Brawnpits

Speak to Brawnpits
While searching for Brawnpits, he actually ends up finding you near the waterfall:


 * Brawnpits: What brings your kind here?
 * You: My feet?
 * Brawnpits: They look tired. Come with me, you can rest at my camp.
 * You: Rest sounds lovely.
 * You: I seek one named Brawnpits.
 * Brawnpits: And seek you shall. But first... you look like you need a rest. Come with me.
 * You: Rest sounds lovely.

Follow Brawnpits
From there, he will guide you to his camp, complaining in the way.


 * Brawnpits: This way...
 * Brawnpits: What's the rush, kid?
 * Brawnpits: Damn flatlanders....
 * Brawnpits: What has gotten into those animals?
 * Brawnpits: They are so restless lately...
 * Brawnpits: Well, here we are. There are some skins in the tent - you can rest there.

Explain Theater to Brawnpits
Once you are on his camp, you can question him about your true motives to search him:


 * Brawnpits: So what can old Brawnpits do for ya?
 * You: Do you refer to yourself in third person now, Brawnpits? We didn't even meet properly.
 * Brawnpits: ?????????????????????????
 * You: House Phiarlan sent me here on an important yet delicate mission...
 * Brawnpits: The fancy-prancy Elves want to come back to the Giants and be our slaves again? Not interested. We get along just fine without them.
 * You: Actually...
 * Brawnpits: That reminds me. Every time a little person comes in these parts, they always leave such a mess behind. Don't you people know how to skin your kills properly?
 * Brawnpits: So when a caravan of those Elves went by, they had a tussle with the local Drow tribe and left a pile of corpses for Brawnpits to clean up. Ugh. No respect. No respect for nature, no respect for old people.
 * Brawnpits: Horrible, horrible Elves... what about them?
 * You: Well, they want you to perform for them, in a play, you see, it's the principal role...
 * Brawnpits: The elves want Brawnpits to dance for them?!
 * Brawnpits: Hahahahahahahahahahaha!
 * Brawnpits: ...hahaha!...
 * Brawnpits: ...hah! Does ol' Brawnpits look like a dancer to you, little one?
 * You: You don't know much about theater, do you? (See below: "How much you know about theater?")
 * You: So... how much do you know about theater?
 * Brawnpits: Theeea eater? Hmm. I ate a bag of tea once. It fell off a wooden bird boat that flew too close. I threw a rock at it and the bag fell out. I didn't know what it was, but a friend could read Halfling and said it's tea. Tasted like dry oak leaves. Is that similar?
 * You: No, big guy, theater is nothing like tea.
 * Brawnpits: Hmm. So what does it taste like?
 * You: Theater? It's not something you can taste, Brawnpits. It's something you have to experience.
 * Brawnpits: You'll have to speak plainly, kid. your visit starts to remind me of someone... a year ago, some halfling showed up and told me all sorts of stories, about some other land to the north, cities that scratch the sky, lands filled with pestilence... and as soon as he realized that Brawnpits has nothing worth stealing he was gone. Just like that. Is that what you're after?
 * You: You know, not every Halfling is a scoundrel...
 * Brawnpits: Not every Giant is a half-wit brute. I'm watching you.
 * You: Hey, let's calm everybody down. Let's all take a deep breath... relax... now breathe. All I'm saying is that theater doesn't taste like tea. Are you with me so far?
 * Brawnpits: Hmm. So what does it taste like? (Back to the options list)
 * You: Now that I think about it, it's just like tea. Bitter, confusing... complicated.
 * Brawnpits: And stale. And unoriginal. With a hint of rat droppings. You're speaking my language, friend. So why would you bring this nasty theater business up anyway?
 * You: That's my point exactly. I think you did it wrong. You see, tea is not supposed to be chewed, it's supposed to be brewed, like a stew or a potion. Theater works the same way...
 * Brawnpits: You stir it in the pot until it smells right?
 * You: Almost. All I'm saying is that theater is easy to get wrong, and very hard to get right. People work at it for years and still fail. But it's all worth it in the end.
 * Brawnpits: Hmm. So what does it taste like? (Back to the options list)
 * You: Have you ever told a story to a child and watched their eyes light up with wonder? That's what theater tastes like.
 * Brawnpits: Surely you jest, stranger. Nothing in the world can taste like that. You best not be lying. Brawnpits doesn't like liars. Betty doesn't like liars either.
 * You: Is Betty your dog?
 * Brawnpits: No, Betty is my club right here.
 * You: Erm... ahem, delighted to meet you, ma'am.
 * Brawnpits: Betty's not into you, bub. You can drop that tone right now, she's not that kinda gal.
 * You: This is awkward...
 * Brawnpits: But her spirit is appeased, and your life is your to keep, for now.
 * You: So, let me ask you this... do you like stories?
 * Brawnpits: Brawnpits loves stories. Betty likes them too, but she doesn't talk much. She's more of a listener, you see. And when she does tell a story, it's always the same one. With a really ugly end.
 * You: That's great. I mean, you both like stories, in your own ways. You see, theater is an ancient art of story telling. Theater is a story told by multiple people at once, called actors...
 * Brawnpits: That's silly. If you have people talking over each other, that's just rude and you can't hear anyone. And what if these actors disagree? What then?
 * You: Oh that's not a problem at all. Each actor represents a person in the story - they pretend to be them, and the story comes alive, as they act it out. That's why they're called actors. And to make sure they don't disagree, there's a script - a story written down beforehand.
 * Brawnpits: Interesting. Hmmm.
 * You: (Skip two hours of explanations) Alright, long story short... (skip to "Earn Brawnpits Trust")

