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'''Rescue the Gnome''' is a [[Quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It is initiated by discovering a group of goblins in the [[Blighted Village]] laughing at having tied {{CharLink|Barcus Wroot}} to the blade of a windmill.  
'''Rescue the Gnome''' is a [[Quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It is initiated by discovering a group of goblins in the [[Blighted Village]] laughing at having tied {{CharLink|Barcus Wroot}} to the blade of a windmill.
==Objectives==
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''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.''
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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Approach the goblins.</div>
== Objectives ==
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''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending story decisions and outcomes.''
{{Quest objective|Approach the goblins.|
* We spotted a deep gnome tied to the blades of a windmill. He's being tormented by a group of goblins.
* We spotted a deep gnome tied to the blades of a windmill. He's being tormented by a group of goblins.
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{{Quest objective|Defeat the goblins.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Defeat the goblins.</div>
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* The goblins attacked us.
* The goblins attacked us.
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{{Quest objective|Stop the windmill.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Stop the windmill.</div>
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* We've defeated the goblins. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill.
* We've defeated the goblins. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill.
* It took some convincing, but the goblins left. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill. (70 XP Rewarded)
* It took some convincing, but the goblins left. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill. (70 XP Rewarded)
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{{Quest objective|Untie the gnome.|
<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Untie the gnome.</div>
* Now that the windmill has stopped spinning, we should be able to untie the gnome. (15 XP Rewarded)
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* Now that the windmill has stopped spinning, we should be able to untie the gnome. (15 Xp Rewarded)
{{Quest objective|Quest Complete|
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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Quest Complete</div>
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* After rescuing Barcus Wroot, we parted ways with him.
* After rescuing Barcus Wroot, we parted ways with him.
* We invited Barcus Wroot to our camp.
* We invited Barcus Wroot to our camp.
* The deep gnome was killed.
* The deep gnome was killed.
* We left without helping the deep gnome.
* We left without helping the deep gnome.
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== Walkthrough ==
== Walkthrough ==
The objectives of this quest are relatively simple - free Barcus. Approaching the Windmill (X:13, Y:418) automatically initiates a conversation with {{CharLink|Fezzerk}} the goblin leader of the group. From there, the player has multiple ways to resolve the situation.
The only objective of this quest is to free {{CharLink|Barcus Wroot}}. Approaching the windmill at {{Coords|13|418}} automatically initiates a conversation with the goblin leader {{CharLink|Fezzerk}}. There are several options to resolve the situation.
 
=== Solving the encounter peacefully ===
If demanding to free the gnome, there are the following choices:
* {{Dialogue option|We're allies - I have the Absolute's Brand. Leave the gnome to me.|tags=Branded|roll=Deception|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|We're allies, you and I. Servants of the Absolute.|roll=Deception|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|You dare refuse a ''githyanki warrior''?|tags=Lae'zel|roll=Intimidation|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|I won't let you harm a defenseless being - not without a fight.|roll=Intimidation|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Read the goblin's mind.''|roll=Wisdom}}
** {{Dialogue option|You don't have the stomach for a fight.}}
* {{Dialogue option|Negotiations are over. Either leave or die.|roll=Intimidation|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''''ROAR.'''''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''Mine.'''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'm not bargaining with you. Free him, or I swear on my oath, you will ''die.''|tags=Paladin|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|All of you lot against one deep gnome? You should go find a better target.|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|You've had your fun - it's high time you found someone else to torment.|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Don't utter a word. Just stare down the goblin.''|tags=Half-Orc|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|I consider the gnome under my protection. You ''don't'' want to fight me for him.|tags=Paladin|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Show him your brand and say you're taking the gnome. The Absolute wills it.''|tags=Branded|roll=Deception|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|Your skull will make a fine chalice one I plug those beady eye sockets.|tags=Barbarian}}
* {{Dialogue option|You're making a mistake. You can think it over in the Fugue Plane.|tags=Fighter}}
 
If using the tadpole:
* {{Dialogue option|You ''will'' release the gnome. That's an order.|tags=True Soul, Illithid|roll=Wisdom|dc=2}}
* {{Dialogue option|I am a True Soul. Now once again - release the gnome.|tags=True Soul, Illithid|roll=Wisdom|dc=2}}
 
If convincing the goblins to walk away, the party is rewarded experience as if they defeated the whole group.
 
