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'''Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion''' is a [[Quest]] in [[Act Three]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with the {{CharLink|Amira|Mamzell Amira}} in [[Sharess' Caress]].
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'''Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion''' is a [[quest]] in [[Chapter Three]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with the [[Mamzell Amira]] in [[Sharess' Caress]].
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==Objectives==
==Objectives==
* Investigate Elminster's Library in Sharess' Caress.
{{Quest objective|Investigate Elminster's Library in Sharess' Caress.|
** We spoke to Mamzell Amira, the proprietor of Sharess' Caress. She asked us to find Ffion, a worker of hers who has gone missing. She told us to start in Ffion's pleasure room called 'Elminster's Library', two flights up.
* We spoke to Mamzell Amira, the proprietor of Sharess' Caress. She asked us to find Ffion, a worker of hers who has gone missing. She told us to start in Ffion's pleasure room called 'Elminster's Library', two flights up.
* Investigate Fraygo's Flophouse.
}}
** We found Ffion's journal in her pleasure room. She seems terrified about something happening to someone dear to her - and scared that the patrons in the Flophouse will have noticed. Maybe we'll find answers there.
{{Quest objective|Investigate Fraygo's Flophouse.|
** We found Ffion's diary in a chest in Fraygo's Flophouse. She seems to be very concerned about her son's change in demeanour and sudden tendency to be away from home.
* We found Ffion's journal in her pleasure room. She seems terrified about something happening to someone dear to her - and scared that the patrons in the Flophouse will have noticed. Maybe we'll find answers there.
* Return to Mamzell Amira in Sharess' Caress.
* We found Ffion's diary in a chest in Fraygo's Flophouse. She seems to be very concerned about her son's change in demeanour and sudden tendency to be away from home.
** We found Ffion's body. We should tell Mamzell Amira.
}}
* Talk to the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress.
{{Quest objective|Return to Mamzell Amira in Sharess' Caress.|
** We found the corpse of a dwarf called Ffion. We were told that she used to work for the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress. Perhaps we should tell the Mamzell.
* We found Ffion's body. We should tell Mamzell Amira.
* Quest Complete
}}
** Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate, but grateful for the information.
{{Quest objective|Talk to the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress..|
** Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate. For our troubles, she has gifted us some private time with the drow twins that work for her. We can find them in the taproom.
* We found the corpse of a dwarf called Ffion. We were told that she used to work for the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress. Perhaps we should tell the Mamzell.
** Mamzell Amira is dead. She'll never know what became of Ffion.
}}
** We decided to press on. Mamzell Amira may never know what became of Ffion.
{{Quest objective|Quest Complete|
* Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate, but grateful for the information.
* Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate. For our troubles, she has gifted us some private time with the drow twins that work for her. We can find them in the taproom.
* Mamzell Amira is dead. She'll never know what became of Ffion.
* We decided to press on. Mamzell Amira may never know what became of Ffion.
}}


== Walkthrough ==
== Walkthrough ==
=== Speaking with Mamzell Amira ===
=== Speaking with Mamzell Amira ===
The proprietor of Sharess' Caress in on the bottom floor, near the front entrance. Speaking to Mamzell Amira will have her telling the party that they look like the type of people who need "a sturdy dwarf, a leather whip. She gives - you receive." Regardless of the response, she will say it's a shame, as Ffion, her 'Stern Librarian' [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion]] is out for the day.
The proprietor of Sharess' Caress in on the bottom floor, near the front entrance. Speaking to Mamzell Amira has her telling the party that they look like the type of people who need ''a sturdy dwarf, a leather whip. She gives - you receive.'' Regardless of the response, she says it's a shame, as {{CharLink|Ffion Goldgrind}}, her 'Stern Librarian' is out for the day.


Selecting "Will this 'Stern Librarian of yours be back tomorrow?" will have Amira admitting that she doesn't know and that Ffion has gone missing. Selecting "You need help. Let me find Ffion for you." will have Amira graciously accepting the help. She will provide [[Sharess' Caress Rooms Key]], the key to Elminster's Library - Ffion's pleasure room.
Selecting ''Will this 'Stern Librarian of yours be back tomorrow?'' has Amira admitting that she doesn't know and that Ffion has gone missing. Selecting ''You need help. Let me find Ffion for you'' has Amira graciously accepting the help. She provides {{SmRarityItem|Sharess' Caress Rooms Key}}, the key to Elminster's Library - Ffion's pleasure room.