Convince Brawnpits to become an actor
Once Brawpits understand what is theater, you can invite him now:


 * Brawnpits: So these actors... they just sit around and act all day? Do they ever go out and do something real?
 * You: Sure they do. It's a lot of work trying to be someone else; they all have to learn a lot to be convincing.
 * Brawnpits: Do little people ever confuse actors for real people?
 * You: No, theater is a special place. People go there to see stories, there is no confusion between what's real and what's not.
 * Brawnpits: Mmm...
 * You: So I have a proposal for you, Brawpits. How would you like to become an actor?
 * Brawnpits: Heh...
 * You: No, really. Please take me seriously. I think you'd be excellent. (Back to "Mmm...")
 * You: Actors also become famous, because a lot of people get to see them. It's an interesting profession, and a very popular one. You should try it, you might like it.
 * Brawnpits: Now tell me, little one... would Brawnpits spend his days here in solitude if he sought fame?
 * You: So what are you doing here?
 * Brawnpits: I lieve here.
 * You: You don't want to tell me? (Back to "Mmm...")
 * You: Famous actors make a ton of money. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be really rich?
 * Brawnpits: Hah. Look around you, little one. Do you see my home? Do you see anything worth taking from it?
 * Brawnpits: Because if you do, I want you to take it.
 * Brawnpits: Take it and be enslaved by it. Things that we own end up owning us.
 * You: Don't take me for a thief, Brawnpits. I would not take anything of yours. (Back to "Mmm...")
 * You: Actors get to travel a lot, meet new people and see different places, new and old. Have you ever wondered shat Sharn looks like?
 * Brawnpits: Anywhere but here, I'd be a stranger in a foreign land. I'd be truly alone.
 * You: As opposed to what? you live here all by yourself!
 * Brawnpits: Hah! Is that what you think, little man?
 * You: What, you think Betty and that pup of yours are good company? (Back to "Mmm...")
 * You: Excuse me?! I'm female! Hmph!
 * Brawnpits: You all smell the same to me.
 * You: That's a very rude thing to say, Brawnpits. (Back to "Mmm...")
 * You: Why don't you just tell me, what would it take for you to become an actor?
 * Brawnpits: Why would Brawnpits do that to himself?
 * You: What do you mean?
 * Brawnpits: From what Brawnpits can tell, actors have no face. They are mirrors of a crowd -- a thousand faces all wanting different things. And in that crowd, they shatter, losing themselves. How can you have any friends if you don't have a face?
 * Brawnpits: Actors always travel... and thus, they have no home.
 * Brawnpits: Actors are driven by greed, and as all such, are poor.
 * Brawnpits: But their poverty isn't measured in gold, because money can't measure greatness of one's spirit.
 * You: No, no, no, you got this all wrong!
 * Brawnpits: ??????????????????????????????
 * You: You may be right, but you're also wrong.
 * Brawnpits: That hasn't hapenned to Brawnpits in a long time, little one. Being wrong, that is. But do tell.
 * You: Actors sacrifice themselves for the art -- for the public, not for the gold. Their work is very important, because they teach people to avoid mistakes of the past, to learn from them. Theater makes the world a better place.
 * Brawnpits: You're asking a lot of Brawnpits, then. A great deal more than anyone ever has.
 * You: Is your answer no, then?
 * Brawnpits: I'll consider it... carefully. It'll take time, little one.
 * Brawnpits: See, I don't trust you. But that can change.
 * Brawnpits: You're asking me to change my ways, but you haven't learned them. Let me teach you. Perhaps when you've learned to see the world as I do, we can make better sense of this thee-eater and see if it's worth my time. I am old, and I don't have a lot left.
 * You: So what exactly am I learning now?
 * Brawnpits: I will teach you to speak with the spirits of the valley.
 * You: Alright, so how do I do that? (Objective complete)
 * You: Hey, I didn't tell you any of those things!
 * Brawnpits: Maybe you should stop trying so hard to hide them.
 * You: But... wait... I... how? What?
 * Brawnpits: Have you heard the story about the Demon and the emperor?
 * You: I haven't... why don't you tell me?
 * Brawnpits: ??????????????????????????
 * You: Oh no, not again. Yes I heard that one, I get it.
 * Brawnpits: Then I think we both agree that you best leave now, before Betty gets angry.
 * You: Does Betty get angry every time you're wrong? (See above, "You may be right, but you're also wrong")
 * You: (skip to the chase) Blah, blah, blah...

Earn Brawnpits Trust
Once you agree with Brawnpits teaching you about the spirits of the valley, he will send you to your first mission:


 * Brawnpits:

House Phiarlan Enclave
After being rescued by you, Brawnpits can be seen at the Livewood Threater, playing as the Stormreaver, in the place of Arganon.

Ruins of Gianthold
Brawnpits can be found randomly in the epic version of the Ruins of Gianthold while looking for giant relics. He bestows the random encounter A Smaller Problem.

The Fall of Truth
Brawpits can be found dancing around the Stormreaver at the start.

Gianthold
After you destroy the Truthful One, you can complete the raid talking to him:
 * Brawnpits:

After completing the raid and getting the reward, if you talk to him again, he will say:
 * Brawnpits: