YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"
NPCKibellah's lips twist into a grim half-smile. "I am your shadow, Domin'[Name]. Wherever you choose to go, I will always follow. I see your deeds. I hear your prayers. And yet, I wait. When the Undying One whispers your name, my blades will rid you of the weight of your transgressions. But for as long as He is silent, I am your sword and shield, Domin. So it has been, and so it shall be."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."
NPC"Then follow me, Domin'[Name]."
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YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."
NPC"Come, Domin." With ominous resolve, Kibellah drags a steel claw down her face, leaving behind a line that splits it in half. She steps forward without another word.
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YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."
NPC"Then we need a place where we can be alone. No one will disturb us in your chambers. Come."
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YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"
NPC"I am... ashamed. Of what I said. Of how I acted. Of my hesitation. Now that I can see the stars through the portholes again, feel anew the ship's beating heart, once more breathe the bitter air of the lower decks... my mind has become clear. I am Kibellah, servant of the Undying Emperor. I am your blade and your shield. And thus, it shall be, now and forever. Thus... I will be."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."
NPC"I have been awaiting your questions, Domin. Ask away."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"
NPC"Perhaps what you saw was induced by the ritual essence. Perhaps it was the Undying One's will that made you see. I too sensed a thread between us. Indeed, there were times when I could almost sense you with me. It was... a comforting feeling."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."
NPC"Such was the Undying One's will. And yours before that, Domin'[Name]. You blessed my hunt so that I might lead you to Nemesite. Your blade performed its service, and the hunt was fruitful."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"
NPC"Such was the Undying One's will. And yours before that, Domin'[Name]. You blessed my hunt so that I might lead you to Nemesite. Your blade performed its service, and the hunt was fruitful."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"
NPC"No. One of the false champion's lackeys has escaped. I deserve no forgiveness."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."
NPCKibellah stares at you intently — perhaps too intently. She says nothing.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."
NPC"The Vizsier taught us that there are many like us throughout the Imperium who spill blood in His name — 'death cultists,' as they call us. He said that no two death cults are the same, just as there are no two identical stars in the void. I will tell you about the Bloodspun Web, but I cannot speak on behalf of all death cults."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"
NPC"The Bloodspun Web holds the bays of the flagship together with the threads of its faith — such is our service to the Domini of the von Valancius line. The Undying One commanded the Domini to embark on a ship and sail the void's expanse. And thus it became our duty to protect your dynasty and the ark that became its home — this great relic of blood and adamantine."
NPC"Some loathe and fear us, they call us murderers and reapers. Others call us dancers of death who send the souls of the dead on their way. Both are right. Both are wrong. We are servants of the Undying Emperor. When He whispers that the time has come for a righteous martyr's soul to be laid in His blessed hands, we come to claim it. When He whispers that the wicked must know of His wrath, we come to reap. This is how we maintain order on the ship, unseen and guided by death's will."
YOU"You hear a whisper in your mind telling you to kill someone, and you obey? Have you ever considered that these 'whispers' could be a deception orchestrated by minions of the Archenemy?"
NPCKibellah shakes her head slowly. "Death's whisper is unmistakable. It is not like the murmur of stars or the hiss of corruption. It is truthful. Pure. Unyielding. Only the most eminent of us, the high spinners, can hear the whisper of the Undying One and give voice to His will. They must hone their senses and temper their body and soul for years before His call can reach them. If it puts you more at ease, you can think of these whispers as... His providence."
YOU"You hear a whisper in your mind telling you to kill someone, and you obey? Have you ever considered that these 'whispers' could be a deception orchestrated by minions of the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you know you have never made a mistake? How can you be sure you have never wrongly robbed one of your victims of their life?"
NPC"We are carried along by a current of blood in the great river of fate. Life is not given or taken away by chance. If I see an enemy of Humanity, my blade will sever the thread of their existence. I will not wait for a sign of His divine bidding. I am His will, and I do what must be done."
YOU"You hear a whisper in your mind telling you to kill someone, and you obey? Have you ever considered that these 'whispers' could be a deception orchestrated by minions of the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you know you have never made a mistake? How can you be sure you have never wrongly robbed one of your victims of their life?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be that as it may, your thirst for blood is troubling."
NPC"There is no thirst, only duty. Killing brings us no pleasure. We are instruments of His will, and this is how we serve Him."
YOU"You hear a whisper in your mind telling you to kill someone, and you obey? Have you ever considered that these 'whispers' could be a deception orchestrated by minions of the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you know you have never made a mistake? How can you be sure you have never wrongly robbed one of your victims of their life?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be that as it may, your thirst for blood is troubling."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."
NPCKibellah stares at you intently — perhaps too intently. She says nothing.
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"
NPC"Spinners carved the chronicles of our history on the stones of our temple long ago. But fate and time have erased our past, just as an exploding star erases a part of the galaxy from existence."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"
NPC"It is the Vizsier's duty to watch over the flock. To lead those who want to learn more of the Undying One but are fearful of death, and guide those who seek answers in death but do not know how to live. The Vizsier protects all — those who do not know we exist, those who are grateful for our service, and even those who hate us. The Vizsier sees what is to come, remembers the past, and accepts the present. They spin a web of faith and blood so strong that no enemy may sunder it. This is the Vizsier's burden. This is the legacy of the Matriarch Spider."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"
NPC"It is said that she was one of many. Born in the void. The Domin's subject. She honoured death instead of life, and for this she was persecuted. It is said that when the Archenemy's forces invaded the flagship during a warp jump, she gathered the Undying One's servants around her and saved the ship from ruin. Together, they spun the first threads of the Web to ensure that such devastation would never happen again. It is said that she was strong and indomitable, but as the years passed, her heart became as stone. And thus the Undying One whispered her name to the one who would become the first Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"
NPC"Through blood, sweat, tears, and the strength of their convictions, the servants of the Undying One spin the souls of your subjects into threads of balance. This is why we refer to ourselves as spinners. Those who are newly committed to the Bloodspun Web are called lesser spinners. If they are faithful in their service to Him, they may eventually become spinners. The most devout of us all are known as the high spinners, of whom there are seven, each bearing a unique title. The Vizsier, the First Spinner, leads the cult. I, Kibellah, am the Second Spinner. The Third Spinner's name is Io, and there are four more."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."
