Oh, I remember this thread. From months ago.

The Emperor is my biggest gripe with this game. I get it, there is Illithid powers and you want me to use it if I want to.
It would've made so much sense... If the Emperor was just the ACTUAL EMPEROR of Illithid Empire and not Balduran's ill-chosen nickname. Because you have *actual* considerations to make when it comes to your allies, and the objectives of your companions.


Orpheus route: Kill everything Illithid
Illithid Emperor route: Free the Elder Brain and destroy the Gith
Jerggyl's Mortal soul route: Save the city, cure yourself
Bhaal route : Murder everything.

And, I don't know, maybe:
Vlaakith Route: Capture/secure Oprheus, kill the Illihid.
Vampire/ Shar route: Save the City, rule it from the Darkness.
Mystra/ Selune route: Save the City : Bring magic and light and sparkly things that glow in the darkness.
Ultimate Gale 2.4 Beta EXTREME Edition: Prove you are Mystra's Equal.

And if all else fails, pissed off everyone - begged, borrowed and stole:
Raphael route: Secure the Crown [and get Karlach's heart back?]

Fear my wrath, for it is great indeed.