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| description = Geraldus is a new Harper recruit tasked with looking into recent Bhaalist activity in Baldur's Gate on Jaheira's orders. Beset by Bhaalist doppelgangers, he is used as bait in Danthelon's Dancing Axe, next to Wyrm's Crossing. | |||
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'''Geraldus''' is a new recruit for the [[Harpers]], who has been looking into the recent Bhaalist activity in the city on [[Jaheira|Jaheira's]] orders. He can be found in [[Danthelon's Dancing Axe]] in [[Wyrm's Crossing]]. | '''Geraldus''' is a new recruit for the [[Harpers]], who has been looking into the recent Bhaalist activity in the city on [[Jaheira|Jaheira's]] orders. He can be found in [[Danthelon's Dancing Axe]] in [[Wyrm's Crossing]]. | ||
== History == | |||
=== Bhaalist Resurgence === | |||
After rumors of [[Bhaal|Bhaalist activity]] surfaced in [[Baldur's Gate]], Jaheira ordered her Harpers to look into the machinations of the Cult of Bhaal, letting them uncover as much information as possible while she led another force of Harpers into the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] to defeat [[Ketheric Thorm]]. However, as Jaheira ordered the Harpers to concentrate their efforts in finding the [[Minsc|Rashemaar]], Geraldus' Harper cell was killed or captured by Bhaalist [[doppelganger|doppelgangers]], only to be brought to [[Orin]]. | |||
Geraldus was the only Harper left alive by the doppelgangers, so that he would be used a live bait for Jaheira and the party to contact. | |||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
=== Hostage to Bhaalists === | === Hostage to Bhaalists === | ||
{{main|The High Harper}} | {{main|The High Harper}} | ||
While in [[Wyrm's Crossing]] with Jaheira, she will point out Danthelon's Dancing Axe, a store run by [[Entharl Danthelon]], and front for a Harper safe house. After Jaheira speaks with Entharl, he will give the player the key to a secret room beneath the store, where Geraldus and a group of impersonated [[Harpers]] are waiting to give Jaheira new information from their scouting. | |||
While in [[Wyrm's Crossing]] with | |||
Once below, Geraldus will greet the party, saying "May [[Selûne|Selûne's]] Tears shine on this meeting." Jaheira will immediately recognise the old Harper code, and try to communicate to the player that the Harpers present are traitors. Attacking the Harpers will reveal all but Geraldus to be Bhaalist | Once below, Geraldus will greet the party, saying "May [[Selûne|Selûne's]] Tears shine on this meeting." Jaheira will immediately recognise the old Harper code, and try to communicate to the player that the Harpers present are traitors. Attacking the Harpers will reveal all but Geraldus to be Bhaalist doppelgangers, their originals murdered, and Geraldus left alive as bait. | ||
Geraldus will explain the situation; the Harpers were searching for [[Bhaal|cultists]] in the city, and all was quiet until they began asking after the | Geraldus will explain the situation; the Harpers were searching for [[Bhaal|cultists]] in the city, and all was quiet until they began asking after the Rashemaar on Jaheira's latest orders. The cult struck during the night, capturing the others and bringing them back to Orin. | ||
Jaheira will chastise Geraldus on bringing danger to Entharl's shop, and suggest that maybe he is not cut out for the job. The player can agree, and Jaheira and Entharl will make plans to send Geraldus home to his mother in the Dalelands. | Jaheira will chastise Geraldus on bringing danger to Entharl's shop, and suggest that maybe he is not cut out for the job. The player can agree, and Jaheira and Entharl will make plans to send Geraldus home to his mother in the Dalelands. | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
===Attacks and | ===Attacks and abilities=== | ||
{{Feature box|Ranged attack|item=Longbow}} | {{Feature box|Ranged attack|item=Longbow}} | ||
{{Feature box|Hamstring shot|item=Longbow}} | {{Feature box|Hamstring shot|item=Longbow}} | ||
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{{Feature box|Hunter's Mark}} | {{Feature box|Hunter's Mark}} | ||
== Loot == | === Loot === | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Longbow}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Longbow}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}} | ||
== Speak with Dead == | |||
{{Dialogue start}} | |||
'''Party member:''' Who are you? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Geraldus... Harper recruit... | |||
'''Party member:''' What happened to you? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Treachery... doppelgangers... cult... | |||
'''Party member:''' What can you tell me about the cult? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Orin...Gortash... at war... | |||
'''Party member:''' What was your purpose here? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Jaheira... information... | |||
** '''Party member:''' What information did you have for Jaheira? | |||
*** '''Geraldus:''' Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR... | |||
**** '''Party member:''' Do you know who the Rashemaar is? | |||
***** '''Geraldus:''' Jaheira... KNOWS... | |||
{{Dialogue end}} | |||
=== If talking as Jaheira === | |||
The dialogue options change slightly but are otherwise the same: | |||
{{Dialogue start}} | |||
'''Jaheira:''' Name and rank, Harper. | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Geraldus... Harper recruit... | |||
'''Jaheira:''' What happened here? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Treachery... doppelgangers... cult... | |||
'''Jaheira:''' What did you learn about the cult? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Orin...Gortash... at war... | |||
