DESIGN NOTES
I want to be able to play BP in EET (Black Pits in EET), win, and later recruit Baeloth in SoD.  Normally, beating Baeloth in BP via this mod stops M’Khiin and him from being recruitable in SoD.
His personality and voice made him my favorite of all NPCs in the Enhanced Editions of BG!  The fact that he’s also a Drow and a Sorcerer made him a high priority for inclusion for me in our party!
However, beating Baeloth in BG1’s Black Pits pre-SoD would likely scar him and turn him into an enemy.  That was why in previous BP in EET versions, his SoD Black Pits scene never played.
This document is meant to fix that, as well as remind modders that adding recruitable NPC interjections for being shunted into the Underdark in a fighting pit in BG1 is bad news.  As of this writing, only Drizzt is included because he’s such a notable figure and Baeloth would likely have something important to say.  (I received permission from Roberciik, the as-of-this-writing current maintainer of the Drizzt Saga and Region of Terror mods, and subtledoctor, the author of BP in EET.)
Design Goals
* Make a text script where Baeloth’s character is properly portrayed while also accounting for the events of BP and SoD.  Previous discussions allowed for a small number of major possibilities regarding what happened to Baeloth after BP and before SoD.  Here are some main reasons why Baeloth and CHARNAME may team up in SoD post-BP.
   * Acting.  Baeloth remembers what happened but plays it off like he doesn’t.  Baeloth the Entertainer is effectively a bard.  He’s a drow.  He’s adjusted to deception, and CHARNAME came along at the right time to help him.
        This is the main approach I used since it made the most sense to me.
   * Amnesia.  He simply didn’t remember what happened.  Dying can do that to people in D&D.
   * Chance.  He hasn’t forgotten overall what happened, but it escaped his mind at this time.
   * Clones or doubles.  In this case, the Baeloth that was in the Black Pits is simply a separate Baeloth we find in SoD.
   * Forgiveness.  Baeloth forgave CHARNAME or just doesn’t consider CHARNAME a threat any longer.  It’s a desperate solution and the default one for SoD.
   * Self-Preservation.  Baeloth knows that CHARNAME beat him once, but if Baeloth stays close to CHARNAME, Baeloth may be able to use CHARNAME as bait or/and learn what he can.  This approach also means that Baeloth follows CHARNAME with a significant amount of respect or/and fear.
      * Give CHARNAME more options on how to handle Baeloth after they meet up.  Baeloth’s “Black Pits 1.5” is a bomb and everyone involved knows it.  CHARNAME - Baeloth’s former champion - arrives just in time to add some liveliness to the mix!
        With this approach, CHARNAME is able to enter the arena and either cooperate with M’Khiin to persuade her into winning peacefully by summoning the spirits to bother Baeloth as normal, or fight her, beat her, and win Baeloth’s respect.  Killing M’Khiin is one way for any CHARNAME to recruit Baeloth if they choose.
        Also, a high CHA CHARNAME can persuade Baeloth to join - or to fight one-on-one in a final rematch against Baeloth.
        Regardless of CHA, CHARNAME can also just tell Baeloth to leave with or without M’Khiin assuming she survives.
      * Give the player a unique experience.  In the BG series, normally it’s your group against the enemy’s group.  The final fight in this proposal against Baeloth - if the player chooses it - and the fight against M’Khiin - again, if the player chooses it - are intentionally 1 on 1.
      * Give more use to CHARNAME’s CHA stat.  Most people dump CHA for good reason - at least in vanilla BG.  Certain classes need it, like a Fighter >> Druid dual class normally needs 17(!) CHA.  The mod Scales of Balance is a notable exception, making CHA useful for most creatures.
        The stat checks in this proposal reward those who have a high CHA (16+), even if only briefly such as via the friends spell.  It’s intentional that telling Baeloth to visit the Coalition Camp instead of joining CHARNAME right away requires less CHA to persuade him.
      * Make it seem like a piece of cut official content.  In large part, this was because I used as many voiced lines as possible.  This mostly pertains to Baeloth since he’s the star of this scene, but his personality was, to me, too good to waste!  Fortunately for us, Baeloth has 2(!) player voice sets - one for his recruitable NPC and another added in 2.6 called AoN: Baeloth.  He also has many other voiced lines from The Black Pits, BG1, and SoD - some of which I repurposed for use with Baeloth’s dialog.  The appropriate sources are listed per line.
        M’Khiin has fewer voiced lines readily available, and I’ve liked her less as a character, but I repurposed as many voiced lines as possible to fit the situation.
