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'''Find the Nightsong''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act One]], [[Act Two]], and [[Act Three]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It can be initiated by speaking with [[Aradin]] about the reason for his expedition into goblin territory, or coming across the corpses of the failed expedition. This quest is only completable in Act Three.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Investigate the temple.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Open the door.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Enter the secret passage.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Explore the Underdark.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find the Nightsong.</div>

* Ketheric Thorm has sent his trusted servant Balthazar to the Thorm Mausoleum to retrieve the Nightsong.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Retrieve the Nightsong from the Gauntlet of Shar.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Retrieve the Nightsong from the Shadowfell.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find and speak to Lorroakan.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Speak to Lorroakan.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find and meet Lorroakan.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Gain an audience with Lorroakan.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Decide what to do about Nightsong and Lorroakan.</div>

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Quest Complete</div>

The first time the party enters the proximity of the [[Druid Grove]], a number of adventurers are banging on the gates, begging to be let in. Shortly after, the Grove is attacked by a raiding party of goblins. After the battle, the survivors enter the Grove. Inside, a man name Aradin argues with the leader of the tieflings, [[Zevlor]], over the danger that was brought to the Grove. He also asks [[Aradin]] where the First Druid, [[Halsin]] is, to which Aradin explains he got captured at the [[Goblin Camp]]. The party can either defuse tensions, knock out Aradin, or let Zevlor knock him out. Later, Aradin can be found drinking at the Grove. Aradin is by the stone door at [[The Hollow]], under a blue tent.

If the party asks what happened to the First Druid, Aradin explains that him and his crew were hired to track down an ancient relic, the [[Nightsong]], by a wizard in Baldur's Gate. When Halsin got wind of their plans, he eagerly asked to accompany them. Unfortunately, the group was ambushed by goblins and Halsin was captured.

Within the [[Shattered Sanctum]], in a room east of [[Priestess Gut]] is a man being tortured by goblins, led by Torturer [[Spike]]. This man is [[Liam]], one of the adventurers who was working with Aradin. The party can convince the goblins to clear off by reading his mind and explaining that the drow sent them, deceiving them to leave (DC 15) or using illithid powers to command them to leave. If the party asks him how he got on the rack, he explains that a wizard named [[Lorroakan]] tasked his group to track down the Nightsong, and Halsin was imprisoned when the goblins attacked. Liam can be freed with a Sleight of Hand check (DC 7) or by taking the key from Spike (either by killing him or pickpocketing him).

Brian was a dwarf on the expedition, unfortunately, he's been cut to pieces by the goblins and turned into a spit roast. However, one of the goblins, Tracker [[Klagga]], has his belongings. Speak to Klagga and he mentions a poem owned by the dwarf. Select "I love poetry - can I see?"

One path to the Defiled Temple is through the Sanctum itself. The entrance can be accessed through Priestess Gut's chambers, but is guarded by her ogre servant [[Polma]]. An easy way to avoid the need to sneak past the guard is by speaking to Gut (X:297, Y:-18) as part of [[Ask the Goblin Priestess for Help]]. Use a non-Elf/Half-Elf character to follow her to her chambers and take the potion and do not attempt to escape. A cutscene plays which results in both Gut and the ogre being killed.

Alternatively, there is another way into the temple. Enter the [[Underdark]] through the [[Whispering Depths]] by using [[Feather Fall]] and jumping into the chasm. Then, go to the area with the [[Spectator]] near [[Dhourn]] (Detailed in [[The Adamantine Forge (Quest)|The Adamantine Forge]]). Jump across the rocks west of where the Spectator first appears and climb the knotted roots. Near the top of the roots is a broken window that can be used to enter the Outpost and bypass the temple entirely.

Unfortunately, the trail goes cold in the Underdark. The are no more clues to the Nightsong until towards the end of Act Two.

The trail picks up as the party enters the [[Grand Mausoleum]] as part of [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers]]. The Grand Mausoleum is north of the House of Healing. Enter the Mausoleum after being accosted by [[Raphael]] and there is a small puzzle to proceed forward. There are three paintings with buttons underneath them, press them in the following order to open the way: Moonrise Towers, Grief, General. Move north using the traversal gem to enter the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].

[[File:Umbral Gem Statue Quest.jpg|thumb|The purple glyphs reveal a path to the umbral gem.]]

Once inside, Shar speaks to the party, inviting them to take on her trials and prove themselves worthy. The first task is to access an [[Umbral Gem]] at a statue. To do this, the party must snuff out eight Mystic Thuribles around the room. There are two levels to the north and south of each side of the room. The rooms are protected by pressure plates, which can be disarmed (DC 10) as well as vents that activate with the plates. Hit the levers to lower the Thuribles, then interact with them to snuff out their lights. Getting too close to the statue before the Thuribles are snuffed out causes it to magically repel the party. Any Moonlanterns must also be unequipped, as they emit light. Once the room is shrouded in darkness, purple glyphs are revealed around the statue. Follow the gaps in the glyphs to touch the Umbral Gem. This opens the way north.

Follow the path forward and the party eventually encounters a group of Reconstituted Duelists. They try to warn the party away, but are interrupted by tremors. A group of undead Justiciars attack the party and [[Umbral Tremor|Umbral Tremors]] appear. The Umbral Tremors can summor more Justiciars until they disappear.

The tremors persist until the party moves west and encounters more Reconstituted Duelists. The tremors begin in earnest as more Umbral Tremors and Justiciars are summoned to attack the party. Several waves appear, until finally a [[Justiciar Crusader]] appears. Defeat it and its minions and the path opens, revealing [[Balthazar]], a servant of [[Ketheric Thorm]] who has been tasked with retrieving the Nightsong. Balthazar tells the party to go and complete the trials for him, as the Justiciars have been making it impossible for them to move forward. The party can either agree to help him or attack him outright. If the party agrees to help him, they can convince him to offer help in the form of a summoning item that summons his brother, [[Flesh]]. Otherwise, Balthazar attacks with flesh and three [[Ghoul Medic|Ghoul Medics]].

[[File:Soft Step Key Quest.jpg|thumb|The key to the Soft-Step Trial.]]

After entering the room (X:-767, Y:-755), the party notices a sacrificial bowl. The party must give a blood offering to continue onto the trial. If [[Shadowheart]] is in the party, she offers to do this. Once the offering is given, the party can proceed to the trial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If [[Rolan]] was left alive, he greets the party at the front desk and provides them with a flyer about the Nightsong, with [[Lorroakan]] offering a grand reward for the "relic." Go up the stairs and a projection of Lorroakan appears and tells the party to proceed through the correct portal if they have information on the Nightsong. There are four portals, each with a plaque next to them. When the plaques are read, they state different claims about what the Nightsong is. The party needs to go through the portal with the correct information. Choose the blue portal on the western end that states the Nightsong is an immortal being, the child of a deity to proceed to [[Ramazith's Tower]].

The party can choose to tell Aylin that Lorroakan is hunting her and intends to try to steal her immortality. Aylin, furious, goes to confront him and asks the party to help her. Go back to the tower and Aylin will arrive, ready to destroy the wizard. The party can either side with Aylin and take down Lorroakan, or side with Lorroakan to capture Aylin. If the party sides with Aylin, Lorroakan is joined by a [[Water Myrmidon]], [[Air Myrmidon]], [[Earth Myrmidon]], [[Fire Myrmidon]], [[Krank]], and [[Miklaur]]. If the party sides with Lorroaken, it is just Aylin against the entire tower.

* 5000 {{IconLink | Gold Pile Single Icon.png| Gold }} for giving [[Nightsong]] to [[Lorroakan]]

* Lorroakan or Dame Aylin and Isobel as allies for [[Gather Your Allies]]

* There is a glitch in Act Three where talking to Nightsong about Lorroakan before visiting him in Sorcerous Sundries causes Aylin to disappear and not return. The best way to avoid this is by going to Sorcerous Sundries first before speaking about it with Aylin.

* This quest is heavily intersected with [[The Chosen of Shar]] in Act Two. As such, it's highly recommended to bring Shadowheart in the party.