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| description = Harper Essius is a confident and experienced rock gnome Harper that can be found in the Last Light Inn. Depending on player choices in Act Two, he takes part in assisting the party during the Assault on Moonrise Towers. | |||
| image = Harper Essius.png | |||
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{{Infobox creature | {{Infobox creature | ||
| | | name = Harper Essius | ||
| image = <gallery> | |||
|image= <gallery> | |||
Harper Essius.png|In-game | Harper Essius.png|In-game | ||
Portrait Essius.png|Portrait | Portrait Essius.png|Portrait | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| | | identity = Male | ||
|faction=[[Harpers]] | | va = Atilla Akinci | ||
|size=Small | | faction = [[Harpers]] | ||
|type=Humanoid | | size = [[Small]] | ||
| | | type = [[Humanoid]] | ||
|e hp=43 | | race = [[Gnome]] | ||
|hp=62 | | subrace = [[Rock Gnome]] | ||
|t hp=80 | | class = [[Fighter]] | ||
|movement m=7.5 | | level = 6 | ||
|weight kg=35 | | e hp = 43 | ||
|str=14 | | hp = 62 | ||
|dex=15 | | t hp = 80 | ||
|con=15 | | ac = 14 | ||
|int=12 | | movement m = 7.5 | ||
|wis=13 | | weight kg = 35 | ||
|cha=13 | | xp = 90 | ||
|str save prof=yes | | str = 14 | ||
|con save prof=yes | | dex = 15 | ||
|passives=Darkvision, Extra Attack, Gnome Cunning, Opportunity Attack, Shortened Stride | | con = 15 | ||
| int = 12 | |||
| wis = 13 | |||
| cha = 13 | |||
| str save prof = yes | |||
| con save prof = yes | |||
| athletics = 2 | |||
| acrobatics = 2 | |||
| perception = 1 | |||
| passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Gnome Cunning, Opportunity Attack, Shortened Stride | |||
| uuid = 271478dd-7efb-4ca7-b40c-593bbea91a85 | |||
| uid = S_HAV_HavenOutcasts_FountainGuards_Melee_2 | |||
| stats = HAV_Harper_Gnome_Melee | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Essius''' is a [[ | '''Harper Essius''' is a confident [[Harper]] at the [[Last Light Inn]] during [[Act Two]]. Depending on party choices in Act Two, he assists the party during the {{Quest|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers}}. | ||
{{DiQ| | {{DiQ|Jaheira will see us through this matter. She always does.|Essius}} | ||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
=== Last Light Inn === | === Act Two === | ||
Essius can be first encountered at the | ==== Last Light Inn ==== | ||
Essius can be first encountered at the Last Light Inn's plaza, where can is chatting with {{CharLink|Ulthred|Fist Ulthred}} next to the fountain. Whereas Ulthred is initially skeptical and doubtful of the party, Essius attempts to talk him down and be open to the party's help. As Ulthred displays some nervousness at being in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], Essius tells him he has seen worse alleyways in [[Baldur's Gate]].{{ref|Dialogue with [[Ulthred]]:<br>''"This place gives me the creeps."'' - Ulthred<br>''"Seen alleyways in Baldur's Gate that are plenty worse in their way."'' - Essius<br>''"Yeah?"''<br>''"Heapside narrows at night time? Two steps in and you're likely to become some dagger's new sheath."''<br>''"Ain't my neck of the woods."''<br>''"Count your lucky stars."''}} | |||
If {{CharLink|Marcus Falgor|Marcus}} is exposed as a [[True Soul]], Essius is {{Cond|Surprised}} and joins the fight against his summoned {{CharLink|Crawling Claw}}s. | |||
=== | ==== Resolve the Abduction ==== | ||
{{ | When Marcus attacks the inn and attempts to kidnap {{CharLink|Isobel}} during {{Quest|Resolve the Abduction}}, Essius frequently is amongst the Harpers who avoid being {{Cond|Impaled}}, and runs up to fight the {{CharLink|Winged Horror}}s. If Isobel is not saved, Essius and everyone in Last Light Inn turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}, save for {{CharLink|Jaheira}}. | ||
If | ==== Assault Moonrise Towers ==== | ||
If Isobel is saved at the Last Light Inn, and once the {{CharLink|Aylin|Nightsong}} is freed from her cage and heads for [[Moonrise Towers]], Essius follow Jaheira to the assault on Moonrise Towers, where he, along with Harper {{CharLink|Antony}}, {{CharLink|Lymn}}, and {{CharLink|Naysa}} survive the first assault and assists the party in the remaining fight against [[Absolute]] forces. | |||
After the main battle, if | After the main battle, if Essius survive the fight, he guards the first floor of Moonrise with the remaining [[Harpers]]. Once {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} is defeated and the party progress to [[Act Three]], Essius completely disappears. | ||
==Combat== | == Combat == | ||
===Attacks and | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
{{Feature box|Brace (Ranged)|item=Longbow}} | |||
{{Feature box|Flourish|item=Rapier}} | |||
{{Feature box|Hamstring Shot|item=Longbow}} | |||
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Rapier}} | |||
{{Feature box|Piercing Strike|item=Rapier}} | |||
{{Feature box|Ranged Attack|item=Longbow}} | {{Feature box|Ranged Attack|item=Longbow}} | ||
{{Feature box|Weakening Strike|item=Rapier}} | {{Feature box|Weakening Strike|item=Rapier}} | ||
== Loot == | === Loot === | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Longbow}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Longbow}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Rapier}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Rapier}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}} | ||
== Related quests== | == Related quests== | ||
* | * {{Quest|Infiltrate Moonrise Towers}} | ||
