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{{Infobox creature
{{Infobox character
| name = Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead
| name = Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead
| full_name = Devella Fountainhead
| image = <gallery>
| titles = Constable of the Flaming Fist
Devella Fountainhead.png|In-game
Portrait Devella Fountainhead.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| title = Constable of the Flaming Fist
| faction = [[Flaming Fist]]
| class = [[Paladin]]
| class = [[Paladin]]
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
| occupation = Assistant Investigator
| race = [[Rock gnome]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| size = Small
| level = 10
| level = 10
| race = [[Rock gnome]]
| e hp = 51
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
| hp = 73
| image = Devella Fountainhead.png
| t hp = 94
 
| ac = 17
| modules =  
| weight kg = 35
{{Infobox statistics
| movement m = 7.5
| child = yes
| hiddenlevel = 10
| hit_points = 76
| armour_class = 17
| str = 16
| str = 16
| dex = 10
| dex = 10
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| wis = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 16
| cha = 16
| type = Humanoid
| str save extra = +3
| size = Small
| dex save extra = +3
| weight_kg = 35
| con save extra = +3
| weight_lb =  
| int save extra = +3
| movement_speed_meters = 7.5
| wis save extra = +3
| movement_speed_feet =  
| cha save extra = +3
 
| con save prof = y
| condition1_name = Aura of Courage
| conditions = Aura of Courage (Aura), Aura of Protection (Aura), Aura of Devotion (Aura)
| condition1_description = The paladin and nearby allies can't be Frightened.
| passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Gnome Cunning, Improved Divine Smite, Opportunity Attack, Protection, Shortened Stride
| condition2_name = Aura of Protection
| athletics = 3
| condition2_description = The paladin and nearby allies have +3 to saving throws.
| acrobatics = 0
| condition3_name = Aura of Devotion
| perception = 0
| condition3_description = The paladin and nearby allies can't be Charmed.
 
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| feature1_description = Can attack nearby creatures in the dark without disadvantage.
| feature2_name = Extra Attack
| feature2_description = Make an additional free attack after an unarmed or melee attack.
| feature3_name = Gnome Cunning
| feature3_description = You have advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma saving throws.
| feature4_name = Improved Divine Smite
| feature4_description = Melee attacks deal an additional 1d8 Radiant damage.
| feature5_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature5_description = Make a melee attack against an enemy moving out of range.
| feature6_name = Protection
| feature6_description = While a shield is equipped, attacks against nearby allies have disadvantage.
| feature7_name = Shortened Stride
| feature7_description = Your movement speed is 7.5m.
}}
}}
}}'''Devella Fountainhead''' is a constable of the [[Flaming Fist]], currently acting as assistant to [[Valeria]] as they [[Investigate the Murders|investigate a string of murders]] that have occurred in [[Baldur's Gate]]. While the murderer has not been found, she will be at the [[Elfsong Tavern]], searching [[Belynne Stelmane|Duke Stelmane's]] suite on the first floor.
'''Devella Fountainhead''' is a constable of the [[Flaming Fist]].
 
{{DiQ|YOU. Name, rank, and reason for interrupting an active crime scene. For your sake, the last one better be bloody good.|Devella Fountainhead| when approached in the Elfsong Tavern}}
== Background ==
== Overview ==
Devella and Valeria have been investigating a series of murders in the city. While Valeria has a very laid back attitude to the conduction of her investigations, Devella is meticulous and dogged, concluding that the murders are part of a [[Cult of Bhaal|Bhaalist]] plot.
Devella currently acts as assistant to {{CharLink|Valeria}} as they {{Quest|Investigate the Murders|investigate a string of murders}} that have occurred in [[Baldur's Gate]]. Devella and Valeria have been investigating a series of murders in the city. While Valeria has a very laid back attitude to the conduction of her investigations, Devella is meticulous and dogged, concluding that the murders are part of a [[Cult of Bhaal|Bhaalist]] plot.


Devella is also particularly interested in [[Sarevok Anchev]], believing that he has returned to Baldur's Gate. However, her conclusions also point to someone else being in charge of the slew of murder "dioramas".
{{SAI|Speak with Dead}} can be used on Devella's corpse. She can reveal her killer (if it was Dolor), and how to access the Murder Tribunal.


