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{{Infobox creature | {{Infobox creature | ||
| name = Helsik | | name = Helsik | ||
| image = <gallery> | | image = <gallery> | ||
Helsik in game.png|In-game | Helsik in game.png|In-game | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| identity = Female | | identity = Female | ||
| race = Dwarf | | va = | ||
| subrace = [[Gold Dwarf]] | | class = [[Warlock]] | ||
| subclass = [[The Fiend]] | |||
| occupation = Owner of the [[Devil's Fee]] | |||
| race = [[Dwarf]] | |||
| subrace = [[Dwarf#Gold_Dwarves|Gold Dwarf]] | |||
| role = [[Trader]] | | role = [[Trader]] | ||
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]] | | hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]] | ||
| size = [[Medium]] | |||
| type = [[Humanoid]] | |||
| title = Mammon's Picklock<br>Latchkeeper of the Nine Hells | | title = Mammon's Picklock<br>Latchkeeper of the Nine Hells | ||
| level = 12 | | level = 12 | ||
| ac = 12 | | ac = 12 | ||
| e hp = 67 | | e hp = 67 | ||
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| passives = Agonising Blast, Dark One's Own Luck, Darkvision, Devil's Sight, Dwarven Resilience, Eldritch Spear, Infectious Greed, Opportunity Attack, Repelling Blast | | 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 | '''Helsik''' is a diabolist who owns the [[Devil's Fee]] in the [[Lower City]] of [[Baldur's Gate]] during [[Act Three]]. She trades in magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik can also open a portal to the [[Nine Hells|Hells]]. | ||
{{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}} | {{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}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon | Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon, possibly the richest being in existence and a miser loyal only to coin. At the Devil's Fee, Halsik trades in curios and information, offering a large and rare collection of Hellish items accumulated through her occupation as a diabolist. However, Helsik was not satisfied with the coin she was bringing in from the curios, and decided to diversify her skills into providing "access".{{ref|{{SmRarityItem|Helsik's Diary}}}} | ||
== Involvement == | |||
=== Act Three === | |||
== | 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 diabolic curios in her collection and at least one {{Ability Check|Arcana|15}} to identify the items as genuine. The interacting party character 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 in the Hells. | ||
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 | |||
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]]. | 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=== | === Breaking into the House of Hope === | ||
Helsik can help the party break into the Hells | Helsik can help the party break into the Hells in exchange for 20,000 gold. The party can pay the full price or convince her to reduce the cost to 10,000 gold by passing a {{Ability check|Intimidation|25}}. Instead of paying her gold, it is also possible to agree to steal the {{SmRarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength}} from the House of Hope for her, which initiates {{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 | Upon convincing her to aid them, Helsik gives the party a {{SmRarityItem|Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin}}, {{SmRarityItem|Opening a Hell Gate}}, and {{SmRarityItem|Ritual Pouch}} containing the items needed to open the portal. She directs the party upstairs to a pentagram that opens a portal to the [[House of Hope]]. | ||
If the party previously stole from Helsik before she | If the party previously stole from Helsik before she offers the ritual items, she angrily kicks the party out of the store and seals the door. Attempting to return to the store causes her to become hostile. | ||
===After returning from the House of Hope=== | === After returning from the House of Hope === | ||
Upon returning from the House of Hope, if the party agreed to obtain the {{SmRarityItem|Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength}} through {{Quest|Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik}}, Helsik demands the gauntlets or 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 related quests in the House of Hope. Otherwise, if the party did not agree to obtain the gauntlets for her, they can keep or sell them to Helsik. | |||
Otherwise, if the party | |||
== Store == | == Store == | ||
Corresponds to {{c|LOW_DevilsFee_Diabolist_Trade_Magic}}. | Corresponds to {{c|LOW_DevilsFee_Diabolist_Trade_Magic}}. | ||
=== Regular items === | === Regular items === | ||
* Various [[Alchemy]] ingredients, [[Grenades]], and [[Dyes]] | * Various [[Alchemy]] ingredients, [[Grenades]], and [[Dyes]] | ||
=== Curated | === Curated selection === | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Caitiff Staff}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Caitiff Staff}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Cloak of the Weave}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Cloak of the Weave}} | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Spellseeking Gloves}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Spellseeking Gloves}} | ||
