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− | + | The convict quest sees you fighting [[Warden Arianna]] for the [[Iron Ball of Liberation]]. The quest leader is [[Robert the Lifer]]. | |
− | + | ==Levels== | |
+ | Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies: | ||
+ | *96/175 (55%) [[giant beetle]] | ||
+ | *24/175 (14%) random {{mcsl|r}} | ||
+ | *24/175 (14%) [[soldier ant]] | ||
+ | *6/175 (3%) random {{mcsl|s}} | ||
+ | *1/7 (14%) normal random monster | ||
− | |||
===Home level=== | ===Home level=== | ||
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− | You arrive in the portal in the upper left corner. There is a [[giant mimic]] near the entrance posing as a [[staircase]]. Your quest leader, [[Robert the Lifer]], is at the point marked @. His room is a [[shrine]] with a [[chaotic]] [[altar]]. In addition, there are six | + | You arrive in the portal in the upper left corner. There is a [[giant mimic]] near the entrance posing as a [[staircase]]. Your quest leader, [[Robert the Lifer]], is at the point marked @. His room is a [[Special room#Temple|shrine]] with a [[chaotic]] [[altar]]. In addition, there are six [[inmate]]s and 1-6 corrupt [[prison guard]]s, randomly placed. Finally, there are four random [[web]]s and various prison debris ([[iron chain]]s and [[heavy iron ball]]s) scattered around. The entire level has undiggable walls. |
===Upper filler levels=== | ===Upper filler levels=== | ||
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− | Each level contains eight | + | Each level contains eight [[inmate]]s, 1-3 [[ghost]]s, a [[skeleton]], a [[pit viper]], a [[xan]], 0-4 [[prison guard]]s, 4 [[web]]s, and various prison debris such as [[iron chain]]s and [[heavy iron ball]]s. |
===Locate level=== | ===Locate level=== | ||
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</replacecharsblock></div> | </replacecharsblock></div> | ||
− | This level contains two | + | This level contains two [[inmate]]s, four [[Keystone Kop]]s, two [[Kop Sergeant]]s, two [[Kop Lieutenant]]s, and a [[Kop Kaptain]]. There is a [[barracks]] and a random shop in the indicated areas. The lower left room marked "supplies" contains an assortment of prison junk ([[iron chain]]s and [[heavy iron ball]]s) as well as an [[iron golem]]. The entire level has undiggable walls. |
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===Lower filler level(s)=== | ===Lower filler level(s)=== | ||
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This appears to be a prison level that is still under construction | This appears to be a prison level that is still under construction | ||
− | Each contains eight peaceful | + | Each contains eight peaceful [[miner]]s, 1-2 [[xorn]]s, and 1-2 [[earth elemental]]s, as well as an assortment of [[lurker above|lurkers above]], [[trapper]]s, and [[piercer]]s. Each also contains six [[pit]]s, four [[falling rock trap]]s, and two [[web]]s. |
===Goal level=== | ===Goal level=== | ||
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− | '={{ | + | '={{monsymlink|iron golem|only}} |
− | &={{ | + | &={{monsymlink|lava demon|only}} |
(=[[chest|{{brown|(}}]] | (=[[chest|{{brown|(}}]] | ||
− | @= | + | @={{monsymlink|Warden Arianna|only}} |
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</replacecharsblock></div> | </replacecharsblock></div> | ||
− | There is an [[iron golem]] guarding the entrance to Warden Arianna's lair. Warden Arianna, with the [[Iron Ball of Liberation]], waits in the center of the pentagram, surrounded by five [[lava demon]]s ({{ | + | There is an [[iron golem]] guarding the entrance to Warden Arianna's lair. Warden Arianna, with the [[Iron Ball of Liberation]], waits in the center of the pentagram, surrounded by five [[lava demon]]s ({{monsym|lava demon}}). Additionally, there is a [[chest]] in the lower-right corner of the lower-right chamber. Finally, there are six random [[fire trap]]s. The entire level is undiggable. |
==Messages== | ==Messages== | ||
− | + | ===Transporter level=== | |
+ | On descending to the level where the transporter is located: | ||
+ | ===Entry=== | ||
+ | First time: | ||
Somehow, you have been captured and teleported back to | Somehow, you have been captured and teleported back to | ||
Castle Waterdeep Dungeon! But wait, the portal you went through is still | Castle Waterdeep Dungeon! But wait, the portal you went through is still | ||
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to the walls, and you hear sounds of strife all | to the walls, and you hear sounds of strife all | ||
around you. | around you. | ||
− | + | Next time: | |
You have returned to Castle Waterdeep Dungeon. Somehow, things are even | You have returned to Castle Waterdeep Dungeon. Somehow, things are even | ||