NPCKibellah frowns. "The Undying One is death itself. We serve Him, and thus we serve death. This is not a comparison, attribution, or preference. It is the truth... and nothing can change it."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"
NPC"The Tenets are knowledge, an art that is passed down from one generation of the Bloodspun Web to the next. Even so, there are spinners who will never fully comprehend this knowledge in the time allotted to them by the Undying One. The Tenets dictate how one follows the thread of life, but they are also the thread itself — from first breath to last. The Tenets cannot be taught. They must be lived. Only then will you understand."
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."
NPCKibellah nods slightly.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."
NPCYour question seems to take Kibellah by surprise. "I am... the Second Spinner of the Bloodspun Web. A spear in the hand of the Undying Emperor. I am your shield and shadow. Your blade."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"
YOU"Tell me about your past."
NPCA melancholy shadow passes over her face. "I remember nothing of my childhood. The Vizsier says this is because of my training and the injuries I received in battle. He told me it is the fate of all high spinners. The only memories I have are of the Bloodspun Web, and the brothers and sisters who serve the cult alongside me."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"
NPC"When we were young, we would sew our eyes shut and wander through the bays for months at a time. Starving. Surviving. Dying. This trial of darkness honed the senses of those who passed it. We were... elated, for we knew we were blessed by Him. When we grew older, we learned to wield our weapons, and our mentors tested us with pain, poison, and the weight of deceitful words. In time, our bodies no longer felt pain. Our blood became resistant to toxins. And our focus could not be shaken. We were at peace, for we had shed everything that could encumber our faithful service to Him."
NPC"When we came of age, we faced a great trial — a year-long vigil spent in unceasing prayer to the Undying One. When hunger and other base sensations faded away... we attained true comprehension of ourselves and our place in the world. Our place between life and death. We were proud, for on that day, He truly accepted us, and we accepted Him."
YOU"It must have been difficult to go through all of that as a child."
NPC"It is impossible to understand the value of your body and spirit if you've never experienced physical or emotional pain. Pain is temporary, but experience endures. Experience can be sharpened like a blade and turned into mastery. I have never regretted walking the thread I was destined to follow."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."
NPC"When we join the cult, we relinquish our past. The Bloodspun Web becomes our new family. I have seen the pain, terror, and doubt in the eyes of those who hear the Undying One whisper the names of their kin. For some... the blessing of oblivion is a gift not unlike death."
YOU"Do you not wish to know what became of your family?"
NPC"No."
YOU"You may not remember your real family, but are you truly so unconcerned by the deaths of your fellow cultists?"
NPC"It brings me comfort when my brothers and sisters cross to the other side. The Undying One has called them to His side so they can serve Him in ways we cannot."
YOU"Do you not wish to know what became of your family?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You may not remember your real family, but are you truly so unconcerned by the deaths of your fellow cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I presume you have no friends either?"
NPC"Attachment makes us weak. The weak meet their demise prematurely. But such death does not please the Undying One, for a soul must not be claimed before their time has come. It is true that spinners occasionally cross paths with those outside the cult, but such paths always diverge in the end. We may walk the same road together, but we are nothing more than temporary travelling companions. It is similar for those of your retinue. Our threads may intertwine for a time, but all will go their separate ways as is inevitable."
NPC"But not you and I, Domin'[Name]. Our threads cannot be unwoven, and only the Undying One will end my service to you."
YOU"Do you not wish to know what became of your family?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You may not remember your real family, but are you truly so unconcerned by the deaths of your fellow cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I presume you have no friends either?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand you better now."
NPC"Know your enemy, and prevail in battle. Know your ally, and prevail in war."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"
NPC"You can see for yourself." Kibellah removes a small leather pouch from her belt and opens it to reveal several instruments of torture.
YOU"What are those?"
NPC"Tools for tempering the flesh. If a spinner neglects this practice for too long, their body will weaken and their sensitivity to pain might return. If it does, they will feel the overwhelming agony of every wound they have ever endured... and go mad with torment before the Undying Emperor whispers their name."
YOU"What are those?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tormenting yourself almost seems to give you pleasure."
NPC"Is it possible to experience pleasure if one feels nothing?"
YOU"What are those?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tormenting yourself almost seems to give you pleasure."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Very well. Let us see just how impervious to pain you really are."
NPCAn assortment of small but sophisticated torturer's tools are laid out before you.
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]
NPCThe needle goes in right between the lid and the eyeball. Kibellah reaches out and adjusts your hand as casually as though she were straightening out the tableware at dinner. "The purpose of this practice is to fortify the flesh, not to mutilate it."
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]
NPCKibellah raises an eyebrow as she watches a crimson stain spread across her clothes. "You have found an interesting use for this tool, yet it still serves its purpose."
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]
NPCThe black chains dangle from Kibellah's body. They look more like a macabre form of adornment than an implement of torture. Kibellah gathers up the chains and pulls them until her skin goes taut. "The flesh remains untorn. Good."
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."
NPC"You need not be afraid of your shadow. It is merely an image of yourself."
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."
NPC"Do you have other questions?"
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"
NPCKibellah tilts her head. "What you call mysterious is merely the difference between the worlds we each inhabit. You have stepped into my labyrinth, and I have become your shadow. And yet... we have no understanding of one another, or of each other's customs and rituals. I cannot imagine that you were able to comprehend what transpired on the officers' deck in its full depth."
YOU"What if I showed you my world? One of the rituals we practise on the upper decks?"
NPCKibellah thinks for a moment before a spark of curiosity flashes in her eyes. "I would not be against learning more about your world, seeing your rituals, Domin'[Name]... should you be open to showing them to me."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"
NPCKibellah gives you an appraising look. "None dispute your skill in close combat. Your body is well hardened, and perhaps you could even learn some of our techniques. Our art, however, is more than just patterns of movement — it is one's ability to give oneself completely to the dance of death. To fight as we do, you would have to empty your being, to start anew, to reject both the title of Domin and all the memories of your own past."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."