== Events of Baldur's Gate 3 ==
== Involvement ==
{{main|Investigate the Murders}}
{{main|Investigate the Murders}}
=== Elfsong Tavern ===
=== Elfsong Tavern ===
After finding the ''[[Bloodstained Parchment]]'' as part of the quest [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]], Valeria will direct the player to speak with Devella in the Elfsong Tavern. Devella will be on the upper floor of the Elfsong, behind a set of doors that are signposted as a murder scene, open only to the Flaming Fists -- note that the quest marker will confusingly look like she's supposed to be in the lower floor room where the bard performs. Devella will be here regardless of whether Valeria was spoken to, however she will leave if the player progresses too far with ''Investigate the Murders,'' after which she will next be found at Figaro's [[Facemaker's Boutique]].
After finding the {{SmRarityItem|Bloodstained Parchment}} as part of the quest {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}}, Valeria will direct the party to speak with Devella in the [[Elfsong Tavern]]. Devella will be on the upper floor of the Elfsong, behind a set of doors that are signposted as a murder scene, open only to the Flaming Fists. Devella will be here regardless of whether Valeria was spoken to, however she will leave if the party progresses too far with ''Investigate the Murders,'' after which she will next be found at Figaro's [[Facemaker's Boutique]].


If the player found the ''Bloodstained Parchment'', showing it to Devella will confirm her suspicions about the Bhaalist involvement in the murders. Devella will tell the player about Sarevok Anchev and the cult of Bhaal, and her conclusion that they are still active despite outward appearances. She will eventually ask the player to help with her investigations, saying that she cannot risk her job by raising a fuss about Bhaalists and Bhaalspawn. If the player declines, she will ask them to at least investigate the Lower City murder targets who have been listed. Devella will then leave for the Upper City to secure the targeted patriars who she is oathbound to protect.  
If the party found the ''Bloodstained Parchment'', showing it to Devella will confirm her suspicions about the Bhaalist involvement in the murders. Devella will tell the party about {{CharLink|Sarevok Anchev}} and the {{CharLink|Bhaal|Cult of Bhaal}}, and her conclusion that they are still active despite outward appearances. She will eventually ask the party to help with her investigations, saying that she cannot risk her job by raising a fuss about Bhaalists and Bhaalspawn. If the party declines, she will ask them to at least investigate the Lower City murder targets who have been listed. Devella will then leave for the Upper City to secure the targeted patriars who she is oathbound to protect.  


Otherwise, the player can also attempt to use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed, Persuade her they can help, or lie and say they " trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" ({{Ability check|Investigation, Persuasion, Deception|dc=15}}). A successful check will lead Devella to share her findings; that the duke was paralysed by poison and her hand was removed pre-mortem. With a subsequent Persuasion or Perception check, Devella will divulge her theory - that the severed hands and "dioramas of death and murder" point to the murders being perpetrated by Bhaalists. The player can then offer to help look into the Bhaalist resurgence.  
Otherwise, the party can also use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed by persuading Devella that they can help, or by lying and saying that they were "trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" ({{Ability check|Investigation, Persuasion, Deception|dc=15}}). A successful check will result in Devella sharing her findings: The duke was paralysed by poison and her hand was removed pre-mortem. With a subsequent Persuasion or Perception check, Devella will divulge her theory - that the severed hands and "dioramas of death and murder" point to that the murders were perpetrated by Bhaalists. However, her conclusions also point to someone else being in charge of the slew of murder "dioramas". The party can then offer to help looking into the Bhaalist resurgence.
 
The [[Dark Urge]] can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella will be fascinated by this, especially considering her deduction that the murders are being committed by Bhaalists, given their ritualistic brutality.


=== Facemaker's Boutique ===
=== Facemaker's Boutique ===
While the player checks in on the targets, they will discover the murder, [[Dolor]]. If Dolor escapes the first encounter, he will next be found at [[Facemaker's Boutique]], with [[Figaro Pennygood]] and Devella paralysed in the back room. If combat breaks out, Dolor will target Devella first.
While the party checks in on the targets, they will discover the murderer, {{CharLink|Dolor}}. If Dolor escapes the first encounter, he will next be found at [[Facemaker's Boutique]], attempting to kill {{CharLink|Figaro Pennygood}}. Devella stands paralysed in the back room. If combat breaks out, Dolor will target Devella first.