worse now than when you were on your previous visit. Has | worse now than when you were on your previous visit. Has | ||
Robert the Lifer managed to still hold out? | Robert the Lifer managed to still hold out? | ||
− | + | If already rejected twice due to bad alignment: | |
The situation seems to degrade, and you wonder how long | The situation seems to degrade, and you wonder how long | ||
your fellow inmates can hold out against the corrupt | your fellow inmates can hold out against the corrupt | ||
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formerly tranquil Castle Waterdeep Dungeon. | formerly tranquil Castle Waterdeep Dungeon. | ||
+ | ===Quest guardians=== | ||
+ | If #chatting before the quest is complete: | ||
"How did you manage to escape?" | "How did you manage to escape?" | ||
− | |||
"How is life on the outside?" | "How is life on the outside?" | ||
− | |||
"Between the abusive guards, and the nasty vermin, I | "Between the abusive guards, and the nasty vermin, I | ||
don't know how we will hold out." | don't know how we will hold out." | ||
− | |||
"This place used to be so much nicer before Warden Arianna | "This place used to be so much nicer before Warden Arianna | ||
became corrupt." | became corrupt." | ||
− | |||
"You are really back? I thought you were gone for | "You are really back? I thought you were gone for | ||
good." | good." | ||
− | + | If #chatting after the quest is complete: | |
"Thank you for ridding us of Warden Arianna. I hope the | "Thank you for ridding us of Warden Arianna. I hope the | ||
new warden will be better." | new warden will be better." | ||
− | |||
"Take me with you! I will be glad to be rid of this | "Take me with you! I will be glad to be rid of this | ||
awful place." | awful place." | ||
− | |||
"Don't forget to come back for us once you have | "Don't forget to come back for us once you have | ||
completed your quest!" | completed your quest!" | ||
− | |||
"Thank you for coming back to help us in our hour | "Thank you for coming back to help us in our hour | ||
of need!" | of need!" | ||
− | |||
"Leave while you still can! If you can escape, | "Leave while you still can! If you can escape, | ||
maybe there is hope for the rest of us." | maybe there is hope for the rest of us." | ||
+ | ===Quest leader=== | ||
+ | When you first meet your quest leader: | ||
"<playername>, I am very happy to see that you are | "<playername>, I am very happy to see that you are | ||
alive and well! We were all proud of your daring | alive and well! We were all proud of your daring | ||
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however, and we desperately need your help. Let | however, and we desperately need your help. Let | ||
me have a look at you, and see if you are ready." | me have a look at you, and see if you are ready." | ||
− | + | When you return, having been rejected due to lack of experience: | |
"I see that you are back, <playername>. I hope that | "I see that you are back, <playername>. I hope that | ||
you are now ready to help us? Let me see if you | you are now ready to help us? Let me see if you | ||
are." | are." | ||
− | + | This message is not currently used: | |
"Once again, you have returned. Let me see if you | "Once again, you have returned. Let me see if you | ||
are finally ready to help us." | are finally ready to help us." | ||
− | + | When you are expelled from the quest for having failed the alignment test seven times: | |
"You have betrayed us all, <playername>! Begone from | "You have betrayed us all, <playername>! Begone from | ||
here, and don't come back! You are not even worthy | here, and don't come back! You are not even worthy | ||
to share a cell with the least of us now." | to share a cell with the least of us now." | ||
− | + | When being rejected due to lack of experience: | |
"<playername>, I am afraid that a <currentrank> will be no | "<playername>, I am afraid that a <currentrank> will be no | ||
match for Warden Arianna. If I sent you now, | match for Warden Arianna. If I sent you now, | ||
she would dispatch you all too easily. | she would dispatch you all too easily. | ||
− | |||
"Continue your other quest, and practice your | "Continue your other quest, and practice your | ||
skills. Return to us once you have achieved the rank | skills. Return to us once you have achieved the rank | ||
− | of | + | of Outlaw." |
− | + | When being rejected due to having worse than pious alignment: | |
"<playername>, I see that you are not yet a loyal servant of | "<playername>, I see that you are not yet a loyal servant of | ||
Tymora. Leave this place for now, and only | Tymora. Leave this place for now, and only | ||
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will you be ready to stand up to Warden Arianna and | will you be ready to stand up to Warden Arianna and | ||
