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{{Infobox character
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| description = Helsik is a gold dwarf warlock and diabolist who owns the Devil's Fee in the Lower City. She is a trader with a stock of magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik is also capable of opening a portal to the Hells.
| image = Helsik in game.png
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{{Infobox creature
| name = Helsik
| name = Helsik
| class = [[The Fiend]] [[Warlock]]
| class = [[Warlock]]
| image = Helsik in game.png
| subclass = [[The Fiend]]  
| race = [[Gold dwarf]]
| occupation = Owner of the [[Devil's Fee]]
| image = <gallery>
Helsik in game.png|In-game
Portrait Helsik.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| identity = Female
| race = [[Gold Dwarf]]
| role = [[Trader]]
| role = [[Trader]]
| hometown = [[Devil's Fee]], [[Baldur's Gate]]
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
| titles = Mammon's Picklock<br>Latchkeeper of the Nine Hells
| title = Mammon's Picklock<br>Latchkeeper of the Nine Hells
| level = 12
| level = 12
 
| size = [[Medium]]
| modules =
| type = [[Humanoid]]
{{Infobox statistics
| ac = 12
| child = yes
| e hp = 67
| size = Medium
| hp = 96
| type = Humanoid
| t hp = 124
| armour_class = 12
| xp = 400
| hit_points = 96
| weight kg = 75
| weight_kg = 75
| weight_lb = 150
| hiddenlevel = 12
| str = 14
| str = 14
| con = 16
| con = 16
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| wis = 16
| wis = 16
| cha = 18
| cha = 18
| wis_save_proficiency = 8
| wis save prof = 8
| cha_save_proficiency = 8
| cha save prof = 8
| resistant1 = Poison
| conditions = Fiendish Resilience: Radiant
| resistant2 = Radiant
| athletics = 2
| acrobatics = 2
| perception = 3
| resistances = Poison resistant full, Radiant resistant full
| passives = Agonising Blast, Dark One's Own Luck, Darkvision, Devil's Sight, Dwarven Resilience, Eldritch Spear, Infectious Greed, Opportunity Attack, Repelling Blast
}}
'''Helsik''' is a [[gold dwarf]] [[warlock]] and diabolist who owns the [[Devil's Fee]] in the [[Lower City]]. She is a trader with a stock of magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik is also capable of opening a portal to the Hells.


| feature1_name = Agonising Blast
{{DiQ|I welcome thee to the Devil's Fee, where every hellish curio's a rarity! So merry be - and shop with glee.|Helsik| greeting the party}}
| feature1_description = Add your Charisma modifier to Eldritch Blast's damage.
| feature2_name = Dark One's Own Luck
| feature2_description = Add a +1d10 to an ability check per short rest.
| feature3_name = Darkvision
| feature3_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m.
| feature4_name = Devil's Sight
| feature4_description = You can see normally in any darkness up to 24m (80ft)
| feature5_name = Dwarven Resilience
| feature5_description = Advantage on saving throws against being Poisoned.
| feature6_name = Eldritch Spear
| feature6_description = Eldritch Blast's range increases by half.
| feature7_name = Infectious Greed
| feature7_description = All nearby allies have [[Infectious Greed (Condition)|Infectious Greed]].
| feature8_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature8_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
| feature9_name = Repelling Blast
| feature9_description = Eldrich Blast pushes targets up to 4.5m (15ft) away.
}}
}}'''Helsik''' is a warlock and diabolist who owns the [[Devil's Fee]] in the [[Lower City]]. She is a trader with a stock of magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik is also capable of opening a portal to the Hells.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
=== Background ===
Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon; possibly the richest being in existence and a miser who is loyal only to coin. At her store, the Devil's Fee, she also trades in curios and information, having a large and rare collection of Hellish items that she has accumulated in her occupation as a diabolist.  
Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon; possibly the richest being in existence and a miser who is loyal only to coin. At her store, the Devil's Fee, she also trades in curios and information, having a large and rare collection of Hellish items that she has accumulated in her occupation as a diabolist.  