=== Basilisk Gate Barracks ===
=== Basilisk Gate Barracks ===
If she survived, Devella can later be found at [[Basilisk Gate Barracks]], where the player can update her on their progress. The player can tell Devella the outcome of the [[Impress the Murder Tribunal|Murder Tribunal]], and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If the player informs Devella that they became an Unholy Assassin, she will become hostile.
If she survived, Devella can later be found at [[Basilisk Gate Barracks]], where the party can update her on their progress. It is possible to tell Devella the outcome of the {{Quest|Impress the Murder Tribunal|Murder Tribunal}}, and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If informing Devella that they player character became an Unholy Assassin, she will become hostile.


== List of interactions ==
== Combat ==
* [[Speak with Dead]] can be used on Devella's corpse. She can reveal her killer (if it was Dolor), and how to access the Murder Tribunal.
=== Attacks and abilities ===
* Dark Urge players can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella will be fascinated by this, especially considering her deduction that the murders are being committed by Bhaalists, given their ritualistic brutality.
{{Feature box|Divine Smite}}
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Longsword}}
{{Feature box|Sacred Weapon}}
{{Feature box|Silence}}
 
=== Notable loot ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Half Plate Armour|uid=ARM_HalfPlate_FlamingFist}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Longsword}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Metal Shield}}


== Related literature ==
== Related literature ==
=== Written by Devella ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Bhaal Cult Resurgence}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Notes on Stelmane's Murder}}
* {{MdRarityItem|CONFIDENTIAL: REPORT RECORD}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Map of Murder}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Letter from Devella}}
* {{SmItemIcon|CONFIDENTIAL: REPORT RECORD}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Letter from Valeria}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Bhaal Cult Resurgence}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Map of Murder}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Notes on Stelmane's Murder}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Regards Missing Painters}}
* {{MdRarityItem|URGENT - Bhaalist Resurgence}}
 
== Speak with Dead ==
{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Who are you?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Devella Fountainhead... Constable of... the Flaming Fist...
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Researcher of... the Bhaalist resurgence...
** '''Party member:''' What Bhaalist resurgence?
*** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' A century ago... a Bhaalspawn ruled... the Iron Throne...
*** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' His name was... Sarevok...
*** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' He fell... but that was not the end...
**** '''Party member:''' How do you know the Bhaalists are back?
***** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Murders across... the city...
***** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Scenes staged... with corpses...
***** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Ritualistic murder... Bhaal's rapture...
**** '''Party member:''' What do the Bhaalists want?
***** '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' To enter this tribunal...
'''Party member:''' Who killed you?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Dwarf... Dolor...
'''Party member:''' Why were you killed?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Interrupted... serial killer...
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' He wanted Figaro's hand... for tribunal of Bhaal...
'''Party member:''' Where did your killer go?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Password... ''Sicarius''...
'''Party member:''' What were you doing here?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Patrol... heard disturbance... investigated...
{{Dialogue end}}
 
=== After learning about the Murder Tribunal ===
{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Where is this tribunal?
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
* '''Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:''' Password... ''Sicarius''...
'''Party member:''' What is the purpose of this tribunal?
* '''Narrator:''' *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*
{{Dialogue end}}


== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Devella Fountainhead|long}}


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Revision as of 06:49, 11 November 2024

Devella Fountainhead is a constable of the Flaming Fist.

Portrait Devella Fountainhead.png
“
YOU. Name, rank, and reason for interrupting an active crime scene. For your sake, the last one better be bloody good.
„
— Devella Fountainhead when approached in the Elfsong Tavern

Overview

Devella currently acts as assistant to Valeria Valeria as they investigate a string of murders investigate a string of murders that have occurred in Baldur's Gate. Devella and Valeria have been investigating a series of murders in the city. While Valeria has a very laid back attitude to the conduction of her investigations, Devella is meticulous and dogged, concluding that the murders are part of a Bhaalist plot.

Speak with Dead Speak with Dead can be used on Devella's corpse. She can reveal her killer (if it was Dolor), and how to access the Murder Tribunal.