recover the Iron Ball of Liberation." | recover the Iron Ball of Liberation." | ||
− | + | When finally assigned the quest: | |
"Yes, <playername>, it looks like you are now ready to | "Yes, <playername>, it looks like you are now ready to | ||
help us. Things have become much worse since you | help us. Things have become much worse since you | ||
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have become brutal and corrupt, and I believe that | have become brutal and corrupt, and I believe that | ||
Warden Arianna has had dealings with dark powers. | Warden Arianna has had dealings with dark powers. | ||
− | |||
"I had spent many years enchanting my iron ball | "I had spent many years enchanting my iron ball | ||
with powers to help lead an escape from this place, | with powers to help lead an escape from this place, | ||
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Unfortunately, Warden Arianna stole it from me, | Unfortunately, Warden Arianna stole it from me, | ||
likely using it for dark, twisted purposes. | likely using it for dark, twisted purposes. | ||
− | |||
"We need your help to go down to the warden's level | "We need your help to go down to the warden's level | ||
to defeat the corrupt Warden Arianna and recover | to defeat the corrupt Warden Arianna and recover | ||
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Castle Waterdeep Dungeon will be safe again." | Castle Waterdeep Dungeon will be safe again." | ||
+ | ====Encouragement==== | ||
+ | If you subsequently chat to your quest leader, you are encouraged: | ||
"The sooner you are able to recover the Iron Ball of Liberation, | "The sooner you are able to recover the Iron Ball of Liberation, | ||
the better off we will be." | the better off we will be." | ||
− | |||
"I am not sure what has happened, but even without | "I am not sure what has happened, but even without | ||
the Iron Ball of Liberation, Warden Arianna will make a formidable opponent." | the Iron Ball of Liberation, Warden Arianna will make a formidable opponent." | ||
− | |||
"Stay true to the teachings of Tymora, and good | "Stay true to the teachings of Tymora, and good | ||
fortune will be with you." | fortune will be with you." | ||
− | |||
"I am afraid without the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation | "I am afraid without the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation | ||
to protect us, we will soon be overwhelmed." | to protect us, we will soon be overwhelmed." | ||
− | |||
"Warden Arianna used to be a woman of honor before turning | "Warden Arianna used to be a woman of honor before turning | ||
to dark ways. It is much too late for | to dark ways. It is much too late for | ||
redemption, however." | redemption, however." | ||
− | |||
"Warden Arianna is arrogant, and will try to diminish | "Warden Arianna is arrogant, and will try to diminish | ||
your confidence. Do not let yourself be | your confidence. Do not let yourself be | ||
discouraged!" | discouraged!" | ||
− | |||
"You will have to be very alert, and will need | "You will have to be very alert, and will need | ||
to use all of your cunning if you hope to | to use all of your cunning if you hope to | ||
defeat Warden Arianna." | defeat Warden Arianna." | ||
− | |||
"Call upon the power of Tymora to protect you | "Call upon the power of Tymora to protect you | ||
when you encounter Warden Arianna." | when you encounter Warden Arianna." | ||
− | |||
"If you remain true to your faith, you should | "If you remain true to your faith, you should | ||
be able to sense the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation when | be able to sense the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation when | ||
you are near." | you are near." | ||
− | |||
"You should be able to defeat Warden Arianna easily | "You should be able to defeat Warden Arianna easily | ||
enough in a fair fight. Unfortunately, she doesn't | enough in a fair fight. Unfortunately, she doesn't | ||
fight fair." | fight fair." | ||
+ | ===Locate and goal levels=== | ||
+ | When first entering the locate level: | ||
This must be the level that leads to the warden's | This must be the level that leads to the warden's | ||
area. You must be getting closer to | area. You must be getting closer to | ||
the Iron Ball of Liberation now! | the Iron Ball of Liberation now! | ||
− | + | When returning: | |
Once again, you find yourself near the entrance to | Once again, you find yourself near the entrance to | ||
the warden's area. Hopefully, you can acquire | the warden's area. Hopefully, you can acquire | ||
the Iron Ball of Liberation before it's too late! | the Iron Ball of Liberation before it's too late! | ||