NPC"It is not difficult to speak the truth."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"
NPC"Torture?" Kibellah arches an eyebrow. "I bear the sacred marks of the Undying One's service. Death has bestowed them upon me. Though others may cherish hollow riches or meaningless beauty, it is my duty to cherish His gift of blood. Each wound is a symbol of our service to Him. Each drop of blood carries His blessing. To renounce these scars is to renounce the Undying One Himself."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"
NPC"I met her once when I was young. The Vizsier saw a serpent hiding among those close to Domin'Theodora, ready to sink its fangs into her throat. I was ordered to find the serpent, and sever the soul from its body. I watched and waited for weeks. I hid among the shadows, the air ducts, and the faceless masses. Once I found the serpent, I sliced off its head and returned to the temple. I doubt that Domin'Theodora ever saw me. But the three ritual cuts I left behind on the body let her know that this death was pleasing to Him. They sent us a grand feast from the upper decks before the cycle's end. We gave it to the hungry."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"
NPC"The Gothic we use to communicate is different to that spoken on the upper decks. 'Domin' has many meanings: 'Giver of Life,' 'Lord or Lady of the Ark,' and 'Shadowless Sun.' The Matriarch Spider gave this title to the Rogue Trader who allowed her to form the Bloodspun Web. We use other titles as well. For example, 'Veni' means 'master of the Immaterium' or 'watcher of the veil.' 'Vil' means 'one who must go to the other side.' 'Amic' means 'one you can trust in battle.'"
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"
NPC"If the Undying One chooses to take your soul, He will take mine along with it. You will not fall by my hand, for that is not my duty."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."
NPC"I use blood to read His sacred cards and hear the whisper of the Undying One." Kibellah's voice is filled with reverent awe. "His Tarot is not an answer, but a question I ask of the universe... and the universe answers with questions of its own. In this sacred communion, I perceive hundreds of possible outcomes. They are all true, and yet they are only visions. I know what will come to pass... and yet I do not."
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"
NPC"It is a holy relic that has been passed down from generation to generation. Only the First and Second Spinners are allowed to study the sacred cards and interpret their meaning. We use His Tarot to guide the cult and discern the tangled threads of fate."
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"
NPC"Thirty-four. There used to be more, but some have perished in the darkness of time. Their loss is a great tragedy for the Bloodspun Web."
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."
NPCKibellah's brow furrows. "I am the spear of His retribution, not a witch, or a sorcerer, or a soothsayer. I have no strange powers, but I do bear His blessing. I do not command the veil, I am guided by His whisper and led by my faith. By the Tenets. Please, do not mistake me for something I am not."
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."
NPCKibellah's brow furrows. "I am the spear of His retribution, not a witch, or a sorcerer, or a soothsayer. I have no strange powers, but I do bear His blessing. I do not command the veil, I am guided by His whisper and led by my faith. By the Tenets. Please, do not mistake me for something I am not."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"
NPC"Ask the cards, Domin'[Name]. And I will listen." Kibellah carefully takes out her Imperial Tarot deck. A black blade flashes before your eyes, and blood drips from her palm onto the cards. She closes her eyes... and listens.
YOU"What does the future hold for me?"
NPCKibellah draws four cards from the deck and lays them face down before you.
NPC"The first card is the Young Warrior. It suggests inexperience, a path of becoming. The second card is the Shattered World, inverted. The path will have twists, turns, and thorns, but you will gather allies along the way and find what was lost."
NPC"The third... The Hound, inverted. Someone has marked you as their prey and is chasing you through a field of traps. The Lost Child... you will leap into one of those traps of your own free will, and place your trust in someone truly desperate."
YOU"What does the future hold for me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am disturbed by the news about this Nemesite. How will the emergence of this heroic figure from legend affect the ship?"
NPCKibellah draws four cards from the deck and lays them face down before you.
NPC"The Harlequin. The Martyr, inverted. The Sword. The Inquisitor." Kibellah looks at the cards thoughtfully. "The hero of forgotten legends wears a mask — an actor adored by their audience. The power of inspiring words will fan the sparks into a blaze. I see blood boiling in the fire. I see the mask melting away. The ashes of false hope will bury the mask. And the cheat will be beaten at their own game."
YOU"What does the future hold for me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am disturbed by the news about this Nemesite. How will the emergence of this heroic figure from legend affect the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am worried for you. I want you to do a reading for yourself."
NPCKibellah stares at you intently. You catch a glimpse of uncertainty in her gaze, but it quickly gives way to cold surety. "Let's see. The God-Emperor. The Assassin, inverted. The Moon, inverted. The Preacher."
NPCHer normally impenetrable gaze gives way to one of anxious confusion. "I... will meet death. Twice. Very soon. The first time, it will not claim anyone, but the second... Someone's thread will end, bringing change to many lives. This change may be a blessing or a curse. That is all I see."
YOU"What does the future hold for me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am disturbed by the news about this Nemesite. How will the emergence of this heroic figure from legend affect the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am worried for you. I want you to do a reading for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The shadows around us grow darker. What does the future hold for the Koronus Expanse?"
NPC"The Maw. The Galaxy. The Monster, inverted. The Executioner." Kibellah shudders as she looks at the Tarot spread before her. "Something is coming... It is inevitable. Soon the Expanse will tremble — and you will be the cause. You are not the beginning, but you will be the end. Some will see you as death. Others, a powerful force. Still others, as a portent. Or... you might simply fade into nothing."
NPCShe collects the cards and glances at you uneasily. "I have told you everything I can, Domin. But there may be more to this than I can see. These omens are unsettling, but we cannot alter our fate. All we can do is... wait. And prepare for the inevitable."
YOU"What does the future hold for me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am disturbed by the news about this Nemesite. How will the emergence of this heroic figure from legend affect the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am worried for you. I want you to do a reading for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The shadows around us grow darker. What does the future hold for the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no questions at this time."
