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=== Elfsong Tavern === | === Elfsong Tavern === | ||
After finding the {{SmRarityItem|Bloodstained Parchment}} as part of the quest {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}}, Valeria | After finding the {{SmRarityItem|Bloodstained Parchment}} as part of the quest {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}}, Valeria directs the party to speak with Devella in the Elfsong Tavern. Devella is on the upper floor of the Elfsong, behind a set of doors that are signposted as a murder scene, open only to the Flaming Fists. Devella is here regardless of whether Valeria was spoken to, however she leaves if the party progresses too far with ''Investigate the Murders,'' after which she can next be found at Figaro's [[Facemaker's Boutique]]. | ||
If the party found the ''Bloodstained Parchment'', showing it to Devella | If the party found the ''Bloodstained Parchment'', showing it to Devella confirms her suspicions about the Bhaalist involvement in the murders. Devella tells the party about {{CharLink|Sarevok Anchev}} and the {{CharLink|Bhaal|Cult of Bhaal}}, and her conclusion that they are still active despite outward appearances. She eventually asks the party to help with her investigations, saying that she cannot risk her job by raising a fuss about Bhaalists and Bhaalspawn. If the party declines, she asks them to at least investigate the Lower City murder targets who have been listed. Devella then leaves for the Upper City to secure the targeted patriars who she is oathbound to protect. | ||
Otherwise, the party can also use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed by persuading Devella that they can help, or by lying and saying that they were "trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" ({{Ability check|Investigation, Persuasion, Deception|dc=15}}). A successful check | Otherwise, the party can also use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed by persuading Devella that they can help, or by lying and saying that they were "trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" ({{Ability check|Investigation, Persuasion, Deception|dc=15}}). A successful check results in Devella sharing her findings: The duke was paralysed by poison and her hand was removed pre-mortem. With a subsequent Persuasion or Perception check, Devella divulges her theory - that the severed hands and "dioramas of death and murder" point to that the murders were perpetrated by Bhaalists. However, her conclusions also point to someone else being in charge of the slew of murder "dioramas". The party can then offer to help looking into the Bhaalist resurgence. | ||
The [[Dark Urge]] can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella | The [[Dark Urge]] can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella is fascinated by this, especially considering her deduction that the murders are being committed by Bhaalists, given their ritualistic brutality. | ||
=== Facemaker's Boutique === | === Facemaker's Boutique === | ||
While the party checks in on the targets, they | While the party checks in on the targets, they discover the murderer, {{CharLink|Dolor}}. If Dolor escapes the first encounter, he can next be found at [[Facemaker's Boutique]], attempting to kill {{CharLink|Figaro Pennygood}}. Devella stands paralysed in the back room. If combat breaks out, Dolor targets Devella first. | ||
=== Basilisk Gate Barracks === | === Basilisk Gate Barracks === | ||
If she survived, Devella can later be found at [[Basilisk Gate Barracks]], where the party can update her on their progress. It is possible to tell Devella the outcome of the {{Quest|Impress the Murder Tribunal|Murder Tribunal}}, and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If informing Devella that they player character became an Unholy Assassin, she | If she survived, Devella can later be found at [[Basilisk Gate Barracks]], where the party can update her on their progress. It is possible to tell Devella the outcome of the {{Quest|Impress the Murder Tribunal|Murder Tribunal}}, and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If informing Devella that they player character became an Unholy Assassin, she becomes hostile. | ||
== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 25 November 2024
“YOU. Name, rank, and reason for interrupting an active crime scene. For your sake, the last one better be bloody good.„
Overview[edit | edit source]
Devella currently acts as assistant to Valeria as they 
that have occurred in Baldur's Gate. Devella and Valeria have been investigating a series of murders in the city. While Valeria has a very laid back attitude to the conduction of her investigations, Devella is meticulous and dogged, concluding that the murders are part of a Bhaalist plot.
can be used on Devella's corpse. She can reveal her killer (if it was Dolor), and how to access the Murder Tribunal.