If the party try to pass, Fezzerk claims that this is also what Barcus wanted, and demands 1000 gold, leading to several options:
 
* {{Dialogue option|''Pay the goblin.''}}
* {{Dialogue option|I might be willing to part with a more reasonable sum. (100)|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|Here's my counter-offer: a far more reasonable sum. (500)|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|That's a ridiculous amount. I'll make you a realistic offer. (250)|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Haggle with the goblin, though you lack even a modest sum of gold.''|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Read the goblin's mind.''|roll=Wisdom}}
** {{Dialogue option|Your price is absurd and you know it.}}
* {{Dialogue option|I can pay twice that much. I just have to go and fetch it.|tags=Deception|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|Here's my counter-offer: you can all live so long as you leave right now.|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
* {{Dialogue option|This will lead only to pain, not fulfillment.|tags=Monk}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Provide directions to a non-existant cache of gold.|tags=Rogue}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''OR YOU CAN LEAVE. ALIVE.'''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|Leave. '''Or die.'''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
 
No matter which of the above checks succeed, Fezzerk lowers the price to 5 because he can't count. Passing the [[Illithid Persuasion]] check can force his group to leave without payment. If paid, the party are allowed to leave, but if approaching again, a fight breaks out.
 
* {{Dialogue option|Not an orator, eh? I could teach you how to talk gold out of any purse, for free passage.|tags=Bard}}
** {{Dialogue option|Wait! Just let me go...''please.''|roll=Performance|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'm going to pay nothing and you and your cronies are going to leave.|tags=Illithid|roll=Wisdom|dc=5}}
This causes Fezzerk and his group to leave, rewarding experience as if the party defeated them all.
 
=== Attacking the goblins ===
If attacking the goblins without attempting to convince them to stop or let the party pass (it is possible to ask what and why he is doing this first) nets {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}.
 
If a fight breaks out, he surrenders when nearly killed, causing the rest of his group flee. It is possible to interrogate him, demand his possessions, and/or kill him. Experience is not granted for the goblins that run away, so to obtain the most experience while engaging in Fezzerk's surrender requires the party to kill all other goblins first.


* Convince Fezzerk with different social [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] or using Illithid Persuasion.
[[Barbarian]]s have a unique dialogue path:
** If you are a [[Drow]], a [[Performance]], [[Deception]] or [[Intimidation]] at a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 5 to convince him to go away.
** If you are any other race and say you 'just want to pass by', you can pay him 1000 [[Gold]] to leave.
*** This can be lowered with a [[Persuasion]] for 500 or 250 at a DC 10 or to 100 at a DC 15.
*** Using {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} can have the price lowered to 5, but Fezzerk and his gang won't leave. Talking to him again will start a fight.
**Having the [[Brand of the Absolute]] will have him leave.
** Using a Illithid Persuasion at a DC 2.
* The player can also choose to use violence by attacking them.
** Climbing onto the rooftop to the east of the windmill will turn the goblins hostile.
* The player is also free to do nothing and leave Barcus spinning.


[[File:Brake Lever.jpg|thumb|The brake lever that will safely stop the windmill. ]]
* {{Dialogue option|''Ignore the rage. Listen to your head. There is nothing to gain from being rash.''|roll=Wisdom|dc=10|disadvantage=y}}
Should the player choose the violent approach through conversation, Fezzerk and his gang will fight to the death. If attacked otherwise, the goblin boss will surrender when near death, making his gang run away.  
* {{Dialogue option|'''''Give in. KILL THE MAGGOT.'''''|tags=Berserker}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Leave reason to the reasonable. Kill the runt.''}}
 
Otherwise, the party can interrogate him:
 
* {{Dialogue option|I want the gold you took. Now.}}
* {{Dialogue option|Give me my gold back - and anything else you have, too.}}
* {{Dialogue option|Talk and you might live. ''If'' it's worth my while.}}
* {{Dialogue option|Your valuables - now.}}
* {{Dialogue option|I want everything of value you have.}}
* {{Dialogue option|Your valuables are mine now. Hand them over.}}


Once the Goblins have been dealt with, the player needs to go to the interior of the windmill to stop it from spinning, allowing them to free Barcus. It is important to note that there are two levers inside the Windmill, and that the player must choose the "'''Brake'''" lever to safely stop the Windmill.
... or just kill or release him:
* {{Dialogue option|''No mercy. Kill the goblin.''}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* {{Dialogue option|Run along, goblin. Before I change my mind.}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-5}}


Choosing to use the "'''Release Brake'''" lever instead causes the windmill machinery to spin much faster, leading to Barcus being launched into the sky by inertia, and subsequently dying. His body can be found on the western road leading out of Blighted Village.
=== Freeing Barcus ===
[[File:Brake Lever.jpg|thumb|The brake lever that will safely stop the windmill. ]]
Once the goblins are dealt with, the party need to enter the interior of the windmill to pull the brake, allowing them to free Barcus. There are two levers inside the windmill. The "Brake" lever must be chosen to safely stop the windmill. The "Release Brake" lever causes the windmill machinery to spin faster, which launches Barcus into the sky by inertia, subsequently killing him. His body can be found on the western road leading out of the Blighted Village.