− | + | When first entering the goal level: | |
You sense the presence of the Iron Ball of Liberation as soon as you | You sense the presence of the Iron Ball of Liberation as soon as you | ||
enter this level. If the Iron Ball of Liberation is here, then | enter this level. If the Iron Ball of Liberation is here, then | ||
Warden Arianna must not be far away. | Warden Arianna must not be far away. | ||
− | + | When returning: | |
Once again, you find yourself in the abode of | Once again, you find yourself in the abode of | ||
Warden Arianna, and feel the presence of | Warden Arianna, and feel the presence of | ||
the Iron Ball of Liberation. | the Iron Ball of Liberation. | ||
+ | ===Quest nemesis=== | ||
+ | When first encountering the quest nemesis: | ||
"So, <playername>. You have returned, and are here to get | "So, <playername>. You have returned, and are here to get | ||
the Iron Ball of Liberation for Robert the Lifer? | the Iron Ball of Liberation for Robert the Lifer? | ||
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Robert the Lifer couldn't? I have many | Robert the Lifer couldn't? I have many | ||
allies that have made me even stronger." | allies that have made me even stronger." | ||
− | + | Upon further meetings: | |
"I see that you have returned, <playername>. I | "I see that you have returned, <playername>. I | ||
suggest you leave and save yourself while you still | suggest you leave and save yourself while you still | ||
have a chance." | have a chance." | ||
− | + | And on the 4th and subsequent meetings: | |
"Back again, <playername>? You will certainly die in | "Back again, <playername>? You will certainly die in | ||
your attempt to defeat me." | your attempt to defeat me." | ||
− | + | When you have the Iron Ball of Liberation, but Warden Arianna is still alive: | |
"I will get the Iron Ball of Liberation from you, just as I did | "I will get the Iron Ball of Liberation from you, just as I did | ||
Robert the Lifer! You can not defeat me." | Robert the Lifer! You can not defeat me." | ||
+ | ====Discouragement==== | ||
+ | Warden Arianna will occasionally utter maledictions: | ||
"You should never come back. You will not escape | "You should never come back. You will not escape | ||
here alive again!" | here alive again!" | ||
− | |||
"Even all of your pathetic lot put together would | "Even all of your pathetic lot put together would | ||
not be enough to defeat me." | not be enough to defeat me." | ||
− | |||
"You are no more than lowly prison scum. You are | "You are no more than lowly prison scum. You are | ||
unworthy to even challenge me." | unworthy to even challenge me." | ||
− | |||
"Even Robert the Lifer could not stand up to me, so | "Even Robert the Lifer could not stand up to me, so | ||
you have no chance at all." | you have no chance at all." | ||
− | |||
"Even the Iron Ball of Liberation would not be enough to | "Even the Iron Ball of Liberation would not be enough to | ||
make you my equal." | make you my equal." | ||
− | |||
"Your pathetic devotion to Tymora will not | "Your pathetic devotion to Tymora will not | ||
save you, either." | save you, either." | ||
− | |||
"After I kill you, I will go after Robert the Lifer next, | "After I kill you, I will go after Robert the Lifer next, | ||
and any that dare to defy me again!" | and any that dare to defy me again!" | ||
− | |||
"Die with dishonor, lowly Convict!" | "Die with dishonor, lowly Convict!" | ||
− | |||
"Once a Convict, always a Convict." | "Once a Convict, always a Convict." | ||
− | |||
"How about you find yourself a cosy little cell, | "How about you find yourself a cosy little cell, | ||
and hope that I forgive your insolence?" | and hope that I forgive your insolence?" | ||
+ | ===Victory=== | ||
+ | When picking up your quest artifact: | ||
As you pick up the Iron Ball of Liberation, you feel its power | As you pick up the Iron Ball of Liberation, you feel its power | ||
flow through you, protecting you, and making you | flow through you, protecting you, and making you | ||
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you need to get it back to Robert the Lifer as soon | you need to get it back to Robert the Lifer as soon | ||
as possible now. | as possible now. | ||
− | + | When killing the nemesis: | |
As Warden Arianna approaches death, you see sudden | As Warden Arianna approaches death, you see sudden | ||
clarity in her eyes. | clarity in her eyes. | ||
− | |||
"What have I done? Those demons have been clouding my mind. | "What have I done? Those demons have been clouding my mind. | ||
Please forgive me, <playername>, although I know that I | Please forgive me, <playername>, although I know that I | ||
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the Iron Ball of Liberation back to Robert the Lifer | the Iron Ball of Liberation back to Robert the Lifer | ||