Notable Assumptions
         * I didn’t account for every opportunity for companions to interject.  I know of some relevant to this scene, but NPCs should still interject in ways that are relevant to this scene.
         * I am divided on whether the other 'cosmetic' dialog options should exist as part of the initial dialog.  (Normally there are 4 initial options, but I only presented 1.)  All of these other initial dialog options would funnel to the same result.
DIALOG FORMAT
Dialog Option for Player
Response from NPC
Dialog Submenu for Player: Replaces Previous Layer of Dialog
Response from NPC
[If All These Conditions Are Met] Dialog Option for Player
NPC’s Response
Notes Regarding “...”
... means there’s more dialog before or after this.
BAELOTH’S ‘BLACK PITS’ - SOD
Baeloth Boasts - Play this scene only if the party beat Baeloth in BP-in-EET
BAELOTH: Patience, my peculiarly profound patrons!  The primitive play you propose will be presented!
<Replace the default responses with these.  There are no other dialog options.>[a]
Baeloth!  What are you up to now?
BAELOTH: Do I know you?
[CHARNAME has at least 18 CHA] (Lie) No.
<Baeloth continues his normal spiel and the scene continues as normal.>
Behold, everyone!  I am the <PRO_MANWOMAN> who bested Baeloth in his previous Black Pits and escaped imprisonment in the Underdark!
<Play the dialog as if the player had chosen “You should, Baeloth!  Don’t you recognize your former champion?”>
You should, Baeloth!  Don’t you recognize your former champion?
BAELOTH: <Baeloth blinks for a moment as his head rapidly turns to face <CHARNAME>!>
BAELOTH: Ah, you have returned!  Are you ready to spill blood on the arena floor? (from here)
I -am-, Baeloth!  YOURS!
BAELOTH: Agh! Exit stage... left? (from here)
<Baeloth and M’Khiin dimension door out and leave the game world.  The crowd disperses.>  <END DIALOG.>
What would I be fighting?  Something more threatening than the local wildlife, I hope!
BAELOTH: And so I give you... the goblin! (from this scene)
M’KHIIN: Maglubiyet take you, nightskin!  Let me out! (from this scene)
BAELOTH: <Baeloth narrows his gaze at M’Khiin then grins at <CHARNAME>.>
BAELOTH: You wouldn't be interested in playing a little GAME, would you? Mmm?  (from here)
Let me into your new Black Pits, Baeloth!  Time to shine!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth smiles and sighs, relieved.> (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
BAELOTH: A sound suggestion. (from AoN: Baeloth player sound set)
<Continue the scene as if the player had chosen the below dialog option, “Put me in the pit, Baeloth!  Maybe I can convince her to fight!”>
Put me in the pit, Baeloth!  Maybe I can bring her to her senses!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth smiles and sighs, relieved.> (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
BAELOTH: Oh, if you insist. (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
<CHARNAME is dimension doored into the pit.  Preferably, the rest of the party including summons and minions is immediately removed from the party/player’s control and made neutral or GOODBUTBLUE.>
BAELOTH: <Baeloth looks at the restless crowd with a wide grin!>
BAELOTH: Let me entertain you! (from here)
CROWD MEMBER: Finally!  Some action! (from this scene)
CROWD MEMBER (a different one): One gold on the goblin! (from this scene)
CROWD MEMBER (a different one): Five gold on the <RACE>!  (CHARNAME’s race)
CROWD MEMBER (a third one): Ten gold on the former champion!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth loudly clears his throat.>
BAELOTH: Let the battle begin! (from AoN: Baeloth PC sound set.)
M’KHIIN: <M’Khiin’s gaze narrows at <CHARNAME> as <PRO_HESHE> enters the pit.>
M’KHIIN: Yeah? (from here)
Goblin, it’s time to put on a show!  Fight me now or die stubbornly!
M’KHIIN: Push me around, you might get pushed back. (from here)
A feisty one!  I’ll strike you down before you can scream!
M’KHIIN: Do it. (from here)
You asked for it!
M’KHIIN: Fear me! (from here)
<COMBAT BEGINS & M’KHIIN GOES HOSTILE!  END DIALOG.>
Do you want to die -that much?-
M’KHIIN: <The goblin shakes its head and sighs.>
M’KHIIN: No one will listen to a goblin. (from here)
[Whisper] I’d rather free you if I can.  Distract Baeloth then we can escape!
