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'''Rugan''' is a [[Human]] NPC in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He can be found in a cave on [[The Risen Road]], fending off [[Flind|Flind's]] gnoll pack.
| description = Rugan is a human member of the Zhentarim found trapped in a cave on The Risen Road, fending off Flind's gnoll pack.
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{{Infobox creature
| name = Rugan
| image = <gallery>
Rugan.png|In-game
Portrait Rugan.png|Portrait
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| faction = [[Zhentarim]]
| size = Medium
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| race = [[Human]]
| class = [[Ranger]]
| level = 4
| e hp = 19
| hp = 28
| t hp = 36
| ac = 14
| movement m = 9
| xp = 40
| weight kg = 75
| str = 12
| dex = 16
| con = 12
| int = 12
| wis = 14
| cha = 10
| str save prof = yes
| dex save prof = yes
| passives = Opportunity Attack
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'''Rugan''' is a [[human]] member of the [[Zhentarim]] found trapped in a cave on [[The Risen Road]], fending off {{CharLink|Flind|Flind's}} gnoll pack.


==Involvement==
==Involvement==


The player will find Rugan and [[Olly]] taking shelter in a cave while under attack from [[Flind]] and their gnoll pack.
The player will find Rugan and {{CharLink|Olly}} taking shelter in a cave while under attack from {{CharLink|Flind}} and their gnoll pack.


Rugan will not fully engage with the player until the gnolls have been defeated. After the battle Rugan will thank the player for the assistance and reveal they are a caravan carrying cargo to [[Baldur's Gate]].
Rugan will not fully engage with the party until the gnolls have been defeated. After the battle Rugan will thank the party for the assistance and reveal they are a caravan carrying cargo to [[Baldur's Gate]].


During this interaction the player can recognise that Rugan is part of the Zhentarim merchant network. In any case he will give the player the password (little serpent, long shadow) for entering the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] at [[Waukeen's Rest]].
During this interaction the party can recognise that Rugan is part of the Zhentarim merchant network. In any case he will give the party the password (''little serpent, long shadow'') for entering the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] at [[Waukeen's Rest]].


The player can attempt to intimidate Rugan into handing over the contents of the chest they are protecting in the cave.  
The party can attempt a variety of speech options, some class-specific, to talk Rugan into handing over the contents of the chest he is protecting in the cave. See [[Find the Missing Shipment]] for more details.  


Should the player successfully take the contents of the chest, Rugan will be found again at the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], tied to a chair and being beaten by one of the Zhents for his failure. If spoken to, he will beg the player to end his suffering. The player can either kill him or release him. Releasing Rugan leads to the other Zhentarim becoming hostile. Rugan will aid in the ensuing fight, but flees immediately after it concludes.
Should the party successfully take the contents of the chest, Rugan will be found again at the Zhentarim Hideout, tied to a chair and being beaten by one of the Zhents for his failure. If spoken to, he will beg the party to end his suffering. The party can either kill him or release him. Releasing Rugan leads to the other Zhentarim becoming hostile. Rugan will aid in the ensuing fight, but flees immediately after it concludes.


==Combat==
==Combat==
===Attacks and abilities===
{{Feature box|Alchemist's Fire (action)}}
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Shortsword}}
{{Feature box|Ranged Attack|item=Hand Crossbow}}


===Attacks and Abilities===
=== Notable Loot ===
{{Feature box|main hand attack|item=Shortsword}}{{Feature box|ranged attack|item=Hand Crossbow}}{{Feature box|alchemist's fire (action)}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Alchemist's Fire}} x3
 
=== Items ===
 
* {{Rarity item|Alchemist's Fire}} x3


== Speak with Dead ==
== Speak with Dead ==
Rugan can be spoken to with [[Speak with Dead]].
Rugan can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. If the party killed Rugan, they do not need to disguise themselves to be able to speak to his corpse.
 
'''Player:''' Who are you?


{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Who are you?
*'''Rugan:''' ... Rugan... Zhentarim agent...
*'''Rugan:''' ... Rugan... Zhentarim agent...
 
