Exactly. I can't figure out if it's a lie or not because the lie just feels like one they wouldn't bother telling, yet it also seems like it wouldn't be true. I'm withholding judgement on this plot point until release since maybe it'll become clear when we can see the whole questline.
But onto new stuff, I've been exploring the underdark section for the first time ever and I'm actually really enjoying it. I don't know if it's because I've never seen that content before so it feels fresher, but I love the look of the underdark, all the mushrooms and what have you. The Myconid circle is absolutely fascinating, looks great aesthetically and I'm actually really charmed by them in general. I'm quite happy to get to spend time with them and I'm looking forward to a drow playthrough where I can see what reactivity happens with that. Fingers crossed the game doesn't pull the rug out from under me.
Also semi-related, this game has really sold me on sorcerers and why they're cool. I'm certain there won't be the same kind of reactivity at play, but I do intend to play a sorcerer in BG1 and 2 when I get to them.
