Major: after the Arena
Parts: 14One of the relationship junctures in Chapter 4 is when the Commander returns after being kidnapped to fight in the Battlebliss Arena.
Daeran's in-game cutscene after the Commander escapes the ring is just beautiful, so we decided to take care of the romanced companions first - the lack of reaction from them might seem a bit cruel relationship-wise.
However, keeping in mind that our mod is called "Gracious Friendships", we have added conversations for Greybor and Seelah and reactive one-liner greetings for most of the other companions. We plan to come back here by v1.0 and expand these one-liners to full conversations.
Full conversations
Arueshalae (romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Arueshalae is ready to share the lore of her Arena past with the Commander.
Text snippet(s)
“To have a reason to live, to fight for something worth protecting and worth dying for… […] That’s what makes you special."
“Please, don’t disappear.”
Camellia (romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Camellia greets the Commander and reminisces about a romance novel she had read a long time ago.
Text snippet(s)
“It reminds me of a book I read […] about a knight who fought for love, for passion, for the chance to prove himself worthy of a lady’s favor. […] I wonder if you would do the same for me? Would you risk everything for a kiss, for a smile, for a fleeting moment of joy?”
Greybor
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Greybor is willing to admit that surviving the Arena is a worthy deed, but the tone of this conversation will depend on his level of respect for the Commander.
Text snippet(s)
high respect
“Well, you earned it.” {n}He chuckles.{/n} “And you saved me the trouble of looking for a new employer.”
low respect
“Don’t get too carried away.” {n}Greybor replies with a shrug.{/n} “You did your job, and that’s all that matters. At least we can move on with the contract.”
Lann (romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Lann may be joking to hide his feelings, but he's affected by this whole Arena ordeal with the Commander.
Text snippet(s)
“So I keep thinking… Glad that Arena business is behind us. I was starting to worry we might have to break you out.”
Seelah
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Seelah is happy to welcome the Commander back and shares a bottle of mead* with them in case the Commander needs it.
* uuid: 683f4592244f99241ad9242a8a26f3de
Text snippet(s)
“I’m glad you’re back. […] Listen, if you ever need to talk about what happened in the Arena, just know that I’m here to listen. Or just have a drink, you know, to take the edge off?”
Sosiel (romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Sosiel greets the Commander with a big hug. Because sometimes a hug says more than a thousand words.
His lines and the Commander's answers vary depending on Trever's fate.
Text snippet(s)
{n}You stay like that for a while, wrapped in each other’s arms, and the world ceases to exist. Sosiel’s heart beats fast and loud. […] Here, in this moment, amidst the terrors and nightmares of the Abyss, you are loved. And once he lets go, there is nothing else left but to be truly grateful for the bond and connection you share."
One-lined greetings
These one-liners are meant to be expanded into full-length conversations.
Arueshalae (non-romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“Welcome back, Commander. It’s a good thing the Arena didn’t claim you.”
Camellia (non-romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“I have no doubt, Commander, that others have already congratulated you on your victory. But I do admit that your performance there was every bit as bloody as I had imagined.” {n}Her eyes sparkle with delight.{/n}
Daeran (non-romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“And here you are, alive and well. To think that demons can grab the commander of the Fifth Crusade just because they like to see {mf|him|her} fight! I’d better stay away from brothels, then.”
Ember
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“You’re back! All of your friends are very happy that you’re back. They were worried.”
Lann (non-romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“Hey, Commander. It’s nice to see you out of the demonic shackles. Hope they don’t try anything like that again.”
Regill
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
“Commander. The Nexus camp has fared well in your absence. Nothing more to add.”Text snippet(s)
Sosiel (non-romanced)
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“I’m glad you’re back, my friend. This Arena business was a horrible ordeal for all of us.”
Woljif
in 0.9.9e+ Nexus Docs
Text snippet(s)
“Hey, chief! Good to see you alive and well!”