Geraldus

Geraldus is a new recruit for the Harpers, who has been looking into the recent Bhaalist activity in the city on Jaheira's orders. He can be found in Danthelon's Dancing Axe in Wyrm's Crossing.

History

Bhaalist Resurgence

After rumors of Bhaalist activity surfaced in Baldur's Gate, Jaheira ordered her Harpers to look into the machinations of the Cult of Bhaal, letting them uncover as much information as possible while she led another force of Harpers into the Shadow-Cursed Lands to defeat Ketheric Thorm. However, as Jaheira ordered the Harpers to concentrate their efforts in finding the Rashemaar, Geraldus' Harper cell was killed or captured by Bhaalist doppelgangers, only to be brought to Orin.

Geraldus was the only Harper left alive by the doppelgangers, so that he would be used a live bait for Jaheira and the party to contact.

Involvement

Hostage to Bhaalists

While in Wyrm's Crossing with Jaheira and following  The High Harper, she points out Danthelon's Dancing Axe, a store run by Entharl Danthelon, and front for a Harper safe house. After Jaheira speaks with Entharl, he gives the party the key to a secret room beneath the store, where Geraldus and a group of impersonated Harpers are waiting to give Jaheira new information from their scouting.

Once below, Geraldus greets the party, saying "May Selûne's Tears shine on this meeting." Jaheira immediately recognises the old Harper code, and tries to communicate to the player character that the Harpers present are traitors. Attacking the Harpers reveals all but Geraldus to be Bhaalist doppelgangers, their originals murdered, and Geraldus left alive as bait.

If Geraldus dies during the fight, he can be spoken to using  Speak with Dead. His corpse informs the party about the doppelganger treachery from the cult of Bhaal, Orin and Gortash's war with each other, and that he was here to give Jaheira information on the Rashemaar.

If Geraldus survives the fight, and Jaheira is in the party, he explains that the Harpers were searching for cultists of Bhaal in the city, and all was quiet until they began asking after the Rashemaar on Jaheira's latest orders. The cult struck during the night, capturing the others and bringing them back to Orin.

Jaheira then chastises Geraldus on bringing danger to Entharl's shop, and suggests that maybe he is not cut out for the job.

If agreeing, Jaheira and Entharl make plans to send Geraldus home to his mother in the Dalelands.

If disagreeing, or even lecturing Jaheira on sending the Harpers out on too dangerous a job, Jaheira apologises and instructs Geraldus to lay low and rest if he can; he is now the last Harper operating in the city that she can rely on.

If Jaheira is not in the party, Geraldus gives them his report, assuming that they were sent on Jaheira's orders.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Hamstring Shot ()   –  Longbow

Normal weapon damage Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Hunter's Mark ()

Mark a creature as your quarry to deal an additional 1d6Weapon damage whenever you hit it with a weapon attack.

If the target dies before the spell ends, you can use  Reapply Hunter's Mark to mark a new creature.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Dagger

Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Piercing Strike ()   –  Dagger

Normal weapon damage

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Longbow

Normal weapon damage Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

• Dagger
• Longbow

Speak with Dead

Party member: Who are you?

• Geraldus: Geraldus... Harper recruit...

Party member: What happened to you?

• Geraldus: Treachery... doppelgangers... cult...

Party member: What can you tell me about the cult?

• Geraldus: Orin...Gortash... at war...

Party member: What was your purpose here?

• Geraldus: Jaheira... information...
  • Party member: What information did you have for Jaheira?
    • Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
      • Party member: Do you know who the Rashemaar is?
        • Geraldus: Jaheira... KNOWS...

If talking as Jaheira

The dialogue options change slightly but are otherwise the same:

Jaheira: Name and rank, Harper.

• Geraldus: Geraldus... Harper recruit...

Jaheira: What happened here?

• Geraldus: Treachery... doppelgangers... cult...

Jaheira: What did you learn about the cult?

• Geraldus: Orin...Gortash... at war...

Jaheira: Why did you set up this meeting?

• Geraldus: Jaheira... information...
  • Jaheira: What information did you have for Jaheira?
    • Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
      • Jaheira: What about the Rashemaar?
        • Geraldus: Jaheira... KNOWS...

Related quests

•  The High Harper

Related literature

• Harp-stamped Letter

Notes

• Geraldus wears a set of armour identical to the Scale Mail +1 armour set, but with the shoulder pads from the Scale Mail +2 set.