Crier is a character in Pillars of Eternity. He appears at the edge of the market square in Copperlane, by the ruined tower in front of the Ducal Palace in First Fires, and near the gate in the northeastern corner of Ondra's Gift.
Background[ | ]
The local human news network, busy proclaiming whatever news need spreading across the Bay.
Interactions[ | ]
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This character has other interactions. |
Provides news updates on events in the city |
List of dialogue[ | ]
While you're near the crier, he shout news of happenings across Defiance Bay and beyond. In First Fires and Ondra's Gift you can interact with the crier to prompt him for more information, however the crier in Copperlane will only say one item per visit
Undying Heritage not started:
- "Heritage Hill claims another curious soul!"
- "We remind all visitors to Defiance Bay that the Hill is sealed for the city's protection..."
- "...and furthermore, that the trade of Engwithan artifacts is strictly forbidden."
No condition
- "A call for interested patrons!"
- "The Admeth's Den Expedition Hall pledges competent, proven men and women towards the profitable venture of your choosing!"
- "Interested parties are asked to seek out Wenan within the expedition hall!"
The Wailing Banshee not started:
- "Another ship lost! A Vailian merchant vessel, dashed against the merciless rocks - no survivors!"
- "Still, Ondra's Beacon lies dormant, its doors barred to all. The waters claim many souls this season!"
The Wailing Banshee completed:
- "Ondra's Beacon shines once more, a guiding light across the treacherous waters of the Pearlwood!"
Eldrid Wenfeld killed during The Changing of the Guard, without any collateral damage:
- "Eldrid Wenfeld, most esteemed Captain of the city watch, has been found slain!"
- "Citizens with any knowledge of this foul act are to report at once to Crucible Keep." (Dozens not framed)
- "The group known as the Dozens has been implicated in this rash and terrible deed! We wish swift justice upon those responsible, and urge those with more information to come forward!" (Dozens framed - currently doesn't trigger due to scripting error)
Eldrid Wenfeld killed during The Changing of the Guard, with collateral damage:
- "We bear grim tidings of a massacre at Crucible Keep! Eldrid Wenfeld, esteemed marshal of the Crucible Knights, is counted among the fallen!"
- "The city offers generous reward for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator!" (Dozens not framed)
- "The group known as the Dozens has been implicated in this rash and terrible deed! We wish swift justice upon those responsible, and urge those with more information to come forward!" (Dozens framed)
Stole Heart of the White March from Reymont Manor during A Two Story Job, with Lord Reymont not killed
- "Theft at Reymont Manor!"
- "Lord Reymont pledges eternal enmity against the craven, cleft-souled thieves who have pillaged his home!"
Killed 3 or more people in the Sanitarium and confronted Caedman Azo during The Man Who Waits (current doesn't trigger due to scripting error)
- "The animancers of Brackenbury Sanitarium regretfully inform that no new patients will be accepted this week!"
- "The headmaster begs patience, as much-needed renovations are completed."
- "No visitors will be permitted."
No condition
- "Even the most daring of adventurers must keep up their strength!"
- "For fresh, filling bread, see Hemya of Gilded Vale! Fine Dyrwood bread, made from fine Dyrwood grain."
After the assassination of Duc Aevar Wolf-Grin during The Hermit of Hadret House, following the riots
- "Darkness falls upon our fair city, as we mourn the loss of Duc Aevar Wolf-Grin!"
- "We mourn as well the many lives lost during the chaos which followed."
- "The gathered erls promise swift return to order, as we recover from these tragic events."
Prior to entering the Temple of Woedica during Never Far from the Queen:
- "Fearsome rumors persist of strange and hooded figures emerging from the city catacombs! The city guard advises caution, and requests that all citizens keep alert!"
Before starting The Parable of Wael:
- "A shocking theft! The Hall of Revealed Mysteries reports the loss of a revered artifact."
- "A reward is offered to those aiding in the recovery of this most sacred relic!"
Enable Fyrga to rekindle the sacred fires during Cinders of Faith:
- "Magran turns a favorable eye upon our fair city - the Purification Fires burn once more!"
- "We give thanks, knowing that Defiance Bay will persevere through any hardship!"
