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Save Arabella is a Quest available in the Emerald Grove, begun when nearing the Sacred Pool. Kagha, acting leader of the druids, is holding a tiefling child captive. Her parents would like to make sure she's okay.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

Find Arabella.

We learned that a child named Arabella is being held by the druids on charges of theft. We should check on her.

Save Arabella.

We found Arabella in the druid's lair. She's being judged by Kagha, the leader of the druids, and is clearly in trouble.

Return to Arabella's Parents.

Intevene: We managed to save Arabella, who immediately ran to her parents.
- Arabella is safe - her parents are grateful for our intervention.
Do nothing: Kagha's snake killed Arabella. Her parents should be informed.
- Tell the truth: We told Arabella's parents what happened. They were devastated.
- Tell a lie: We lied and told Arabella's parents that she was fine. They'll learn the bad news eventually - but not from us.

Walkthrough[edit | edit source]

As approaching the Druid's Chambers, the party will encounter a group of Tiefling Refugees arguing with the druids inside. Komira and Locke will ask the party to head into the Chambers and check on their daughter Arabella. Arabella was caught stealing the Idol of Silvanus, a component in a magical ritual the druids are using to perform a ritual that will seal off the Grove from outsiders.

The druids at the gate will initially try to stop the party, but will soon relent and let them through. On entering the Druid's Chambers and the party will find Arabella standing in judgement in front of Kagha, some other druids and Kagha's restless, venomous snake Teela. The party can watch and do nothing, in which Kagha's snake will kill Arabella. If choosing to attack, then this will mean starting a large-scale fight between the druids and the Tieflings. ( Rath will fight on the side of the tieflings).

To avoid both, the death of Arabella and the start of a fight, the party can reason with Kagha:

[LAE'ZEL] [INTIMIDATION] Free the whelp, or I run your belly through with a blade. (DC 10)
[DRUID] [NATURE] The girl is no threat. Jailing her disrupts nature's balance. (DC 10 )
[NATURE] Don't druids cherish harmony? Jailing the girl disrupts nature's balance. (DC 12)
[TIEFLING] [NATURE] Don't druids cherish harmony? Jailing the girl disrupts nature's balance. (DC 15)
[PERSUASION] Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble. (DC 12)
[DRUID] [PERSUASION] Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble. (DC 10 )
[TIEFLING] [PERSUASION] Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble. (DC 18)
[DRUID] [PERSUASION] A seed nobly sown renders the sweetest fruit. Be noble - set her free. (DC 10 )
[DRUID] [TIEFLING] [PERSUASION] A seed nobly sown renders the sweetest fruit. Be noble - set her free. (DC 15)
[PALADIN] [PERSUASION] I am versed in the ways of justice. Make your case, and I will pass judgement. (DC 10)
[MONK] [PERSUASION] You act rashly - as a cornered viper would. Free the child or more tieflings will interrupt you. (DC 10 )
[BARD] [PERSUASION] Silvanus was more concerned with 'nobly sown seeds' than punishing children, was He not? (DC 15)
[BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] RELEASE HER. NOW. (DC 15 )
[BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] She's just a cub. Let her go, or tangle with me. (DC 15)
[DETECT THOUGHTS] [WISDOM] Read Kagha's mind.
- You've proven your authority. Now prove your mercy.
[DRUID] [ANIMAL SPEAKING] Tell the snake to put Kagha at ease. The girl belongs with her own brood.

If the Check is failed, there is another chance to convince Kagha to see reason:

[NATURE] Your snake is prepared to kill this child. Do you want her death on your hands? (DC 5) (passive check)
[INTIMIDATION] Imprisoning her empowers the refugees. Are you willing to risk insurrection? (DC 10 )
[BARBARIAN] [STRENGTH] Call off your snake or it goes in my dinner pot tonight. (DC 10)
[BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] CALL OFF YOUR WORM. (DC 10 )
[PERSUASION] Let the child go, so she can spread word to the others of your might. (DC 10 )
[TIEFLING] [PERSUASION] Let the child go, so she can spread word to the others of your might. (DC 15)

If succeeding in any of these Checks, Arabella will be saved. Otherwise, the snake kills Arabella. Whatever the outcome, the party will be asked to report to her parents, which completes the quest.

