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[[File:Investigate the Beach Quest.jpg|thumb|The beach holds a sinister secret.]]
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'''Investigate the Beach''' is a [[Quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by approaching the [[Secluded Cove]] at the North-Eastern region of the [[Druid Grove]].
'''Investigate the Beach''' is a [[Quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by approaching the [[Secluded Cove]] at the North-Eastern region of the [[Druid Grove]].
==Objectives==
==Objectives==
''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.''
''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.''
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
{{Quest objective|Investigate the music.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Investigate the music.</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* We heard strange music on the beach. Where is it coming from?
* We heard strange music on the beach. Where is it coming from?
</div></div>
}}
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
{{Quest objective|Help the child.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Help the child.</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* We discovered a tiefling child in a strange trance.
* We discovered a tiefling child in a strange trance.
</div></div>
}}
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
{{Quest objective|Speak with the child.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Speak with the child.</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* We rescued the child from the harpies. He is alive and well.
* We rescued the child from the harpies. He is alive and well.
</div></div>
}}
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{{Quest objective|Find Doni.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find Doni.</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* The child said we should pay a visit to Mol. We should tell a child named Doni that we want to see the 'Dragon's Lair'.
* The child said we should pay a visit to Mol. We should tell a child named Doni that we want to see the 'Dragon's Lair'.
</div></div>
}}
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{{Quest objective|Find Mol.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find Mol.</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* Doni revealed a hatch and opened it for us - the 'Dragon's Lair' must be below.
* Doni revealed a hatch and opened it for us - the 'Dragon's Lair' must be below.
* Doni won't be able to show us how to get into the 'Dragon's Lair'. We'll need to find a way to Mol ourselves.
* Doni won't be able to show us how to get into the 'Dragon's Lair'. We'll need to find a way to Mol ourselves.
* Doni disappeared somewhere. We'll need to find another way to get to Mol - or maybe Doni will be back eventually?
* Doni disappeared somewhere. We'll need to find another way to get to Mol - or maybe Doni will be back eventually?
* We know where Mol is hiding. Time to pay her a visit.
* We know where Mol is hiding. Time to pay her a visit.
</div></div>
}}
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{{Quest objective|Quest Complete|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Quest Complete</div>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
* We found Mol. She was more than happy to meet us since we rescued one of her people.
* We found Mol. She was more than happy to meet us since we rescued one of her people.
* Safe from the harpies, the child left the area.
* Safe from the harpies, the child left the area.
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* We won't be having any conversations with Mol any time soon.
* We won't be having any conversations with Mol any time soon.
* The situation has changed in the grove. Mol is busy dealing with other matters.
* The situation has changed in the grove. Mol is busy dealing with other matters.
</div></div>
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== Walkthrough ==
== Walkthrough ==
The Secluded Cove is north-east of the druidic ritual circle in the Emerald Grove area of the Druid Grove. Strange singing is heard on approach (X:271, Y:523). Near the water, a child, {{CharLink|Mirkon}}, is enchanted by the singing (X:327, Y:549). The party can either tell Mirkon to get back to shore or try to focus on the singing. If the latter is chosen, a successful Nature check (DC 10) reveals that the singing is a {{CharLink|Harpy|Harpies}}' song. If the check fails, the party can also use a Wisdom check (DC 5) to resist against the song's pull ([[Bard|Bards]] have the option to make a Performance check instead (DC 5). They can continue the song for another Performance check (DC 10), which results in the lead harpy continuing to sing for each round of combat while the entire party resists it). In this instance, Mirkon can be warned to stay away.
The Secluded Cove is north-east of the druidic ritual circle in the Emerald Grove area of the Druid Grove. Strange singing is heard on approach {{Coords|271|523}}. Near the water, a child, {{CharLink|Mirkon}}, is enchanted by the singing {{Coords|327|549}}. The party can either tell Mirkon to get back to shore or try to focus on the singing.  
 