'''Party member:''' What happened here?  
'''Player:''' What happened here?  
 
*'''Rugan:''' ... Ambushed... gnolls... saved cargo...  
*'''Rugan:''' ... Ambushed... gnolls... saved cargo...  
* '''''(If killed by the Player)''''' '''Rugan:''' ... some... killer... looked a lot like you...
* '''''(If killed by the Player)''''' '''Rugan:''' ... some... killer... looked a lot like you...
 
'''Party member:''' Where were you heading?
'''Player:''' Where were you heading?
 
*'''Rugan:''' ... tavern... Zhentarim hideout...  
*'''Rugan:''' ... tavern... Zhentarim hideout...  
**'''Player:''' And how do I find this hideout?
**'''Party member:''' And how do I find this hideout?
***'''Rugan:''' ... beneath tavern... need password...
***'''Rugan:''' ... beneath tavern... need password...
 
'''Party member:''' What's inside the cargo?  
'''Player:''' What's inside the cargo?  
 
*'''Rugan:''' ... wizard's shipment... secret... dangerous...
*'''Rugan:''' ... wizard's shipment... secret... dangerous...
{{Dialogue end}}


== Quests==
== Related quests==
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}}
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Shipment}}


== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
* Despite being a [[ranger]], and having 3 [[Spell Slot|spell slots]], Rugan does not have any ranger abilities or spells to make use of.
{{noteend}}
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Rugan|long}}


{{The Risen Road}}
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[[Category:Members of the Zhentarim]]
[[Category:Members of the Zhentarim]]
[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]]
[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]]
[[Category:Rangers]]

Latest revision as of 01:36, 23 November 2024

Rugan is a human member of the Zhentarim found trapped in a cave on The Risen Road, fending off Flind Flind's gnoll pack.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

The player will find Rugan and Olly Olly taking shelter in a cave while under attack from Flind Flind and their gnoll pack.

Rugan will not fully engage with the party until the gnolls have been defeated. After the battle Rugan will thank the party for the assistance and reveal they are a caravan carrying cargo to Baldur's Gate.

During this interaction the party can recognise that Rugan is part of the Zhentarim merchant network. In any case he will give the party the password (little serpent, long shadow) for entering the Zhentarim Hideout at Waukeen's Rest.

The party can attempt a variety of speech options, some class-specific, to talk Rugan into handing over the contents of the chest he is protecting in the cave. See Find the Missing Shipment for more details.

Should the party successfully take the contents of the chest, Rugan will be found again at the Zhentarim Hideout, tied to a chair and being beaten by one of the Zhents for his failure. If spoken to, he will beg the party to end his suffering. The party can either kill him or release him. Releasing Rugan leads to the other Zhentarim becoming hostile. Rugan will aid in the ensuing fight, but flees immediately after it concludes.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Generic Fire.webp
Alchemist's Fire Alchemist's Fire ()
D4 Fire.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesFire

Hurl a flask of liquid fire that explodes on impact.

 Range: 30 m / 100 ft
Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()   –  Shortsword
Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Ranged Attack.webp
Ranged Attack Ranged Attack ()   –  Hand Crossbow
Normal weapon damage Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable Loot[edit | edit source]

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

Rugan can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead. If the party killed Rugan, they do not need to disguise themselves to be able to speak to his corpse.

Party member: Who are you?

  • Rugan: ... Rugan... Zhentarim agent...

Party member: What happened here?

  • Rugan: ... Ambushed... gnolls... saved cargo...
  • (If killed by the Player) Rugan: ... some... killer... looked a lot like you...

Party member: Where were you heading?

  • Rugan: ... tavern... Zhentarim hideout...
    • Party member: And how do I find this hideout?
      • Rugan: ... beneath tavern... need password...

Party member: What's inside the cargo?

  • Rugan: ... wizard's shipment... secret... dangerous...

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Despite being a ranger, and having 3 spell slots, Rugan does not have any ranger abilities or spells to make use of.

External links[edit | edit source]

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