NPCKibellah nods slightly.
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."
NPCKibellah stares at you intently — perhaps too intently. She says nothing.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."
NPCThe expression in Kibellah's eyes changes: she glances at you from beneath her eyelashes and smiles slightly. "I'm here, Domin'[Name]."
YOU[Kiss her] "I miss you."
NPCKibellah takes a step back, refusing any attempt to touch her. "Please..." Her voice is full of pain.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"
NPC"Long has death whispered of Vil'Marazhai's demise. His life is in your hands, his death is in mine. Give the order, and the thread of his life will be cut short before the next watch."
YOU"Do it. Kill the xenos."
NPC"I am your blade, Domin'[Name]. I will not fail you."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."
NPC"It does not matter how strong a blade is, nor how faultless its service. When the time comes, it must return to its sheath."
YOU"I expected you to be angry. I thought you would ask me to change my mind, or demand to know my reasons. Are you not bothered by my decision?"
NPC"There is no purpose in lamenting the will of fate. It is an act of foolishness comparable to attacking the void ocean itself. Your word is my command in life and in death. It is my duty to you and the Undying One to accept it with dignity."
YOU"I expected you to be angry. I thought you would ask me to change my mind, or demand to know my reasons. Are you not bothered by my decision?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Farewell, Kibellah."
NPC"Though I must serve from a distance, I will remain your unseen shield and shadow until the Undying Emperor calls me to Him. Then my time in the halls of life will come to an end, and I will serve Him in the beyond."
end of branch
YOU"Wait. I wish for you to stay."
NPCShe meets your eyes with her steady, unblinking gaze. "Even the wisest of rulers may err — so we learn from the Tenets. They also teach us to make decisions before giving orders, not after."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."
NPC"May the Undying One shroud your footsteps from the faithless."
end of branch
YOU"Farewell, Kibellah."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait. I wish for you to stay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider this."
NPC"A blade does not forgive hesitation, Domin'[Name]. Remember that."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPCKibellah steps into your arms, giving herself completely to the kiss. When she withdraws, her hands sliding gently down your face, she gives you a look that sets your heart ablaze. "All of my thoughts are of you, Domin'[Name]."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to go somewhere private with you."
NPCShe touches your chest. "Come. We will open our souls to each other."
end of branch
YOU"We have to stop this."
NPC"What? But... why?"
YOU"I want this to be over. That should be enough."
NPC"Well..." All life seems to drain from Kibellah's voice. She sounds for all the world like a servitor, its speech apparatus still intact, repeating an old recorded message. "I will remain your shield, your shadow, your blade. But... I am yours no more."
end of branch
YOU"I did not mean to say that. I'm sorry."
NPCKibellah regards you for a while without blinking. When at last she looks away, she does not try to mask her grimace.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no questions at this time."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The shadows around us grow darker. What does the future hold for the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no questions at this time."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am worried for you. I want you to do a reading for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The shadows around us grow darker. What does the future hold for the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no questions at this time."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am disturbed by the news about this Nemesite. How will the emergence of this heroic figure from legend affect the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am worried for you. I want you to do a reading for yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The shadows around us grow darker. What does the future hold for the Koronus Expanse?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no questions at this time."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"The cards are silent for now. We will try again later."
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"Ask, Domin'[Name]."
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"I will listen, but I will make my own decision. Death claims all, one way or another. But it is within my power to stay the sentence."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"Lords and wretches are equal before death. If such is the Undying One's will, I will guide you to Him, Domin'[Name]."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPCShe stops and tilts her head. Then slowly, as if in a trance, she draws her black dagger. "Death whispers to me. You are worthy of bearing His marks. Tell me, Domin'[Name], do you wish to honour your flesh with His gifts?" You notice several officers exchange worried glances as they eye the blade in Kibellah's hands.
YOU"I presume this will not be a painless procedure."
NPC"I have not felt pain in a long time. But yes, your body will certainly suffer. Embrace the pain, and make it a part of you. It will be your salvation even on your darkest days."
YOU"I presume this will not be a painless procedure."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Absolutely not. Put your dagger away."
NPC"A boon cannot be given to one who is not ready to receive it." Kibellah sheathes her dagger.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be an honour to bear the mark of the Undying One."
NPC"Let it be so." Kibellah waits patiently as you prepare yourself for the ritual. Once you are ready, she carefully presses her blade to your skin, and carves the sacred symbol into your flesh with skilful precision. The wounds sting and burn painfully as they begin to bleed. "Treasure His gift, Domin'[Name]. Inscribe it anew each time you pray. May His blessing find you."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Carve a nefarious symbol into your skin] "I will do it myself."
NPCKibellah watches you warily as you defile your own flesh. "Enough." She takes her dagger from your hands. "You have made a mockery of the sacred ritual. So be it. The Tenets teach us to hold no ill will. But I will have no part in this."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Absolutely not. Put your dagger away."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be an honour to bear the mark of the Undying One."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Carve a nefarious symbol into your skin] "I will do it myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"Your body will fail you, Domin'[Name]. Your bones will break. Your tendons will snap. Your heart will stop. Our rituals of self-perfection are unending, they demand absolute dedication and decades of special training. However, if you devote the next thirty years of your life to its study... you might be able to learn the basics."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yes, I suppose you are right. The distance between our worlds is too great."
NPCKibellah nods. "And yet we both serve Him, as is our duty."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."continues where this line first appears above
NPCKibellah nods and carefully begins to tend her wounds. "That is enough. My body may not feel pain, but it still requires rest. Thank you for helping me in my practice, Domin'[Name]. You have gained a deeper understanding of the Tenets today."
YOU[Drive a long needle into her eye socket]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stab the sharp prongs of a steel fork beneath her clavicle]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pierce her skin with several chained hooks]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You frighten me more than Marazhai sometimes."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not torture you!"