with my blessing." | with my blessing." | ||
− | |||
With a final coughing fit, Warden Arianna spasms, and her | With a final coughing fit, Warden Arianna spasms, and her | ||
eyes see no more. | eyes see no more. | ||
− | + | When returning to your quest leader: | |
"Congratulations, <playername>! You have returned with | "Congratulations, <playername>! You have returned with | ||
your life, and with the Iron Ball of Liberation! I had | your life, and with the Iron Ball of Liberation! I had | ||
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escape from here, but with Warden Arianna defeated, | escape from here, but with Warden Arianna defeated, | ||
life should go back to normal before long. | life should go back to normal before long. | ||
− | |||
"Whether I like it or not, I know my place is here. I | "Whether I like it or not, I know my place is here. I | ||
see that the Iron Ball of Liberation has already attuned | see that the Iron Ball of Liberation has already attuned | ||
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it will aid in your quest to recover the Amulet | it will aid in your quest to recover the Amulet | ||
of Yendor." | of Yendor." | ||
− | + | When subsequently throwing the Iron Ball of Liberation to Robert the Lifer: | |
Robert the Lifer looks upon the Iron Ball of Liberation | Robert the Lifer looks upon the Iron Ball of Liberation | ||
with fondness. | with fondness. | ||
− | + | "You are its keeper now. Take it with you back to | |
− | + | the Dungeons of Doom, through the magic portal | |
− | + | that brought you here." | |
+ | ===Post-Quest=== | ||
+ | When talking to Robert the Lifer after the quest: | ||
"Welcome back, <playername>. We have done well in your | "Welcome back, <playername>. We have done well in your | ||
absence. How far have you come with your quest to | absence. How far have you come with your quest to | ||
regain the Amulet of Yendor for Tymora?" | regain the Amulet of Yendor for Tymora?" | ||
− | + | When talking to Robert the Lifer after getting the [[the Amulet of Yendor|Amulet]]: | |
"Congratulations, <playername>! You have redeemed yourself | "Congratulations, <playername>! You have redeemed yourself | ||
and proven yourself a worthy servant of Tymora, | and proven yourself a worthy servant of Tymora, | ||
and in doing so have made all of us proud. | and in doing so have made all of us proud. | ||
− | |||
"One final task remains for you now. You must take | "One final task remains for you now. You must take | ||
the Amulet up to the Great Temple of Tymora, on | the Amulet up to the Great Temple of Tymora, on | ||
the Astral plane. There you must offer the Amulet | the Astral plane. There you must offer the Amulet | ||
to Tymora." | to Tymora." | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | Reference: [http://nethack.edeca.net/karl/nethack-convict-0.7.diff Karl Garrison's Convict Patch] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Convict patch]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Quests]] | ||
+ | [[Category:dNethack]] | ||
+ | [[Category:dNethack Quests]] |
Latest revision as of 00:25, 10 February 2024
The convict quest sees you fighting Warden Arianna for the Iron Ball of Liberation. The quest leader is Robert the Lifer.
Contents
Levels
Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
- 96/175 (55%) giant beetle
- 24/175 (14%) random r
- 24/175 (14%) soldier ant
- 6/175 (3%) random s
- 1/7 (14%) normal random monster
Home level
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|--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
You arrive in the portal in the upper left corner. There is a giant mimic near the entrance posing as a staircase. Your quest leader, Robert the Lifer, is at the point marked @. His room is a shrine with a chaotic altar. In addition, there are six inmates and 1-6 corrupt prison guards, randomly placed. Finally, there are four random webs and various prison debris (iron chains and heavy iron balls) scattered around. The entire level has undiggable walls.
Upper filler levels
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Each level contains eight inmates, 1-3 ghosts, a skeleton, a pit viper, a xan, 0-4 prison guards, 4 webs, and various prison debris such as iron chains and heavy iron balls.
Locate level
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This level contains two inmates, four Keystone Kops, two Kop Sergeants, two Kop Lieutenants, and a Kop Kaptain. There is a barracks and a random shop in the indicated areas. The lower left room marked "supplies" contains an assortment of prison junk (iron chains and heavy iron balls) as well as an iron golem. The entire level has undiggable walls.