If the latter is chosen, the party can try to resist the song:
* {{Dialogue option|''Struggle against the music's pull.''|roll=Wisdom|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Struggle against the music's pull.''|roll=Wisdom|dc=5|advantage=y}} (if passive DC 10 Nature roll passed)
* {{Dialogue option|''Foul creatures - mere carrion birds compared to your bloodline. Focus the will of the dragon against their song.''|tags=Draconic Bloodline|roll=Charisma|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Focus your will. Improvise a magical shell to dampen the music.''|tags=Sorcerer|roll=Charisma|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Focus by singing: 'There once was a lady who met with a merrow, and tried to disclose it to her foolish fellow...'''|tags=Bard|roll=Performance|dc=5}}
 
If the party resists the song, the party can then attempt to overpower or distract Mirkon:
* {{Dialogue option|''Focus by singing: 'There once was a lady who met with a merrow, and tried to disclose it to her foolish fellow...'''|tags=Bard|roll=Performance|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|'' '... Her man would not listen, he thought it tall tales, until he rubbed up against all of her scales!' ''|tags=Bard|roll=Performance|dc=10|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''''ROAR. OVER. THE VOICE.'''''|tags=Berserker|roll=Performance|dc=10|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Drown out the harpies with a '''ROAR.'''''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Performance|dc=10|advantage=y}}
 
Simply telling Mirkon to get back will not be enough, and he will move closer to the harpies. Alternatively, the dialogue options can be skipped simply by casting {{SAI|Silence}} over Mirkon.


After this, a group of Harpies fly down, ready for their next meal. They attack and are able to enchant party members with their song. Once the Harpies are defeated, speak to Mirkon and they thank the party for the help. Before running off, Mirkon says to tell {{CharLink|Doni}} to let them into the "Dragon's Den" so that {{CharLink|Mol}}, the leader of the tiefling children, can properly thank them for their help.
After this, a group of Harpies fly down, ready for their next meal. They attack and are able to enchant party members with their song. Once the Harpies are defeated, speak to Mirkon and they thank the party for the help. Before running off, Mirkon says to tell {{CharLink|Doni}} to let them into the "Dragon's Den" so that {{CharLink|Mol}}, the leader of the tiefling children, can properly thank them for their help.


The tiefling child will die if the party long rests after triggering the quest. Additionally, resolving {{Quest|Save the Refugees}} - either with the Rite of Thorns completed or the goblin attack evaded, leads to the child dying.
Mirkon will die if the party long rests after triggering the quest. Additionally, resolving {{Quest|Save the Refugees}} - either with the Rite of Thorns completed or the goblin attack evaded, leads to the child dying.


== Quest Rewards ==
== Quest Rewards ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The quest is triggered when crossing X:299 Y:542.
{{notebegin}}
* Helping Mirkon is an easy way to gain favor with Mol, and start the [[Steal the Sacred Idol]] quest.
* The quest is triggered when crossing {{coords|299|542}}.
* Helping Mirkon is an easy way to gain favor with Mol, and start the {{Quest|Steal the Sacred Idol}} quest.
* Although he has no notable possessions, pickpocketing Mirkon while he is entranced will grant [[Inspiration]] for characters with the [[Criminal]] background.
* Although he has no notable possessions, pickpocketing Mirkon while he is entranced will grant [[Inspiration]] for characters with the [[Criminal]] background.
* Long rests will not fail the quest after discovery.
* Long rests will not fail the quest after discovery.
* Killing the three goblin leaders before completing this quest will result in its failure.
* Killing the three goblin leaders before completing this quest will result in its failure.
* The Bard's ability to use Performance against the Harpies is a reference to the Bard's ability in past editions called "Counter Song".
* The Bard's ability to use Performance against the Harpies is a reference to the Bard's ability in past editions called "Counter Song".
* While talking to Mirkon, using [[Improvised Melee Weapon]] with another character and moving him away from the beach actually breaks him from the Harpies' trance and completes the quest without requiring to fight them. The Harpies will be revealed in the map after that.
{{noteend}}
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Latest revision as of 17:33, 9 October 2024

The beach holds a sinister secret.

Investigate the Beach is a Quest in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by approaching the Secluded Cove at the North-Eastern region of the Druid Grove.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.