NPCThe pouch vanishes as quickly as it appeared. "You honour me by taking me at my word."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Very well. Let us see just how impervious to pain you really are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not torture you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tormenting yourself almost seems to give you pleasure."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Very well. Let us see just how impervious to pain you really are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not torture you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand you better now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I presume you have no friends either?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand you better now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can see now why you are the best assassin in the cult. The cost was worth it."
NPC"Those who devote themselves to the service of the Undying One must be prepared to pay any price. Emotions. Blood. Life. Death. Memory. We all must lose what we hold most dear to become a spear in His hand. Some may lose everything... but they will also gain everything."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That is awful! No one should be subjected to such torment!"
NPC"A blade cannot be forged without hammer and fire, and a Domin cannot reign without spilling the blood of enemies and subjects alike. We all have our own hammer and anvil."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
NPC"My story is not as interesting as yours."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"You wish to discuss this again? The past should remain where it belongs." Kibellah purses her lips.
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be that as it may, your thirst for blood is troubling."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you know you have never made a mistake? How can you be sure you have never wrongly robbed one of your victims of their life?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be that as it may, your thirst for blood is troubling."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the cult's purpose?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How long has the Bloodspun Web been in existence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the responsibilities of the Vizsier?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who was the Matriarch Spider?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you call yourselves spinners?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You say the God-Emperor is death. There are some who might find the comparison blasphemous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you teach me to follow the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have satisfied my curiosity... for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
NPCYou catch a spark of excitement in Kibellah's eyes. "It was a good chase. My quarry caught itself in my web of blood and met its end there, as was its fate."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"If you consider me deserving of punishment... then, I will accept your wrath."
YOU"I pardon you for these killings, for they were justified. But do not defy me again."
NPCKibellah bows her head deferentially.
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know that corporal punishment would be a trifle to you. So, instead, you are to clean all the latrines on the officers' deck for the next dozen watches."
NPCThe corner of Kibellah's mouth twitches. "I accept your punishment, and I thank you for leaving me my life so that I may continue to serve you."
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave a wound on Kibellah's hand] "This will be a mark of my displeasure. Do not let the wound heal, and always remember that you have not earned my forgiveness."
NPCThe corner of Kibellah's mouth twitches. "I accept your punishment, and I thank you for leaving me my life so that I may continue to serve you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How can I be angry at you? You were beautiful in the way you sowed death, determined to see your hunt through to the end."
NPC"I merely did as He commanded me to do." Kibellah's voice remains dispassionate, but her half-smile tells you that your words have pleased her.
YOU"It felt like... I was with you somehow... Is that even possible?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I expressly forbade your cult from killing, and yet, not only did you arrange for that enforcer to die, you also performed a blood divination."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand. You were chasing Nemesite, your quarry. But... killing an enforcer? Using blood in a divination rite? Was that truly necessary?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you satisfied with the results of the hunt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe answer escapes Kibellah's lips before she can give it any thought. Upon realising this, she produces a small blade seemingly out of nowhere, and begins to sharpen it with pointed nonchalance.
YOU"Do you not wish to know what became of your family?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You may not remember your real family, but are you truly so unconcerned by the deaths of your fellow cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I presume you have no friends either?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand you better now."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCKibellah is too devoted to the teachings of the Web to let her emotions lead her astray.
YOU"Do you not wish to know what became of your family?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You may not remember your real family, but are you truly so unconcerned by the deaths of your fellow cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I presume you have no friends either?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I understand you better now."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Who is Nemo?"
NPCKibellah holds the skull up to your face. "An aberration. Your former foe. His eternal foe. My new companion-in-shadow and my trophy. You once knew him by the name Nemesite, but now, his name is Nemo."
NPC"Whenever I feel the need to voice my thoughts, I turn to him. He is far wiser in death than when he was alive."
YOU"Who is Nemo?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is your wound?"
NPC"Pain has no power over my body. A single shot cannot break me. And yet..." Kibellah puts a hand to where you saw the gaping wound. "Before, whenever I found myself caught between unlife and undeath, I always remained calm. My mind was ever a vessel of humility and resolve. But when I saw Nemesite pull that trigger, I suddenly realised..."
NPCShe looks away. "I thought I would never see your face again, Domin'[Name]."
NPC"And, for the first time in years, I felt pain. It disturbed me. It disturbs me still. The wounds of the flesh will mend, but a bleeding soul dulls the edge. Such a blade does not deserve to be at your side."
YOU"That shot was meant for me. Never do something like this again."
NPC"You demand the impossible, Domin. I am your shield. That is the point of me."
YOU"That shot was meant for me. Never do something like this again."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You saved my life. I have no reason to doubt you."
NPC"I will strive to live up to the great faith you have put in me."
YOU"Who is Nemo?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is your wound?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What did you wish to discuss?"
NPC"For years, I have been honing my body and spirit through sacred rituals. I have ushered hundreds of souls to the other side — the hunt for Nemesite was not my first. Yet, after my enemy fell, for the first time ever, I..." She forces the words out of herself. "I felt empty. And that emptiness only grew heavier under the weight of the question that formed in my mind during that hunt."
NPC"I prayed. I longed for His guidance to put my mind at rest. But in my self-pity, I showed weakness in the eyes of the Undying One. And so, my only answer was silence. I must therefore ask you this agonising question, Domin'[Name]: tell me, what is the purpose of the Bloodspun Web?"
YOU"Does this have anything to do with our earlier conversation, about your resemblance to Nemesite?"
NPC"Please, just answer me."
YOU"Does this have anything to do with our earlier conversation, about your resemblance to Nemesite?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where is this strange question coming from?"
NPC"Please, just answer me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are the scourge of the renegades. You deliver His vengeance in the name of the righteous."
NPC"Then that makes me the living weapon of another's will, forged upon the anvil of the Tenets with the hammer of duty."
NPC"All my life, I have walked the road that was prescribed for me. I did as I was told. I searched for the truth in other people's words, then repeated them in my own voice. And I never once questioned my destiny... until you came along, Nemo." The way Kibellah drags her metal claws across the skull in her hands seems almost affectionate.
