The Mind Flayer tadpole in your brain offers powerful, albeit morally ambiguous, abilities. Deciding whether to embrace or resist these powers is a core theme of the game.
Embracing Tadpole Powers
- Illithid Powers: Unlock a separate skill tree of psionic abilities.
- Astral Tadpole: A special tadpole that grants even more powerful abilities and allows other party members to gain powers.
- Consequences: While powerful, embracing these powers can have narrative consequences and alter your character's appearance.
Resisting the Tadpole
You can choose to ignore the tadpole powers entirely. This path emphasizes your character's resolve and avoids the potential downsides of illithid transformation.