- “ Oh, sorry, I didn't see you there. I'm Karliah, apprentice Diver extraordinaire! ”
Description[]
Karliah is an Adret apprentice Diver in NPC Etris who allows you to unbound your Charisma. Karliah's quest has numerous Charisma checks, and you can only unbind the attribute if you have it at max, that being seventy-five (75).
More details about the quest can be found here.
After the quest, Karliah quits The Divers and can be found resting in her house wearing different clothing. Now grateful for your insight on the realities of life, she reflects on how friendly the people of Etris are with her.
Dialogue[]
NOTE: This quest is not repeatable. Choosing the dialogues that escort Karliah into the Erisian Mines or tell her to get stronger, doing so will end the quest unsuccessfully and not unbound your Charisma.
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| *You can see a young Adret woman packing supplies into a bag, too absorbed in her preparations to notice her surroundings.* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hello? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oh, hey, didn't notice you there. I'm Karliah, apprentice Diver extraordinaire! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| You're a 'Diver'? | What are you doing here in Etrea? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| I'm undergoing training to become a full member of the Divers! Based at the Citadel in Markor, they're at the front of research into understanding the mysteries of the Depths. | I was sent here as a part of my training. I'm about to head out on an expedition, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Why do you want to become a Diver? | What type of expedition is it? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Karliah grimaces slightly.* I lost a childhood friend of mine to mudskippers a few years ago. I want to do my part in creating a safer world through understanding the dangers of the Depths. | I'll be heading into the Erisian mines to sample some of the cave flora. I don't imagine I'll run into too much trouble, but going on my own is a little out of my depth... | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| What are you doing here in Etrea? | What if I go with you as your escort? | Well, I'm busy so good luck with that. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | Y-you'd really do that for me? We only just met, so I wouldn't blame you if you changed your mind. | No worries, I'll go by myself once I work up the courage... | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Of course. Adventuring is my specialty. | Sure, for 20 Notes. [Charisma] | On second thought, I'm a little busy right now. | End | ||||||||||||||||||||
| *Karliah smiles brightly.* You're a life-saver! I'll meet you by the mines of Erisia when you're ready. | Player meets Charisma requirement | Player does not meet Charisma requirement | No worries, I'll go by myself once I work up the courage... | ||||||||||||||||||||
| End, Karliah spawns at Lower Erisia | Deal! I'll meet you by the mines of Erisia whenever you're ready! | Uh... It's just cave flora - I don't think it'll be so bad as to need hired help... | End | ||||||||||||||||||||
| End, the Player gains notes and Karliah spawns at Lower Erisia | End | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Oh, hello again. | |
| You said you're a Diver? | What are you doing here in Etrea? |
| I'm undergoing training to become a full member of the Divers! Based at the Citadel in Markor, they're at the front of research into understanding the mysteries of the Depths. | [See previous instance] |
| Why do you want to become a Diver? | |
| [See previous instance] | |
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| Hi again! |
| You seem to be doing well. |
| Thanks to your words, yeah. I don't think I have the nerves to be a Diver, but I'm working on becoming a Scholar for the Citadel so that I can still contribute. Not everyone has to be on the front lines to save lives, after all. |
| End, receive XP, Compassion Talent hand, and unbound Charisma |
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| *Karliah smiles beamingly.* It's good to see you again. |
| You too. |
| *Karliah nods, smiling, and continues her studies.* |
| End |
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| You're finally back! I was looking for a way to be strong enough to face the world. Thanks to you, I've finally awakened to the truths of this world. It's all completely meaningless in such a truly meaningful way. None of us float for long. | |
| [Find a way to help her] | [Put her down] |
| *You know there isn't a way out of this.* | End, the Player snaps Karliah's neck, receive XP and Compassion Talent hand |
| [Put her down] | |
| [See first instance] | |
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| Please, help me! *Karliah shrieks.* | |||||||||||||||
| I'll get it off you! | |||||||||||||||
| Player speaks to Karliah again | |||||||||||||||
| ... | |||||||||||||||
| Hey, are you okay? | [Reach out to help her up] | ||||||||||||||
| *Karliah smiles weakly.* I'm... Fine... | *Karliah takes your hand and pulls herself to her feet.* That mudskipper really came out of nowhere... I'm fortunate to have your help here. | ||||||||||||||