NPC"I might just as easily have met Nemesite's fate, and he mine. All it would have taken is a different pattern of threads. The only distinction lies in our ideas." Kibellah's gaze has grown pensive. "Thank you for this conversation, Domin'[Name]. It has satiated the void that gnaws at my soul, if only for a time. As for how to seal this chasm for good... that I have yet to find out. May the Tenets of the Web guide me to the truth."
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YOU"You serve the Undying Emperor, yet you also serve His faithful. You are the givers of His Peace."
NPC"Then that makes me a driver of the ignorant, one who guides people into following an idea they may never hope to comprehend."
NPC"All my life, I have walked the road that was prescribed for me. I did as I was told. I searched for the truth in other people's words, then repeated them in my own voice. And I never once questioned my destiny... until you came along, Nemo." The way Kibellah drags her metal claws across the skull in her hands seems almost affectionate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are my servants, my weapons. You serve the dynasty."
NPC"Then that makes me a tool that has renounced itself and the entire world for the sake of serving a purpose chosen by others."
NPC"All my life, I have walked the road that was prescribed for me. I did as I was told. I searched for the truth in other people's words, then repeated them in my own voice. And I never once questioned my destiny... until you came along, Nemo." The way Kibellah drags her metal claws across the skull in her hands seems almost affectionate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"All you are is a sect of the deadliest, most terrifying zealots on this ship."
NPC"Then that makes me a self-proclaimed judge, executioner, and idol. And it is my destiny to keep the herd fearful and obedient."
NPC"All my life, I have walked the road that was prescribed for me. I did as I was told. I searched for the truth in other people's words, then repeated them in my own voice. And I never once questioned my destiny... until you came along, Nemo." The way Kibellah drags her metal claws across the skull in her hands seems almost affectionate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot be the judge of that."
NPC"Neither can I," she says in a hollow voice.
NPC"All my life, I have walked the road that was prescribed for me. I did as I was told. I searched for the truth in other people's words, then repeated them in my own voice. And I never once questioned my destiny... until you came along, Nemo." The way Kibellah drags her metal claws across the skull in her hands seems almost affectionate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where is this strange question coming from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are the scourge of the renegades. You deliver His vengeance in the name of the righteous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You serve the Undying Emperor, yet you also serve His faithful. You are the givers of His Peace."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are my servants, my weapons. You serve the dynasty."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"All you are is a sect of the deadliest, most terrifying zealots on this ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot be the judge of that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"These doubts are merely another trial for you to overcome. Follow your thread, and they will be dispelled."
NPC"I will strive to live up to the great faith you have put in me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no use for a broken shield. Next time, be faster than our enemies."
NPC"There will be no next time — I will see to it." Kibellah clutches the skull, which she has dubbed Nemo. Her steel claws dig into the bone with a creak.
YOU"Who is Nemo?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is your wound?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What did you wish to discuss?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You saved my life. I have no reason to doubt you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"These doubts are merely another trial for you to overcome. Follow your thread, and they will be dispelled."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no use for a broken shield. Next time, be faster than our enemies."continues where this line first appears above
NPCShe looks you straight in the eye. "The Undying One's hand was close, and its touch was cold. I thought that I might depart for the other side before my service here had ended. I was angry at... at Him. And then, I turned that anger upon myself. Truly, none are faultless before Him."
NPC"And, for the first time in years, I felt pain. It disturbed me. It disturbs me still. The wounds of the flesh will mend, but a bleeding soul dulls the edge. Such a blade does not deserve to be at your side."continues where this line first appears above
NPCShe frowns. "I had accomplished so little. Whatever grace I might have given to my flock, it was but a speck in the hourglass of eternity. And I realised that... I wanted to live. To carry on serving the Web. Such a selfish desire is a disgrace to the Tenets."
NPC"And, for the first time in years, I felt pain. It disturbed me. It disturbs me still. The wounds of the flesh will mend, but a bleeding soul dulls the edge. Such a blade does not deserve to be at your side."continues where this line first appears above
NPCShe takes a deep breath. "I was enraged. I wanted to live. Not for the Tenets. Not for the Undying One. For myself."
NPC"And, for the first time in years, I felt pain. It disturbed me. It disturbs me still. The wounds of the flesh will mend, but a bleeding soul dulls the edge. Such a blade does not deserve to be at your side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What did you wish to discuss?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is your wound?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCA look of curiosity flashes across Kibellah's face before it is masked by her usual stoic indifference.
NPC"The Tenets compel us to let our deeds speak on our behalf. There is no one in the cult who does not know me, so I have grown accustomed to taciturnity in matters regarding myself. Ask, and I will try to give you an answer that will satisfy your thirst for knowledge."
YOU"How succinct. Do you dislike talking about yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about your past."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was it like growing up in the cult? What do you remember?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your parents, your... family. You never mention them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you truly feel no pain at all?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This air of mystery surrounding you is quite alluring. Did you know that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your fighting style is unique. Do you think it is something I can learn?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for sharing with me."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCYou occasionally feel a shiver run down your spine, or detect faint sparks in the air when you are standing next to Kibellah. It seems her powers only manifest when she is practising divination, or in moments of pious exultation. Kibellah herself does not seem to be aware of her gift.
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCKibellah does not appear to possess any psychic powers. If she has a gift, it is limited to the reading of cards.
YOU"How did you come to have a deck of His Tarot?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How many cards are in your deck?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Tarot is usually read by sanctioned psykers."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Can you give me a reading?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us speak about something else."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCKibellah's gaze wanders aimlessly over her temporary shelter. Her bloodless lips whisper a prayer to the Undying Emperor, stumbling over every word: "For we are Thy blades, washed in blood and darkness. For we are Thy wings, broken and featherless. When the crimson flood comes and the river of death flows, guard us from weakness. Burn away the fear and despair that stain our so—" She falters, and her hands start to shake. "Our souls, for they are Thine to claim."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."
NPCKibellah says nothing for a while. Then, a bitter chuckle escapes her pursed lips. "'You'... that sounds so strange, considering how many me's were made. Can you be sure you are talking to the same woman you were close to? For all you know, you left her body lying there, in the xenos's cage, where we died and rose to profane life so many times over..."
