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== Involvement ==
== Involvement ==
=== Act One ===
=== Act One ===
Rolan can be found in the Emerald Grove arguing with Cal and Lia on whether they should remain in the Grove to help the tiefling refugees or leave. Rolan believes that they have no allegiance nor responsibility toward the refugees and should leave for Baldur's Gate for their own safety. Lia argues that they should help the refugees because it is the right thing to do. She accuses him of being selfish and only caring about his apprenticeship to Lorroakan at Baldur's Gate. The party can convince them to stay in the Grove or leave.
Rolan can be found in the Emerald Grove arguing with Cal and Lia on whether they should remain in the Grove to help the tiefling refugees or leave. Rolan believes that they have no allegiance nor responsibility toward the refugees and should leave for Baldur's Gate for their own safety. Lia fervently argues that they should help the refugees because it is the right thing to do. She accuses him of being selfish, only caring about his apprenticeship to Lorroakan at Baldur's Gate. The party can convince them to stay in the Grove or leave.


If Rolan survives {{Quest|Defeat the Goblins}}, he attends the [[Campsite]] celebration and performs a magic show for Cal and Lia. If Rolan, Cal, and Lia decide to leave the Grove, he will die alongside his siblings and other tieflings near the bridge to the [[Blighted Village]].
If Rolan survives {{Quest|Defeat the Goblins}}, he attends the [[Campsite]] celebration and performs a magic show for Cal and Lia. If Rolan, Cal, and Lia decide to leave the Grove, he dies  alongside his siblings and other tieflings near the bridge to the [[Blighted Village]].


=== Act Two ===
=== Act Two ===
If Rolan was persuaded into staying at the grove and has survived Act One, he can be found drowning his sorrows in alcohol at the [[Last Light Inn]]. He angrily tells the party that his siblings were taken to the [[Moonrise Towers]] as prisoners while he was defending the children of the tiefling refugees during an attack of The Cult of the [[Absolute]]. He will be angry with the party because of his perception that they are the reason his siblings were in danger and insist on going to find them himself; he must be saved during his attempt or he will fall to the shadow curse. One long rest after he leaves the safety of the inn is enough to condemn his fate. He can be found in the [[Ruined Battlefield]], on the eastern shore of the river, south of the bridge that leads to the {{Coords|-54|-111|Reithwin Tollhouse}}.
If Rolan is persuaded into staying at the grove and survives Act One, he can be found drowning his sorrows in alcohol at the [[Last Light Inn]]. He angrily tells the party that his siblings were taken to the [[Moonrise Towers]] as prisoners while he was defending the children of the tiefling refugees during an attack of The Cult of the [[Absolute]]. He is angry with the party because of his perception that they are the reason his siblings were in danger and insists on going to find them himself. He leaves for saving his siblings after fast travelling or long resting.


Saving Lia and Cal before finding Rolan at the Last Light Inn will result in him already being gone by the time the Party arrives at the Inn. If searched for at the Ruined Battlefield, he will be about to be attacked by [[Shadow]]s. Speaking to Rolan at the Inn, then saving Lia and Cal before running into him at the Battlefield, might cause Rolan to die and to be afflicted by the [[Shadow curse]].
He can be found (and saved) on his rescue mission at the [[Ruined Battlefield]], on the eastern shore of the river, south of the bridge that leads to the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]] at {{Coords|-54|-111}}, about to be attacked by [[Shadow|Shadows]]. If not saved before long resting, Rolan Rolan is afflicted by the [[Shadow Curse]] and dies.


If Rolan was not persuaded into staying at the Grove, he and his siblings will not appear in Act Two. His absence results in the deaths of many tiefling refugees during the Absolutist attack.
Saving Lia and Cal before finding Rolan at the Last Light Inn results in him already being gone on his futile rescue mission by the time the party members arrive at the Inn.
 
Speaking to Rolan at the Inn, then saving Lia and Cal before running into him at the battlefield, might cause Rolan to die and to be afflicted by the Shadow Curse.
 
If Rolan is not persuaded into staying at the Grove, he and his siblings do not appear in Act Two; and his absence results in the deaths of many tiefling refugees during the Absolutist attack.