However, Helsik was not satisfied with the coin that trading curios brought in, and decided to diversify her skills into providing "access". {{cite text|Helsik's Diary|Helsik}}
However, Helsik was not satisfied with the coin that trading curios brought in, and decided to diversify her skills into providing "access". {{ref|{{SmRarityItem|Helsik's Diary}}}}


=== Quests ===
==Involvement==
* [[Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik]]
Helsik initially only offers [[Alchemy]] ingredients, [[Grenades]], and [[Dyes]] but the party can unlock trading access to her "''Curated Selection''" by passing multiple {{Ability Check|Perception|5}} to notice the various diabolic curios in her collection and at least one {{Ability Check|Arcana|15}} to identify the items as genuine. The talking character then can say ''"Must be a diabolist running this shop with so many devilish artifacts"'' to unlock curated selection dialogue. These Arcana checks have a DC of 0 for {{CharLink|Karlach}} due to her time spent in the hells.
* [[Deal with the Devil]]
 
At first, Helsik only has dialogue options to trade with the party, but if the party has sufficiently progressed {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}}, {{Quest|Help Kith'rak Voss}}, and / or {{Quest|The Githyanki Warrior}}, and also passed at least one Arcana check then they can reveal her as a diabolist, which unlocks special dialogue options to talk about the [[House of Hope]].
 
===Breaking into the House of Hope===
Helsik can help the party break into the Hells, however she only offers her services in return for 20,000 gold. The party can either pay her the 20,000 gold or convince her to halve the price. Instead of paying her it is also possible to make a deal with her to steal the {{SmRarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength}} from the House of Hope for her. This starts {{Quest|Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik}}
 
Upon convincing her to aid them, Helsik gives the party a {{SmRarityItem|Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin}}, {{SmRarityItem|Opening a Hell Gate}}, and a {{SmRarityItem|Ritual Pouch}} containing the items needed to open the portal. She then directs the party upstairs to a pentagram where they can perform the ritual to open a portal to the [[House of Hope]].


==Involvement==
If the party previously stole from Helsik before she handles the ritual items, she angrily kicks the party out of the store and seals the door; attempting to return to the store will result in her turning hostile.
The party can be directed to Helsik by a number of characters and notes that mark her as a diabolist, someone capable of opening a portal to the Hells. Arriving at Helsik's store, the party may notice with Perception checks several rare curios that could only be found in a diabolists collection.


Helsik can assist in breaking the party into the Hells, however it will come at a cost. The player can pay her 20,000 gold (or Intimidate it down to 10,000), or offer to bring her back the [[Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength]] from Raphael's collection.
===After returning from the House of Hope===
{{Main|Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik}}
If the party made a deal about {{SmRarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength}}, upon returning from the [[House of Hope]], Helsik demands to turn over the gauntlets or else pay the original proposed fee of 20,000 gold. The party can pass a {{Ability Check|Intimidation|10}} to keep the Gauntlets without Helsik turning hostile. Helsik only asks for the gauntlets after the party finished all the related quests in the House of Hope.


{{SpoilerDurge|nograd=1|
Otherwise, if the party made no deal about the {{SmRarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength}}, they can keep them or sell them to Helsik.
Helsik will recognise the Dark Urge, handing them the hat which [[Sceleritas Fel]] left at the Devil's Fee. In the past she opened a portal to [[Mephistopheles]]' vaults in the Hells for the Urge and [[Gortash]] to steal the [[Crown of Karsus]].
}}


== Store ==
== Store ==
Corresponds to {{c|LOW_DevilsFee_Diabolist_Trade_Magic}}.
Corresponds to {{c|LOW_DevilsFee_Diabolist_Trade_Magic}}.  


