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| passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Fey Ancestry, Opportunity Attack | | passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Fey Ancestry, Opportunity Attack | ||
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'''Harper Branthos''' is a [[wood elf]] [[fighter]] who is part of the [[Harpers]] in [[Act Two]]. Originally holed up in [[Last Light Inn]] patrolling the outskirts and main plaza of the sanctuary, Branthos plans and sets up an elaborate ambush against an [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. | '''Harper Branthos''' is a [[wood elf]] [[fighter]] who is part of the [[Harpers]] in [[Act Two]]. Originally holed up in [[Last Light Inn]] patrolling the outskirts and main plaza of the sanctuary, Branthos plans and sets up an elaborate ambush against an [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. | ||
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After the party talks with [[Jaheira]], Branthos, along with [[Elindale]], [[Lassandra]], [[Manus]], and [[Skywin]] will move to the bridge in front of Last Light Inn, waiting for the party so they can move in to intercept and [[Follow the Convoy|ambush a nearby Absolutist convoy]] in order to acquire their source of protection against the [[Shadow Curse]]. Accepting the mission would have Branthos and his squad of Harpers cast {{SAI|Light}} on their weapons, and move in to the [[Ruined Battlefield]], where they'll lay in wait for the [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. The party can either go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map. | After the party talks with [[Jaheira]], Branthos, along with [[Elindale]], [[Lassandra]], [[Manus]], and [[Skywin]] will move to the bridge in front of Last Light Inn, waiting for the party so they can move in to intercept and [[Follow the Convoy|ambush a nearby Absolutist convoy]] in order to acquire their source of protection against the [[Shadow Curse]]. Accepting the mission would have Branthos and his squad of Harpers cast {{SAI|Light}} on their weapons, and move in to the [[Ruined Battlefield]], where they'll lay in wait for the [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. The party can either go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map. | ||
If the party immediately talks to [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] and fights [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] after talking with Jaheira, Branthos and his squad would have already moved to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. | If the party immediately talks to [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] and fights [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] after talking with Jaheira, Branthos and his squad would have already moved to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. However, if Isobel is kidnapped, he will not turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}, but will be immediately {{Cond|Dead}} instead. | ||
=== Ambush === | === Ambush === | ||
{{main|Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse}} | {{main|Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse}} | ||
{{main|Follow the Convoy}} | {{main|Follow the Convoy}} | ||
Talking to Branthos at the ambush site will commence the ambush and spawn in the encounter. Once the [[Kar'niss|convoy]] arrives, the player has a choice to attack immediately or hang back. If the party chooses to stay hidden and keep watching, [[Kar'niss]] kills [[Vez|Brawler Vez]], one of the goblins in the convoy. From there, the party can either signal the Harpers or the Harpers will start the encounter themselves. After the fight, on the drider's corpse will be a [[Moonlantern]] he'll comment on{{ref|''"Incredible magic. I can feel the light lifting the shadows - even those within me."''}} | Talking to Branthos at the ambush site will commence the ambush and spawn in the encounter. Once the [[Kar'niss|convoy]] arrives, the player has a choice to attack immediately or hang back. If the party chooses to stay hidden and keep watching, [[Kar'niss]] kills [[Vez|Brawler Vez]], one of the goblins in the convoy. From there, the party can either signal the Harpers or the Harpers will start the encounter themselves. After the fight, on the drider's corpse will be a [[Moonlantern]] he'll comment on,{{ref|''"Incredible magic. I can feel the light lifting the shadows - even those within me."''}} but not before remarking that the war is not over.{{ref|"Dialogue with the ambush squad:<br>''"One less blight in the darkness. A thousand more to conquer."'' - Branthos <br>''"At the very least. For every beast we slay, the shadows spawn two more."'' - Manus <br>''"Gods - why so glum? We hit the cult where it hurts."'' - Elindale <br> ''"A victory is a victory. Our heads are still intact - and that's worth celebrating."'' - Skywin}} | ||
Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern, and to lead the Absolutist convoy to its death, where they will eventually be [[Shadow Curse|cursed]]. Either way, Branthos and his squad will then depart amiably, and return to Last Light Inn. | Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern, and to lead the Absolutist convoy to its death, where they will eventually be [[Shadow Curse|cursed]]. Either way, Branthos and his squad will then depart amiably, and return to Last Light Inn. | ||
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=== After the Ambush === | === After the Ambush === | ||