M’KHIIN: M’KHIIN: All right. (from here)
<Continue scene normally until M’Khiin is warped out of the pit.  Also warp out <CHARNAME> and return CHARNAME’s companions into the party and regain control of summons.>
Are you sure you wanna take that attitude with me?  I’m the mightiest warrior on the Sword Coast!
M’KHIIN: Freedom or death! (from here)
<COMBAT BEGINS & M’KHIIN GOES HOSTILE!  END DIALOG.>
[Whisper] I’m here to free you.  Distract Baeloth so we can escape!
M’KHIIN: All right. (from here)
<Continue scene normally until M’Khiin is warped out of the pit.  Also warp out <CHARNAME> and return CHARNAME’s companions into the party and regain control of summons.>
<Bow to the goblin.>
M’KHIIN: <The goblin shrugs and bows back.>
Greetings, goblin!  I am <CHARNAME>.  What is your name?
M’KHIIN: M'Khiin's my name, of the Grubdoubler clan. (from here)
Why are you even here?  You look so old and weak like you’re almost a ghost!
M’KHIIN: <M’Khiin nods.>
M’KHIIN: I’m like a spirit myself. (from here)
If you somehow won your freedom, where would you go?  Home?  A forest around here?  Somewhere else?
M’KHIIN: Forests always remind me of home. Don't like either of 'em. (from here)
M’KHIIN: Cities aren't safe for my kind. Nowhere is, really. (from here)
M’KHIIN: <M’Khiin shakes her head and sighs.>
CROWD MEMBER: Boo! <from earlier in the scene>
BAELOTH: This is no fun.  Start killing things already! (from AoN: Baeloth PC sound set.)
No way, Baeloth.  I’ve had enough of your “Black Pits!”  Don’t make me reenact what happened last time!
BAELOTH: So you say. (from here)
<Scene continues as normal.>
If you want this goblin dead so much, -you- go in there and fight it yourself!
BAELOTH: I'm busy right now. (from here)
<CHARNAME> Reaches Baeloth Recruitment Screen (M’Khiin is still alive)
BAELOTH: Forget this wretched rabble-rouser!  What will happen to me, Baeloth Barrityl, Showman of Showmen, Entertainer of Entertainers? (from this scene)
You can start over elsewhere, Baeloth - with or without that goblin of yours.  I don’t want to see you again for a -long- time!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth sighs.> (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
BAELOTH: All right... but NOT because you TOLD me to. (from here)
<Baeloth and M’Khiin dimension door away and out of the game world.>
Baeloth, consider it merciful that I didn’t kill you in front of that crowd!  Leave here and leave me that goblin as tribute for sparing your life!
BAELOTH: Easy enough. (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
<Baeloth dimension doors out of the game world.  M’Khiin remains.>
M’KHIIN: This is so much better than my old life. (from here)
[CHARNAME has less than 18 CHA] We all know your Black Pits are finished and you’re ruined!  Fight me, Baeloth, one on one, here and now!  You want revenge?  You want to feel superior?  Here’s your chance!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth looks at <CHARNAME> then blinks a moment.>
BAELOTH: Enough! Baeloth the Entertainer goes ELSEWHERE. (from here) <END DIALOG.>
<Baeloth dimension doors out.  He leaves the game world.>
[CHARNAME has at least 18 CHA] We all know your Black Pits are finished and you’re ruined!  Fight me, Baeloth, one on one, here and now!  You want revenge?  You want to feel superior?  Here’s your chance!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth looks at <CHARNAME> then blinks a moment.>
BAELOTH: <Baeloth’s expression twists into a wicked grin as he cackles wickedly!> (use AoN: Baeloth sound effect, “Nuhu haha haha haaa!”)
<The rest of CHARNAME’s companions leave the party and become neutral or GOODBUTBLUE.  Summons are also made neutral or GOODBUTBLUE.>
BAELOTH: Fistfuls of flaming finality! (from here)
<Baeloth turns hostile.>  <END DIALOG.>
[CHARNAME has at least 18 CHA] There’s a saying, Baeloth, “Keep your allies close and enemies closer.”  Join me, Baeloth, and we can watch each other - preferably as allies.  I know your tricks and you know mine.
BAELOTH: An intriguing proposal. (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
BAELOTH: You flatter me. (from earlier in the scene)
BAELOTH: You are wise beyond words, <RACE>.  <Baeloth joins.  END DIALOG.> (from this scene)
[CHARNAME has 16+ CHA] South of here is a Flaming Fist camp, Baeloth.  They’re accustomed to drow and duergar.  Let them know <CHARNAME> sent you and you can be -their- entertainer.
