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[Aeryn]

The Haer'Dalis Romance Mod gives female PCs of any race, alignment or class the opportunity to woo our dear sparrow. Or make the attempt, at the very least. The romance has a variety of different flavors, ranging anywhere from the intense passion between kindred spirits to the simple satisfaction of base desires with the nearest warm body or even something akin to close friendship.

The mod will stretch through both SoA and ToB. SoA's content focuses largely on the development of the type of relationship between the PC and HD, establishing their similarities and differences, highlighting his philosophies and allowing for much argument and dissent. (Let me assure you, this tiefling loves to argue. In many cases, conversations will be much longer and more in depth if the PC does not see eye-to-eye with HD, and he may get bored with a PC who is too agreeable.) The ToB content will focus on the resolution of the relationship and where it stands/is going, and what one is willing to sacrifice for the other (and vice versa). There are many different epilogues.

A casual sexual relationship is possible, and he will be content to be the other man in <CHARNAME>'s life. He will even lie to her other lover if she asks him to. The image I have of him is that of a highly skilled actor and chameleon, one who can shift and adjust his persona to fit the moment. But, he does these things because he wants to and not because he feels he has to, making it seem unlikely that he will always be content to be the other man or do the PC's bidding.

The mod will contain (subject to change):
SoA
- 23 Lovetalks
- player initiated flirts in two stages
- several possible sexual encounters, both HD and player initiated
- several PID talks, number is currently 14
- a number of hidden surprise talks
- romance "conflict" with Anomen, may add more conflicts

ToB
- roughly 10 Lovetalks
- two, possibly three different flirt sets depending on relationship
- wraith encounter
- numerous HD/NPC banters, possibly PC/NPC banters
- roughly 9 different epilogues

The mod will NOT contain (also subject to change):
- A Bodhi abduction of Haer?Dalis.
- Haer?Dalis? standard romance with Aerie ? no rivalry between her and the PC.

[Aeryn]

The basic outline posted below contains **SPOILERS!** for the Haer'Dalis romance or the game itself. The first line or a portion of the the first line of every important talk is listed in order as you will see them appear. There is much more dialog than what is listed here (flirts, PIDs, bedroom scenes, banters, etc), but these represent the core of the romance and will hopefully help players know if the romance is on track.

SoA:

Spoiler

Lovetalk Sequence (begins after Planar Prison rescue)
Lovetalk 1 (timer)
"Forgive this sparrow's stares, my raven, but there is something about you..."

Lovetalk 2 (timer)
"This life of adventure you lead is full of excitement and noise..."

Lovetalk 3 (timer)
"My raven, my Child of Bhaal, this sparrow has been deep in thought..."

Lovetalk 4 (timer)
"I know of your father, dear raven, but what of your mother?"

Lovetalk 5 (timer)
"My radiant half-goddess, tell me of this tainted blood..."

Lovetalk 6 (timer)
"This Imoen, who is she to you?"

Lovetalk 7 (timer)
"I must say, the pure chaos that follows in your footsteps..."

Lovetalk 8 (timer)
"Your childhood must have been considerably exciting..."

Lovetalk 9 (timer)
"This life of adventure and travel is a true delight..."

Lovetalk 10 (timer)
"What drove you from your fair home..."

Lovetalk 11 (timer)
"Hmm... Let me see, where should I...? Ah-ha!"

Lovetalk 12 (timer)
"Much we have said to one another, my raven, yet..."

Lovetalk 13 (timer)
"What will you do, my raven, once yon villain is slain..."

Lovetalk 14 (timer)
"I am curious, my raven. This country of Amn..."

Lovetalk 15 (timer)
"I've heard it said that the Prime is as diverse..."

Lovetalk 16 (timer)
"Little heed do I pay to good fortune, but I think..."

Lovetalk 17 (timer)
"Truly, my raven, you are an artist unrivaled."

Lovetalk 18 (timer)
"Apologies if I seem thoughtful, raven."

Lovetalk 19 (timer)
"You frighten me at times, my raven."

Lovetalk 20 (timer)
"Radiant. Captivating. 'Tis what you are..."

Lovetalk 21 (timer)
"From an orphan girl sheltered away inside a library..."

Lovetalk 22 (timer)
"All life is born to die. All things fade."

Lovetalk 23 (timer)
"A moment, my raven. I've something to ask of you."

Interjection Sequence (begins in Brynnlaw)
Interjection 1 (after Saemon's betrayal)
"Do you smell that, my raven? The salty-sweet perfume..."

Interjection 2 (Spellhold)
"Do you feel that, <CHARNAME>? Something...something is very wrong."

Interjection 3 (only in Sahuagin city)
"My hound, the insanity also known as your life is..."

Interjection 4 (Underdark)
"Are you afraid?"

Interjection 5 (after starting quest to rescue Phaere)
"Never before have I performed for an audience filled with..."

Interjection 6 (after leaving elven encampment)
"How do you fare, my raven?"

Interjection 7 (Hell)
"My raven, please stop a moment. I urgently need to speak with you."

 

ToB

Spoiler

Lovetalk Sequence (begins shortly after start of ToB)
Lovetalk 1 (timer)
"I know well that there is much on your mind..."

Lovetalk 2 (timer)
"It occurs to me that I have yet to ask how you are recovering..."

Lovetalk 3 (timer)
"(As you pause during a rare moment of calm..."

Lovetalk 4 (timer)
"I wonder something, my raven. What sort of romantic tale would you say is best?"

Lovetalk 5 (timer)
"If I were a man of honor, what vows would I speak?"

Lovetalk 6 (timer)
"(Haer'Dalis lets slip a sudden, frustrated growl.)"

Lovetalk 7 (timer)
"My raven, my muse, have I told you of late how your loveliness bewitches this helpless bard?"

Lovetalk 8 (timer)
"Tell me, my dear, what is the taste of power?"

Lovetalk 9 (timer)
"(Haer'Dalis drifts toward you on purposeless feet, his eyes downcast and his face creased by heavy bemusement."

Lovetalk 10 (timer)
"Stop, my raven, I can bear it no longer! We must speak."

Lovetalk 11 (after meeting Balthazar)
"I have a gift for you, my dearest..."

Lovetalk 12 (timer)
"Ah, my love. The strangest thought occurred to me yestereve and I..."

Edited by Aeryn, 10 January 2013 - 08:01 AM.