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== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
[[File:Barcus-flying.png|300px|thumb|left|The consequences of pulling the wrong lever. Barcus is the figure in the sky.]] | [[File:Barcus-flying.png|300px|thumb|left|The consequences of pulling the wrong lever. Barcus is the figure in the sky.]] | ||
The | The party will encounter Barcus tied to a windmill being harassed by a group of [[goblin]]s led by [[Fezzerk]]. If the Goblins are defeated or convinced to leave, Barcus will demand to be untied. To rescue Barcus, the party must pull the '''Brake''' lever inside the windmill. Pulling the '''Release''' lever causes Barcus to be shot through the sky due to inertia and die. | ||
If rescued, depending on the | If rescued, depending on the [[race]] of the party member talking to him, Barcus will either surrender himself as a slave or ask the party what he can give them as a reward. He will explain he is looking for a friend who has gone missing and then take his leave. | ||
If the | If the party leaves the [[Wilderness]] map before resolving the situation at the windmill, Barcus can be found dead in the Blighted Village, as if the party used the '''Release''' lever. | ||
If Barcus survives his predicament at the windmill, he will be found again at [[Grymforge]], where he has been enslaved by [[duergar]] led by [[Nere]]. If freed again, he will tell the | If Barcus survives his predicament at the windmill, he will be found again at [[Grymforge]], where he has been enslaved by [[duergar]] led by [[Nere]]. If freed again, he will tell the party the person he is looking for is his friend Wulbren, who was taken to [[Moonrise Towers]]. Barcus can then be convinced to join the Camp on the way to Moonrise Towers, and become a Camp Follower. | ||
If Barcus is in the | If Barcus is in the camp for the celebration after the liberation of the [[Emerald Grove]] (i.e., if the three Goblin leaders are killed ''after'' rescuing Barcus from both the windmill ''and'' Grymforge) he can be persuaded to, with some reluctance, set off fireworks for the party. | ||
=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
If Barcus is saved in [[Grymforge]], whether or not he | If Barcus is saved in [[Grymforge]], whether or not he joined as a camp follower, he can be found in the [[Last Light Inn]]. He behaves as a [[trader]] and will sell the following items: | ||
* {{RarityItem|Acrobat Shoes}} | * {{RarityItem|Acrobat Shoes}} | ||
* {{RarityItem|Gloves of the Automaton}} | * {{RarityItem|Gloves of the Automaton}} | ||
* {{RarityItem|Ring of Geniality}} | * {{RarityItem|Ring of Geniality}} | ||
He will also gift the | He will also gift the party the [[Brilliant Retort]] if they complete the quest [[Rescue Wulbren]]. | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
Barcus can be found with the rest of the Ironhand Gnomes in [[Angleiron's Cellar]]. He will ask the | Barcus can be found with the rest of the Ironhand Gnomes in [[Angleiron's Cellar]]. He will ask the party not to help Wulbren, and to spare the Gondians. | ||
Later, if the Gondians are freed from the Steel Watch Foundry, Barcus can be persuaded into leading the Ironhand Gnomes instead of Wulbren. | Later, if the Gondians are freed from the Steel Watch Foundry, Barcus can be persuaded into leading the Ironhand Gnomes instead of Wulbren. | ||
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Barcus can be spoken to through the use of {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. | Barcus can be spoken to through the use of {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. | ||
''' | '''Party member:''' Who are you? | ||
* '''Barcus Wroot:''' Barcus... he... called... me... Barcus... | * '''Barcus Wroot:''' Barcus... he... called... me... Barcus... | ||
''' | '''Party member:''' What happened to you? | ||
* '''Barcus Wroot:''' Caught... by... goblins... killed... in... fray... | * '''Barcus Wroot:''' Caught... by... goblins... killed... in... fray... | ||
''' | '''Party member:''' Tell me about any valuables you have. | ||
* '''Barcus Wroot:''' My... pack... everything... I needed... to find him... | * '''Barcus Wroot:''' My... pack... everything... I needed... to find him... | ||
''' | '''Party member:''' How did you come here? | ||
* '''Barcus Wroot:''' Left... the... Underdark... way home... nearby... | * '''Barcus Wroot:''' Left... the... Underdark... way home... nearby... | ||
''' | '''Party member:''' What were you doing here? | ||
* '''Barcus Wroot:''' Find... him... | * '''Barcus Wroot:''' Find... him... | ||
** ''' | ** '''Party member:''' Who are you looking for? | ||
*** '''Barcus Wroot:''' Wulbren... my... Wulbren... | *** '''Barcus Wroot:''' Wulbren... my... Wulbren... | ||
**** ''' | **** '''Party member:''' Why do you need to find this Wulbren? | ||
***** '''Barcus Wroot:''' Flame... in... the... dark... his amulet... found... bloodied... | ***** '''Barcus Wroot:''' Flame... in... the... dark... his amulet... found... bloodied... | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 13 May 2024
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| Level 1 | |||||||||||||
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| Role | Camp follower, trader | ||||||||||||
| Voiced by | Dario Coates | ||||||||||||
| Information | |||||||||||||
| Race | Deep gnome | ||||||||||||
| Hometown | Baldur's Gate Underdark (former) | ||||||||||||
| Occupation | Alchemist, tinkerer, adventurer | ||||||||||||
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| Size | Small | ||||||||||||
| Type | Humanoid | ||||||||||||
| Armour Class | 10 | ||||||||||||
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| Movement speed | 6 m (25 ft) | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 35 kg (70 lb) | ||||||||||||
| Initiative | 0 | ||||||||||||
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| Proficiency bonus | +2 | ||||||||||||
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| Features | |||||||||||||
 | Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws. | ||||||||||||
 | Can see in the dark up to 24m. | ||||||||||||
 | Advantage on Stealth checks. | ||||||||||||
Barcus Wroot is a somewhat unfortunate deep gnome who is searching for his friend, Wulbren Bongle. He can be first found stuck to a windmill in the Blighted Village and can later become a Camp Follower.