<Play usual banter from Corwin, Viconia, etc.>
BAELOTH: I shall attend this camp as you suggest.  You’ll find my wits and wisdom there when you need them.  <END DIALOG.> (from this scene)
[CHARNAME has at least 18 CHA] Baeloth, I plan for us to team up, but not yet.  Wait here for a moment and I’ll let you know when I’m ready.
BAELOTH: I’m here and I hear. <END DIALOG.>
(voiced line from here)
<CHARNAME> Kills M’Khiin in Baeloth’s SoD Black Pits
BAELOTH: Death delivered! (from here)
CROWD MEMBER: It wasn’t much of a fight, but it was better than the squirrel. (from this scene)
CROWD MEMBER (someone else who bet on CHARNAME): Pay up!
Folks, the show’s over unless someone else wants to fight me!
<The crowd disperses.  Baeloth dimension doors CHARNAME out of the pit.  The rest of CHARNAME’s companions rejoin CHARNAME’s party and their summons rejoin player control.>
So, Baeloth, what did you think of -that- performance?
BAELOTH: Ooh, that felt good! (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
BAELOTH: Clearly, I have excellent taste in selecting gladiators. (from Baeloth’s Black Pits speech after finishing fight 5 - the last fight of tier 1)
I’ve heard -that- remark before.
BAELOTH: <Baeloth grins.>
[CHARNAME has less than 18 CHA] Baeloth, killing that goblin was just a warm up!  Fight me Baeloth, one on one, here and now!  You want revenge?  You want to feel superior?  Here’s your chance!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth looks at <CHARNAME> then blinks a moment.>
BAELOTH: Enough! Baeloth the Entertainer goes ELSEWHERE. (from here)
<Baeloth dimension doors out.  He leaves the game world.>  <END DIALOG.>
[CHARNAME has at least 18 CHA] Baeloth, killing that goblin was just a warm up!  Fight me Baeloth, one on one, here and now!  You want revenge?  You want to feel superior?  Here’s your chance!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth looks at <CHARNAME> then blinks a moment.>
BAELOTH: <Baeloth’s expression twists into a wicked grin as he cackles wickedly!> (use AoN: Baeloth sound effect, “Nuhu haha haha haaa!”)
<The rest of CHARNAME’s companions leave the party and become neutral or GOODBUTBLUE.  Summons are also made neutral or GOODBUTBLUE.>
BAELOTH: Oohoohoohoo, I'm gonna work out some anger on you.  (from here)
<Baeloth turns hostile.>  <END DIALOG.>
Baeloth, you don’t belong around here.  I don’t want to see you again for a -long time!-
BAELOTH: Easy enough. <END DIALOG.>
<Baeloth dimension doors out.  He leaves the game world.>
I understand you, Baeloth.  You’re drawn to organized battle like fleas on a mangy dog.  Death follows me like fleas on the same mangy dog.  What do you say we team up?
BAELOTH: <Baeloth pauses a moment to ponder.>
BAELOTH: You must be loving this. (from here)
Does that mean you’re ready to take on the world?
BAELOTH: <Baeloth smiles confidently at you and nods.>
BAELOTH: With my usual panache, I assume. (from here)
Good, good.  Let’s join up immediately!
BAELOTH: Commence a crusade of carnage! (from AoN: Baeloth sound set)
<Baeloth joins the team.>  <END DIALOG.>
Baeloth, we’ll join forces, but first head to a Flaming Fist camp to the south.  Tell them that <CHARNAME> sent you.  They’re accustomed to drow and duergar and should let you in.  You may be able to entertain them while you wait for me to arrive.
<Show banters with others like Viconia and Corwin.>
BAELOTH: I shall attend this camp as you suggest.  You’ll find my wits and wisdom there when you need them.  <END DIALOG.> (from this scene)
Baeloth, I plan for us to team up, but not yet.  Wait here for a moment and I’ll let you know when I’m ready.
BAELOTH: I’m here and I hear. <END DIALOG.>
(voiced line from here)
BLACK PITS COMPANION DIALOG
Black Pits (Initial Visit to Map OH9360 with Drizzt in Party) - from BP in EET
DRIZZT: <Drizzt quietly holds up his hand and signals for you to remain still and silent.  He sniffs the air and quietly sighs.>
DRIZZT: We’re in the Underdark.  This was -not- the homecoming I wanted nor expected!  As you should know, I’m no hero here.