Companion Approval[edit | edit source]

Passing a Persuasion or Nature check grants the following approval:

-1 +5 +5 +5 +8

Passing the Intimidation check as Lae'zel or talking to the snake with Speak with Animals as a Druid:

+8

Consequences[edit | edit source]

If successfully resolving Save the Refugees for the Tieflings, Arabella's fate will have some potentially dire consequences for Kagha:

When Halsin returns to the Grove, Kagha will find herself stripped of her title and demoted to novice if Arabella was saved. If Arabella died, Halsin will be less lenient, exiling her from the Grove.
If Arabella dies, her parents will confront Kagha over their daughter's death during the celebration party. Komira will reveal they've spiked Kagha's wine with a paralysis poison. As Kagha falls to the floor, Komira will go to execute her and avenge her daughter. A Persuasion Check can convince her to stop, or she can be allowed to go ahead with the execution.

If Arabella was saved and the roads were cleared for the Tieflings, then she can be found in Act Two, starting the quest Find Arabella's Parents.

Quest rewards[edit | edit source]

45 XP
Komira's Locket, if Arabella was successfully saved.
The Snake Whisperer Inspiration for those with the Folk Hero Background.
Not On My Watch Inspiration for those with the Urchin Background.

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+{{PageSeo
+|title=Save Arabella
+|keywords=Arabella, Grove, Quest
+|image=Save Arabella.png
+|description=Save Arabella is a quest available in the Emerald Grove, begun when nearing the Sacred Pool. Kagha, acting leader of the druids, is holding a tiefling child captive. Her parents would like to make sure she's okay.
+}}
+[[File:Save Arabella.png|thumb|{{noexcerpt|Arabella could use a hand.}}]]
+'''Save Arabella''' is a [[Quest]] available in the [[Emerald Grove]], begun when nearing the [[Sacred Pool]]. {{CharLink|Kagha}}, acting leader of the druids, is holding a tiefling child captive. Her parents would like to make sure she's okay.
+== Objectives ==
+{{Quest objective|Find Arabella.|
+* We learned that a child named Arabella is being held by the druids on charges of theft. We should check on her.
+}}
+{{Quest objective|Save Arabella.|
+* We found Arabella in the druid's lair. She's being judged by Kagha, the leader of  the druids, and is clearly in trouble.
+}}
+{{Quest objective|Return to Arabella's Parents.|
+* ''Intevene:'' We managed to save Arabella, who immediately ran to her parents.
+** Arabella is safe - her parents are grateful for our intervention.
+* ''Do nothing:'' Kagha's snake killed Arabella. Her parents should be informed.
+** ''Tell the truth:'' We told Arabella's parents what happened. They were devastated.
+** ''Tell a lie:'' We lied and told Arabella's parents that she was fine. They'll learn the bad news eventually - but not from us.
+}}
+== Walkthrough ==
+As approaching the [[Druid's Chambers]], the party will encounter a group of [[Tiefling Refugees]] arguing with the druids inside. {{CharLink|Komira}} and {{CharLink|Locke}} will ask the party to head into the Chambers and check on their daughter {{CharLink|Arabella}}. Arabella was caught stealing the {{SmRarityItem|Idol of Silvanus}}, a component in a magical ritual the druids are using to perform a ritual that will seal off the Grove from outsiders.
-[[File:Save Arabella.png|thumb|Arabella could use a hand.]]
+The druids at the gate will initially try to stop the party, but will soon relent and let them through. On entering the Druid's Chambers and the party will find Arabella standing in judgement in front of Kagha, some other druids and Kagha's restless, venomous snake Teela. The party can watch and do nothing, in which Kagha's snake will kill Arabella. If choosing to attack, then this will mean starting a large-scale fight between the druids and the Tieflings. ({{CharLink|Rath}} will fight on the side of the tieflings).
-'''Save Arabella''' is a quest available in the [[Emerald Grove]] in [[Chapter One]], begun when nearing the [[Druid's Chambers]]. [[Kagha]], acting leader of the druids, is holding a tiefling child captive. Her parents would like you to make sure she's okay.
+To avoid both, the death of Arabella and the start of a fight, the party can reason with Kagha:
-== Objectives ==
+* {{Dialogue option|Free the whelp, or I run your belly through with a blade.|tags=Lae'zel|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
-* Find Arabella.
+* {{Dialogue option|The girl is no threat. Jailing her disrupts nature's balance.|tags=Druid|roll=Nature|dc=10|advantage=y}}
