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'''Essius''' is a [[rock gnome]] [[Harper]] that can be found in [[Last Light Inn]]. Depending on players choices in [[Act Two]], he can help the party during the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]].
'''Harper Essius''' is a confident [[rock gnome]] [[Harper]] that can be found in the [[Last Light Inn]]. Depending on player choices in [[Act Two]], he takes part in assisting the party during the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]].
{{DiQ|You ready? 'Cause I am!|Essius|' warcry}}


== Involvement ==
== Involvement ==
=== Last Light Inn ===
=== Last Light Inn ===
Essius can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]]'s plaza, where can he can be seen chatting with [[Ulthred]] next to the fountain. Whereas Ulthred might at first be skeptical and doubting of the party, Essius will attempt to talk him down and be open to the party's help.
Essius can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]]'s plaza, where can he can be seen chatting with [[Ulthred]] next to the fountain. Whereas Ulthred might at first be skeptical and doubting of the party, Essius will attempt to talk him down and be open to the party's help. As Ulthred displays some nervosity at being in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], Essius will tell him that he's seen worse alleys in Baldur's Gate.{{ref|Dialogue with [[Ulthred]]:<br>''"This place gives me the creeps."'' - Ulthred<br>''"Seen alleyways in Baldur's Gate that are plenty worse in their way."'' - Essius<br>''"Yeah?"''<br>''"Heapside narrows at night time? Two steps in and you're likely to become some dagger's new sheath."''<br>''"Ain't my neck of the woods."''<br>''"Count your lucky stars."''}}


=== Resolve the Abduction ===
=== Resolve the Abduction ===
When [[Flaming Fist Marcus]] attacks the inn and attempts to kidnap [[Isobel]] during [[Resolve the Abduction]], Essius will frequently be amongst the Harpers that will avoid being {{Cond|Impaled}}, and will run up to fight with the [[Winged Horror]]s. If the party fails to protect [[Isobel]], he and everyone in [[Last Light Inn]] will turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}, save for [[Jaheira]].
When [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] attacks the inn and attempts to kidnap [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] during [[Resolve the Abduction]], Essius will frequently be amongst the Harpers that will avoid being {{Cond|Impaled}}, and will run up to fight with the [[Winged Horror]]s. If the party fails to protect Isobel, he and everyone in Last Light Inn will turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}, save for [[Jaheira]].


=== Assault Moonrise Towers ===
=== Assault Moonrise Towers ===
{{main|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers}}
{{main|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers}}


If the party successfully prevented [[Flaming Fist Marcus]] from capturing [[Isobel]] at the [[Last Light Inn]], and once the [[Aylin|Nightsong]] has been freed from her cage and is headed for Moonrise, Essius will follow [[Jaheira]] to [[Moonrise Towers]], where he, along with Harper [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], and [[Naysa]] will survive the first assault and assist the party in the remaining fight against [[Absolute]] forces.
If the party successfully prevented Marcus from capturing Isobel at the Last Light Inn, and once the [[Aylin|Nightsong]] has been freed from her cage and is headed for Moonrise, Essius will follow Jaheira to [[Moonrise Towers]], where he, along with Harper [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], and [[Naysa]] will survive the first assault and assist the party in the remaining fight against [[Absolute]] forces.


After the main battle, if he manages to survive the fight, he will guard the first floor of [[Moonrise Towers]] with the remaining [[Harpers]]. Once [[Ketheric Thorm]] is defeated and the party moves on to [[Act Three]], Essius will completely disappear.
After the main battle, if he manages to survive the fight, he will guard the first floor of Moonrise Towers with the remaining [[Harpers]]. Once [[Ketheric Thorm]] is defeated and the party moves on to [[Act Three]], Essius will completely disappear.


==Combat==
==Combat==
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== Related quests==
== Related quests==
* [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers]]
* {{Quest|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers}}
* [[Resolve the Abduction]]
* {{Quest|Resolve the Abduction}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
{{notebegin}}
* According to devnotes, Essius is a rather long-lived [[gnome]] and experienced Harper.{{ref|Devnotes:<br>''Default dialogue for the confident and experienced harper when standing guard at the fountain.''<br>''Two guards standing by a fountain, one a long-lived gnome Harper and one a rough-and-ready Flaming Fist human. The Fist is on edge and none too friendly, the Harper is calmer and more forthcoming.''}}
* If killed at any point before the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], Essius will be replaced by Harper [[Lanni]].
* If killed at any point before the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], Essius will be replaced by Harper [[Lanni]].
* Essius is the only surviving [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during [[Confront the Elder Brain]] as part of the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (Class Action)|Gather Your Allies}} variant {{SAI|Silver Harp Squadron}}, even if all the other remaining Harpers are dead.
* Essius is the only surviving [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during [[Confront the Elder Brain]] as part of the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (class action)|Gather Your Allies}} variant {{SAI|Silver Harp Squadron}}, even if all the other remaining Harpers are dead.
* Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a {{MdRarityItem|Longbow}}, and is instead given one at the start of the battle.
* Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a {{SmRarityItem|Longbow}}, and is instead given one at the start of the battle.
** Likewise, Essius does not have the same stat block as [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], or [[Naysa]], nor does he share the [[ranger]] class with them. Instead, Essius seems to be have a non-descript DEX-based melee archetype.
** Likewise, Essius does not have the same stat block as [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], or [[Naysa]], nor does he share the [[ranger]] class with them. Instead, Essius seems to be have a non-descript DEX-based melee archetype.
* As of [[Patch 6]], despite having [[Extra Attack]], Essius is not able to attack twice during his turns.
* As of [[Patch 7]], despite having [[Extra Attack]], Essius is not able to attack twice during his turns.
{{noteend}}
{{noteend}}
== References ==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Essius|long}}


