Should you let Balthazar take the night song?
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You should not let Balthazar take the Nightsong, as this will lead to a dark and evil path and cause Shadowheart to permanently abandon you, making it impossible to romance her. Letting Balthazar take the Nightsong will also make things easier for those who are looking to side with the Absolute, but it will ultimately lead to a less desirable outcome in the long run.
Understanding the Consequences
The decision to let Balthazar take the Nightsong has significant consequences on the game’s storyline and characters, particularly Shadowheart. It is essential to consider the potential outcomes before making a decision.
FAQs
1. What happens if I let Balthazar take the Nightsong?
Letting Balthazar take the Nightsong will cause Shadowheart to permanently abandon you and make things easier for those who are looking to side with the Absolute.
2. Can I still romance Shadowheart if she kills Nightsong?
Yes, you can still romance Shadowheart if she kills Nightsong, but it will be under different and more gruesome consequences.
3. Should I tell Aradin about Nightsong?
You can choose to either lie to Aradin about finding Nightsong or tell him the truth, and he will demand a cut of the reward if you tell him.
4. What happens if I tell Lorroakan about Nightsong?
If you tell Lorroakan about Nightsong, he will ask you to bring her to the tower, and Dame Aylin will fly off to serve Lorroakan a lesson.
5. Does Aradin kidnap Nightsong?
If Aradin believes the party has Nightsong, he will later appear at camp with a group of mercenaries to take Nightsong by force.
6. What happens if Shadowheart kills Nightsong?
Shadowheart will be sent down a dark and evil path by embracing Shar completely upon killing Nightsong.
7. Why does Shadowheart’s hair turn white?
Shadowheart’s hair turns white when she comes to terms with her past and eventually embraces Selûne as the goddess worthy of her devotion.
8. Should I let Shadowheart do the trials?
You should let Shadowheart do the trials to earn extra favor with her and open the gates to the main trial area.
9. Does Nightsong join your party?
Nightsong joins the party in the camp after being freed from her prison and defeating Ketheric.
10. What silences the Nightsong?
The Nightsong can be silenced using the book found in the Silent Library.
11. What quests become unavailable after Nightsong BG3?
Several quests, including any quest in Act I, become unavailable after completing the Nightsong storyline.
12. Is Shadowheart evil?
Shadowheart’s story makes her seem evil at first glance, but her actions and decisions are shaped by the player’s choices.
13. Which Shadow Hearts ending is canon?
The good ending in Shadow Hearts: Covenant is considered canon, where Yuri discovers a way to prevent the bad ending.
14. Can you romance Shadowheart in Act 3?
Yes, players can romance Shadowheart in Act 3 if they have led her down the Selune path and maintained high approval.
15. How do I turn Shadowheart into Selune?
To turn Shadowheart into Selune, you need to save Nightsong, which will turn the Spear of Night into Selune’s Spear of Evening and cause Shadowheart to convert to worshipping Selune.