I know, none of the options I can see are from AotD. Where is the option for hiring researchers? If it's supposed to be in the Galatia dialogue tree, then I wonder if there's an unintended interaction between IndEvo and AotD that's causing the option to not appear.
Mod list
AoTD versions:
Seat of Power 1.0.3
The Sleeper 1.1.2
Vaults of Knowledge 1.3.2
IndEvo version: 3.2.c UNOFFICIAL
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