{{Shadow-Cursed Lands}}
{{Shadow-Cursed Lands}}
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[[Category:Characters in Act Two]]
[[Category:Characters in Act Two]]
[[Category:Members of the Harpers]]
[[Category:Members of the Harpers]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
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Revision as of 08:57, 11 September 2024

Harper Essius is a confident rock gnome Harper that can be found in the Last Light Inn. Depending on player choices in Act Two, he takes part in assisting the party during the Assault on Moonrise Towers.

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You ready? 'Cause I am!
Essius' warcry

Involvement

Last Light Inn

Essius can be first encountered at the Last Light Inn's plaza, where can he can be seen chatting with Ulthred next to the fountain. Whereas Ulthred might at first be skeptical and doubting of the party, Essius will attempt to talk him down and be open to the party's help. As Ulthred displays some nervosity at being in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, Essius will tell him that he's seen worse alleys in Baldur's Gate.[1]

Resolve the Abduction

When Marcus attacks the inn and attempts to kidnap Isobel during Resolve the Abduction, Essius will frequently be amongst the Harpers that will avoid being Impaled Impaled, and will run up to fight with the Winged Horrors. If the party fails to protect Isobel, he and everyone in Last Light Inn will turn into a Shadow-Cursed Undead Shadow-Cursed Undead, save for Jaheira.

Assault Moonrise Towers

If the party successfully prevented Marcus from capturing Isobel at the Last Light Inn, and once the Nightsong has been freed from her cage and is headed for Moonrise, Essius will follow Jaheira to Moonrise Towers, where he, along with Harper Antony, Lymn, and Naysa will survive the first assault and assist the party in the remaining fight against Absolute forces.

After the main battle, if he manages to survive the fight, he will guard the first floor of Moonrise Towers with the remaining Harpers. Once Ketheric Thorm is defeated and the party moves on to Act Three, Essius will completely disappear.

Combat

Attacks and Abilities

Ranged Attack.webp
Ranged Attack Ranged Attack ()   –  Longbow
Normal weapon damage
Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()   –  Rapier
Normal weapon damage
Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Piercing Strike.webp
Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()   –  Rapier
Normal weapon damage

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

CON Save
 Range: Normal weapon range
Weakening Strike.webp
Weakening Strike Weakening Strike ()   –  Rapier

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict Weak Grip Weak Grip.

Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

STR Save
 Range: Normal weapon range
Flourish.webp
Flourish Flourish ()   –  Rapier
D4 Bludgeoning.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesBludgeoning
Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance Off Balance.
DEX Save
 Range: Normal weapon range

Loot

Related quests

Notes

  • According to devnotes, Essius is a rather long-lived gnome and experienced Harper.[2]
  • If killed at any point before the Assault on Moonrise Towers, Essius will be replaced by Harper Lanni.
  • Essius is the only surviving Assault on Moonrise Towers, non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during Confront the Elder Brain as part of the Gather Your Allies Gather Your Allies variant Silver Harp Squadron Silver Harp Squadron, even if all the other remaining Harpers are dead.
  • Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a Longbow, and is instead given one at the start of the battle.
    • Likewise, Essius does not have the same stat block as Antony, Lymn, or Naysa, nor does he share the ranger class with them. Instead, Essius seems to be have a non-descript DEX-based melee archetype.
  • As of Patch 7, despite having Extra Attack, Essius is not able to attack twice during his turns.

References

  1. Dialogue with Ulthred:
    "This place gives me the creeps." - Ulthred
    "Seen alleyways in Baldur's Gate that are plenty worse in their way." - Essius
    "Yeah?"
    "Heapside narrows at night time? Two steps in and you're likely to become some dagger's new sheath."
    "Ain't my neck of the woods."
    "Count your lucky stars."
  2. Devnotes:
    Default dialogue for the confident and experienced harper when standing guard at the fountain.
    Two guards standing by a fountain, one a long-lived gnome Harper and one a rough-and-ready Flaming Fist human. The Fist is on edge and none too friendly, the Harper is calmer and more forthcoming.

External links