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Sinister Motives is a quest received from Astridax on Lanilor Lane in Aleroth during the events of Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance. He requires three pieces of jewelry that belonged to recently deceased people, in order to experiment with rediscovered ancient Orc magic that allows one to enslave souls by binding them to an object. (Explained in the book titled Writings of Astridax.)
Note: Due to mutually exclusive choices involving the jewelry, doing this quest invalidates Jewellery in Law, Eternal Commitment, and Reminiscence Of The Past.
Walkthrough
Sub-quest: Earrings for Astridax
Complete the quest All the After World's a Stage, given by Alfred at the Aleroth Playhouse to gain entry to the room behind the magical barrier. Speak with Mara's ghost to receive Mara's Earrings (if you do not have a dialogue option available to get the earrings, speak with Ransid outside Chez Chanelle on Lanilor Lane, then return to Mara and ask her about Ransid). Give them to Astridax, who immediately enslaves her soul.
This conflicts with the quest Jewellery in Law, offered by Ransid.
Rewards:
- 6211 exp, 1300 gold, and 1 skill book
- Two choices of: 3105 exp, 1300 gold, 1 creature part, 1 formula, 2 gems, 1 jewelry, 15 ore, or 5 potions
Sub-quest: A Ring for Astridax
Complete the quest Bark up the Right Tree to gain access to Crow's Nest. Enter Decimus' House, defeat Carmina (required for A Hunting We Shall Go Once More), and loot Livia's Ring from small a box. Give it to Astridax, who enslaves Livia's soul.
This conflicts with the quest Eternal Commitment, offered by Decimus at the Healers' House.
Rewards:
- 6211 exp, 1300 gold, and 1 skill book
- Two choices of: 3105 exp, 1300 gold, 1 creature part, 1 formula, 2 gems, 1 jewelry, 15 ore, or 5 potions
Sub-quest: An Amulet for Astridax
Complete the quest Bark up the Right Tree to gain access to Crow's Nest. Enter Henry and Eleanor's House and loot Eleanor's Necklace from a small lockbox in the northwest corner of the house. Give it to Astridax who enslaves Eleanor's soul.
This conflicts with the quest Reminiscence Of The Past offered by Ricky, the bartender at the Phoenix Inn.
Rewards:
- 6211 exp, 1300 gold, and 1 skill book
- Two choices of: 3105 exp, 1300 gold, 1 creature part, 1 formula, 2 gems, 1 jewelry, 15 ore, or 5 potions
Rewards
Quest rewards:
- 7920 exp, 1600 gold, and 2 skill books
- Two choices of: 3960 exp, 1600 gold, 1 charm, 1 formula, 2 gems, 1 jewelry (×2), 2 potions, or 5 potions [sic]
Total rewards:
- 26533 exp, 5500 gold, and 5 skill books
- Depending on choices: up to an additional 13275 exp or 5500 gold or 8 items
Bugs
- After obtaining each piece of jewelry you can sell it to Kaan before speaking to Astridax to complete the sub-quest. You'll get the gold for the sale plus the quest reward.