Hey all,

[Potential spoilers here, obviously.] Played Torment extensively many years ago and, of course, it quickly became my favorite RPG of all time. Things are no different these days, but I'm finally getting around to replaying the game as more of an evil, chaotic character. (I find it hard to do so! I always play the goody two-shoes in games! And I plan on writing up a little piece about my experience, playing as a reluctant bad guy.)

Here's the thing: Even though I have the Stories-Bones-Tell ability, I can't seem to recognize Zachariah. I've spoken with Fell after retrieving my arm from the crypt, and I've spoken with Dakkon at some point about our previous travels together, but I'm still not getting the option to recognize Zachariah when I speak with him.

I don't think it's an attribute check, as I'm currently at 25 Wisdom and 23 Intelligence. Which makes me wonder ... does Dakkon not reveal everything to you if you've been mistreating him? Aside from a simple bug occurring, this is the only solution I can come up with. After all, though he's my slave, he's not obliged to reveal -everything- ... dissembling being a frequent real-life resort for slaves who have been lorded around by their insensitive masters.

I'm curious if you've ever encountered this situation. I remember enjoying the conversation the first time I played through, and I would love to get my heart and liver back.

huh, I just finished my first playthrough, and I played a good character - but I was a fighter so my int and wis werent very high...but I NEVER met "zachariah" or saw any conversations about that.

I was leaning towards playing a more chaotic character for round 2, this time as a mage...but maybe I'll shoot for good one more time and see what happens.

I believe that you need to *know* that it is Xachariah, before you can speak to him. Try talking to Deiorannah (sp?) again, or possibly it was in one of the logs lying about the Mortuary. I honestly don't remember.

I'm not a big help, am I?

If memory serves, the key dialogue about this requires Dak'kon to travel with you when you talk to Meir'am (fishmonger) in the hive market. She'll talk about seeing you before, and if you follow up with Dak'kon, hopefully Xachariah will come up. You should also probably bring him with you when you try talking to Xachariah, to play it safe.

*scratches head*
hmmm....I've had Dakkon with me for quite a while, had him when I was getting ink for "Mebbeth"....and nothings turning up. Maybe its a Charisma stat rather than an int or wis?

Have Dakkon in party go and talk to Fell having Dakkon translate,then ask Fell about the Severed arm you find in the Crypt of Dismemberment in the Weeping Catacombs.