=== Act Three ===
=== Act Three ===
If Rolan survives Act Two or had left the Grove during Act One, he can be found at the front desk of [[Sorcerous Sundries]] in place of {{CharLink|Lorroakan's Projection}}, although his behavior is stiff and the narration will note that something seems wrong.
If Rolan survives Act Two or leaves the Grove during Act One, he can be found at the front desk of [[Sorcerous Sundries]] in place of {{CharLink|Lorroakan's Projection}}, although his behavior is stiff and the narration notes that something seems wrong.


During the conclusion of {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}, whether Rolan sides with or against his master upon hearing his plans for {{CharLink|Aylin|Dame Aylin}} depends on several factors:
During the conclusion of {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}, whether Rolan sides with or against his master upon hearing his plans for {{CharLink|Aylin|Dame Aylin}} depends on several factors:


* If both his siblings survived Act Two, he will side automatically against Lorroakan.
* If both his siblings survive Act Two, he sides automatically against Lorroakan.
* If only one of them survived Act Two, Rolan will require either a {{SkillCheck|Intimidation|20}}, {{SkillCheck|Persuasion|18}}, or {{SkillCheck|Arcana|15}}.
* If only one of them survives Act Two, Rolan requires either a {{SkillCheck|Intimidation|20}}, {{SkillCheck|Persuasion|18}}, or {{SkillCheck|Arcana|15}}.
* If neither of them were saved, he will side with Lorroakan; though he can also side with Lorroakan if his siblings were saved before the party first visits Last Light Inn. This outcome also automatically happens whenever Rolan wasn't persuaded into staying at the grove during Act One, implying they did not survive the journey.
* If neither of them are saved, he sides with Lorroakan; though he can also side with Lorroakan if his siblings were saved before the party first visits Last Light Inn. This outcome also automatically happens whenever Rolan is not persuaded into staying at the grove during Act One, implying they did not survive the journey.


After the battle, if Rolan sided against Lorroakan he resolves to master the tower's secrets on his own and pledge its resources to aid in the final battle, cursing Lorroakan as a bastard and confessing to suffering daily abuse from the man. Rolan then becomes an ally for [[Gather Your Allies]].
After the battle, if Rolan sided against Lorroakan he resolves to master the tower's secrets on his own and pledges its resources to aid in the final battle, cursing Lorroakan as a bastard and confessing to suffering daily abuse from the man. Rolan then becomes an ally for {{Quest|Gather Your Allies}}.


If Rolan dies during the battle with Lorroakan, {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} can be used to learn a little more of his background, including that he is not biologically related to Cal and Lia.
If Rolan dies during the battle with Lorroakan, {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} can be used to learn a little more of his background, including that he is not biologically related to Cal and Lia.
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Rolan and {{CharLink|Lia}} can be found arguing in [[The Hollow]] while Cal attempts to mediate. Rolan believes they should leave the Grove for Baldur's Gate while Lia thinks they should stay and help the Tieflings. The party can convince them to leave or stay.
Rolan and {{CharLink|Lia}} can be found arguing in [[The Hollow]] while Cal attempts to mediate. Rolan believes they should leave the Grove for Baldur's Gate while Lia thinks they should stay and help the Tieflings. The party can convince them to leave or stay.


* {{Dialogue option|You should all stay. A single blade could make a difference.|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|You should all stay. A single blade could make a difference.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|Only cowards run from a fight.|tags=Barbarian}}
* {{Dialogue option|Only cowards run from a fight.|tags=Barbarian}}
* {{Dialogue option|Clan is everything. You don't abandon those you swore to protect.|tags=Dragonborn}}
* {{Dialogue option|'Where the weak have need, the strong have a duty'. Stay.|tags=Paladin}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'd choose the wilderness over the dangers of a city any day. Stay.|tags=Ranger}}
* {{Dialogue option|I'd choose the wilderness over the dangers of a city any day. Stay.|tags=Ranger}}
* {{Dialogue option|Where the weak have need. The strong have a duty. Stay.|tags=Paladin}}
* {{Dialogue option|Have you forgotten Elturel? We should stand by our people - no one else will.|tags=Tiefling}}
 
* A fellow Tiefling can call upon Rolan to stand up for his people, because no one else will.
 
* [[Monk|Monks]] can say that to leave is a heavy choice and will weigh on whatever path they walk next.
* [[Dragonborn]] can stress the importance of clan and being with his people.