If the windmill is stopped properly, the player can then free Barcus by interacting with him. Barcus offers the player his luggage (which contains various goods, including a {{SmRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}) in the basement of the windmill, reasoning that lugging around the extra weight was what got him caught in the first place. Note - actually saving Barcus is not required to obtain this quest reward, as his luggage will be in the basement regardless.
If the windmill is stopped properly, the party can free Barcus by interacting with him. Barcus offers the party his luggage in the windmill basement, which contains various goods, including a {{SmRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}. He reasons that lugging the extra weight resulted in the goblins capturing him. Saving Barcus is not required to obtain his possessions, as his luggage is in the basement regardless.


== Quest rewards ==
== Quest rewards ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Bomb}}, if Fezzerk is killed and didn't use it
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Bomb}} carried by Fezzerk
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Smokepowder Satchel}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Speedy Lightfeet}} in the heavy chest next to Barcus' satchel
* {{MdRarityItem|The Speedy Lightfeet}} in the heavy chest next to Barcus' heavy backpack
* {{MdRarityItem|Very Heavy Greataxe}}, if Fezzerk is killed
* {{MdRarityItem|Very Heavy Greataxe}} carried by Fezzerk
* 75 xp for saving Barcus Wroot
* 75 XP for saving Barcus Wroot


== Consequences ==
== Consequences ==
Saving Barcus has far reaching consequences for many quests, including {{Quest|Save the Grymforge Gnomes}}, {{Quest|Rescue Wulbren}}, and {{Quest|Avenge the Ironhands}}. He can be seen throughout [[Act Two|Acts Two]] and [[Act Three|Three]] if he is rescued.
Saving Barcus has far reaching consequences for many quests, including {{Quest|Save the Grymforge Gnomes}}, {{Quest|Rescue Wulbren}}, and {{Quest|Avenge the Ironhands}}. If rescued, he can be encountered again throughout [[Act Two|Acts Two]] and [[Act Three|Three]].


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Barcus is tormented by goblins.

Rescue the Gnome is a Quest in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is initiated by discovering a group of goblins in the Blighted Village laughing at having tied Barcus Wroot Barcus Wroot to the blade of a windmill.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

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

Approach the goblins.
  • We spotted a deep gnome tied to the blades of a windmill. He's being tormented by a group of goblins.
Defeat the goblins.
  • The goblins attacked us.
Stop the windmill.
  • We've defeated the goblins. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill.
  • It took some convincing, but the goblins left. If we want to help the gnome, we'll have to stop the windmill. (70 XP Rewarded)
Untie the gnome.
  • Now that the windmill has stopped spinning, we should be able to untie the gnome. (15 XP Rewarded)
Quest Complete
  • After rescuing Barcus Wroot, we parted ways with him.
  • We invited Barcus Wroot to our camp.
  • The deep gnome was killed.
  • We left without helping the deep gnome.

Walkthrough[edit | edit source]

The only objective of this quest is to free Barcus Wroot Barcus Wroot. Approaching the windmill at X: 13 Y: 418 automatically initiates a conversation with the goblin leader Fezzerk Fezzerk. There are several options to resolve the situation.

Solving the encounter peacefully[edit | edit source]

If demanding to free the gnome, there are the following choices:

  • [BRANDED] [DECEPTION] We're allies - I have the Absolute's Brand. Leave the gnome to me. (DC 5)
  • [DECEPTION] We're allies, you and I. Servants of the Absolute. (DC 15)
  • [LAE'ZEL] [INTIMIDATION] You dare refuse a githyanki warrior? (DC 15)
  • [INTIMIDATION] I won't let you harm a defenseless being - not without a fight. (DC 15)
  • [WISDOM] Read the goblin's mind.
    • You don't have the stomach for a fight.
  • [INTIMIDATION] Negotiations are over. Either leave or die. (DC 15)
  • [BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] ROAR. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Mine. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [PALADIN] [INTIMIDATION] I'm not bargaining with you. Free him, or I swear on my oath, you will die. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [PERSUASION] All of you lot against one deep gnome? You should go find a better target. (DC 15)
  • [PERSUASION] You've had your fun - it's high time you found someone else to torment. (DC 15)
  • [HALF-ORC] [INTIMIDATION] Don't utter a word. Just stare down the goblin. (DC 10)
  • [PALADIN] [INTIMIDATION] I consider the gnome under my protection. You don't want to fight me for him. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BRANDED] [DECEPTION] Show him your brand and say you're taking the gnome. The Absolute wills it. (DC 5)
  • [BARBARIAN] Your skull will make a fine chalice one I plug those beady eye sockets.
  • [FIGHTER] You're making a mistake. You can think it over in the Fugue Plane.

