Well, I reckon y’all have heard of them mind flayers, right? Them creepy things with the big ol’ heads and tentacles hanging down. I gotta tell ya, there’s one of ‘em sittin’ under a windmill in Rivington. It’s been causing quite the stir, what with all the screamin’ and such. Folks been talkin’ about it, and if you’re brave enough, you can head on over and have a look for yourself.

Now, this windmill, it’s been long abandoned. The doors rusted shut, and the whole place smells like old dust and rot. But, I hear tell, if you know how to use a lockpick, you can get yourself inside. That’s right, just a little twist and turn, and you’re in. But don’t go thinkin’ you’re walkin’ into a cozy room. No, sir. The basement is where the real oddness starts.

Down there, in the dark, you’ll find somethin’ you might not expect. There’s a newborn mind flayer, starvin’ and weak. They say it’s been there a while, just waitin’ for a brain to chow down on. Ain’t that somethin’? A creature with its head all bloated, eyes glazed over, and its tentacles twitchin’ in the dark, just lookin’ for some poor soul to feed on. Poor thing, ain’t got no strength left in it.

If you decide to take a closer look, mind you, things can get tricky. You might think about attackin’ it, but you gotta be careful. Wakin’ it up don’t mean you’ll be fightin’ right away. Oh no, not at all. The critter’s a little too weak for a confrontation at first, but it sure enough starts makin’ demands. It’ll tell you it needs a fresh brain. Ain’t that a lovely thought? A creature beggin’ for someone’s brain to feast on.

Now, I ain’t sayin’ you should just kill the poor thing. But, if you’re of the criminal sort, it might be worth considerin’. See, as a criminal, you can get somethin’ called Inspiration when you murder. So, if you’re lookin’ to make the most of a bad situation, that might just be your chance. Kill it, and you get something called Illithid potential. Sounds fancy, don’t it? But in simple terms, you get some weird kinda power from it. On the other hand, if you just let it live, well, you might end up regrettin’ that too.

If you decide you don’t want to kill it, you could try somethin’ else. I’ve heard some folks even try to help it. You know, nurse it back to health. I ain’t sure what good it’ll do you, but I guess if you’re feelin’ mighty charitable, you can give it a hand. I reckon it’d be a long shot, but who knows? Maybe the thing’ll be grateful and go on its way.

But, and this is important, if you get soft-hearted and let it feed on you, well, things won’t go too well for you. That mind flayer will suck the life outta you quicker than you can blink. It’ll drain your strength, drain your health, and before you know it, you’ll be dead on the floor, and that mind flayer? Well, it’ll be stronger than ever. So think real hard before you do anything.

Now, I can’t say what you should do. You’ll have to figure that out for yourself. But I will tell you this: whatever path you choose, don’t take it lightly. That mind flayer, starvin’ or not, ain’t somethin’ you wanna mess with unless you know what you’re doin’. So, if you’re headed out to that ol’ windmill, make sure you’re ready for whatever comes your way. And don’t say I didn’t warn ya!

Tags: [Mind Flayer, Windmill, Rivington, BG3, Brain Feasting, Illithid Potential, Abandoned Windmill, Background Goals, Roleplaying, Mind Flayer Strategy]