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Elfsong Tavern[edit | edit source]
After finding the 
Bloodstained Parchment as part of the quest , Valeria directs the party to speak with Devella in the Elfsong Tavern. Devella is on the upper floor of the Elfsong, behind a set of doors that are signposted as a murder scene, open only to the Flaming Fists. Devella is here regardless of whether Valeria was spoken to, however she leaves if the party progresses too far with Investigate the Murders, after which she can next be found at Figaro's Facemaker's Boutique.
If the party found the Bloodstained Parchment, showing it to Devella confirms her suspicions about the Bhaalist involvement in the murders. Devella tells the party about Sarevok Anchev and the Cult of Bhaal, and her conclusion that they are still active despite outward appearances. She eventually asks the party to help with her investigations, saying that she cannot risk her job by raising a fuss about Bhaalists and Bhaalspawn. If the party declines, she asks them to at least investigate the Lower City murder targets who have been listed. Devella then leaves for the Upper City to secure the targeted patriars who she is oathbound to protect.
Otherwise, the party can also use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed by persuading Devella that they can help, or by lying and saying that they were "trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" (
Investigation, Persuasion, or Deception check). A successful check results in Devella sharing her findings: The duke was paralysed by poison and her hand was removed pre-mortem. With a subsequent Persuasion or Perception check, Devella divulges her theory - that the severed hands and "dioramas of death and murder" point to that the murders were perpetrated by Bhaalists. However, her conclusions also point to someone else being in charge of the slew of murder "dioramas". The party can then offer to help looking into the Bhaalist resurgence.
The Dark Urge can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella is fascinated by this, especially considering her deduction that the murders are being committed by Bhaalists, given their ritualistic brutality.
Facemaker's Boutique[edit | edit source]
While the party checks in on the targets, they discover the murderer, Dolor. If Dolor escapes the first encounter, he can next be found at Facemaker's Boutique, attempting to kill Figaro Pennygood. Devella stands paralysed in the back room. If combat breaks out, Dolor targets Devella first.
Basilisk Gate Barracks[edit | edit source]
If she survived, Devella can later be found at Basilisk Gate Barracks, where the party can update her on their progress. It is possible to tell Devella the outcome of the , and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If informing Devella that they player character became an Unholy Assassin, she becomes hostile.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Range: Normal weapon range 
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft 
Notable loot[edit | edit source]
Related literature[edit | edit source]
Bhaal Cult Resurgence
CONFIDENTIAL: REPORT RECORD
Letter from Devella- Letter from Valeria
Map of Murder
Notes on Stelmane's Murder
Regards Missing Painters
URGENT - Bhaalist Resurgence
Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]
Party member: Who are you?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Devella Fountainhead... Constable of... the Flaming Fist...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Researcher of... the Bhaalist resurgence...
- Party member: What Bhaalist resurgence?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: A century ago... a Bhaalspawn ruled... the Iron Throne...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: His name was... Sarevok...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: He fell... but that was not the end...
- Party member: How do you know the Bhaalists are back?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Murders across... the city...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Scenes staged... with corpses...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Ritualistic murder... Bhaal's rapture...
- Party member: What do the Bhaalists want?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: To enter this tribunal...
- Party member: How do you know the Bhaalists are back?
- Party member: What Bhaalist resurgence?
Party member: Who killed you?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Dwarf... Dolor...
Party member: Why were you killed?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Interrupted... serial killer...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: He wanted Figaro's hand... for tribunal of Bhaal...
Party member: Where did your killer go?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Password... Sicarius...
Party member: What were you doing here?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Patrol... heard disturbance... investigated...
After learning about the Murder Tribunal[edit | edit source]
Party member: Where is this tribunal?
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
- Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Password... Sicarius...
Party member: What is the purpose of this tribunal?
- Narrator: *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*