| So, what do you want to do now? | [Reach out to help her up] | So, what do you want to do now? | |||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | *Karliah quivers, and then looks up at you.* I-I'm ready to continue whenever you are... | ||||||||||||||
| Let's get on with it then. | Don't be scared. I'll protect you no matter what. [Charisma] | ||||||||||||||
| Right! | Player meets Charisma requirement | Player does not meet Charisma requirement | |||||||||||||
| End, the Player escorts Karliah into the Erisian Mines | *Karliah smiles gently, though her expression betrays her fear.* I'll hold you to that, ok? | *Karliah's face momentarily reflects inner digust before forming into an awkward smile.* Ah.. er.. ok... | |||||||||||||
| End, the Player escorts Karliah into the Erisian Mines | |||||||||||||||
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| Please, help me! *Karliah shrieks.* | |||||||||||||||
| I'll get it off you! | |||||||||||||||
| Player speaks to Karliah again | |||||||||||||||
| ... | |||||||||||||||
| Hey, are you okay? | [Reach out to help her up] | ||||||||||||||
| *Karliah smiles weakly.* I'm... Fine... | *Karliah takes your hand and pulls herself to her feet.* That mudskipper really came out of nowhere... I'm fortunate to have your help here. | ||||||||||||||
| So, what do you want to do now? | [Reach out to help her up] | So, what do you want to do now? | |||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | *Karliah quivers, and then looks up at you.* I-I'm ready to continue whenever you are... | ||||||||||||||
| I don't think you're cut out for this. Mudskippers are small fry, you'll face much worse as a Diver. You need to rethink your life goals. [Charisma] | |||||||||||||||
| Player meets Charisma requirement | Player does not meet Charisma requirement | ||||||||||||||
| *Tears begin flowing from Karliah's eyes.* I... I know. You're entirely right. I just wanted to contribute some way. So that my life would mean something.. | *Karliah tears up a bit, as if wounded by your words.* I... I can and must go through with this. I've come too far to change my life now. | ||||||||||||||
| You don't have to be a diver for your life to mean something. | End | ||||||||||||||
| *Karliah smiles despite her tears flowing freely.* As much as your honesty hurts, I've always known in my heart that this is not the path I should be walking. I'll... I'll figure something out. | |||||||||||||||
| End, Karliah can be found back at Etris | |||||||||||||||
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| Please, help me! *Karliah shrieks.* | |||||||||||||||
| I'll get it off you! | |||||||||||||||
| Player speaks to Karliah again | |||||||||||||||
| ... | |||||||||||||||
| Hey, are you okay? | [Reach out to help her up] | ||||||||||||||
| *Karliah smiles weakly.* I'm... Fine... | *Karliah takes your hand and pulls herself to her feet.* That mudskipper really came out of nowhere... I'm fortunate to have your help here. | ||||||||||||||
| So, what do you want to do now? | [Reach out to help her up] | So, what do you want to do now? | |||||||||||||
| [See first instance] | *Karliah quivers, and then looks up at you.* I-I'm ready to continue whenever you are... | ||||||||||||||
| You've been through a lot - maybe you should go home and study on your own for a while and come back later. [Charisma] | |||||||||||||||
| Player meets Charisma requirement | Player does not meet Charisma requirement | ||||||||||||||
| ...I think you're right. I must be missing something. I need to be strong enough to take on these things. I'll find a way to get stronger and come back here. | I went through so much to become an apprentice diver.. I'm already here... There's no way I can give up now after one small incident. Divers don't give up that easily. | ||||||||||||||
| End, Karliah can be found back at Etris | End | ||||||||||||||
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| H-hey... Stay close to me, alright? |
| End, Karliah is killed by Horseshoe Crabs |
Trivia[]
- Karliah's hair combo is 4584787037.
- Karliah Hex Code Colors: #96acba Skin | #5D6072 Hair | #daa400 Pupils | #be0000 Facial Marking
- Karliah seems to show a romantic interest in your character, likely as a result of the player's high charisma required to begin her questline.
- Karliah is quite inexperienced in combat, and was easily beaten down by Mudskippers during her quest.
- Karliah wears the Diver Apprentice outfit as a Diver and the Hired Mercenary armor after the quest.
- With enough Charisma, you can get 20
out of Karliah by choosing "Sure, for 20 Notes. [Charisma]" - Karliah is canonically short, Her in-game model is shorter than every other NPC, including the player, This is a trait shared with Epsi, although Epsi is short because he is a child.
- Karliah's hair can be found here.
Gallery[]
Karliah being beaten up by a Mudskipper during the quest.
Karliah going insane and killing her caretaker after telling her to study at home.
Diver (Verse One Image)
Casual (Verse One Image)
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