NPC"And now, just when I need the Bloodspun Web the most... my family, my pillar... is so far away. I didn't notice it at first, this cold that cloaked my shoulders and has been weighing them down ever since we came to this Dark City. The cold of solitude. Everything around me feels wrong, repulsive to my nature..."
NPCKibellah suddenly raises her head, pinning you with her dark gaze. "But you... you don't feel this petrifying fear, do you? Your world and the world of the xenos aren't all that different, are they? Both are full of duplicity and masks that cover fake aspirations and a hunger for pleasure..."
YOU"What is the matter with you? How can you compare the Emperor's servants to the enemies of Humanity?"
NPCShe bares her teeth, like a rabid beast. "I've seen those you call His servants! Not one of those souls spends their every waking hour trembling at the thought of their duty to Him! Empty talk and base delights — that is all they toil for!"
NPCAfter a few heavy seconds of silence, Kibellah exhales through clenched teeth. Fury slowly gives way to weariness, despair. Then, quietly, she says, "Our bond, Domin'[Name]. Our bond was a mistake. I can't pass this trial because my thoughts are distracted by pointless worries."
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NPC"My grief is all the bitterer for knowing the truth: though worry for you stabs at my mind without remit, yours is occupied with thoughts of another — the one you've tied yourself to in the same way we are bound."
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NPC"Veni'Cassia... I've seen the way she looks at you. The way you look at her. You crave her fluttering soul... Why? Is it because it's so easy to break?"
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NPC"Veni'Heinrix is duty-bound to act as your sentinel — do you hope to cloud his mind, throw him off his guard? These rituals do not become you, Domin'[Name]!"
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NPC"The evasive Vil'Jae is not your equal, neither in soul nor in thought. Her shallow words and farcical deeds are but a colourful shell that cannot conceal just how little remains of her teetering faith."
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NPC"Vil'Marazhai... How could you accept him into your faithful host? Already he has sunk his claws into your soul. I can feel his venom within you. Tear out this treacherous needle, or he will drink your soul to the last drop."
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NPC"The very orchestrator of our capture, Vil'Yrliet! Your bond is but one of the reasons why we couldn't foresee the betrayal! And you would trust her with your shadow? Let her breathe the same air we do?"
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NPC"Amic'Solomorne, keeper of the law — do you stay so close to him because you fear his verdicts? You fear in vain. Only the Undying One may judge you."
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NPCKibellah shakes her head. "Whatever has stretched the thread between us, we must stop it. It blurs our reason, robs our thoughts of their cold clarity, makes us lose the path... through the labyrinth..." Her fingers twitch, instinctively looking for a knife. "The Vizsier... told us..."
YOU"Kibellah... This is not the place for this conversation. I refuse to continue it any longer."
NPCKibellah draws breath with a sob, her gaze growing cold. "Running away from your burdens, Domin'[Name]? You dishonour yourself... But let it be as you wish — I won't inconvenience you with my thoughts!"
NPC"I must return to the labyrinth — perform the dance, spin new threads, remind myself of the Bloodspun Web, restore my spirit..." She casts a glance at you. The shadow of a gentle smile appears on her lips. "I will make this journey by myself. I'm sorry, but I need some time alone, Domin'[Name]."
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YOU"Neither Commorragh nor anything you say can change how I feel about you! I want to be with you. Do you understand?"
NPCYour response hangs in the air, turning into an uncomfortable pause. Kibellah closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, and finally breaks the silence first.
NPC"I must return to the labyrinth — perform the dance, spin new threads, remind myself of the Bloodspun Web, restore my spirit..." She casts a glance at you. The shadow of a gentle smile appears on her lips. "I will make this journey by myself. I'm sorry, but I need some time alone, Domin'[Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"To the void with the Vizsier! If the path of the Bloodspun Web is suffocating you, you must abandon it to survive!"
NPCKibellah clenches her fists. "The Tenets of the Bloodspun Web give us purpose, a destiny in His service! How could I even consider—" She groans as if in pain. "Then again, the Vizsier also didn't consider a place as poisoned as this..."
NPCShe falls silent. The echo of a grim smirk crosses her lips. "The Dark City's shadows will hide my every trespass against the Bloodspun Web, and I will emerge purified. Strong. Untarnished." She glances at you warily. "Leave me, Domin'[Name]. I must traverse the labyrinth with your words in my soul."
end of branch
YOU"You want this to be over? Perfect. You and I are done."
NPCKibellah glances at you, looking suddenly lost and vulnerable. However, the illusion quickly passes. "Thank you, Domin'[Name]. As you are letting me go, so will I let go of you. Follow your own thread, and I will try to find the one meant for me."
end of branch
YOU[Look away without saying anything]
NPCKibellah waits. And waits. And waits. At last, she lets out a quiet sigh. "I knew it. Our bond is weighing you down too. I am releasing you from it. Follow your thread, and I will try to find my own in this haze that has flooded my mind."
end of branch
YOU"I won't hold it against you. You are tired and wounded. You are not thinking straight."
NPC"Are you, Domin'[Name]? We are trapped in a waking nightmare that scorns all that is holy! How do I know that the xenos rot hasn't poisoned you too?"
NPCAfter a few heavy seconds of silence, Kibellah exhales through clenched teeth. Fury slowly gives way to weariness, despair. Then, quietly, she says, "Our bond, Domin'[Name]. Our bond was a mistake. I can't pass this trial because my thoughts are distracted by pointless worries."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am beginning to wonder if it was the true Kibellah who stepped out of that cage..."
NPCKibellah bursts into throaty laughter. "Oh, I see! Your loyal blade raised its voice while talking to you — and there goes your faith in me!"
NPCAfter a few heavy seconds of silence, Kibellah exhales through clenched teeth. Fury slowly gives way to weariness, despair. Then, quietly, she says, "Our bond, Domin'[Name]. Our bond was a mistake. I can't pass this trial because my thoughts are distracted by pointless worries."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Say nothing]
NPCShe glares at you, clearly wanting to add something... but instead, she merely grimaces painfully and looks away.