Overview
Background
Barcus Wroot is a deep gnome who lived in the Underdark with his good friend Wulbren Bongle. Wulbren, and eventually Barcus, both left, Wulbren to places unknown and Barcus to the city of Baldur's Gate.
While in the city, Barcus found a bloodied amulet that he had given to Wulbren before he left, compelling him to travel back home to the Underdark in search of him.
Quests
Barcus often gets himself in trouble, and consequently needs saving during the quests Rescue the Gnome and Save the Grymforge Gnomes.
He also has involvement in the quests Rescue Wulbren and Avenge the Ironhands.
Involvement
Act One
The party will encounter Barcus tied to a windmill being harassed by a group of goblins led by Fezzerk. If the Goblins are defeated or convinced to leave, Barcus will demand to be untied. To rescue Barcus, the party must pull the Brake lever inside the windmill. Pulling the Release lever causes Barcus to be shot through the sky due to inertia and die.
If rescued, depending on the race of the party member talking to him, Barcus will either surrender himself as a slave or ask the party what he can give them as a reward. He will explain he is looking for a friend who has gone missing and then take his leave.
If the party leaves the Wilderness map before resolving the situation at the windmill, Barcus can be found dead in the Blighted Village, as if the party used the Release lever.
If Barcus survives his predicament at the windmill, he will be found again at Grymforge, where he has been enslaved by duergar led by Nere. If freed again, he will tell the party the person he is looking for is his friend Wulbren, who was taken to Moonrise Towers. Barcus can then be convinced to join the Camp on the way to Moonrise Towers, and become a Camp Follower.
If Barcus is in the camp for the celebration after the liberation of the Emerald Grove (i.e., if the three Goblin leaders are killed after rescuing Barcus from both the windmill and Grymforge) he can be persuaded to, with some reluctance, set off fireworks for the party.
Act Two
If Barcus is saved in Grymforge, whether or not he joined as a camp follower, he can be found in the Last Light Inn. He behaves as a trader and will sell the following items:
He will also gift the party the Brilliant Retort if they complete the quest Rescue Wulbren.
Act Three
Barcus can be found with the rest of the Ironhand Gnomes in Angleiron's Cellar. He will ask the party not to help Wulbren, and to spare the Gondians.
Later, if the Gondians are freed from the Steel Watch Foundry, Barcus can be persuaded into leading the Ironhand Gnomes instead of Wulbren.
Speak with Dead
Barcus can be spoken to through the use of 
.
Party member: Who are you?
- Barcus Wroot: Barcus... he... called... me... Barcus...
Party member: What happened to you?
- Barcus Wroot: Caught... by... goblins... killed... in... fray...
Party member: Tell me about any valuables you have.
- Barcus Wroot: My... pack... everything... I needed... to find him...
Party member: How did you come here?
- Barcus Wroot: Left... the... Underdark... way home... nearby...
Party member: What were you doing here?
- Barcus Wroot: Find... him...
- Party member: Who are you looking for?
- Barcus Wroot: Wulbren... my... Wulbren...
- Party member: Why do you need to find this Wulbren?
- Barcus Wroot: Flame... in... the... dark... his amulet... found... bloodied...
- Party member: Why do you need to find this Wulbren?
- Barcus Wroot: Wulbren... my... Wulbren...
- Party member: Who are you looking for?
Notable loot
Notes
- The Feather Fall effect will not prevent him from being killed when flung off the windmill.
- One of the possible deaths for Barcus was shown in the Baldur's Gate 3 Video Game Awards trailer due to its popularity.
