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Karcen can be seen patrolling the southern and southwestern half of the [[Guildhall]], as well as the central pit. Him and the rest of the Zhents in the Guildhall having been hired by [[Nine-Fingers Keene]] in order to deter and resist any future [[Stone Lord]] intrusions, he nevertheless makes his displeasure for the boring posting known to the party and that he'd prefer it if they attacked the [[Harpers]] instead{{ref|''"D'you hear the Harpers were half wiped out? We should be sticking the last of their bleeding hearts, 'stead of guarding this place."'' - Gravedigger Karcen<br> ''"The mood I am in, boy, I urge you to try.''" - Jaheira ''(if present)''<br> ''"Eh. No disrespect meant - ma'am?"'' - Gravedigger Karcen}}{{ref|''"Zhentarim babysitting thugs. We're in Baldur's Gate - we should be out bullying Harpers and the like!"''}}. If Jaheira is in the party and rebukes him, Karcen will be intimidated and uncertain, not realizing that Jaheira was one until she spoke up.{{ref|Devnotes.}} | Karcen can be seen patrolling the southern and southwestern half of the [[Guildhall]], as well as the central pit. Him and the rest of the Zhents in the Guildhall having been hired by [[Nine-Fingers Keene]] in order to deter and resist any future [[Stone Lord]] intrusions, he nevertheless makes his displeasure for the boring posting known to the party and that he'd prefer it if they attacked the [[Harpers]] instead{{ref|''"D'you hear the Harpers were half wiped out? We should be sticking the last of their bleeding hearts, 'stead of guarding this place."'' - Gravedigger Karcen<br> ''"The mood I am in, boy, I urge you to try.''" - Jaheira ''(if present)''<br> ''"Eh. No disrespect meant - ma'am?"'' - Gravedigger Karcen}}{{ref|''"Zhentarim babysitting thugs. We're in Baldur's Gate - we should be out bullying Harpers and the like!"''}}. If Jaheira is in the party and rebukes him, Karcen will be intimidated and uncertain, not realizing that Jaheira was one until she spoke up.{{ref|Devnotes.}} | ||
On his patrol route, Karcen will often stop by [[ | On his patrol route, Karcen will often stop by [[Carlorina the Wolf]], scheming and telling her to be sharp and to be ready for a signal{{ref|Dialogue with [[Carlorina the Wolf]]:<br>''"Stay alert, 'Lorina."'' - Gravedigger Karcen<br> ''"Any news, 'Digger?"'' - Carlorina the Wolf<br> ''"No. Watch for the signal."''}}. | ||
=== Battle for the Guildhall === | === Battle for the Guildhall === | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* [[ | * [[Carlorina the Wolf]] and Gravedigger Karcen are seemingly meant to be on alert for an unexplained signal, potentially the one to turn on [[the Guild]], even though their local leader [[Slick Inatra]] seem to be unaware. | ||
* If sided with, Gravedigger Karcen is one of the most powerful Zhents during the battle, and is the Zhentarim' biggest damage-dealer. However, his damage is off-set as he usually battles [[Lady Flux]], whose {{Sai|Rage: Wolf Heart}} diminishes his [[slashing]] damage. | * If sided with, Gravedigger Karcen is one of the most powerful Zhents during the battle, and is the Zhentarim' biggest damage-dealer. However, his damage is off-set as he usually battles [[Lady Flux]], whose {{Sai|Rage: Wolf Heart}} diminishes his [[slashing]] damage. | ||
* Unlike most [[Fighter]] NPCs in the game, Gravedigger Karcen doesn't rely on the NPC variants of [[Superiority Die]] attacks that allow them to use their [[Manoeuvres]] once per round without needing or expending a Superiority Die. Instead, he uses the player variant that allows him to use Manoeuvres as much as he wants, at the cost of Superiority Die resources. | * Unlike most [[Fighter]] NPCs in the game, Gravedigger Karcen doesn't rely on the NPC variants of [[Superiority Die]] attacks that allow them to use their [[Manoeuvres]] once per round without needing or expending a Superiority Die. Instead, he uses the player variant that allows him to use Manoeuvres as much as he wants, at the cost of Superiority Die resources. | ||