Give Gordy a March Steel Dagger during Something Secret, but neglect to teach him how to use it:
- "An unfortunate mishap! A young lad has lost several fingers whilst toying with a sharpened blade."
- "Let this be a cautionary tale to those with little ones at home. Perhaps a wooden sword is a wiser gift!"
Complete Blood Legacy, with the brainwashed Aelys Harond having murdered Lord Harond:
- "Lord Nestor Harond murdered by his own niece! Dunryd Row investigating!"
Watcher hasn't yet attended the animancy hearings in The Hermit of Hadret House:
- "The hearings on animancy proceed at the ducal palace! Little progress is reported."
- "We trust our good Duc will come to measured, wise conclusion."
Completed Undying Heritage, turning off the machine at the top of Teir Nowneth:
- "Heritage Hill is restored! The city guard reports that the howling cataclysm atop the tower has ceased!"
- "Restoration efforts are underway!"
Brave Derrin not yet started:
- "A local lad is reported missing! Those with information as to the location of the boy Derrin should seek to Odda in Ondra's Gift!"
The Wailing Banshee not yet started:
- "Citizens report mysterious and distressing wailing in the vicinity of the Ondra's Gift lighthouse!"
- "We advise visitors to keep clear of the area until a cause is determined!"
The Final Act completed:
- "Beneath the Copperlane District is discovered a foul and sordid practice - the theatrical murder of Defiance Bay citizens!"
- Report Lumdala and Lord Gaderman
- "Lumdala - famed leader of the Revel of Stars - and numerous cohorts stand accused of this most heinous crime!"
- "Chief among these is Lord Gaderman, whom witnesses say took his own life upon being confronted with his shameful deeds!"
- Report only Lumdala
- "Lumdala - famed leader of the Revel of Stars - and numerous cohorts stand accused! May judgment fall swiftly upon them!"
- Report only Lord Gaderman
- "Witnesses attest that Lord Gaderman, standing accused of involvement in these heinous acts, took his own life in a shocking act of cowardice!"
- Frame Linete Reymont:
- "Notable lords stand among those accused! May judgment fall swiftly upon their kind!"
Complete Safe Haven in Heritage Hill, having sent Saeda to safety:
- "Guards report that Saeda, daughter of the Valtas family, has been recovered, alive and well!"
- "We thank the gods for their mercy, and wish her swift recovery from her troubles!"
Convince Commander Clyver to give up his research into forge knights during Winds of Steel:
- "Disaster at the First Fires Keep! Witnesses suggest that unknown experiments, involving the art of animancy, have resulted in numerous deaths!"
Convince Commander Clyver to continue his research into forge knights during Winds of Steel:
- "Rumors persist that the Knights look to constructs to bolster their numbers! The Knights say only that they pledge to increase efforts at securing peace within our fair city! "
If your negative reputation with Dyrford Village is 2 or more (Villain, Rascal, Oddity, or Merciful Brute):
- "Grim news from the town of Dyrford, where a madman has laid waste to innocent townsfolk! Strange and terrible times are these, when such fiends walk the world!"
Completed A Farmer's Plight having convinced Korgrak to kill Rumbald:
- "Travelers from Dyrford tell that a local man has been devoured by a fearsome ogre! Our condolences to the friends and neighbors of Rumbald, humble pig farmer!"
Killed Lord Raedric during Lord of a Barren Land, without having started The Champion of Berath:
- "Messengers from Gilded Vale bring shocking news! Lord Raedric VII, loyal thayn of the Dyrwood, has been slain!"
- "He is succeeded by Kolsc, last surviving relative of the Raedric line!" (Kolsc succeeds)
- "So falls the last living member of the Raedric line!" (otherwise)
The Champion of Berath started:
- "Strange tidings from Gilded Vale, where claims have arisen of a dark curse upon the Raedric keep!"
- "Witnesses speak of bloodcurdling screams and unnatural lights, shining atop the tower! No word yet as to the true cause of these alarming rumors!"
No condition
- "Stalwart sends a plea for assistance. They've been attacked by ogres, and fear they could be sacked any day."
Upon clicking the Copperlane crier:
- "Please move along... I have a long list to get through."