DRIZZT: If I am, it is for your sake more than mine.  I may be used as bait to provoke you.
No hero here?  What?
DRIZZT: We’re being watched.  Here is no place to explain.
What’s your plan for getting us out of here?
DRIZZT: <Drizzt reluctantly smiles.>
DRIZZT: <CHARNAME>, they expect us to fight for their amusement, so let us fight for our freedom by appeasing them - for now.
Let’s go.
DRIZZT: <Drizzt looks into your eyes and nods.>
DRIZZT: Play along with them for now.  Put on the show they seek.
Black Pits - After Talking with Ghlouralk the Beholder with Drizzt in the Party
DRIZZT: <CHARNAME>, especially in the Underdark, the enemy of your enemy is your friend.
DRIZZT: Be -very- careful about trusting -anyone-, for allegiances can shift faster than you can breathe.
DRIZZT: <Drizzt faces Ghlouralk.>
DRIZZT: As for you, beholder, you have my thanks.
GHLOURALK: <Ghlouralk smirks at Drizzt.>  <END DIALOG.>
<After Baeloth finishes his speech and the party ends dialog.>
BAELOTH: And you, -male-, look familiar.  Your -fighting- is -familiar-, too!
DRIZZT: <Drizzt looks calmly at Baeloth.>
BAELOTH: Can it be?  Oh, it is!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth grins with wicked delight!>
BAELOTH: The -dastardly- Drizzt Do’Urden dwells, dines, and will -die- in the Underdark!  How -delightful!-
DRIZZT: You think too highly of yourself, Baeloth!
BAELOTH: <Baeloth ignores Drizzt and turns to Najim.>
BAELOTH: Najim?  Remind me to give you a raise after all this is over.  You’ve outdone yourself this time!
NAJIM: <Najim smiles and nods at Baeloth.>
BAELOTH: As for you, -Drizzt?-  Certain someones will pay -handsomely- for your corpse after your showtime ceases!
DRIZZT: <Drizzt narrows his gaze at Baeloth.>
BAELOTH: <Baeloth wickedly smiles.>
BAELOTH: Sally forth, my slaves!  The show must go on!  <END DIALOG.>
Black Pits - After Winning Ice Salamander Fight
BAELOTH: Confound it!  Once more, you have anticipated my surprise!  How does this keep happening?
<If Drizzt is in the party.>
BAELOTH: <Baeloth narrows his gaze at Drizzt.>
DRIZZT: <Drizzt calmly smiles at Baeloth.>
Black Pits with Drizzt in Party - Before Final Battle with Baeloth
BAELOTH: Had I known you would grow to be such a thorn in my side, I would have left you where I found you.  You must be very proud of defeating all the challenges the great Baeloth has placed before you!  How furious you must think I am!  Surely, you are on the very edge of freedom!
<If Drizzt is in the party.>
DRIZZT: I -know- it, Baeloth!
BAELOTH: Hahahahaha - no... no escape.  No more tricks.  No more performances.  No more last-minute victories.  Your lives end here.  But at least your wish will be granted:  I will personally face you in combat.
<If Drizzt is in the party.>
BAELOTH: And I’m looking forward to felling YOU most of all, Drizzt!
DRIZZT: I am no stranger to sabotage of the Underdark!  You brought us down into your pit only for us to claw our way under your skin!
BAELOTH: Such a dramatic turn of events!  Gorch, would you mind repeating that splendid rant of indignation on the arena floor?  I thought not, Garaq.  Thardek, to me!  Together, we will traumatize these tenacious troopers!
<If Drizzt is in the party.>
BAELOTH: And today the do-gooding Drizzt Do’Urden DIES!
DRIZZT: You first, Baeloth!
<PROCEED INTO THE FINAL FIGHT AS NORMAL.>
Black Pits with Drizzt in Party - Final Battle is Won by Party
DRIZZT: Perhaps in death you will find redemption, Baeloth! <END DIALOG.>
Black Pits with Drizzt in Party - Final Battle is Won by Party - Vendor Banter
XITHISS: You have my... appreciation, <RACE>.  I will not feast on... your brain... today.
DRIZZT: <Drizzt nods.> <END DIALOG.>
Black Pits - Final Battle is Won by Party - After Talking with Vendors
<If Drizzt is in the party.>
DRIZZT: Wrongs have been righted this day!  Well done, everyone! <END DIALOG.>
[a]I am divided on whether the other 'cosmetic' dialog options should exist as part of the initial dialog.  All of them would funnel to the same result.