'''Jaheira:''' Why did you set up this meeting? | |||
* '''Geraldus:''' Jaheira... information... | |||
**'''Jaheira:''' What information did you have for Jaheira? | |||
*** '''Geraldus:''' Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR... | |||
****'''Jaheira:''' What about the Rashemaar? | |||
***** '''Geraldus:''' Jaheira... KNOWS... | |||
{{Dialogue end}} | |||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|The High Harper}} | |||
== Related literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Harp-stamped Letter}} | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Geraldus wears a set of | * Geraldus wears a set of armour identical to the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail +1}} armour set, but with the shoulder pads from the {{SmRarityItem|Scale Mail +2}} set. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
{{Wyrm's Crossing}} | {{Wyrm's Crossing}} | ||
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[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | [[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | [[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | ||
[[Category:Rangers]] |
Latest revision as of 19:58, 19 September 2024
History[edit | edit source]
Bhaalist Resurgence[edit | edit source]
After rumors of Bhaalist activity surfaced in Baldur's Gate, Jaheira ordered her Harpers to look into the machinations of the Cult of Bhaal, letting them uncover as much information as possible while she led another force of Harpers into the Shadow-Cursed Lands to defeat Ketheric Thorm. However, as Jaheira ordered the Harpers to concentrate their efforts in finding the Rashemaar, Geraldus' Harper cell was killed or captured by Bhaalist doppelgangers, only to be brought to Orin.
Geraldus was the only Harper left alive by the doppelgangers, so that he would be used a live bait for Jaheira and the party to contact.
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Hostage to Bhaalists[edit | edit source]
While in Wyrm's Crossing with Jaheira, she will point out Danthelon's Dancing Axe, a store run by Entharl Danthelon, and front for a Harper safe house. After Jaheira speaks with Entharl, he will give the player the key to a secret room beneath the store, where Geraldus and a group of impersonated Harpers are waiting to give Jaheira new information from their scouting.
Once below, Geraldus will greet the party, saying "May Selûne's Tears shine on this meeting." Jaheira will immediately recognise the old Harper code, and try to communicate to the player that the Harpers present are traitors. Attacking the Harpers will reveal all but Geraldus to be Bhaalist doppelgangers, their originals murdered, and Geraldus left alive as bait.
Geraldus will explain the situation; the Harpers were searching for cultists in the city, and all was quiet until they began asking after the Rashemaar on Jaheira's latest orders. The cult struck during the night, capturing the others and bringing them back to Orin.
Jaheira will chastise Geraldus on bringing danger to Entharl's shop, and suggest that maybe he is not cut out for the job. The player can agree, and Jaheira and Entharl will make plans to send Geraldus home to his mother in the Dalelands.
Otherwise, they can disagree, or even lecture Jaheira on sending the Harpers out on too dangerous a job. Jaheira will apologise, and instruct Geraldus to lay low and rest if he can, as he is now the last Harper operating in the city that she can rely on.
If the player is without Jaheira, Geraldus will give them his report, assuming that they were sent on Jaheira's orders.
If Geraldus dies during the fight, he can be spoken to using Gortash's war with each other, and that he was here to give Jaheira information on the Rashemaar.
. His corpse will inform the party about the doppelganger treachery from the cult of Bhaal, Orin andCombat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Loot[edit | edit source]
Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]
Party member: Who are you?
- Geraldus: Geraldus... Harper recruit...
Party member: What happened to you?
- Geraldus: Treachery... doppelgangers... cult...
Party member: What can you tell me about the cult?
- Geraldus: Orin...Gortash... at war...
Party member: What was your purpose here?
- Geraldus: Jaheira... information...
- Party member: What information did you have for Jaheira?
- Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
- Party member: Do you know who the Rashemaar is?
- Geraldus: Jaheira... KNOWS...
- Party member: Do you know who the Rashemaar is?
- Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
- Party member: What information did you have for Jaheira?
If talking as Jaheira[edit | edit source]
The dialogue options change slightly but are otherwise the same:
Jaheira: Name and rank, Harper.
- Geraldus: Geraldus... Harper recruit...
Jaheira: What happened here?
- Geraldus: Treachery... doppelgangers... cult...
Jaheira: What did you learn about the cult?
- Geraldus: Orin...Gortash... at war...
Jaheira: Why did you set up this meeting?
- Geraldus: Jaheira... information...
- Jaheira: What information did you have for Jaheira?
- Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
- Jaheira: What about the Rashemaar?
- Geraldus: Jaheira... KNOWS...
- Jaheira: What about the Rashemaar?
- Geraldus: Rashemaar... THE RASHEMAAR...
- Jaheira: What information did you have for Jaheira?
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Related literature[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Geraldus wears a set of armour identical to the Scale Mail +1 armour set, but with the shoulder pads from the Scale Mail +2 set.