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'''Punish the Wicked''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act Two]] of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with {{CharLink|He Who Was}} in the [[Ruined Battlefield]]. | |||
==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.'' | ''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.'' | ||
{{Quest objective|Find the ledger.| | |||
* He Who Was wants to bring justice to the victims of a murderer - to do so, he needs a ledger belonging to the killer. It is hidden in The Waning Moon. | * He Who Was wants to bring justice to the victims of a murderer - to do so, he needs a ledger belonging to the killer. It is hidden in The Waning Moon. | ||
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{{Quest objective|Give the ledger to He Who Was.| | |||
* We found the ledger. We should give it to He Who Was. | * We found the ledger. We should give it to He Who Was. | ||
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{{Quest objective|Quest Complete| | |||
* We gave the ledger to He Who Was and punished the killer for her crimes. He was pleased. | * We gave the ledger to He Who Was and punished the killer for her crimes. He was pleased. | ||
* We refused to give the ledger to He Who Was, and do not know what became of him. | * We refused to give the ledger to He Who Was, and do not know what became of him. | ||
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* We forced He Who Was to stab himself over and over again during the ritual. He was furious. | * We forced He Who Was to stab himself over and over again during the ritual. He was furious. | ||
* We left the shadowlands and may never know what became of He Who Was. | * We left the shadowlands and may never know what became of He Who Was. | ||
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== Walkthrough == | == Walkthrough == | ||
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There are several ways to deal with Madeline after learning of her story: | There are several ways to deal with Madeline after learning of her story: | ||
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* | * {{Dialogue option|I once ended one dear to me. There is no punishment which could atone for it.|tags=Dark Urge}} | ||
* | * {{Dialogue option|Anything? Then hurt yourself as Ben and Marc did - stab yourself.|roll=Persuasion|dc=14}} | ||
* {{Dialogue option|You could have fought back. You deserve no forgiveness, COWARD!|tags=Barbarian|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Yours is a classic tale of cowardice. Were you a character in a tale of mine, I would kill you off - immediately.|tags=Bard|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|When I tell this tale, you won't be the villain - I promise. The Dark Justiciar is to blame.|tags=Bard|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|You had the means to stop it - you ''chose'' not to. You let fear and cowardice ruin you.|tags=Monk|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Forgiveness comes from within - I cannot gift it to you. But know that I would, if I could.|tags=Monk|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Pathetic - you murdered your friends. You're a coward.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|There's nothing you need do. This wasn't your fault - I promise.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option| By the light of the one I serve, I forgive you. This wasn't your doing.|tags=Good Cleric|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Stab yourself. Rip your stomach open. Feel the pain of your friends - only then will you be free.|tags=Evil Cleric|roll=Persuasion|dc=6}} | |||
If Madeline is made to stab herself once, or is shamed as a coward, then He Who Was will be satisfied with the results and gives the party the {{SmRarityItem|Raven Gloves}} as a reward. If you forgive her, or make her stab herself a second time, he will become enraged and attack the party. (Each stab inflicts 5 damage, which will carry over into combat.) Failing any of the rolls will have the connection fade, and while He Who Was will be slightly disappointed, he will still reward your efforts. | If Madeline is made to stab herself once, or is shamed as a coward, then He Who Was will be satisfied with the results and gives the party the {{SmRarityItem|Raven Gloves}} as a reward. If you forgive her, or make her stab herself a second time, he will become enraged and attack the party. (Each stab inflicts 5 damage, which will carry over into combat.) Failing any of the rolls will have the connection fade, and while He Who Was will be slightly disappointed, he will still reward your efforts. | ||
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[[The Dark Urge]] may have a special interaction with Madeline if they previously killed their dearest companion. They will share this with her and say there can be no atonement for such a deed, at which point Madeline will become overwhelmed with guilt and fade away, with the same results as shaming her for her cowardice but requiring no Persuasion checks. (He Who Was will also comment on the Dark Urge's guilt, but will not attack.) | [[The Dark Urge]] may have a special interaction with Madeline if they previously killed their dearest companion. They will share this with her and say there can be no atonement for such a deed, at which point Madeline will become overwhelmed with guilt and fade away, with the same results as shaming her for her cowardice but requiring no Persuasion checks. (He Who Was will also comment on the Dark Urge's guilt, but will not attack.) | ||
[[Paladin]]s will break their Oaths during this quest if certain actions are taken: | |||
* [[Oath of Vengeance]]: Forgive Madeline, prevent her from going through with stabbing herself, or attack He Who Was before the ritual starts | * [[Oath of Vengeance]]: Forgive Madeline, prevent her from going through with stabbing herself, or attack He Who Was before the ritual starts | ||
* [[Oath of Devotion]] / [[Oath of the Ancients]]: Make Madeline stab herself, or call her a coward | * [[Oath of Devotion]] / [[Oath of the Ancients]]: Make Madeline stab herself, or call her a coward | ||
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* When judging Madeline: | * When judging Madeline: | ||
** Tell her to stab herself {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | ** Tell her to stab herself {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} | ||
** Tell her to "''Start stabbing, and don't stop until I say so.''" or to "''Prove you're sorry. Do it for Ben and Marc.''" {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | ** Tell her to "''Start stabbing, and don't stop until I say so.''" or to "''Prove you're sorry. Do it for Ben and Marc.''" {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} | ||
** Tell her to stop{{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ** Tell her to stop{{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|-1}} | ||
** Call her a coward{{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ** Call her a coward{{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|-1}} | ||
** Forgive her {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ** Forgive her {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|-1}} | ||
== Quest rewards == | == Quest rewards == | ||