=== Elminster's Library ===
=== Elminster's Library ===
[[File:Elminsters Library Sharess.jpg|thumb|Door to Elminster's Library on the upper floor of Sharess' Caress]]
[[File:Elminsters Library Sharess.jpg|thumb|Door to Elminster's Library on the upper floor of Sharess' Caress]]
Elminster's Library is up two flights of stairs from the ground floor, and out the door (X:7, Y:98). Once inside, [[Ffion's Journal]] can be found on the desk next to the bed (X:5, Y:103). The journal will state that "he's getting worse" and "the others in the Flophouse know it too," which points to the next location in the investigation - [[Fraygo's Flophouse]].
Elminster's Library is up two flights of stairs from the ground floor, and out the door (X:7, Y:98). Once inside, {{SmRarityItem|Ffion's Journal}} can be found on the desk next to the bed (X:5, Y:103). The journal states that ''he's getting worse" and "the others in the Flophouse know it too,'' which points to the next location in the investigation - Fraygo's Flophouse.


=== The Flophouse ===
=== The Flophouse ===
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There are multiple ways to get into the secret room on the uppermost floor of the Flophouse:
There are multiple ways to get into the secret room on the uppermost floor of the Flophouse:
* Passing a lockpicking check of 25
* Passing a lockpicking check of 25
* Using the spell [[Knock]]
* Using the spell {{SAI|Knock}}
* Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] and obtaining the [[Key with a flower motif]]
* Completing {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}} and obtaining the {{SmRarityItem|Flowery Key}}.


[[File:Ffion Speak with Dead.jpg|thumb|MSpeaking to Ffion's corpse reveals valuable answers.]]
[[File:Ffion Speak with Dead.jpg|thumb|Speaking to Ffion's corpse reveals valuable answers.]]


With a perception check, blood can be noticed on the floor near the bed (X:-13, Y:76). Choosing to examine the blood will lead to an investigation check of 10. If passed, it can be noticed that a body has been hidden under the bed. Pulling out the body will reveal the corpse of Ffion Goldgrind. As with the other corpses, Ffion can be spoken to with Speak with Dead:
With a perception check, (X:-13, Y:76).  
 
With a successful {{Ability check|Perception|10}}, blood can be noticed on the floor near the bed. Examining the blood, followed by {{Ability check|Investigation|10}}, allows the party to find Ffion Goldgrind's body hidden beneath the bed. {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} can be used to communicate with the murdered Ffion:


* Who are you? ''Ffion Goldgrind...''
* Who are you? ''Ffion Goldgrind...''
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* What does your son look like? ''Dwarf...Like me...Dresses in...red...''
* What does your son look like? ''Dwarf...Like me...Dresses in...red...''


Her body will have a key on her, as well as a note. The key open's up Ffion's Chest on the floor below the secret room (X:-16, Y:76).
Her body has a key on her, as well as a note. The key opens up Ffion's Chest on the floor below the secret room (X:-16, Y:76).


At this point, as Ffion's body has been found, and the Mamzell can be reported back to with Ffion's unfortunate fate.
At this point, as Ffion's body has been found, and the Mamzell can be reported back to with Ffion's unfortunate fate.


=== Returning to the Mamzell ===
=== Returning to the Mamzell ===
Telling Amira "I found Ffion's corpse. She's been murdered" will have her grateful for the information, but saddened at the loss of coin. Choosing "I'm sure you can spare a little something for me, at least" will have her offering free time with the drow twins as payment.
Telling Amira "I found Ffion's corpse. She's been murdered" has her grateful for the information, but saddened at the loss of coin. Choosing "I'm sure you can spare a little something for me, at least" has her offering free time with the drow twins as payment.
 
== Quest rewards ==
* Quality time with the drow twins, {{CharLink|Sorn Orlith}} and {{CharLink|Nym Orlith}}.


== Quest Rewards ==
== Related Quests==
* Quality time with the drow twins, [[Sorn Orlith]] and [[Nym Orlith]].
* {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
This quest intersects with Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders. Picking up the bloodstained parchment and giving it to [[Valeria]] will provide proof of a Bhaalist plot - and complete the quest.
* This quest intersects with {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}}. Picking up the bloodstained parchment and giving it to {{CharLink|Valeria}} provides proof of a Bhaalist plot - and completes the quest.