Lower filler level(s)
The lower filler levels are standard room and corridor levels. Upon entering a lower filler level, you get the message:
This appears to be a prison level that is still under construction
Each contains eight peaceful miners, 1-2 xorns, and 1-2 earth elementals, as well as an assortment of lurkers above, trappers, and piercers. Each also contains six pits, four falling rock traps, and two webs.
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There is an iron golem guarding the entrance to Warden Arianna's lair. Warden Arianna, with the Iron Ball of Liberation, waits in the center of the pentagram, surrounded by five lava demons (&). Additionally, there is a chest in the lower-right corner of the lower-right chamber. Finally, there are six random fire traps. The entire level is undiggable.
Messages
Transporter level
On descending to the level where the transporter is located:
Entry
First time:
Somehow, you have been captured and teleported back to Castle Waterdeep Dungeon! But wait, the portal you went through is still here. You had heard your old mentor Robert the Lifer, the prison chaplain who taught you the ways of Tymora calling for your help. Also, Castle Waterdeep Dungeon is not as you had left it. There seems to be damage to the walls, and you hear sounds of strife all around you.
Next time:
You have returned to Castle Waterdeep Dungeon. Somehow, things are even worse now than when you were on your previous visit. Has Robert the Lifer managed to still hold out?
If already rejected twice due to bad alignment:
The situation seems to degrade, and you wonder how long your fellow inmates can hold out against the corrupt guards and creatures of the Underdark that pervade the formerly tranquil Castle Waterdeep Dungeon.
Quest guardians
If #chatting before the quest is complete:
"How did you manage to escape?" "How is life on the outside?" "Between the abusive guards, and the nasty vermin, I don't know how we will hold out." "This place used to be so much nicer before Warden Arianna became corrupt." "You are really back? I thought you were gone for good."
If #chatting after the quest is complete:
"Thank you for ridding us of Warden Arianna. I hope the new warden will be better." "Take me with you! I will be glad to be rid of this awful place." "Don't forget to come back for us once you have completed your quest!" "Thank you for coming back to help us in our hour of need!" "Leave while you still can! If you can escape, maybe there is hope for the rest of us."
Quest leader
When you first meet your quest leader:
"<playername>, I am very happy to see that you are alive and well! We were all proud of your daring escape, and hoped that you were doing well. Things have become much worse in your absence, however, and we desperately need your help. Let me have a look at you, and see if you are ready."
When you return, having been rejected due to lack of experience:
"I see that you are back, <playername>. I hope that you are now ready to help us? Let me see if you are."
This message is not currently used:
"Once again, you have returned. Let me see if you are finally ready to help us."
When you are expelled from the quest for having failed the alignment test seven times:
"You have betrayed us all, <playername>! Begone from here, and don't come back! You are not even worthy to share a cell with the least of us now."
When being rejected due to lack of experience:
"<playername>, I am afraid that a <currentrank> will be no match for Warden Arianna. If I sent you now, she would dispatch you all too easily. "Continue your other quest, and practice your skills. Return to us once you have achieved the rank of Outlaw."
When being rejected due to having worse than pious alignment:
"<playername>, I see that you are not yet a loyal servant of Tymora. Leave this place for now, and only return when you have cleansed your spirit. Only then will you be ready to stand up to Warden Arianna and recover the Iron Ball of Liberation."
When finally assigned the quest:
"Yes, <playername>, it looks like you are now ready to help us. Things have become much worse since you left. The dungeons are overrun by vermin, guards have become brutal and corrupt, and I believe that Warden Arianna has had dealings with dark powers. "I had spent many years enchanting my iron ball with powers to help lead an escape from this place, turning it into the Iron Ball of Liberation. Unfortunately, Warden Arianna stole it from me, likely using it for dark, twisted purposes. "We need your help to go down to the warden's level to defeat the corrupt Warden Arianna and recover the Iron Ball of Liberation for us so that Castle Waterdeep Dungeon will be safe again."
