others are asleep then come with me it might just save your [Music] life this is the spot looks like someone's left poor saluna [Music] untended h fine suggestions all perhaps another time after I offered up the Night song to Lady sha her blood was on the spear on my hands on my clothing I rung out every drop I could saved it for a special [Music] occasion let's see what Comfort we can offer a grieving [Music] mother [Music] you did well I hope you're not trying to surpass me in lady Sha's Graces indeed and what else might you be willing to do [Music] stop being so [Music] gentle [Music] first the act of wickedness then the feast but I think this will count as both at once [Music] hi hall there's nowhere else to go this is where it all ends my love hardly we're going to win this understand but no sense missing the opportunity I'll look forward to the next last kiss and the one after that last night was an exception I hope you understand that the battle's won our journey is over and I need to take my place at lady Sha's side the only reason for that would be if I had died in battle did I seem dead to you last night you are adorable though perhaps a little inattentive all this is has been to bring me to this point and now I'm finally here thanks in no small part to you lady Sha's work is never ending I've cleansed the ranks of her followers leaving only the faithful the worthy now is the time to spread her word so many have suffered greatly in recent times gripped by pain and loss they will rush to the dark lady's Embrace such an aggressive choice of words carefully you don't spoil the moment besides we give them a home purpose just like I received a flame cannot burn without Fuel and Lady Sha's Church would not Thrive if everyone was happy and content we are nothing but a dark mirror held up to show society's failings perhaps you'll come to realize that in time if you do you know where the house of grief is and What Lies Beneath it we all need to be unburdened every now and again

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Length: 107min 26sec (6446 seconds)

Published: Fri Nov 17 2023