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=== Estra Stir and the Baldur's Mouth Gazette === | === Estra Stir and the Baldur's Mouth Gazette === | ||
[[File:Baldurs Mouth Entrance.jpeg|thumb|The front entrance to Baldur's Mouth Gazette]] | [[File:Baldurs Mouth Entrance.jpeg|thumb|The front entrance to Baldur's Mouth Gazette]] | ||
Speaking | Speaking with {{CharLink|Estra Stir}}, just south of the Basilisk Gate in the [[Lower City]] at {{Coords|122|-66}}, reveals that the party members are the subject of the [[Baldur's Mouth Gazette|Baldur's Mouth Gazette's]] next issue - the juiciest one to date. Estra refuses to elaborate on what the piece intends to be about, nor hear any arguments about the party's consent to be written about. However, her statements start the quest, to investigate Baldur's Mouth by speaking to the editor. The [[Baldur's Mouth]] building can be found south of the [[Elfsong Tavern]] at {{Coords|67|-52}}. Inside, there is the editor-in-chief, {{CharLink|Ettvard Needle}}. | ||
If Ettvard is spoken to, he reveals that the article being published on the party is negative, and that they should have thought about the consequences before disgracing themselves in public. | If Ettvard is spoken to, he reveals that the article being published on the party is negative, and that they should have thought about the consequences before disgracing themselves in public. | ||
The reason for Ettvard's hatred can vary - if the quest | The reason for Ettvard's hatred can vary - if the quest {{Quest|Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders}} has been started, then he states it is due to getting involved in a murder investigation immediately after entering the city. If the ambush at the [[Circus of the Last Days]] has been encountered, there is a chance that he instead places the blame for the murder of the circus performers on the party. If the {{Quest|Disable the Steel Watch}} quest is completed, states that the party members were responsible for destroying the [[Steel Watch Foundry]]. Otherwise, he may blame them for a tenfold increase in [[The Absolute|Absolutionist]] activity, or for the trafficking of [[Tiefling Refugees]] into [[Baldur's Gate]]. | ||
After Ettvard has been spoken | After Ettvard has been spoken with, the party members are kicked out of the Gazette and the door is locked, making entry significantly harder. However, it is possible to freely roam about the public parts of the Gazette before speaking with him. | ||
=== Stopping the Hit Piece === | === Stopping the Hit Piece === | ||
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[[File:Gazette Basement Map.jpg|thumb|The Gazette Basement.]] | [[File:Gazette Basement Map.jpg|thumb|The Gazette Basement.]] | ||
Once inside, there are two Steel Watchers who are patrolling the halls. With using {{SAI|Invisibility}}, Greater Invisibility or Hiding, enabling Turn-Based Mode, and the Dash action, it | Once inside, there are two Steel Watchers who are patrolling the halls. With using {{SAI|Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility}}, {{SAI|Greater Invisibility}} or {{SAI|Hide|Hiding}}, enabling Turn-Based Mode, and the {{SAI|Dash}} action, it is possible to sneak past them without initiating combat. In between the two halls is an iron gate, which can be lockpicked. Otherwise, entering the side rooms to the north is possible; there are barricades that can be destroyed to cross freely between the two rooms. After getting past the gate, there is the printing press. | ||
Once | Once arriving in the printing room, it is possible to interact with the printing press, * {{CharLink|Jelliwig|icon=Jelliwig.png}}, which starts a conversation. | ||
If the fairy {{CharLink|Dolly Dolly Dolly}} was freed from the {{SmRarityItem|Moonlantern}} in Act Two, the press recognizes the party, and offers to help immediately. Otherwise, it has to be persuaded through dialogue choices and skill checks. | If the fairy {{CharLink|Dolly Dolly Dolly}} was freed from the {{SmRarityItem|Moonlantern}} in Act Two, the press recognizes the party, and offers to help immediately. Otherwise, it has to be persuaded through dialogue choices and skill checks. | ||
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* {{Dialogue option|I'm actually a great admirer of your work - may I see?|roll=Performance|dc=7}} | * {{Dialogue option|I'm actually a great admirer of your work - may I see?|roll=Performance|dc=7}} | ||
If | If ''Maybe you could do me a favour and stop the presses? Change the article?'' is chosen, then Jelliwig is reluctant to change the article, for fear of angering Ettvard. | ||
* {{Dialogue option|Then get out of my way. I need to clear my reputation.}} | * {{Dialogue option|Then get out of my way. I need to clear my reputation.}} | ||
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* {{Dialogue option|Do it, or I'll melt you into a steaming pile of iron and regret.|tags=Sorcerer|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}} | * {{Dialogue option|Do it, or I'll melt you into a steaming pile of iron and regret.|tags=Sorcerer|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}} | ||
If the check is passed and Jelliwig agrees to help, then it states it needs a new printing block to replace the old one. Appropriate blocks can be found throughout the basement, as well as in baskets on the Baldur's Mouth's main floor. | If the check is passed and Jelliwig agrees to help, then it states that it needs a new printing block to replace the old one. Appropriate blocks can be found throughout the basement, as well as in baskets on the Baldur's Mouth's main floor. | ||
Choosing 'Take one step closer' and 'Take another step further' results in different checks: | Choosing 'Take one step closer' and 'Take another step further' results in different checks: | ||
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If these checks are failed, then the press starts printing automatically, and is unable to be tampered with further. | If these checks are failed, then the press starts printing automatically, and is unable to be tampered with further. | ||
If {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} is dead, it is possible to alter the headlines even if not having started the quest, or it is no longer available. Doing so affects the world the same way as if the quest was active. | |||
[[File:Jelliwig Quest.jpg|thumb|Jelliwig is willing to be mischievous if properly motivated.]] | [[File:Jelliwig Quest.jpg|thumb|Jelliwig is willing to be mischievous if properly motivated.]] |