Investigate the music.
  • We heard strange music on the beach. Where is it coming from?
Help the child.
  • We discovered a tiefling child in a strange trance.
Speak with the child.
  • We rescued the child from the harpies. He is alive and well.
Find Doni.
  • The child said we should pay a visit to Mol. We should tell a child named Doni that we want to see the 'Dragon's Lair'.
Find Mol.
  • Doni revealed a hatch and opened it for us - the 'Dragon's Lair' must be below.
  • Doni won't be able to show us how to get into the 'Dragon's Lair'. We'll need to find a way to Mol ourselves.
  • Doni disappeared somewhere. We'll need to find another way to get to Mol - or maybe Doni will be back eventually?
  • We know where Mol is hiding. Time to pay her a visit.
Quest Complete
  • We found Mol. She was more than happy to meet us since we rescued one of her people.
  • Safe from the harpies, the child left the area.
  • The tiefling child died.
  • We weren't able to investigate the beach.
  • We heard strange music on the beach, but didn't investigate further.
  • We left the region without discovering what happened to the child.
  • We won't be having any conversations with Mol any time soon.
  • The situation has changed in the grove. Mol is busy dealing with other matters.

Walkthrough[edit | edit source]

The Secluded Cove is north-east of the druidic ritual circle in the Emerald Grove area of the Druid Grove. Strange singing is heard on approach X: 271 Y: 523. Near the water, a child, Mirkon Mirkon, is enchanted by the singing X: 327 Y: 549. The party can either tell Mirkon to get back to shore or try to focus on the singing.

If the latter is chosen, the party can try to resist the song:

  • [WISDOM] Struggle against the music's pull. (DC 5)
  • [WISDOM] Struggle against the music's pull. (DC 5 Advantage Icon.png) (if passive DC 10 Nature roll passed)
  • [DRACONIC BLOODLINE] [CHARISMA] Foul creatures - mere carrion birds compared to your bloodline. Focus the will of the dragon against their song. (DC 5)
  • [SORCERER] [CHARISMA] Focus your will. Improvise a magical shell to dampen the music. (DC 5)
  • [BARD] [PERFORMANCE] Focus by singing: 'There once was a lady who met with a merrow, and tried to disclose it to her foolish fellow...' (DC 5)

If the party resists the song, the party can then attempt to overpower or distract Mirkon:

  • [BARD] [PERFORMANCE] Focus by singing: 'There once was a lady who met with a merrow, and tried to disclose it to her foolish fellow...' (DC 5)
  • [BARD] [PERFORMANCE]  '... Her man would not listen, he thought it tall tales, until he rubbed up against all of her scales!'  (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BERSERKER] [PERFORMANCE] ROAR. OVER. THE VOICE. (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BARBARIAN] [PERFORMANCE] Drown out the harpies with a ROAR. (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)

Simply telling Mirkon to get back will not be enough, and he will move closer to the harpies. Alternatively, the dialogue options can be skipped simply by casting Silence Silence over Mirkon.

After this, a group of Harpies fly down, ready for their next meal. They attack and are able to enchant party members with their song. Once the Harpies are defeated, speak to Mirkon and they thank the party for the help. Before running off, Mirkon says to tell Doni Doni to let them into the "Dragon's Den" so that Mol Mol, the leader of the tiefling children, can properly thank them for their help.

Mirkon will die if the party long rests after triggering the quest. Additionally, resolving Save the Refugees Save the Refugees - either with the Rite of Thorns completed or the goblin attack evaded, leads to the child dying.

Quest Rewards[edit | edit source]

  • Entrance into the "Dragon's Lair" - the Tiefling children's hideout

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • The quest is triggered when crossing X: 299 Y: 542.
  • Helping Mirkon is an easy way to gain favor with Mol, and start the Steal the Sacred Idol Steal the Sacred Idol quest.
  • Although he has no notable possessions, pickpocketing Mirkon while he is entranced will grant Inspiration for characters with the Criminal background.
  • Long rests will not fail the quest after discovery.
  • Killing the three goblin leaders before completing this quest will result in its failure.
  • The Bard's ability to use Performance against the Harpies is a reference to the Bard's ability in past editions called "Counter Song".
  • While talking to Mirkon, using Improvised Melee Weapon with another character and moving him away from the beach actually breaks him from the Harpies' trance and completes the quest without requiring to fight them. The Harpies will be revealed in the map after that.
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