jaheira banter from bg2, part 1.
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Here's some conversations from Jaheira in Baldur's Gate 2; that I wanted to highlight. I owe the enhanced editions of the originals and play to plan again, but I wanted to share some some the interactions Jaheira had; to see where she came from // i wanted these saved on the blog // a warning that given the age of these games and the edition of D&D they spawn from; fantasy racism was at its height and everywhere and alignments were ever present & very black and white
With Aeerie ; a wingless avariel (winged elf) and lawful good cleric
Aerie: This... this light makes your hair look really pretty, Jaheira.
Jaheira: Don't be a fool, it does nothing of the sort.
Aerie: But—
Jaheira: Put your silly romantic notions aside, Aerie. This isn't some childish fantasy, nor some grand adventure. Any one of us could die out here at any moment.
Aerie: But we can go to the priests and—and they raise us from the dead again, as good as new, can't we?
Jaheira: Sometimes they don't come back! Sometimes some people, no matter how much you love them and no matter what you try to do, get... they get taken away. You're young, Aerie... You'll figure it out soon enough.
the rest will be under th cut, because there a lot I wanna share.
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With Anomen ; a lawful neutral human fighter/cleric
Anomen: Lady Jaheira, it seems quite strange to me that a woman of clearly noble past would choose the life of an adventurer. What has brought you to this dangerous path?
Jaheira: It is a path of conscience. Some druids choose a contemplative lifestyle, but I sought a more active role in the furthering of nature's cause. And you? Did you become a priest of Helm only for honor and glory?
Anomen: Of course not. The righteous path ever beckons. It is merely a dividend of the Order that a member can make a place for himself in this difficult world.
Jaheira: I see. What place you choose to make for yourself remains to be seen.
Anomen: It does, but I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
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Jaheira: You wear the scars of battle with pride, Anomen, like one who truly believes his cause.
Anomen: I must. It is what pushes me forward. Doubt is the enemy.
Jaheira: Those that never question do not see the whole of the issue.
Anomen: The whole issue is not important. There is only the here and now, and what can be done within.
Jaheira: Your world is small, if focused. The more impressive picture is always larger than you can see.
With Dorn ; a neutral-evil half-orc
Dorn: You have fire. I respect that. But I warn you, druid: Attempt to poison me again and you will not see the next sunrise.
Jaheira: What nonsense are you babbling?
Dorn: This concoction. You neglected to account for my orc blood. Next time, try something more potent.
Jaheira: Do not be ridiculous. I am a druid, not an assassin.
Dorn: Then how do you explain this vile brew?
Jaheira: It is a mixture of myrtle and willow—
Dorn: IT IS POISON.
Jaheira: Drink it, Il-Khan. Or next time I will leave your wounds untended.
With Haer'Dalis ; a chaotic neutral tiefling blade
Haer'Dalis: Why do you stare at me so, Jaheira? Have I offended you? My manner is oft grim, but I did not think you so sensitive to it.
Jaheira: No, no, I find your wit a treat, especially when it is unleashed upon the hapless that did not see it laying in wait.
Haer'Dalis: Then why the glances as my head turns away?
Jaheira: Forgive me the curiosity, but you are quite alien to me. You are not of this place and do not fit into the natural order, at least not by design.
Haer'Dalis: Ahh, then you are wary and are intent on keeping me under guard?Jaheira: Not so much, but I am interested to see where your niche finds itself. I am wondering what you will balance, for all things have their counterpart.
Haer'Dalis: I see. Perhaps I straddle the fence, providing my own balance. Perhaps I drop things on either side as whim dost take me.
Jaheira: Or perhaps you enjoy the discord of chaos because you have not found that niche yet. We shall see.
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Haer'Dalis: Ah, my hound, this city be the great world of commerce! Perhaps we can sell Jaheira?
Jaheira: *groan* Cut your wit, bard. The day has been long already without adding hours to it.
Haer'Dalis: Cut my wit? Why, certainly, if I could only use your nose's razor edge to perform the task.
Jaheira: Aye, it seems I've sharpened it upon the grindstone of your heart.
Haer'Dalis: Well, my frumpy ptarmigan, I must protest—
Jaheira: "Methinks thou dost protest too much." Aye, I can quote the poets too. If you must protest, I respond only to hunger strikes and, even then, too late.
Haer'Dalis: Oh, <CHARNAME>, raven of sympathy! Yon woman is stifling my creativity and stealing thunder from my wit! I swear I cannot work amidst the lashings of her tongue!
With Hexxat ; a neutral evil vampire thief
Jaheira: You should know that I neither trust nor like you, Hexxat.
Hexxat: I'd have been happier simply suspecting as much.
Jaheira: <CHARNAME> seems to like you well enough, and I have great respect for HIM/HER
Hexxat: As do I.
Jaheira: I know you did not seek to become what you are. I will try to look past it as best I can.
Hexxat: Thank you, Jaheira. I shall try to prove myself worthy of your respect.
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Jaheira: I must admit you have surprised me, vampire.
Hexxat: Oh?
Jaheira: I expected you to betray us at the earliest opportunity. Yet you still remain by <CHARNAME>'s side.
Hexxat: I would feel the same in your position.
Jaheira: I would still slay you, given the opportunity.
Hexxat: I'll be sure to bear that in mind.
Jaheira: But for now... I am willing to accept your place in the party.
Hexxat: That means a lot to me, Jaheira. Sincerely. Thank you.
With Keldorn ; a lawful good human inquisitor
Jaheira: Keldorn? You look pensive. Are you well?
Keldorn: I am well enough, Jaheira, though our circumstance gives me reason to pause.
Jaheira: Hmm. I have been thinking as well. It is hard to draw a line in the sand and say, "This side represents balance; this other side does not."
Keldorn: Balance? Would that balance were the worst of our worries.
Jaheira: Ah. Having trouble with the black and white aspects?
Keldorn: That would be an understatement. I am quite certain of what evil lies ahead, but I am finding problems with identifying the "good" path around it.
Jaheira: I'm not sure what to say. We do what we can when the opportunity presents itself.
Keldorn: That would be all that can be asked. Torm guide us; we need his wisdom.
With Mazzy ; a lawful goodd halfing fighter
Jaheira: Oh, omnipresent authority figure, what are your commands now?Mazzy: Jaheira, there is a level of sarcasm in your tone that is perhaps unnecessary. We have a leader that honestly tries to anticipate our needs...
1. Player: Heed Mazzy well, Jaheira.
Mazzy: As I was saying, <HE/SHE> has enough trouble keeping this ragtag group together. Perhaps it would be better to be more constructive, and less...
Jaheira: Bitchy?
Mazzy: If that is how you wish to put it, yes.
Jaheira: Worry not for the feelings of <CHARNAME>, small one, as <HE/SHE> and I go far back and have an understanding of sorts.
Mazzy: As you will. It was only a humble suggestion. I've no wish to intrude upon your relationship with <CHARNAME>.
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