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| identity = Male | |||
| race = [[Human]] | | race = [[Human]] | ||
| faction = [[Harpers]] | | faction = [[Harpers]] | ||
| size = Medium | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| type = [[Humanoid]] | | type = [[Humanoid]] | ||
| ac = 14 | | ac = 14 | ||
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| t hp = 49 | | t hp = 49 | ||
| movement m = 9 | | movement m = 9 | ||
| xp = 90 | |||
| weight kg = 75 | | weight kg = 75 | ||
| str = 12 | | str = 12 | ||
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| dex save prof = yes | | dex save prof = yes | ||
| passives = Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack | | passives = Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack | ||
| athletics = 1 | |||
| acrobatics = 3 | |||
| perception = 2 | |||
| uuid = ce089a64-1a91-4ab0-ac71-a2712680780d | |||
| uid = S_SCL_Drider_Harper_Ranger_000 | |||
| stats = SCL_Caravan_Ambusher_Manus | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Harper Manus''' is a polite [[human]] [[ranger]] who is part of the [[Harpers]] in [[Act Two]]. He is first found in [[Last Light Inn]], patrolling the docks and stairway to the southern coastline of the sanctuary. | '''Harper Manus''' is a polite [[human]] [[ranger]] who is part of the [[Harpers]] in [[Act Two]]. He is first found in [[Last Light Inn]], patrolling the docks and stairway to the southern coastline of the sanctuary. | ||
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If reaching the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] through [[Grymforge]], Manus can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]], on the southern side of the sanctuary, patrolling the southern docks. | If reaching the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] through [[Grymforge]], Manus can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]], on the southern side of the sanctuary, patrolling the southern docks. | ||
After | After speaking with {{CharLink|Jaheira}}, Manus moves to the bridge in front of the Last Light Inn along with {{CharLink|Branthos}}, {{CharLink|Elindale}}, {{CharLink|Lassandra}}, and {{CharLink|Skywin}}. They wait for the party so they can move in to intercept and {{Quest|Follow the Convoy|ambush}} a nearby absolutist convoy in order to acquire their source of protection against the [[Shadow Curse]]. Accepting the mission results in Manus and his squad of Harpers casting {{SAI|Light}} on their weapons and moving to the [[Ruined Battlefield]], where they lay in wait for the [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. The party can go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map. | ||
If | If speaking with {{CharLink|Isobel Thorm|Isobel}} and triggering the fight with {{CharLink|Marcus Falgor|Marcus}}, Manus moves to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. If Isobel is not saved, Manus turns into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}. | ||
=== Ambush === | === Ambush === | ||
{{main|Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse}} | {{main|Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse}} | ||
{{main|Follow the Convoy}} | {{main|Follow the Convoy}} | ||
Talking to Branthos at the ambush site | Talking to Branthos at the ambush site starts the cut-scene and spawns the encounter. Once {{CharLink|Kar'niss}} and the convoy arrive, the party can attack immediately or hang back. If choosing to stay hidden and keep watching, Kar'niss kills {{CharLink|Vez}}, one of the goblins in the convoy. From there, the party can either signal the Harpers or wait as they start the encounter themselves. After the fight, a {{SmRarityItem|Moonlantern}} can be found on the drider's corpse. | ||
Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern | Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern and consign the convoy members to their fate as {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}. Either way, Elindale and his squad then depart amiably and return to Last Light Inn. | ||
If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the [[ | If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]], a goblin greets the party and sends them to a rendezvous point to wait for {{CharLink|Kar'niss}} and the convoy to guide them to [[Moonrise Towers]], where the party can {{Quest|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|pass off}} as [[True Soul|True Souls]]. This starts {{Quest|Follow the Convoy}}. | ||
Kar'niss | Kar'niss ferries the party, as well as the rest of the convoy, to Moonrise. During the trek, Manus, along with Branthos, Elindale, and Skywin ambush the convoy. The party can choose to turn on the convoy and help the Harpers, or protect the convoy in order to infiltrate Moonrise Towers. | ||
If meeting the Harpers for the first time, and Branthos dies while siding with them, Manus | If meeting the Harpers for the first time, and Branthos dies while siding with them, Manus tells the party to head to Last Light Inn, where they can obtain similar protection after speaking with Isobel. If choosing to remain with the convoy, Manus and his squad turn hostile. | ||
=== After the Ambush === | === After the Ambush === | ||
If sided with and alive, Manus can later be found back on the southern coastline of Last Light Inn, | If sided with and alive, Manus can later be found back on the southern coastline of Last Light Inn, gazing into the distance, just a few short steps away from where {{CharLink|Meygan}}, Lassandra, and {{CharLink|Karrow}} are mourning {{CharLink|Yonas}}. | ||
=== Assault Moonrise Towers === | === Assault Moonrise Towers === | ||
If | If Isobel is saved at the Last Light Inn, and the {{CharLink|Nightsong}} is freed from her cage and heads for Moonrise, Manus follows Jaheira there. However, Manus is killed during the fight against [[Absolute]] forces before the party members arrive. His corpse can be found in the [[Moonrise Towers Prison]], surrounded by a [[Death Shepherd]] and a horde of [[Necromite|Necromites]]. | ||
== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
===Attacks and Abilities=== | ===Attacks and Abilities=== | ||
{{Feature box|Hamstring shot|item=Shortbow}} | {{Feature box|Hamstring shot|item=Shortbow}} | ||
{{Feature box|Hunter's Mark}} | |||
{{Feature box|Piercing strike|item=Dagger}} | {{Feature box|Piercing strike|item=Dagger}} | ||
{{Feature box| | {{Feature box|Ranged attack|item=Shortbow}} | ||
=== Allies === | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Branthos|Harper Branthos}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Elindale|Harper Elindale}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Lassandra|Harper Lassandra}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Skywin|Harper Skywin}} | |||
== Loot == | == Loot == | ||
*{{ | *{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}} | ||
*{{ | *{{MdRarityItem|Leather Armour}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Shortbow}} | |||
*{{ | *{{MdRarityItem|Torch}} | ||
*{{ | |||
== Related quests== | == Related quests== | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* If [[Branthos]] is killed | * If [[Branthos]] is killed during the convoy's ambush, Manus can take the lead in talking to the player character instead and lead (or conclude) the quest. | ||
* Manus is the only [[Act Two]] Harper ranger that can cast [[Hunter's Mark]]. | * Manus is the only [[Act Two]] Harper ranger that can cast [[Hunter's Mark]]. | ||
* As of [[Patch | * As of [[Patch 7]], despite having [[Extra Attack]], Manus is not able to attack twice during his turns. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* {{FRWiki|Manus|long}} | |||
{{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | {{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | ||
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[[Category:Characters in Act Two]] | [[Category:Characters in Act Two]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | [[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | ||
[[Category:Rangers]] | |||
__INDEX__ | __INDEX__ | ||
Latest revision as of 10:01, 28 January 2025
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Involvement[edit | edit source]
Last Light Inn[edit | edit source]
If reaching the Shadow-Cursed Lands through Grymforge, Manus can be first encountered at the Last Light Inn, on the southern side of the sanctuary, patrolling the southern docks.
After speaking with Jaheira, Manus moves to the bridge in front of the Last Light Inn along with Branthos, Elindale, Lassandra, and Skywin. They wait for the party so they can move in to intercept and 
a nearby absolutist convoy in order to acquire their source of protection against the Shadow Curse. Accepting the mission results in Manus and his squad of Harpers casting 
on their weapons and moving to the Ruined Battlefield, where they lay in wait for the Absolutist convoy. The party can go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map.
If speaking with Isobel and triggering the fight with Marcus, Manus moves to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. If Isobel is not saved, Manus turns into a 
.
Ambush[edit | edit source]
Talking to Branthos at the ambush site starts the cut-scene and spawns the encounter. Once Kar'niss and the convoy arrive, the party can attack immediately or hang back. If choosing to stay hidden and keep watching, Kar'niss kills Vez, one of the goblins in the convoy. From there, the party can either signal the Harpers or wait as they start the encounter themselves. After the fight, a 
Moonlantern can be found on the drider's corpse.
Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern and consign the convoy members to their fate as . Either way, Elindale and his squad then depart amiably and return to Last Light Inn.
If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the Rosymorn Monastery Trail, a goblin greets the party and sends them to a rendezvous point to wait for Kar'niss and the convoy to guide them to Moonrise Towers, where the party can as True Souls. This starts .
Kar'niss ferries the party, as well as the rest of the convoy, to Moonrise. During the trek, Manus, along with Branthos, Elindale, and Skywin ambush the convoy. The party can choose to turn on the convoy and help the Harpers, or protect the convoy in order to infiltrate Moonrise Towers.
If meeting the Harpers for the first time, and Branthos dies while siding with them, Manus tells the party to head to Last Light Inn, where they can obtain similar protection after speaking with Isobel. If choosing to remain with the convoy, Manus and his squad turn hostile.
After the Ambush[edit | edit source]
If sided with and alive, Manus can later be found back on the southern coastline of Last Light Inn, gazing into the distance, just a few short steps away from where Meygan, Lassandra, and Karrow are mourning Yonas.
Assault Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]
If Isobel is saved at the Last Light Inn, and the Nightsong is freed from her cage and heads for Moonrise, Manus follows Jaheira there. However, Manus is killed during the fight against Absolute forces before the party members arrive. His corpse can be found in the Moonrise Towers Prison, surrounded by a Death Shepherd and a horde of Necromites.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]
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Range: Normal weapon range
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Allies[edit | edit source]
Loot[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- If Branthos is killed during the convoy's ambush, Manus can take the lead in talking to the player character instead and lead (or conclude) the quest.
- Manus is the only Act Two Harper ranger that can cast Hunter's Mark.
- As of Patch 7, despite having Extra Attack, Manus is not able to attack twice during his turns.
External links[edit | edit source]
Manus on the Forgotten Realms Wiki