=== Notable items ===
=== Regular items ===
* {{RarityItem|Gemini Gloves}}
* Various [[Alchemy]] ingredients, [[Grenades]], and [[Dyes]]
* {{RarityItem|Cloak of the Weave}}
 
* {{RarityItem|Shapeshifter Hat}}
=== Curated Selection ===
* {{RarityItem|Spellseeking Gloves}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Caitiff Staff}}
* {{RarityItem|Gibus of the Worshipful Servant}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Cloak of the Weave}}
* {{RarityItem|Hellbeard Halberd}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gemini Gloves}}
* {{RarityItem|Caitiff Staff}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Hellbeard Halberd}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Shapeshifter Hat}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spellseeking Gloves}}
 
===On the desk in front of her===
* {{MdRarityItem|Gibus of the Worshipful Servant}} (not for sale to regular characters but is given to [[The Dark Urge]] for free)


== Combat ==
== Combat ==
If Helsik is attacked, six [[Gilded Imp]]s and two [[Gilded Minotaur]]s will appear in order to support her.
If Helsik is attacked, six [[Gilded Imp]]s and two [[Gilded Minotaur]]s will appear in order to support her.


=== Spells and abilities ===
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
{{Feature box|Eldritch Blast}}
* {{SAI|Mammon's Tax}}
{{Feature box|Mammon's Tax}}
* {{SAI|Promise of Wealth}}
{{Feature box|Promise of Wealth}}
* {{SAI|Summon Gilded Hellsboar}}
{{Feature box|Summon Gilded Hellsboar}}
* {{SAI|Keeper's Fee}}
==== Tactician only ====
* {{SAI|Eldritch Blast}}
{{Feature box|Keeper's Fee}}
{{div col end}}
 
== Speak with Dead ==
{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Who are you?
* '''Helsik:''' Portalcrafter... trespasser... warlock...
 
'''Party member:''' How did you die?
* '''Helsik:''' Many... wanted... dead...
 
'''Party member:''' What did Gortash pay you to do?
* '''Helsik:''' Doorway... to the House...
 
'''Party member:''' What is the book you carry?
* '''Helsik:''' Grimoire... ritual... travel far...
 
'''Party member:''' How do I do the grimoire's ritual?
* '''Helsik:''' Drawn... circle...
 
'''Party member:''' Do you know what Raphael is guarding in his House?
* '''Narrator:''' *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*
{{Dialogue end}}
 
== Related quests ==
* {{Quest|Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik}}
* {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}}
 
== Related literature ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Devil's Fee Observer's Report}}
* {{MdRarityItem|File Under Diabolist}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Helsik's Diary}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Note from Director Gortash}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Note from Helsik}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Opening a Hell Gate}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Report on Activities of Enver Gortash}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Report for Raphael}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scrapbook of Letters}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="200">
<gallery heights="250">
Helsik Model.png|Helsik's model.
Helsik Model.png|Helsik's model.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Related literature ==
== Notes ==
* {{SmItemIcon|Helsik's Diary}}
{{notebegin}}
* Should a character have high [[Attitude]] with Helsik, such as by gifting her enough gold through trade, the character will be bestowed the {{Cond|Infectious Greed}} buff in her presence.
{{noteend}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|text}}
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{FRWiki|Mammon|long}}
{{FRWiki|Mammon|long}}


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Latest revision as of 12:35, 25 November 2024

Helsik is a gold dwarf warlock and diabolist who owns the Devil's Fee in the Lower City. She is a trader with a stock of magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik is also capable of opening a portal to the Hells.


Portrait Helsik.png
“
I welcome thee to the Devil's Fee, where every hellish curio's a rarity! So merry be - and shop with glee.
„
— Helsik greeting the party

Overview[edit | edit source]

Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon; possibly the richest being in existence and a miser who is loyal only to coin. At her store, the Devil's Fee, she also trades in curios and information, having a large and rare collection of Hellish items that she has accumulated in her occupation as a diabolist.

However, Helsik was not satisfied with the coin that trading curios brought in, and decided to diversify her skills into providing "access". [1]

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Helsik initially only offers Alchemy ingredients, Grenades, and Dyes but the party can unlock trading access to her "Curated Selection" by passing multiple DC 5 Perception check to notice the various diabolic curios in her collection and at least one DC 15 Arcana check to identify the items as genuine. The talking character then can say "Must be a diabolist running this shop with so many devilish artifacts" to unlock curated selection dialogue. These Arcana checks have a DC of 0 for Karlach Karlach due to her time spent in the hells.

