The High Harper: Difference between revisions

After Jaheira is recruited at the end of Act Two, she informs the party of a Harper safehouse in Wyrm's Crossing, in a shop called [[Danthelon's Dancing Axe]] (X:-6, Y:133). As the party enters the outer city and passes the shop, party chatter points out the shop, which is on the west end of Wyrm's Crossing, across from [[Carm's Garms]]. Upon entering the shop and speaking to the shopkeeper, [[Entharl Danthelon]] greets the party, although Jaheira tells him to skip the pleasantries if she is in the party. With Jaheira in the party, Entharl gives the key to a secret room (X:-18, Y:138) and the Harpers are waiting down the iron ladder. If Jaheira is not in the party, then selecting "Jaheira sent me. I'm to meet some Harpers here" and choosing either subsequent choice has Entharl relinquish the key.

Once down below, Harper [[Geraldus]] greets the party with a strange greeting - "May Selûne's Tears shine on this meeting." He again emphasizes Selûne's Tears a few moments later. A successful Insight check reveals that Geraldus isn't nervous but terrified and is using Selune's Tears as some sort of code. Jaheira mentions that the Harpers remind her of [[Marcus]], implying that they are traitors laying a trap. Choosing to strike while Jaheira has them distracted makes the enemies [[Surprised (Condition)|Surprised]].

After the Harpers are defeated, they transform into [[doppelganger|doppelgangers]] and Geraldus explains that the rest of the Harpers were murdered or dragged away, while he was only kept alive to lay a trap for Jaheira. Jaheira suggests that the life of a Harper might be unsuited for Geraldus, as he endangered Entharl and others by going along with the doppelganger's plans, but she can be persuaded to think otherwise. Either way, Geraldus leaves and Jaheira explains that the main reason she sought out the Harpers was for more information on [[Minsc|Minsc of Rashemen]], who she had sent them after. Previously, Minsc and Jaheira had been investigating the cult together, but were separated and Jaheira had to leave him behind so that she could spread word of the cult to others.

With the Harpers gone, Jaheira needs a moment to think. She tells the party she has some ideas on how to proceed, but wants to consider whether this is truly her last resort. After arriving in the [[Lower City]], she explains that her plan is to enlist the help of the Guild and [[Nine-Fingers Keene]].

There are several paths to the Guildhall. The fastest route is to use the manhole (X:127, Y:-30) in the alley north of the Basilisk Gate waypoint and smash through the western wall (X:38, Y:784). Follow the path west and there is a locked door to the Guildhall. Lockpicking it (DC 20) grants easy entry. Above ground, there is an alley (X:57, Y:-101) guarded by [[Tusgront]] and several other Guild members. If [[Aid the Underduke]] was started and the party aided Farlin in Rivington, they are instantly recognized as allies of the Guild and allowed entry. If Jaheira is in the party, selecting "Careful, that's the High Harper Jaheira you're speaking to" smooths the way without any checks. Otherwise, a Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion check allows passage.

* [[Uktar]] (X:-30, Y:754) reveals the plan if "The Quicker I deal with the Stone Lord, the quicker Nine-Fingers gets back to business" is selected

The Counting House is one of the most heavily secured banks in Baldur's Gate, making it a challenge to infiltrate. Entering the building, [[Head Clerk Meadhoney]] (X:-103, Y:-179) can be asked about the Stone Lord. He explains that the man was brought down by the head banker, [[Rakath Glitterbeard]]. The party can use Persuasion, Intimidation, or Deception to convince Meadhoney to write them a bank pass so that they can catch up to Minsc.

If Minsc is successfully recruited, he will rush off to find his friend [[Boo]], smashing through several walls to the north. Following him and subsequently talking to Minsc and Jaheira resolves the quest.