Involvement

Main article: Investigate the Murders

Elfsong Tavern

After finding the Bloodstained Parchment as part of the quest Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders, Valeria will direct the party to speak with Devella in the Elfsong Tavern. Devella will be on the upper floor of the Elfsong, behind a set of doors that are signposted as a murder scene, open only to the Flaming Fists. Devella will be here regardless of whether Valeria was spoken to, however she will leave if the party progresses too far with Investigate the Murders, after which she will next be found at Figaro's Facemaker's Boutique.

If the party found the Bloodstained Parchment, showing it to Devella will confirm her suspicions about the Bhaalist involvement in the murders. Devella will tell the party about Sarevok Anchev Sarevok Anchev and the Bhaal Cult of Bhaal, and her conclusion that they are still active despite outward appearances. She will eventually ask the party to help with her investigations, saying that she cannot risk her job by raising a fuss about Bhaalists and Bhaalspawn. If the party declines, she will ask them to at least investigate the Lower City murder targets who have been listed. Devella will then leave for the Upper City to secure the targeted patriars who she is oathbound to protect.

Otherwise, the party can also use the crime scene to describe how Stelmane was killed by persuading Devella that they can help, or by lying and saying that they were "trained under Camber Fosrick, the world's greatest investigative mind" ( Investigation, Persuasion, or Deception check). A successful check will result in Devella sharing her findings: The duke was paralysed by poison and her hand was removed pre-mortem. With a subsequent Persuasion or Perception check, Devella will divulge her theory - that the severed hands and "dioramas of death and murder" point to that the murders were perpetrated by Bhaalists. However, her conclusions also point to someone else being in charge of the slew of murder "dioramas". The party can then offer to help looking into the Bhaalist resurgence.

The Dark Urge can reveal to Devella their true nature. Devella will be fascinated by this, especially considering her deduction that the murders are being committed by Bhaalists, given their ritualistic brutality.

Facemaker's Boutique

While the party checks in on the targets, they will discover the murderer, Dolor Dolor. If Dolor escapes the first encounter, he will next be found at Facemaker's Boutique, attempting to kill Figaro Pennygood Figaro Pennygood. Devella stands paralysed in the back room. If combat breaks out, Dolor will target Devella first.

Basilisk Gate Barracks

If she survived, Devella can later be found at Basilisk Gate Barracks, where the party can update her on their progress. It is possible to tell Devella the outcome of the Murder Tribunal Murder Tribunal, and what happened after visiting the Bhaalist temple. If informing Devella that they player character became an Unholy Assassin, she will become hostile.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

Divine Smite.webp
Divine Smite Divine Smite ()
Normal weapon damage +
D8 Radiant.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesRadiant

Your weapon deals an additional 2d8Damage TypesRadiantDRS damage, increased by 1d8Damage TypesRadiant damage when attacking Fiends or Undead.

 Range: Normal weapon range
Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()   –  Longsword
Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Sacred Weapon.webp
Sacred Weapon Sacred Weapon ()
Turn your weapon into a Sacred Weapon. It has a higher chance of hitting, and emits a bright light.
 Range: Self
Silence.webp
Silence Silence ()
Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are Silenced Silenced and Immune to Damage TypesThunder damage.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable loot

Related literature

Speak with Dead

Party member: Who are you?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Devella Fountainhead... Constable of... the Flaming Fist...
  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Researcher of... the Bhaalist resurgence...
    • Party member: What Bhaalist resurgence?
      • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: A century ago... a Bhaalspawn ruled... the Iron Throne...
      • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: His name was... Sarevok...
      • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: He fell... but that was not the end...
        • Party member: How do you know the Bhaalists are back?
          • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Murders across... the city...
          • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Scenes staged... with corpses...
          • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Ritualistic murder... Bhaal's rapture...
        • Party member: What do the Bhaalists want?
          • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: To enter this tribunal...

Party member: Who killed you?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Dwarf... Dolor...

Party member: Why were you killed?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Interrupted... serial killer...
  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: He wanted Figaro's hand... for tribunal of Bhaal...

Party member: Where did your killer go?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Password... Sicarius...

Party member: What were you doing here?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Patrol... heard disturbance... investigated...

After learning about the Murder Tribunal

Party member: Where is this tribunal?

  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Candulhallow's... Tombstones...
  • Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead: Password... Sicarius...

Party member: What is the purpose of this tribunal?

  • Narrator: *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*

External links

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