if someone who once had such fiery resolve could be brought so low, become so utterly resigned in death. I pray that he shall find his muse eventually. But, sometimes, I fear that Orpheus seems to have lost more than his love. I empathize with his desire for reunion with the shade of one he's loved and lost. The Master seems to take some pity on him, though, or simply likes his songs he serves as court musician in the House. He now resides among us permanently, ever mournful of what could have been. ![]() No one sings a sweeter, sadder song than Orpheus, who, if I'm to understand correctly, is among the only mortals who once ventured down into the Underworld, and returned to tell the tale. The next conversation you have with Orpheus will earn his favor and complete the Musician and Muse prophecy in the Fated List of Minor Prophecies. A followup conversation with Nyx about Orpheus's sentence, in which she tells you the location of his file in the Admin Chamber.Īfter finding the document in the Admin Chamber, speak to the House Contractor to purchase the Singer's Gamble for 3. ![]() A conversation with Hades about Orpheus' contract (which requires Orpheus to have started singing again).A conversation with Nyx (who must be at 5 hearts) about the Admin Chamber (which can also be triggered by starting Sisyphus's liberation quest).Access to the Administrative Chamber.(purchased through the House Contractor).Both Orpheus and Eurydice at a minimum of 5 hearts.To progress further you will need to have: now you got me thinking about Orpheus again, so. After several more conversations with both, Eurydice will begin a meeting with: After receiving the song, Orpheus will begin singing it in the House. Orpheus' favor is earned by voiding his contract, which allows him to visit Eurydice in Asphodel.Īs you deepen your relationship with both Orpheus and Eurydice, Zagreus will ask Eurydice for a copy of her song, Good Riddance, which he will share with Orpheus. Orpheus' affinity gauge is maxed out at 8 hearts. Thereafter, Orpheus may occasionally be heard singing when Zagreus returns to the House. If given Nectar, Orpheus will give you the Distant Memory.Īfter giving him at least 1, Orpheus will begin to sing again, citing Zagreus' determination as inspiration despite the loss of his muse. Once revoked, Orpheus will immediately appear in the House of Hades. His sentence can be revoked by purchasing the Court Musician's Sentence (which costs 1 Diamond) from the House Contractor. Prior to the events of Hades, Orpheus was locked into solitary confinement by Lord Hades due to his refusal to sing. Although he failed, he was hired by Hades to be the court musician. Orpheus is a legendary musician who once ventured into the underworld to try to retrieve his wife Eurydice after her untimely death. According to Eurydice, this is a relatively younger look for him, as she remembers him having curly hair and a nice tan when they were together, much to Zagreus' surprise. He always has a downcast expression, emphasizing his somber presence. Orpheus' appearance as a Shade is characterized by pale, sunken skin and extremely unruly dark-green hair. In the end, despite both being stubborn about your feelings, Zagreus helps him reunite with her and his mood starts to improve. Zagreus is quite perplexed by this, but Orpheus actually feels this way because he believes he failed her completely and thinks she's better off without him. When Zagreus brings news of Eurydice for the first time, and that they can still be reunited, Orpheus doesn't seem to care and prefers to relive his tragic memories, perhaps out of masochism or because it fuels his creativity. However, after hearing the epic narrative told by Zagreus, he becomes super inspired and creative, quickly composing a song about it, even though it was just a prank by Dionysus. Despite still playing and singing, his music sounds more like a personal lament. ![]() Poor Orpheus is usually sad and depressed, having completely abandoned his craft after the loss of his muse. However, after his dramatic loss, he became completely devastated and unmotivated to sing, adopting a more bitter and dark personality. Incredibly, the melancholic Orpheus wasn't always like this he was full of life and passion for music. No one sings a sweeter and sadder song than him.ĭespite his reputation for singing sad songs, Orpheus is kind, empathetic, and very friendly, being a good listener to Zagreus. A legendary musician, unfortunately, the loss of his wife and musical partner Eurydice deprived Orpheus of any desire to sing, he charms and brings to tears those who listen to him.
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