<small>''Any of the above:''</small>  {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
<small>''Any of the above:''</small>  {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


* {{Dialogue option|Get out while you can - the goblins will be back.}}  
* {{Dialogue option|Get out while you can - the goblins will be back.}}
* {{Dialogue option|If they cannot fight, they will die. That is as it should be.|tags=Githyanki}}  
* {{Dialogue option|Why die for those who can't defend themselves?|tags=Cleric}}
* {{Dialogue option|If they cannot fight, they will die. That is as it should be.|tags=Githyanki}}
<small>''Any of the above:''</small> {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
<small>''Any of the above:''</small> {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


If the party convince the trio to stay, they can speak to Rolan again in The Hollow, who explains that he has an apprenticeship under {{CharLink|Lorroakan}}. If {{CharLink|Gale}} is in the party, he will ask Rolan to introduce them to Lorroakan.
If convincing the trio to stay, the party can speak to Rolan again in The Hollow. He then explains that he has an apprenticeship under {{CharLink|Lorroakan}}. If {{CharLink|Gale}} is in the party, he asks Rolan to introduce them to Lorroakan.


* {{Dialogue option|Good idea: powerful acquaintances never hurt.}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* {{Dialogue option|Good idea: powerful acquaintances never hurt.}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
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== Speak with Dead ==
== Speak with Dead ==
Rolan can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.
{{Dialogue start}}
{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' What's your name?
'''Party member:''' What's your name?
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** '''Party member:''' What is so important about Lorroakan?
** '''Party member:''' What is so important about Lorroakan?
*** '''Rolan:''' ''Everything.'' He'll make me... greatest wizard... in Faerûn.
*** '''Rolan:''' ''Everything.'' He'll make me... greatest wizard... in Faerûn.
{{Dialogue end}}
{{Dialogue end}}


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* {{Quest|Rescue the Tieflings}}
* {{Quest|Rescue the Tieflings}}
* {{Quest|Save the Refugees}}
* {{Quest|Save the Refugees}}
== Idle banter ==
''Rolan, Cal, and Lia argue about whether to stay in the Grove during Act One:''
{{Dialogue start}}
* '''Lia:''' This is about your ''precious'' Baldur's Gate.
** '''Rolan:''' I care about our lives. Our futures.
*** '''Lia:''' No. You just care about your stupid apprenticeship.
**** '''Rolan:''' Take that back! Right now!
*'''Rolan:''' We don't even know these people!
** '''Lia:''' That doesn't matter.
*** '''Rolan:''' Of course it does. You would choose strangers over us!
**** '''Lia:''' That's ''not'' what I said.
***** '''Cal:''' Can we stop shouting? No?
* '''Cal:''' Calm down! ''Please''.
** '''Lia:''' I won't leave them behind!
*** '''Rolan:''' You're going to get us killed!
{{Dialogue end}}
''If Rolan, Cal, and Lia stay in the Grove:''
{{Dialogue start}}
* '''Cal:''' Don't be grumpy, Rolan. We'll get to the city soon.
** '''Rolan:'''  I am ''not'' grumpy.
*** '''Cal:''' The scowl on your face would frighten a troll.
**** '''Rolan:''' Heh. You're an idiot.
{{Dialogue end}}
''If Rolan, Cal, and Lia do not stay in the Grove:''
{{Dialogue start}}
* '''Cal:''' How long will it take to get to Baldur's Gate?
** '''Rolan:''' Depends. How often are you going to ask that?
*** '''Cal:''' Hey, sis. How long will it take to get to Baldur's Gate?
**** '''Lia:''' *Sigh.*
* '''Rolan:''' We should add the [[Elfsong Tavern]] to the list.
** '''Lia:''' So long as you're paying.
*** '''Cal:''' Drinks on Rolan? Count me in.
**** '''Rolan:''' I swear, I've never met such a pair of cheapskates.
* '''Lia:''' Stay close to me out there.
** '''Rolan:''' Yes, mother.
*** '''Lia:''' I ''will'' punch you in the throat, Rolan.
{{Dialogue end}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Latest revision as of 23:02, 21 January 2025

Rolan is one of the tieflings at the Emerald Grove in Act One.

