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== Walkthrough == | == Walkthrough == | ||
=== A Bhaalist Plot === | === A Bhaalist Plot === | ||
According to [[Enver Gortash]], [[Orin the Red]] can be found by following the murders in the city, starting with the latest reported murder at the Open Hand Temple. Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] provides more information on Father Lorgan, the latest victim of the Bhaalist plot, as well as information on the killer behind the murders. | According to [[Enver Gortash]], [[Orin the Red]] can be found by following the murders in the city, starting with the latest reported murder at the Open Hand Temple. Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] provides more information on [[Father Lorgan]], the latest victim of the Bhaalist plot, as well as information on the killer behind the murders. | ||
The party can also come across information on the murders by going up the stairs in the [[Elfsong Tavern]] and encountering the murder scene of Duke [[Belynne Stelmane]]. Here, they meet Gauntlet [[Devella Fountainhead]], who is investigating the murders in town and believes they are part of a Bhaalist conspiracy. The party can tell her they are adventurers, and use Perception, Investigation, or Insight to convince Devella they can be of use. If Devella believes they can help, she will give a [[Map of Murder]] that points to another crime scene. | The party can also come across information on the murders by going up the stairs in the [[Elfsong Tavern]] and encountering the murder scene of Duke [[Belynne Stelmane]]. Here, they meet Gauntlet [[Devella Fountainhead]], who is investigating the murders in town and believes they are part of a Bhaalist conspiracy. The party can tell her they are adventurers, and use Perception, Investigation, or Insight to convince Devella they can be of use. If Devella believes they can help, she will give a [[Map of Murder]] that points to another crime scene. | ||
If the party starts with Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders, they encounter Inspector [[Valeria]] who is charged with investigating the murders, and she refers the party to Gauntlet Devella once they've shown her sufficient proof of Bhaal's involvement in the murders. Otherwise, the party can share the information on the Bhaalists with Devella directly if they already encountered her at Elfsong Tavern. | If the party starts with [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]], they encounter Inspector [[Valeria]] who is charged with investigating the murders, and she refers the party to [[Gauntlet Devella]] once they've shown her sufficient proof of Bhaal's involvement in the murders. Otherwise, the party can share the information on the Bhaalists with Devella directly if they already encountered her at [[Elfsong Tavern]]. | ||
Speaking to any of the deceased victims, or speaking with the rats in Rainforest's home, reveals that they were killed by a dwarf in red. Speaking to [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion Goldgrind's]] corpse in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] reveals his name is [[Dolor Goldgrind|Dolor]] and he is her son, who killed her after she found out he was a serial killer. | Speaking to any of the deceased victims, or speaking with the rats in Rainforest's home, reveals that they were killed by a dwarf in red. Speaking to [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion Goldgrind's]] corpse in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] reveals his name is [[Dolor Goldgrind|Dolor]] and he is her son, who killed her after she found out he was a serial killer. | ||
=== The Murder List === | === The Murder List === | ||
[[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). | [[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: | There are multiple ways to get into the secret room on the uppermost floor of the Flophouse: | ||
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==== Chef Roveer ==== | ==== Chef Roveer ==== | ||
Roveer is in the kitchen of Elfsong Tavern. He immediately insists the party take care of rats in the cellar, as part of [[Roveer's Storehouse]] and won't listen to the party otherwise. After killing the rats, the party can return and warn him of the murder plot. | Roveer is in the kitchen of [[Elfsong Tavern]]. He immediately insists the party take care of rats in the cellar, as part of [[Roveer's Storehouse]] and won't listen to the party otherwise. After killing the rats, the party can return and warn him of the murder plot. | ||
==== Nesha Leesha ==== | ==== Nesha Leesha ==== | ||
Nesha Leesha wanders the outer decks near the Blushing Mermaid's entrance. The party can warn her that she is a target for murder, but Nesha initially takes it as a joke. She doesn't think anyone would want to murder her. With a successful Persuasion roll (DC 15), she can be convinced that her life is in danger, after which she walks off to take care of her tab at the bar. | [[Nesha Leesha]] wanders the outer decks near the [[Blushing Mermaid]]'s entrance. The party can warn her that she is a target for murder, but Nesha initially takes it as a joke. She doesn't think anyone would want to murder her. With a successful [[Persuasion]] roll (DC 15), she can be convinced that her life is in danger, after which she walks off to take care of her tab at the bar. | ||
==== Cora Highberry ==== | ==== Cora Highberry ==== | ||
[[File:Cora Highberry Quest.jpg|thumb|Cora simply wanted to run a wine tasting to benefit orphaned children. Dolor had other plans.]] | [[File:Cora Highberry Quest.jpg|thumb|Cora simply wanted to run a wine tasting to benefit orphaned children. Dolor had other plans.]] | ||
Cora Highberry is at a table at the wine festival southwest of Elfsong Tavern. Speaking to her, she tells the party she's about to taste some of "Master Meztli's" wine. A successful perception check reveals that the wine smells sickly sweet, with an acrid note on the periphery, indicating poison. | [[Cora Highberry]] is at a table at the wine festival southwest of Elfsong Tavern. Speaking to her, she tells the party she's about to taste some of "Master Meztli's" wine. A successful perception check reveals that the wine smells sickly sweet, with an acrid note on the periphery, indicating poison. | ||
* Cora Highberry, your life is in danger. A serial killer is after you. | * Cora Highberry, your life is in danger. A serial killer is after you. | ||
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* ''Attack the poisoner.'' | * ''Attack the poisoner.'' | ||
Choosing "I would love a glass" or "I hope you enjoy your wine" results in Cora being poisoned and killed. Otherwise, "Master Meztli" reveals himself to be the serial killer Dolor and is infuriated that his perfect crime was interrupted. He retreats, summoning multiple doppelgangers to keep the party busy. Dolor uses Boots of Dimension Door to immediately teleport away. One of the corpses contains a [[Tombstone Shop Key]] necessary for later on in the quest. | Choosing "I would love a glass" or "I hope you enjoy your wine" results in Cora being poisoned and killed. Otherwise, "Master Meztli" reveals himself to be the serial killer [[Dolor]] and is infuriated that his perfect crime was interrupted. He retreats, summoning multiple doppelgangers to keep the party busy. Dolor uses [[Boots of Dimension Door]] to immediately teleport away. One of the corpses contains a [[Tombstone Shop Key]] necessary for later on in the quest. | ||
==== Figaro Pennygood ==== | ==== Figaro Pennygood ==== | ||
Figaro Pennygood is in his shop, Facemaker's Boutique, near the Baldur's Gate waypoint. After Dolor flees from the wine festival, he targets Figaro. After arriving in the boutique, both Figaro and Gauntlet Devella are in the back room, paralyzed, while Dolor is about to kill them. If the party chooses to sneak into a better position, Dolor is able to kill Figaro, while announcing themselves immediately saves Figaro's life. During the battle, Dolor will target Devella first, making it imperative to heal her. After the fight, Devella thanks the party and suggests searching Dolor's body for clues on what he intended to do next. | [[Figaro Pennygood]] is in his shop, [[Facemaker's Boutique]], near the Baldur's Gate waypoint. After Dolor flees from the wine festival, he targets Figaro. After arriving in the boutique, both Figaro and Gauntlet Devella are in the back room, paralyzed, while Dolor is about to kill them. If the party chooses to sneak into a better position, Dolor is able to kill Figaro, while announcing themselves immediately saves Figaro's life. During the battle, Dolor will target Devella first, making it imperative to heal her. After the fight, Devella thanks the party and suggests searching Dolor's body for clues on what he intended to do next. | ||
Killing Dolor grants the party a bag of his victims' hands, as well as a [[Torn and Bloody Page]] with a poem from the Dirge of the Unholy Assassin. Reading the page provides a passphrase, 'Sicarius,' and a location, Canduhallow's. | Killing Dolor grants the party a bag of his victims' hands, as well as a [[Torn and Bloody Page]] with a poem from the Dirge of the Unholy Assassin. Reading the page provides a passphrase, '''Sicarius'',' and a location, [[Candulhallow's Tombstones|Canduhallow's Tombstones]]. | ||
=== Murder the Victims === | === Murder the Victims === | ||
[[File:Olfaith Olumssdottir Quest.jpg|thumb|Olfaith Olumssdottir approaches the party after a successful murder.]] | [[File:Olfaith Olumssdottir Quest.jpg|thumb|Olfaith Olumssdottir approaches the party after a successful murder.]] | ||
In contrast to saving the victims, the party can choose to murder the remaining victims for themselves and claim their hands as trophies. While Dolor is busy with Cora Highberry, the party can target Figaro Pennygood. The party can also take out Nesha Leesha and Roveer, either by announcing they've come to kill them or by using subterfuge (ie utilizing Greater | In contrast to saving the victims, the party can choose to murder the remaining victims for themselves and claim their hands as trophies. While Dolor is busy with Cora Highberry, the party can target Figaro Pennygood. The party can also take out Nesha Leesha and Roveer, either by announcing they've come to kill them or by using subterfuge (ie utilizing [[Greater Invisibility]] or [[Darkness]]). If the party announces they intend to kill the targets, the targets become hostile and are joined by friendly NPCs. | ||
After the first kill, the party is approached by [[Olfaith Olumssdottir]] who congratulates them and asks them to kill another target on the list. Once this is done, he directs the party to Canduhallow's Tombstones and gives them the secret passphrase - 'Sicarius.' | After the first kill, the party is approached by [[Olfaith Olumssdottir]] who congratulates them and asks them to kill another target on the list. Once this is done, he directs the party to Canduhallow's Tombstones and gives them the secret passphrase - 'Sicarius.' | ||
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=== Candulhallow's Tombstones === | === Candulhallow's Tombstones === | ||
[[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Candulhallow's Tombstones]] | [[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Candulhallow's Tombstones]] | ||
[[Candulhallow's Tombstones]] is northeast of [[Elfsong Tavern]] (X:74, Y:25). Its entrance can either be lockpicked, or a key used if the party killed Dolor. Move into the back office room and remove the Butterfly on Skull painting (X:87, Y:15) to find a button. Press the button to reveal a secret door. The only way to get past this door is to know the passphrase, Sicarius. | [[Candulhallow's Tombstones]] is northeast of [[Elfsong Tavern]] (X:74, Y:25). Its entrance can either be lockpicked, or a key used if the party killed [[Dolor]]. Move into the back office room and remove the Butterfly on Skull painting (X:87, Y:15) to find a button. Press the button to reveal a secret door. The only way to get past this door is to know the passphrase, ''Sicarius''. | ||
[[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Painting.jpg|thumb|The painting that hides the button.]] | [[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Painting.jpg|thumb|The painting that hides the button.]] | ||