At first, Helsik only has dialogue options to trade with the party, but if the party has sufficiently progressed Deal with the Devil Deal with the Devil, Help Kith'rak Voss Help Kith'rak Voss, and / or The Githyanki Warrior The Githyanki Warrior, and also passed at least one Arcana check then they can reveal her as a diabolist, which unlocks special dialogue options to talk about the House of Hope.

Breaking into the House of Hope[edit | edit source]

Helsik can help the party break into the Hells, however she only offers her services in return for 20,000 gold. The party can either pay her the 20,000 gold or convince her to halve the price. Instead of paying her it is also possible to make a deal with her to steal the Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength from the House of Hope for her. This starts Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik

Upon convincing her to aid them, Helsik gives the party a Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin, Opening a Hell Gate, and a Ritual Pouch containing the items needed to open the portal. She then directs the party upstairs to a pentagram where they can perform the ritual to open a portal to the House of Hope.

If the party previously stole from Helsik before she handles the ritual items, she angrily kicks the party out of the store and seals the door; attempting to return to the store will result in her turning hostile.

After returning from the House of Hope[edit | edit source]

Main article: Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik

If the party made a deal about Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength, upon returning from the House of Hope, Helsik demands to turn over the gauntlets or else pay the original proposed fee of 20,000 gold. The party can pass a DC 10 Intimidation check to keep the Gauntlets without Helsik turning hostile. Helsik only asks for the gauntlets after the party finished all the related quests in the House of Hope.

Otherwise, if the party made no deal about the Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength, they can keep them or sell them to Helsik.

Store[edit | edit source]

Corresponds to LOW_DevilsFee_Diabolist_Trade_Magic.

Regular items[edit | edit source]

Curated Selection[edit | edit source]

On the desk in front of her[edit | edit source]

Combat[edit | edit source]

If Helsik is attacked, six Gilded Imps and two Gilded Minotaurs will appear in order to support her.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Eldritch Blast.webp
Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast ()
D10 Force.png 1d10 (1~10) Damage TypesForce

Conjure a beam of crackling energy. Deals 1d10Damage TypesForce damage to a target.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Generic Damage.webp
Mammon's Tax Mammon's Tax ()
D6 Slashing.png 6d6 (6~36) Damage TypesSlashing

Rend the flesh of a greedy creature, dealing 6d6Damage TypesSlashing damage for every 500 gold it has.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Recharge: Per turn
Generic Control.webp
Promise of Wealth Promise of Wealth
Mark a target with Promise of Wealth Promise of Wealth. Your Allies with Infectious Greed Infectious Greed gain Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Attack rolls against it, convinced it carries great wealth.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Find Familiar Cat.webp
Summon Gilded Hellsboar Summon Gilded Hellsboar ()
Summon a boar, its tusks and tapered body agleam with gold, to fight alongside you.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Recharge: Per combat

Tactician only[edit | edit source]

Generic Control.webp
Keeper's Fee Keeper's Fee ()
Magically snatch a weapon from the target's hand.
DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

Party member: Who are you?

  • Helsik: Portalcrafter... trespasser... warlock...

Party member: How did you die?

  • Helsik: Many... wanted... dead...

Party member: What did Gortash pay you to do?

  • Helsik: Doorway... to the House...

Party member: What is the book you carry?

  • Helsik: Grimoire... ritual... travel far...

Party member: How do I do the grimoire's ritual?

  • Helsik: Drawn... circle...

Party member: Do you know what Raphael is guarding in his House?

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

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Helsik's model.

    Helsik's model.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Should a character have high Attitude with Helsik, such as by gifting her enough gold through trade, the character will be bestowed the Infectious Greed Infectious Greed buff in her presence.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Helsik's Diary

External links[edit | edit source]

Mammon on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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