NPCAfter a few heavy seconds of silence, Kibellah exhales through clenched teeth. Fury slowly gives way to weariness, despair. Then, quietly, she says, "Our bond, Domin'[Name]. Our bond was a mistake. I can't pass this trial because my thoughts are distracted by pointless worries."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"
NPCThe time spent in the Dark City has left its mark on Kibellah. The life has left her eyes, her face is grim, and her skin has taken on a pale corpse-like pallor. Her ritual wounds, which she has renewed in a fit of frenzy, are swollen and inflamed. "I... I can fight. Do not hesitate to unsheathe this blade if it is needed."
YOU"That is not what I asked. I want to know how you are doing."
NPCKibellah clenches her fists to keep them from trembling. "The Vizsier told us that we must die many times to learn the truth. We believed him. We died again and again... But it was all a lie. A delusion. We never truly passed to the other side. But here... "
NPC"I have known eleven deaths and resurrections. But the truth still eludes me. Death brought no answers... only more questions. Where do I begin and where do I end? Is it really so easy to snatch a soul from the hands of the Undying One and return it to its body? If death is not the beginning or the end, if it is not the thread that guides us... then what is it?"
YOU"People spend their whole lives searching for the answers to these questions, and they often die without finding them."
NPC"Hubris clouded my mind. I thought I knew everything. I was granted the title of Second Spinner and the favour of the Undying One... but my pride was my undoing. This is the punishment for my arrogance and stupidity."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"
NPC"I..." She winces and looks away. "I still remember our first meeting, Domin. Like it was yesterday. Every day I spent at the temple of the Undying One. Every one of the Vizsier's lessons. Every soul I've ever ushered to the other side. Every... death of my body, and every revival."
NPC"The web of my soul was unmade. Every time I died, I lost something important. Something intangible... until finally, there was only me. I am all that is left of Kibellah. Now a new web has been woven from the threads of the old, and though its pattern will never be the same, it still stores Kibellah's memories. My memories."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"
NPC"All I heard was that accursed xenos butcher boasting about another stolen sun. Was it the truth, or was it just another lie told by the Undying One's enemies? I do not know."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."
NPCKibellah nods and closes her eyes. "We are Thy hounds. We pursue the blood of Thy foes. We shall not fear the end, for in meeting the end, we meet Thee."
end of branch
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not see? The longer you dwell on these thoughts, the further you stray from the Undying One's light."
NPC"The Tenets teach us to be without doubt and trust the fate He has chosen for us. We must not know fear. We must not feel regret. I... I came close to abandoning the truth. But you did not let me, Domin'[Name]. Please accept my gratitude."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Only you can decide who you are and what you believe."
NPC"I have lived according to the Tenets of the Bloodspun Web for as long as I can remember. It is what I was told to do. I knew no other way. But perhaps... this was the weakness in my soul's armour. I will think on what you've said, Domin'[Name]."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are my shield. My shadow. My instrument. Have you forgotten?"
NPCKibellah's face turns to stone, and her eyes harden with grim resolve. "For such is His will. And such is my duty. I remember."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Good. We cannot afford to let down our guard."
NPC"How will we meet our journey's end? It is a decision we all must make. And I have already made mine. It will not be here... and it will not be now."
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You wished to speak with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are you unwell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I cannot help but wonder... Are you the same Kibellah I once knew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you manage to learn anything useful while you were in captivity?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be ready. We are getting out of this place."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 36 of 42
NPCKibellah's lips curve into a smile. "Domin'[Name]... Thank you for the moments of revelation that we have shared. Our souls may be closed to one another... but our bodies speak as one."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 37 of 42
NPC"Did... Vil'Marazhai do this?" Kibellah stares at the mark left by the xenos, and swiftly presses the blade of her dagger to your throat. The cold touch of steel eases the pain a little. "One word from you, Domin'[Name], and the xenos will meet his ancestors."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 38 of 42
NPC"Domin'[Name], sacred overlord of the Ark, my protector and friend." Kibellah stands with her shoulders confidently squared, her dark eyes burning brighter than the stars. "How may the Vizsier of the Bloodspun Web, your shield, shadow, and blade, serve you?"
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 39 of 42
NPC"Domin'[Name]. I have spun a web of crimson in the plasma drive chambers and ensnared Nemesite's accomplices with it. It is done. My divination has revealed that your confessor, the sower of faith aboard this vessel, is stained with deceit. The Undying One has spoken: his time has come."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 40 of 42
NPC"Domin." Kibellah raises her chin, her eyes black as the abyss. "I know you have decided to bind yourself to the thread of another. So be it. I submit to your will. From now on, I will content myself with the role of blade and shadow — the only unbreakable bond I am permitted to have."
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 41 of 42
NPC"Take heed, Nemo. Our blessed Domin honours us with a visit. The one who delivered this ark from the curse of your existence." The malformed skull in Kibellah's hands has been polished to a pale sheen. Its empty eye sockets pose a question that can only be answered in death.
YOU"Who is Nemo?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is your wound?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What did you wish to discuss?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 42 of 42
NPC"Domin'[Name]." Kibellah puts away the dagger she has been using to reopen her freshly closed wounds.
YOU"Some of my companions have accused me of turning away from the Emperor. But not you. Why is that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready for the binding ritual."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready. Let us present ourselves to the Vizsier."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to perform the rite of blessing for your hunt."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It was a trying time for you in Commorragh, but you are home now, back on the ship. How are you holding up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We need to discuss your hunt in the plasma drive chambers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to know more about the sacred mysteries of the death cult."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at the scars covering Kibellah's skin] "You torture your own flesh. What is the meaning of this ritual?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did you ever meet Theodora von Valancius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You always address me as 'Domin.' What does that word mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Undying One whispers my name, will you carry out His will?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Emperor's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to talk about us."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You said you could get rid of Marazhai for me. Is that true?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I no longer want you in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above