-** We learned that a child named Arabella is being held by the druids on charges of theft. We should check on her.
+* {{Dialogue option|Don't druids cherish harmony? Jailing the girl disrupts nature's balance.|roll=Nature|dc=12}}
+* {{Dialogue option|Don't druids cherish harmony? Jailing the girl disrupts nature's balance.|tags=Tiefling|roll=Nature|dc=15}}
+* {{Dialogue option|Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble.|roll=Persuasion|dc=12}}
+* {{Dialogue option|Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble.|tags=Druid|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}}
+* {{Dialogue option|Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble.|tags=Tiefling|roll=Persuasion|dc=18}}
+* {{Dialogue option|A seed nobly sown renders the sweetest fruit. Be noble - set her free.|tags=Druid|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}}
+* {{Dialogue option|A seed nobly sown renders the sweetest fruit. Be noble - set her free.|tags=Druid, Tiefling|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
+* {{Dialogue option|I am versed in the ways of justice. Make your case, and I will pass judgement.|tags=Paladin|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
+* {{Dialogue option|You act rashly - as a cornered viper would. Free the child or more tieflings will interrupt you.|tags=Monk|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}}
+* {{Dialogue option|Silvanus was more concerned with 'nobly sown seeds' than punishing children, was He not?|tags=Bard|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
+* {{Dialogue option|'''RELEASE HER. ''NOW.'''''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=15|advantage=y}}
+* {{Dialogue option|She's just a cub. Let her go, or tangle with me.|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=15}}
+* {{Dialogue option|''Read Kagha's mind.''|tags=Detect Thoughts|roll=Wisdom}}
+** {{Dialogue option|You've proven your authority. Now prove your mercy.}}
+* {{Dialogue option|''Tell the snake to put Kagha at ease. The girl belongs with her own brood.''|tags=Druid, Animal Speaking}}
-* Save Arabella.
+If the Check is failed, there is another chance to convince Kagha to see reason:
-** We found Arabella in the druid's lair. She's being judged by [[Kagha]], the leader of  the druids, and is clearly in trouble.
-* Return to Arabella's Parents.
+* {{Dialogue option|Your snake is prepared to kill this child. Do you want her death on your hands?|roll=Nature|dc=5}} (passive check)
-** Intevene: We managed to save Arabella, who immediately ran to her parents.
+* {{Dialogue option|Imprisoning her empowers the refugees. Are you willing to risk insurrection?|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
-*** Arabella is safe - her parents are grateful for our intervention.
+* {{Dialogue option|Call off your snake or it goes in my dinner pot tonight.|tags=Barbarian|roll=Strength|dc=10}}
-** Do nothing: Kagha's snake killed Arabella. Her parent's should be informed.
+* {{Dialogue option|'''CALL OFF YOUR WORM.'''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
-*** Tell the truth: We told Arabella's parents what happened. They were devastated.
+* {{Dialogue option|Let the child go, so she can spread word to the others of your might.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10|advantage=y}}
-*** Tell a lie: We lied and told Arabella's parents that she was fine. They'll learn the bad news eventually - but not from us.
+* {{Dialogue option|Let the child go, so she can spread word to the others of your might.|tags=Tiefling|roll=Persuasion|dc=15}}
-== Walkthrough ==
+If succeeding in any of these Checks, Arabella will be saved. Otherwise, the snake kills Arabella. Whatever the outcome, the party will be asked to report to her parents, which completes the quest.
-As you approach the [[Druid's Chambers]], you'll see a group of tiefling refugees arguing with the druids inside. [[Komira]] and [[Locke]] will ask you to head into the Chambers and check on their daughter [[Arabella]]. Arabella was caught attempting to steal an idol, a component in a magical ritual the druids were planning to use to seal off the Grove from outsiders.
-The druids at the gate will initially try to stop you, but will soon relent and let you through. Enter the Chambers and you'll find Arabella standing in judgement in front of Kagha, some other druids... and Kagha's restless, venomous snake Teela. You can sit back and do nothing, in which Kagha's snake will kill Arabella. Or you can ready yourself to attack, though this will mean starting a large-scale fight between the druids and the tieflings ([[Rath]] will fight on the side of the tieflings).
