The big issue I have with the "Evil Path" is that, no, the cult clearly doesn't know what is happening. All of the True Souls have no idea they have a tadpole in their head, and even attempt to kill you if they notice your tadpole. (I'm assuming it's still like this...?)
Speaking purely for myself ...
When i say that "cult know what is happening" im talking about leaders ... not cannon folder goblin troops, or their leaders pretending how important they are while they are on the very bottom of food chain.
So yeah ... "cult knows" ... again, not the low rank officiers, and most certainly not common members ... wich basicaly means anyone we met so far ...
But cult as a organisation ... meaning its leadership must know ... it seems like the only logical conclusion, they would hardly put tadpole inside every member brain just for fun without any knowledge of its power, or potential control.
And yes, they still try to kill you if they find out.
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@The_Red_Queen
Im affraid i dont catch the point.
If your character is unwilling to go certain path ... and you have alternatives ... then everything is fine ... no? O_o
Not every quest approach must be for everyone i say.
