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Kiya

Disadvantages of keeping it before you solve the Dark Forest quests:

If the urn collectors die - no quest
the elves in the village die - no elven love affair
if Gavanariel the archer dies - no reward Bow of the Hilfin, no bows you can buy
the elves around the Talking Tree die
lose +2 reputation you would've gained by putting the sword back


Experiments with the Holy Sword and the stone: Version 1.33

Before sacrifice: Stone is highlighted in grey, Holy sword seems to disappear, but is behind boulder (mouse shows it) - the ghost appears, you have to fight again
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After sacrifice: Stone does not highlight in grey, the Holy Sword is too small - ghost appears, happy fighting