* | * {{Quest|Resolve the Abduction}} | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* If killed at any point before the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], | * According to devnotes, Essius is a rather long-lived [[gnome]] and experienced Harper.{{ref|Devnotes:<br>''Default dialogue for the confident and experienced harper when standing guard at the fountain.''<br>''Two guards standing by a fountain, one a long-lived gnome Harper and one a rough-and-ready Flaming Fist human. The Fist is on edge and none too friendly, the Harper is calmer and more forthcoming.''}} | ||
* Essius is the only surviving [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during [[Confront the Elder Brain]] as part of the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies ( | * If killed at any point before the [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], a replacement Harper (either [[Olys]], [[Grenywald]], [[Lanni]], or [[Lilineth]]) will take Essius' place. | ||
* Essius is the only surviving [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|Assault on Moonrise Towers]], non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during [[Confront the Elder Brain]] as part of the {{SAI|Gather Your Allies (class action)|Gather Your Allies}} variant {{SAI|Silver Harp Squadron}}, even if all the other remaining Harpers are dead. | |||
* Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a {{SmRarityItem|Longbow}}, and is instead given one at the start of the battle. | * Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a {{SmRarityItem|Longbow}}, and is instead given one at the start of the battle. | ||
** Likewise, Essius does not have the same stat block as [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], or [[Naysa]], nor does he share the [[ranger]] class with them. Instead, Essius seems to be have a non-descript DEX-based melee archetype. | ** Likewise, Essius does not have the same stat block as [[Antony]], [[Lymn]], or [[Naysa]], nor does he share the [[ranger]] class with them. Instead, Essius seems to be have a non-descript DEX-based melee archetype. | ||
* As of [[Patch | * As of [[Patch 7]], despite having [[Extra Attack]], Essius is not able to attack twice during his turns. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
== External links == | |||
* {{FRWiki|Essius|long}} | |||
{{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | {{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | ||
[[Category:Humanoids]] | |||
[[Category:Gnomes]] | [[Category:Gnomes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Rock Gnomes]] | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Characters in Act Two]] | |||
[[Category:Characters in the Shadow-Cursed Lands]] | [[Category:Characters in the Shadow-Cursed Lands]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | [[Category:Members of the Harpers]] | ||
__INDEX__ | __INDEX__ |
Latest revision as of 10:37, 6 March 2025

“Jaheira will see us through this matter. She always does.„
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act Two[edit | edit source]
Last Light Inn[edit | edit source]
Essius can be first encountered at the Last Light Inn's plaza, where can is chatting with Fist Ulthred next to the fountain. Whereas Ulthred is initially skeptical and doubtful of the party, Essius attempts to talk him down and be open to the party's help. As Ulthred displays some nervousness at being in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, Essius tells him he has seen worse alleyways in Baldur's Gate.[1]
If Marcus is exposed as a True Soul, Essius is and joins the fight against his summoned Crawling Claws.
Resolve the Abduction[edit | edit source]
When Marcus attacks the inn and attempts to kidnap Isobel during , Essius frequently is amongst the Harpers who avoid being , and runs up to fight the Winged Horrors. If Isobel is not saved, Essius and everyone in Last Light Inn turn into a , save for Jaheira.
Assault Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]
If Isobel is saved at the Last Light Inn, and once the Nightsong is freed from her cage and heads for Moonrise Towers, Essius follow Jaheira to the assault on Moonrise Towers, where he, along with Harper Antony, Lymn, and Naysa survive the first assault and assists the party in the remaining fight against Absolute forces.
After the main battle, if Essius survive the fight, he guards the first floor of Moonrise with the remaining Harpers. Once Ketheric Thorm is defeated and the party progress to Act Three, Essius completely disappears.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Loot[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- According to devnotes, Essius is a rather long-lived gnome and experienced Harper.[2]
- If killed at any point before the Assault on Moonrise Towers, a replacement Harper (either Olys, Grenywald, Lanni, or Lilineth) will take Essius' place.
- Essius is the only surviving Assault on Moonrise Towers, non-failsafe Harper that is not able to be called in during Confront the Elder Brain as part of the variant , even if all the other remaining Harpers are dead.
- Unlike the other Harpers during the Assault on Moonrise, Essius does not naturally spawn with a
Longbow, and is instead given one at the start of the battle.
- As of Patch 7, despite having Extra Attack, Essius is not able to attack twice during his turns.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dialogue with Ulthred:
"This place gives me the creeps." - Ulthred
"Seen alleyways in Baldur's Gate that are plenty worse in their way." - Essius
"Yeah?"
"Heapside narrows at night time? Two steps in and you're likely to become some dagger's new sheath."
"Ain't my neck of the woods."
"Count your lucky stars." - ↑ Devnotes:
Default dialogue for the confident and experienced harper when standing guard at the fountain.
Two guards standing by a fountain, one a long-lived gnome Harper and one a rough-and-ready Flaming Fist human. The Fist is on edge and none too friendly, the Harper is calmer and more forthcoming.
External links[edit | edit source]
Essius on the Forgotten Realms Wiki