If sided with and alive, Branthos can later be found on the top floor of Last Light Inn, drinking wine with Elindale. In sharp contrast to Elindale's more buoyant personality, Branthos showcases a very stoic demeanor{{ref|"Dialogue with [[Elindale]]:<br>''"Take a moment, Bran. Savour our victory over the drider."'' - Elindale <br> ''"I'll celebrate when [[Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric's]] dead. Not before."'' - Branthos <br>''"We're still alive, Bran. That's worth a cheer, at the very least."''<br>''"Have you ever known me to cheer?"''<br> ''"There's always a first time."''}} and reassures him that they'll be ready for when the time to attack [[Ketheric Thorm]] comes{{ref|"Dialogue with Elindale:<br>''"So now what. We just - wait? Hope the True Soul comes through?"'' - Elindale <br>''"Yes - we wait. If we're called, we join the fight against Ketheric. And with the True Soul, we will land the final blow."'' - Branthos}} | If sided with and alive, Branthos can later be found on the top floor of Last Light Inn, drinking wine with Elindale. In sharp contrast to Elindale's more buoyant personality, Branthos showcases a very stoic demeanor{{ref|"Dialogue with [[Elindale]]:<br>''"Take a moment, Bran. Savour our victory over the drider."'' - Elindale <br> ''"I'll celebrate when [[Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric's]] dead. Not before."'' - Branthos <br>''"We're still alive, Bran. That's worth a cheer, at the very least."''<br>''"Have you ever known me to cheer?"''<br> ''"There's always a first time."''}} and reassures him that they'll be ready for when the time to attack [[Ketheric Thorm]] comes.{{ref|"Dialogue with Elindale:<br>''"So now what. We just - wait? Hope the True Soul comes through?"'' - Elindale <br>''"Yes - we wait. If we're called, we join the fight against Ketheric. And with the True Soul, we will land the final blow."'' - Branthos}} | ||
=== Assault Moonrise Towers === | === Assault Moonrise Towers === | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
===Attacks and Abilities=== | ===Attacks and Abilities=== | ||
{{Feature box|Disarming attack (melee)}} | |||
{{Feature box|Main hand attack|item=Longsword}} | {{Feature box|Main hand attack|item=Longsword}} | ||
{{Feature box|Pommel strike|item=Longsword}} | |||
{{Feature box|Rush Attack|item=Longsword}} | {{Feature box|Rush Attack|item=Longsword}} | ||
=== Allies === | === Allies === | ||
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== Loot == | == Loot == | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Longsword}} | |||
*{{MdRarityItem|Orders from Jaheira}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Orders from Jaheira}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}} | |||
*{{MdRarityItem|Torch}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Torch}} | ||
== Related quests== | == Related quests== | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Branthos and [[Elindale]] seem to be close friends, or at least share an amiable level of camaraderie, as they have nicknames for eachother: "Bran" for Branthos, and "Elin" for Elindale{{ref|''"I know you're keen, Elin. Be patient - your chance will come. Until then, keep watch, and keep wary. I need your senses sharp."'' - Branthos to Elindale}}{{ref|''"Take a moment, Bran. Savour our victory over the drider."'' - Elindale to Branthos}} | * Branthos and [[Elindale]] seem to be close friends, or at least share an amiable level of camaraderie, as they have nicknames for eachother: "Bran" for Branthos, and "Elin" for Elindale.{{ref|''"I know you're keen, Elin. Be patient - your chance will come. Until then, keep watch, and keep wary. I need your senses sharp."'' - Branthos to Elindale}}{{ref|''"Take a moment, Bran. Savour our victory over the drider."'' - Elindale to Branthos}} | ||
** Branthos will also | ** Branthos will also call Lassandra "Lass", if the latter dies in combat with him.{{ref|''"Lass! No!"''}} This dialogue can only be heard in combat against the Drider if [[Manus]] has already died and cannot call out for Lassandra before Branthos. | ||
* Branthos wears a set of armor identical to the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail}} armor set, but with metal kneecaps and the shoulder pads from the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail +2}} set. He also has a {{SmRarityItem|Harp-Shaped Pin}} pinned on his chest. | * Branthos wears a set of armor identical to the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail}} armor set, but with metal kneecaps and the shoulder pads from the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail +2}} set. He also has a {{SmRarityItem|Harp-Shaped Pin}} pinned on his chest. | ||
* If killed at any point in time before or during the convoy's ambush, either [[Elindale]], [[Lassandra]], [[Manus]], or [[Skywin]] will take the lead in talking to the player instead and lead the ambush, and refer the latter to [[Last Light Inn]]. | * If killed at any point in time before or during the convoy's ambush, either [[Elindale]], [[Lassandra]], [[Manus]], or [[Skywin]] will take the lead in talking to the player instead and lead the ambush, and refer the latter to [[Last Light Inn]]. | ||
* As of [[Patch | * As of [[Patch 7]], despite having [[Extra Attack]], Branthos is not able to attack twice during his turns. | ||
** Likewise, despite having [[Disarming Attack (Melee)]], Branthos is unable to use that action. | ** Likewise, despite having [[Disarming Attack (Melee)]], Branthos is unable to use that action. | ||
*** This is due to Branthos being given a player version of Disarming Attack, which makes him unable to use the action as he has no [[Superiority Die]]. | *** This is due to Branthos being given a player version of Disarming Attack, which makes him unable to use the action as he has no [[Superiority Die]]. | ||