+=== Companion Approval ===
+Passing a Persuasion or Nature check grants the following approval:
-If you'd rather avoid both the death of a child and starting a fight between all the druids and the refugees, one can attempt to reason with Kagha:
+{{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+8}}
-* With a Nature Check (DC 12).
-** If you're [[Disguise Self|presenting]] as a [[tiefling]], this DC will be raised to 15.
-** Being a [[Druid]] lowers the DC to 10 and grants [[Advantage]].
-* With a Persuasion Check (DC 12).
-** If you're [[Disguise Self|presenting]] as a [[tiefling]], this DC will be raised to 18.
-** Being a [[Druid]] lowers the DC to 10 and grants [[Advantage]].
-* By probing her mind with the [[Detect Thoughts]] spell.
-* Barbarians can roll Intimidation (DC 15).
-* Bards, Paladins, and Monks get unique Persuasion options.
-** Bards can quote Silvanus (DC 15).
-** Paladins can offer to act as judges (DC 10), in turn letting them set Arabella free.
-** Monks can attempt to convince Kagha she's acting rashly (DC 10, rolled with [[Advantage]]).
-* If [[Speak with Animals]] is active, one can instead attempt to reason with the snake, but this will only be successful if the player is a Druid.
-If the Check is failed, all is not yet lost. You'll have another chance to attempt to convince Kagha to see reason:
+Passing the Intimidation check as Lae'zel or talking to the snake with Speak with Animals as a Druid:
-* A passive DC 5 Nature Check will be rolled; if successful, it will unlock a dialogue option to point out the snake is poised to kill.
-* You can attempt a Persuasion or Intimidation Check (DC 10, rolled with [[Advantage]]).
-** If you're presenting as a tiefling, the Persuasion Check (but not the Intimidation Check) will be raised to DC 15.
-* You get another chance to choose to attack.
-Assuming you were successful in any of these Checks, Arabella will be saved. Otherwise, the snake kills Arabella just as before. Whatever the outcome, you'll be asked you to report to her parents to wrap up the quest.
+{{Approval|Gale|+8}}
-== Rewards ==
+=== Consequences ===
-* 45 XP
+If successfully resolving {{Quest|Save the Refugees}} for the Tieflings, Arabella's fate will have some potentially dire consequences for Kagha:
-* {{SmallIcon|cherished locket.png}} [[Komira's Locket]] (if Arabella was successfully saved)
+* When {{CharLink|Halsin}} returns to the Grove, Kagha will find herself stripped of her title and demoted to novice if Arabella was saved. If Arabella died, Halsin will be less lenient, exiling her from the Grove.
+* If Arabella dies, her parents will confront Kagha over their daughter's death during the celebration party. {{CharLink|Komira}} will reveal they've spiked Kagha's wine with a paralysis poison. As Kagha falls to the floor, Komira will go to execute her and avenge her daughter. A Persuasion Check can convince her to stop, or she can be allowed to go ahead with the execution.
-== Consequences ==
+If Arabella was saved and the roads were cleared for the Tieflings, then she can be found in [[Act Two]], starting the quest {{Quest|Find Arabella's Parents}}.
-{{SpoilerWarning}}
-If you successfully resolve [[Save the Refugees]] for the tieflings, Arabella's fate will have some potentially dire consequences for Kagha:
-* When [[Halsin]] returns to the Grove, Kagha will find herself stripped of her title and demoted to novice if [[Arabella]] was saved. If Arabella died, Halsin will be less lenient, exiling her from the Grove.
+== Quest rewards ==
-* In the celebration party, Arabella's parents will confront Kagha over their daughter's death. A few lines in, [[Komira]] will reveal they've spiked Kagha's wine with a paralysis poison. As Kagha falls to the floor, Komira will go to execute her and avenge her daughter. She can Persuaded to stop, or allowed.
+* 45 XP
+* {{MdRarityItem|Komira's Locket}}, if Arabella was successfully saved.
-If Arabella was saved and [[Save the Refugees|the roads were cleared for the tieflings]], Arabella can be found in [[Chapter Two]], granting you the quest "[[Find Arabella's parents]]".
+* The Snake Whisperer [[Inspiration]] for those with the [[Folk Hero]] [[Backgrounds|Background]].
+* Not On My Watch [[Inspiration]] for those with the [[Urchin]] [[Backgrounds|Background]].
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