Portrait Rolan.png
“
My Thunderwave will make quick work of any goblin - just you wait.
„
— Rolan

Overview[edit | edit source]

Rolan is an aspiring wizard who was invited to Baldur's Gate to apprentice under Lorroakan Lorroakan. He is accompanied by his two siblings, Cal Cal and Lia Lia.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

Rolan can be found in the Emerald Grove arguing with Cal and Lia on whether they should remain in the Grove to help the tiefling refugees or leave. Rolan believes that they have no allegiance nor responsibility toward the refugees and should leave for Baldur's Gate for their own safety. Lia fervently argues that they should help the refugees because it is the right thing to do. She accuses him of being selfish, only caring about his apprenticeship to Lorroakan at Baldur's Gate. The party can convince them to stay in the Grove or leave.

If Rolan survives Defeat the Goblins Defeat the Goblins, he attends the Campsite celebration and performs a magic show for Cal and Lia. If Rolan, Cal, and Lia decide to leave the Grove, he dies alongside his siblings and other tieflings near the bridge to the Blighted Village.

Act Two[edit | edit source]

If Rolan is persuaded into staying at the grove and survives Act One, he can be found drowning his sorrows in alcohol at the Last Light Inn. He angrily tells the party that his siblings were taken to the Moonrise Towers as prisoners while he was defending the children of the tiefling refugees during an attack of The Cult of the Absolute. He is angry with the party because of his perception that they are the reason his siblings were in danger and insists on going to find them himself. He leaves for saving his siblings after fast travelling or long resting.

He can be found (and saved) on his rescue mission at the Ruined Battlefield, on the eastern shore of the river, south of the bridge that leads to the Reithwin Tollhouse at X: -54 Y: -111, about to be attacked by Shadows. If not saved before long resting, Rolan Rolan is afflicted by the Shadow Curse and dies.

Saving Lia and Cal before finding Rolan at the Last Light Inn results in him already being gone on his futile rescue mission by the time the party members arrive at the Inn.

Speaking to Rolan at the Inn, then saving Lia and Cal before running into him at the battlefield, might cause Rolan to die and to be afflicted by the Shadow Curse.

If Rolan is not persuaded into staying at the Grove, he and his siblings do not appear in Act Two; and his absence results in the deaths of many tiefling refugees during the Absolutist attack.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

If Rolan survives Act Two or leaves the Grove during Act One, he can be found at the front desk of Sorcerous Sundries in place of Lorroakan's Projection Lorroakan's Projection, although his behavior is stiff and the narration notes that something seems wrong.

During the conclusion of Find the Nightsong Find the Nightsong, whether Rolan sides with or against his master upon hearing his plans for Aylin Dame Aylin depends on several factors:

  • If both his siblings survive Act Two, he sides automatically against Lorroakan.
  • If only one of them survives Act Two, Rolan requires either a DC 20 Intimidation check, DC 18 Persuasion check, or DC 15 Arcana check.
  • If neither of them are saved, he sides with Lorroakan; though he can also side with Lorroakan if his siblings were saved before the party first visits Last Light Inn. This outcome also automatically happens whenever Rolan is not persuaded into staying at the grove during Act One, implying they did not survive the journey.

After the battle, if Rolan sided against Lorroakan he resolves to master the tower's secrets on his own and pledges its resources to aid in the final battle, cursing Lorroakan as a bastard and confessing to suffering daily abuse from the man. Rolan then becomes an ally for Gather Your Allies Gather Your Allies.

If Rolan dies during the battle with Lorroakan, Speak with Dead Speak with Dead can be used to learn a little more of his background, including that he is not biologically related to Cal and Lia.

Companion approval[edit | edit source]

Rolan and Lia Lia can be found arguing in The Hollow while Cal attempts to mediate. Rolan believes they should leave the Grove for Baldur's Gate while Lia thinks they should stay and help the Tieflings. The party can convince them to leave or stay.

  • [PERSUASION] You should all stay. A single blade could make a difference. (DC 10)
  • [BARBARIAN] Only cowards run from a fight.
  • [DRAGONBORN] Clan is everything. You don't abandon those you swore to protect.
  • [PALADIN] 'Where the weak have need, the strong have a duty'. Stay.
  • [RANGER] I'd choose the wilderness over the dangers of a city any day. Stay.
  • [TIEFLING] Have you forgotten Elturel? We should stand by our people - no one else will.

Any of the above: Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1

  • Get out while you can - the goblins will be back.
  • [CLERIC] Why die for those who can't defend themselves?
  • [GITHYANKI] If they cannot fight, they will die. That is as it should be.

