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After checking in with the god you sided with at the end of Act One in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, they’ll send you over to a party Aphrodite is holding. ꦦBut this won’t just be any party – Aphrodite is haunted by her memories, and she’s ready to pass on her Eidolon to the next Aphr☂odite.
Naturally, those closest to her have some mixed feelings about the upcoming ritual, ꦍbut Aphrodite has asked Grace to sing her to sleep during the party. This guide covers Aphrodite’🍨s Party and the three outcomes of her ritual in Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.
Go Talk To Apollo And Persephone First
Act One ended with a pretty big blowout fight at Underworld, forcing you to choose between Apollo and Persephone as your main source of help for Act Two.
After you've spoken to Freddie at your house for info on the Pantheon and collected Pan's note about Olympus, you'll also have the option to "Talk to Apollo" or "Talk to Persephone" on the overworld map as well.
There's no apparent "right" order to do things, so start with whichever task you'd prefer. Check out our guide on Pan's favor if you started with seeing him at Olympus.
If You Sided With Persephone
Go Talk to Apollo as soon as you're done with Freddie, and you'll find him pretty rattled but still generally kind in his demeanor. Charismatic Grace can still salvage something of a relationship with Apollo by saying "Calliope needs you" wh🌟en presented with t♑he option. Both Kickass and Clever Grace, however, will be politely asked to leave.
No matter - Talk to Persephone, who's ready to share her plan, accusing Pan hesitantly when you arrive. You can tease her a bit or chat about Pan or ask why she's changed her mind, but "Pan asked to see me" carries the conversation forward.
Persephone does encourage you to see Pan, but she also tells you about a party at Aphrodite's house. You can ask some questions, but in general, you'll be dispatched for the party, without Persephone but with Apollo.
If You Sided With Apollo
Talk to Persephone before you head to Apollo's house, and you'll find her not entirely excited to see you. Clever Grace can retain some semblance of a relationship with Persephone by telling her "You need me," after she's cold to your first inquisition when you arrive. Both Charismatic and Kickass Grace will have less luck.
Regardless, now's the time to Talk to Apollo, who suggests Pan may be a suspect. You can banter with him and Oracle, but "Pan asked to see me" moves things forward.
After some chat, Apollo invites you to Aphrodite's party to ask about Pan before getting too close to Pan. You can ask questions if you'd like, but eventually, Apollo tells you he'll be at the party with you.
Socializing At Aphrodite's Party
When you're ready, head to Aphrodite's Party on your overworld map to find a rather somber occasion unfolding: Aphrodite has decided she's ready to pass on her Eidolon, with all that that means for her.
When you arrive, Apollo tells you a bit about the impending return of Calliope's memories to explain why Aphrodite has made the decision she has - Aphrodite's memories from the war are, she feels, too much to bare.
Until Aphrodite arrives, though, Apollo suggests you mingle - specifically, he thinks you should Talk to Eros.
Speak to Eros About The Ritual
If you had Grace introduce herself at Underw♊orld, Eros will greet you with a tight hug here. If not, he introduces himself now, and thanks you for 🌊coming.
Either way, this is your chance to talk to Eros about Aphrodite's decision. He tells you a bit more about Aphrodite's past, specifically the painful parts from which she's trying to escape with this ritual.
She's his mother, after all, and you learn that Eros doesn't want Aphrodite to perform her ritual.
Ask Eros a few questions about the ritual to hear his thoughts and stories about Aphrodite and the war, and select either "You don't seem to approve," or "She needs my help," when they become available to move on.
Before you head back to the party, Eros asks if you'll try to get Aphrodite to change her mind. He can't force you to do so, nor Aphrodite to listen, but he makes his case before you leave.
After speaking to Eros, you'll have the option to Wait for Aphrodite.
Aphrodite And Venus
When the Goddess of Love arrives for her party, she's not alone - she's brought Venus, her chosen successor, to receive the Eidolon when the ritual is comple༺te.
Aphrodite introduces the two of you, and Venus speaks a bit about how she knows Aphrodite. Before Aphrodite leaves, though, Grace can ask for Aphrodite's help for some flavor text about Eros, or move on in the conversation about Aphrodite's party and her decision.
Once Aphrodite has left, you're able to either check back in with Apollo (who may weigh in on what you've learned, depending on your relationship), or Talk to Venus before beginning the ritual if you'd like.
Talk To Venus For Background Info On Aphrodite And Godhood
Venus has questions about godhood and the transferring of an Eidolon for Grace. Turns out, Venus just wants to help people, including Aphrodite - even if that means taking ov✃er her role as goddess.
During this conversation, you can ask Venus about how she knows Aphrodite, a bit about herself, or speak to her about becoming a god. All of it is a great way to learn more about Aphrodite before you begin the ritual, as well as to learn about the person she'll become if she does go through with it.
"The Ritual" And What's Next For The Goddess Of Love
When you're feeling ready, choose to Begin the Ritual. Regardless of what you've decided to do about Aphrodite, she'll make a speech before beginning.
No matter which option you've chosen for Aphrodite, though, this song deals with some pretty sensitive subjects related to mental health and trauma.
Song: "The Ritual"
The song begins with Aphrodite recounting life as an Old God, the beginnings of the war, and her mistreatment during her capture. She'll also recount how her husband Hephaestus struck a deal to save her.
This is a heavy decision made in an emotional scene, regardless what you've opted to do, but through this song, you're able to:
- Allow Aphrodite's decision and sing the Goddess of Love to sleep, which sees her Eidolon transfer to Venus in a scene that leaves everyone emotional after.
- Object firmly to Aphrodite's decision and convince her not to go through with her ritual because everyone will be there for her, which sees a shaken but still alive Aphrodite keep her Eidolon.
- Leave the decision to Aphrodite, which still leads to Aphrodite transferring her Eidolon to Venus, but with everyone somber but more accepting of the decision.
Regardless of how you've chosen to proceed here, you'll be speaking with Eros and Venus after the song (as well as Aphrodite, if she didn't perform the ritual).
Get Information About Medusa
After some chatter about the party with Eros and Venus (and Aphrodite, possibly), one of them will ask if you have any suspects in your investigation - and you did come here to get info on Pan.
A Clever Grace can assemble some pieces of the puzzle here herself, while others can suggest Pan or decline to name a suspect.
Either way, the conversation leads to Medusa, and the other Idols seem concerned. They tell you that Medusa is Athena's watchdog, and suggest that you go talk to Medusa to see what she knows.
Apollo will check in (for a conversation that changes a bit depending on your relationship), and the 🎃scene will end with you back on the overworld menu, with what you see depending on which scene you began with - the party ไor check in with Pan.