If using the tadpole:

  • [TRUE SOUL] [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] You will release the gnome. That's an order. (DC 2)
  • [TRUE SOUL] [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] I am a True Soul. Now once again - release the gnome. (DC 2)

If convincing the goblins to walk away, the party is rewarded experience as if they defeated the whole group.

If the party try to pass, Fezzerk claims that this is also what Barcus wanted, and demands 1000 gold, leading to several options:

  • Pay the goblin.
  • [PERSUASION] I might be willing to part with a more reasonable sum. (100) (DC 15)
  • [PERSUASION] Here's my counter-offer: a far more reasonable sum. (500) (DC 10)
  • [PERSUASION] That's a ridiculous amount. I'll make you a realistic offer. (250) (DC 10)
  • [PERSUASION] Haggle with the goblin, though you lack even a modest sum of gold. (DC 15)
  • [WISDOM] Read the goblin's mind.
    • Your price is absurd and you know it.
  • [DECEPTION] I can pay twice that much. I just have to go and fetch it. (DC 15)
  • [PERSUASION] Here's my counter-offer: you can all live so long as you leave right now. (DC 15)
  • [MONK] This will lead only to pain, not fulfillment.
  • [ROGUE] Provide directions to a non-existant cache of gold.
  • [BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] OR YOU CAN LEAVE. ALIVE. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Leave. Or die. (DC 15 Advantage Icon.png)

No matter which of the above checks succeed, Fezzerk lowers the price to 5 because he can't count. Passing the Illithid Persuasion check can force his group to leave without payment. If paid, the party are allowed to leave, but if approaching again, a fight breaks out.

  • [BARD] Not an orator, eh? I could teach you how to talk gold out of any purse, for free passage.
    • [PERFORMANCE] Wait! Just let me go...please. (DC 5)
  • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] I'm going to pay nothing and you and your cronies are going to leave. (DC 5)

This causes Fezzerk and his group to leave, rewarding experience as if the party defeated them all.

Attacking the goblins[edit | edit source]

If attacking the goblins without attempting to convince them to stop or let the party pass (it is possible to ask what and why he is doing this first) nets Wyll approves +5 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1.

If a fight breaks out, he surrenders when nearly killed, causing the rest of his group flee. It is possible to interrogate him, demand his possessions, and/or kill him. Experience is not granted for the goblins that run away, so to obtain the most experience while engaging in Fezzerk's surrender requires the party to kill all other goblins first.

Barbarians have a unique dialogue path:

  • [WISDOM] Ignore the rage. Listen to your head. There is nothing to gain from being rash. (DC 10 Disadvantage Icon.png)
  • [BERSERKER] Give in. KILL THE MAGGOT.
  • Leave reason to the reasonable. Kill the runt.

Otherwise, the party can interrogate him:

  • I want the gold you took. Now.
  • Give me my gold back - and anything else you have, too.
  • Talk and you might live. If it's worth my while.
  • Your valuables - now.
  • I want everything of value you have.
  • Your valuables are mine now. Hand them over.

... or just kill or release him:

  • No mercy. Kill the goblin. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +5 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Run along, goblin. Before I change my mind. Astarion disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -5

Freeing Barcus[edit | edit source]

The brake lever that will safely stop the windmill.

Once the goblins are dealt with, the party need to enter the interior of the windmill to pull the brake, allowing them to free Barcus. There are two levers inside the windmill. The "Brake" lever must be chosen to safely stop the windmill. The "Release Brake" lever causes the windmill machinery to spin faster, which launches Barcus into the sky by inertia, subsequently killing him. His body can be found on the western road leading out of the Blighted Village.

If the windmill is stopped properly, the party can free Barcus by interacting with him. Barcus offers the party his luggage in the windmill basement, which contains various goods, including a Smokepowder Satchel. He reasons that lugging the extra weight resulted in the goblins capturing him. Saving Barcus is not required to obtain his possessions, as his luggage is in the basement regardless.

Quest rewards[edit | edit source]

Consequences[edit | edit source]

Saving Barcus has far reaching consequences for many quests, including Save the Grymforge Gnomes Save the Grymforge Gnomes, Rescue Wulbren Rescue Wulbren, and Avenge the Ironhands Avenge the Ironhands. If rescued, he can be encountered again throughout Acts Two and Three.

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