Any of the above: Shadowheart approves +1

If convincing the trio to stay, the party can speak to Rolan again in The Hollow. He then explains that he has an apprenticeship under Lorroakan Lorroakan. If Gale Gale is in the party, he asks Rolan to introduce them to Lorroakan.

  • Good idea: powerful acquaintances never hurt. Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Combat[edit | edit source]

Spells and abilities[edit | edit source]

Most of Rolan's spells are slight variants of common Wizard spells.

Fire Bolt.webp
Fire Bolt Fire Bolt ()
D10 Fire.png 1d10 (1~10) Damage TypesFire

Hurl a mote of fire.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Colour Spray.webp
Rolan's Colour Spray Rolan's Colour Spray ()
Create an illustrious display of flashing lights to dazzle and Confuse Confuse creatures up to a combined 44 Hit Points
 Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft
AoE: 5 m / 15 ft (Cone)
Mage Armour.webp
Rolan's Mage Armour Rolan's Mage Armour ()
Grant a creature a rudimentary defensive boost, increasing its Armour Class Armour Class by 2
 Range: 8 m /  ft
Magic Missile.webp
Rolan's Magic Missile Rolan's Magic Missile ()
D4 Force.png 5d4 + 5 (10~25) Damage TypesForce

Hurl a concentrated dart of magical force that can Daze Daze the target.

This spell never misses.

 Range: 18 m /  ft
Thunderwave.webp
Rolan's Thunderwave Rolan's Thunderwave ()
D6 Thunder.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesThunder

Release a focused blast of thunderous force that pushes targets back 12m and knocks them Prone Prone

CON Save
 Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft
AoE: 5 m / 17 ft (Cube)

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

Rolan can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead.

Party member: What's your name?

  • Rolan: Rolan. Just... Rolan.

Party member: Do you have any family?

  • Rolan: No... family... no one.
    • Party member: No family? What about Lia and Cal?
      • Rolan: They are... brother and sister. Cal says... I am family, but...

Party member: Did you come here alone?

  • Rolan: With Lia... and Cal. They are brother and sister. But I am... not blood.

Party member: How did you die?

  • Rolan: Too fast but... can't be. Must finish...
    • Party member: Finish what?
      • Rolan: My... training... must get to... Lorroakan.
        • Party member: What is so important about Lorroakan?
          • Rolan: Everything. He'll make me... greatest wizard... in Faerûn.

Party member: Where are you from?

  • Rolan: The city that... survived Hell.

Party member: Where were you going?

  • Rolan: To Baldur's Gate... to Lorroakan... my destiny.
    • Party member: What is so important about Lorroakan?
      • Rolan: Everything. He'll make me... greatest wizard... in Faerûn.

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Idle banter[edit | edit source]

Rolan, Cal, and Lia argue about whether to stay in the Grove during Act One:

  • Lia: This is about your precious Baldur's Gate.
    • Rolan: I care about our lives. Our futures.
      • Lia: No. You just care about your stupid apprenticeship.
        • Rolan: Take that back! Right now!
  • Rolan: We don't even know these people!
    • Lia: That doesn't matter.
      • Rolan: Of course it does. You would choose strangers over us!
        • Lia: That's not what I said.
          • Cal: Can we stop shouting? No?
  • Cal: Calm down! Please.
    • Lia: I won't leave them behind!
      • Rolan: You're going to get us killed!

If Rolan, Cal, and Lia stay in the Grove:

  • Cal: Don't be grumpy, Rolan. We'll get to the city soon.
    • Rolan: I am not grumpy.
      • Cal: The scowl on your face would frighten a troll.
        • Rolan: Heh. You're an idiot.

If Rolan, Cal, and Lia do not stay in the Grove:

  • Cal: How long will it take to get to Baldur's Gate?
    • Rolan: Depends. How often are you going to ask that?
      • Cal: Hey, sis. How long will it take to get to Baldur's Gate?
        • Lia: *Sigh.*
  • Rolan: We should add the Elfsong Tavern to the list.
    • Lia: So long as you're paying.
      • Cal: Drinks on Rolan? Count me in.
        • Rolan: I swear, I've never met such a pair of cheapskates.
  • Lia: Stay close to me out there.
    • Rolan: Yes, mother.
      • Lia: I will punch you in the throat, Rolan.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Rolan's model.

    Rolan's model.

External links[edit | edit source]

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