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Latest revision as of 21:33, 22 July 2024

Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion is a Quest in Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with the Amira Mamzell Amira in Sharess' Caress.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

Investigate Elminster's Library in Sharess' Caress.
  • We spoke to Mamzell Amira, the proprietor of Sharess' Caress. She asked us to find Ffion, a worker of hers who has gone missing. She told us to start in Ffion's pleasure room called 'Elminster's Library', two flights up.
Investigate Fraygo's Flophouse.
  • We found Ffion's journal in her pleasure room. She seems terrified about something happening to someone dear to her - and scared that the patrons in the Flophouse will have noticed. Maybe we'll find answers there.
  • We found Ffion's diary in a chest in Fraygo's Flophouse. She seems to be very concerned about her son's change in demeanour and sudden tendency to be away from home.
Return to Mamzell Amira in Sharess' Caress.
  • We found Ffion's body. We should tell Mamzell Amira.
Talk to the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress..
  • We found the corpse of a dwarf called Ffion. We were told that she used to work for the Mamzell in Sharess' Caress. Perhaps we should tell the Mamzell.
Quest Complete
  • Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate, but grateful for the information.
  • Mamzell Amira was heartbroken to learn of Ffion's fate. For our troubles, she has gifted us some private time with the drow twins that work for her. We can find them in the taproom.
  • Mamzell Amira is dead. She'll never know what became of Ffion.
  • We decided to press on. Mamzell Amira may never know what became of Ffion.

Walkthrough[edit | edit source]

Speaking with Mamzell Amira[edit | edit source]

The proprietor of Sharess' Caress in on the bottom floor, near the front entrance. Speaking to Mamzell Amira has her telling the party that they look like the type of people who need a sturdy dwarf, a leather whip. She gives - you receive. Regardless of the response, she says it's a shame, as Ffion Goldgrind Ffion Goldgrind, her 'Stern Librarian' is out for the day.

Selecting Will this 'Stern Librarian of yours be back tomorrow? has Amira admitting that she doesn't know and that Ffion has gone missing. Selecting You need help. Let me find Ffion for you has Amira graciously accepting the help. She provides Sharess' Caress Rooms Key, the key to Elminster's Library - Ffion's pleasure room.

Elminster's Library[edit | edit source]

Door to Elminster's Library on the upper floor of Sharess' Caress

Elminster's Library is up two flights of stairs from the ground floor, and out the door (X:7, Y:98). Once inside, Ffion's Journal can be found on the desk next to the bed (X:5, Y:103). The journal states that he's getting worse" and "the others in the Flophouse know it too, which points to the next location in the investigation - Fraygo's Flophouse.

The Flophouse[edit | edit source]

Fraygo's Flophouse (X:-6, Y:72) is across the way from Sharess' Caress. After going up the stairs of the Flophouse, a ladder (X:-12, Y:87) can be taken up to the top floor. On this floor, a red wardrobe can be found (X:-17, Y:82).

There are multiple ways to get into the secret room on the uppermost floor of the Flophouse:

Speaking to Ffion's corpse reveals valuable answers.

With a perception check, (X:-13, Y:76).

With a successful DC 10 Perception check, blood can be noticed on the floor near the bed. Examining the blood, followed by DC 10 Investigation check, allows the party to find Ffion Goldgrind's body hidden beneath the bed. Speak with Dead Speak with Dead can be used to communicate with the murdered Ffion:

  • Who are you? Ffion Goldgrind...
  • What is this place? Landlord...contraband storage...
  • How did you die? Murdered...by my son...
  • What were you doing when you died? Seeking...answers...
  • What answers did you seek? My boy...had a secret...evil secret...
  • Who is your son? Dolor...
  • Why did your son kill you? Found... His secret... My sweet boy... Why...
  • What was your son's secret? Killed...folk...slowly...he liked it...
  • Who has your son killed? Me...and...and...*The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*
  • Who was your son's next target? Ilmater temple...Didn't see...exactly who...
  • Where can I find your son? *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*
  • What does your son look like? Dwarf...Like me...Dresses in...red...

Her body has a key on her, as well as a note. The key opens up Ffion's Chest on the floor below the secret room (X:-16, Y:76).

At this point, as Ffion's body has been found, and the Mamzell can be reported back to with Ffion's unfortunate fate.

Returning to the Mamzell[edit | edit source]

Telling Amira "I found Ffion's corpse. She's been murdered" has her grateful for the information, but saddened at the loss of coin. Choosing "I'm sure you can spare a little something for me, at least" has her offering free time with the drow twins as payment.

Quest rewards[edit | edit source]

Related Quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]