Encouragement
If you subsequently chat to your quest leader, you are encouraged:
"The sooner you are able to recover the Iron Ball of Liberation, the better off we will be." "I am not sure what has happened, but even without the Iron Ball of Liberation, Warden Arianna will make a formidable opponent." "Stay true to the teachings of Tymora, and good fortune will be with you." "I am afraid without the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation to protect us, we will soon be overwhelmed." "Warden Arianna used to be a woman of honor before turning to dark ways. It is much too late for redemption, however." "Warden Arianna is arrogant, and will try to diminish your confidence. Do not let yourself be discouraged!" "You will have to be very alert, and will need to use all of your cunning if you hope to defeat Warden Arianna." "Call upon the power of Tymora to protect you when you encounter Warden Arianna." "If you remain true to your faith, you should be able to sense the power of the Iron Ball of Liberation when you are near." "You should be able to defeat Warden Arianna easily enough in a fair fight. Unfortunately, she doesn't fight fair."
Locate and goal levels
When first entering the locate level:
This must be the level that leads to the warden's area. You must be getting closer to the Iron Ball of Liberation now!
When returning:
Once again, you find yourself near the entrance to the warden's area. Hopefully, you can acquire the Iron Ball of Liberation before it's too late!
When first entering the goal level:
You sense the presence of the Iron Ball of Liberation as soon as you enter this level. If the Iron Ball of Liberation is here, then Warden Arianna must not be far away.
When returning:
Once again, you find yourself in the abode of Warden Arianna, and feel the presence of the Iron Ball of Liberation.
Quest nemesis
When first encountering the quest nemesis:
"So, <playername>. You have returned, and are here to get the Iron Ball of Liberation for Robert the Lifer? What makes you think you can get it if Robert the Lifer couldn't? I have many allies that have made me even stronger."
Upon further meetings:
"I see that you have returned, <playername>. I suggest you leave and save yourself while you still have a chance."
And on the 4th and subsequent meetings:
"Back again, <playername>? You will certainly die in your attempt to defeat me."
When you have the Iron Ball of Liberation, but Warden Arianna is still alive:
"I will get the Iron Ball of Liberation from you, just as I did Robert the Lifer! You can not defeat me."
Discouragement
Warden Arianna will occasionally utter maledictions:
"You should never come back. You will not escape here alive again!" "Even all of your pathetic lot put together would not be enough to defeat me." "You are no more than lowly prison scum. You are unworthy to even challenge me." "Even Robert the Lifer could not stand up to me, so you have no chance at all." "Even the Iron Ball of Liberation would not be enough to make you my equal." "Your pathetic devotion to Tymora will not save you, either." "After I kill you, I will go after Robert the Lifer next, and any that dare to defy me again!" "Die with dishonor, lowly Convict!" "Once a Convict, always a Convict." "How about you find yourself a cosy little cell, and hope that I forgive your insolence?"
Victory
When picking up your quest artifact:
As you pick up the Iron Ball of Liberation, you feel its power flow through you, protecting you, and making you more aware of your surroundings. You know that you need to get it back to Robert the Lifer as soon as possible now.
When killing the nemesis:
As Warden Arianna approaches death, you see sudden clarity in her eyes. "What have I done? Those demons have been clouding my mind. Please forgive me, <playername>, although I know that I probably do not deserve it. Take the Iron Ball of Liberation back to Robert the Lifer with my blessing." With a final coughing fit, Warden Arianna spasms, and her eyes see no more.
When returning to your quest leader:
"Congratulations, <playername>! You have returned with your life, and with the Iron Ball of Liberation! I had planned to use the Iron Ball of Liberation to lead an escape from here, but with Warden Arianna defeated, life should go back to normal before long. "Whether I like it or not, I know my place is here. I see that the Iron Ball of Liberation has already attuned itself to you. I offer it to you in hopes that it will aid in your quest to recover the Amulet of Yendor."
When subsequently throwing the Iron Ball of Liberation to Robert the Lifer:
Robert the Lifer looks upon the Iron Ball of Liberation with fondness. "You are its keeper now. Take it with you back to the Dungeons of Doom, through the magic portal that brought you here."
Post-Quest
When talking to Robert the Lifer after the quest:
"Welcome back, <playername>. We have done well in your absence. How far have you come with your quest to regain the Amulet of Yendor for Tymora?"
When talking to Robert the Lifer after getting the Amulet:
"Congratulations, <playername>! You have redeemed yourself and proven yourself a worthy servant of Tymora, and in doing so have made all of us proud. "One final task remains for you now. You must take the Amulet up to the Great Temple of Tymora, on the Astral plane. There you must offer the Amulet to Tymora."
References
Reference: Karl Garrison's Convict Patch