===On the desk in front of her=== | === 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) | * {{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]] | If Helsik is attacked, six [[Gilded Imp|gilded imps]] and two [[Gilded Minotaur|gilded minotaurs]] join her in combat. | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
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== Speak with Dead == | == Speak with Dead == | ||
Helsik can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}. | |||
{{Dialogue start}} | {{Dialogue start}} | ||
'''Party member:''' Who are you? | '''Party member:''' Who are you? | ||
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* '''Helsik:''' Many... wanted... dead... | * '''Helsik:''' Many... wanted... dead... | ||
'''Party member:''' What did Gortash pay you to do? | '''Party member:''' What did [[Enver Gortash|Gortash]] pay you to do? | ||
* '''Helsik:''' Doorway... to the House... | * '''Helsik:''' Doorway... to the House... | ||
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* '''Helsik:''' Drawn... circle... | * '''Helsik:''' Drawn... circle... | ||
'''Party member:''' Do you know what Raphael is guarding in his House? | '''Party member:''' Do you know what [[Raphael]] is guarding in his House? | ||
* '''Narrator:''' *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.* | * '''Narrator:''' *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.* | ||
{{Dialogue end}} | {{Dialogue end}} | ||
== Related literature == | == Related literature == | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Note from Helsik}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Note from Helsik}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Opening a Hell Gate}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Opening a Hell Gate}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Report for Raphael}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Report on Activities of Enver Gortash}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Report on Activities of Enver Gortash}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Scrapbook of Letters}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Scrapbook of Letters}} | ||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|Acquire the Gauntlets for Helsik}} | |||
* {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}} | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Should a character have high [[Attitude]] with Helsik, such as by gifting her enough gold through trade, the character | * Should a character have high [[Attitude]] with Helsik, such as by gifting her enough gold through trade, the character is bestowed the {{Cond|Infectious Greed}} buff in her presence. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:22, 20 December 2024
Helsik is a diabolist who owns the Devil's Fee in the Lower City of Baldur's Gate during Act Three. She trades in magical equipment, alchemy ingredients, dyes, potions, and scrolls. As a diabolist, Helsik can also open a portal to the Hells.
“I welcome thee to the Devil's Fee, where every hellish curio's a rarity! So merry be - and shop with glee.„
Overview[edit | edit source]
Helsik is a warlock in service to the archdevil Mammon, possibly the richest being in existence and a miser loyal only to coin. At the Devil's Fee, Halsik trades in curios and information, offering a large and rare collection of Hellish items accumulated through her occupation as a diabolist. However, Helsik was not satisfied with the coin she was bringing in from the curios, and decided to diversify her skills into providing "access".[1]
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act Three[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 diabolic curios in her collection and at least one DC 15 Arcana check to identify the items as genuine. The interacting party character 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 due to her time in the Hells.
At first, Helsik only has dialogue options to trade with the party, but if the party has sufficiently progressed 
, , and / or , 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 in exchange for 20,000 gold. The party can pay the full price or convince her to reduce the cost to 10,000 gold by passing a DC 25 Intimidation check. Instead of paying her gold, it is also possible to agree to steal the 
Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength from the House of Hope for her, which initiates .
Upon convincing her to aid them, Helsik gives the party a 
Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin, 
Opening a Hell Gate, and 
Ritual Pouch containing the items needed to open the portal. She directs the party upstairs to a pentagram that opens a portal to the House of Hope.
If the party previously stole from Helsik before she offers the ritual items, she angrily kicks the party out of the store and seals the door. Attempting to return to the store causes her to become hostile.
After returning from the House of Hope[edit | edit source]
Upon returning from the House of Hope, if the party agreed to obtain the Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength through , Helsik demands the gauntlets or 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 related quests in the House of Hope. Otherwise, if the party did not agree to obtain the gauntlets for her, they can keep 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]
Caitiff Staff
Cloak of the Weave
Gemini Gloves
Hellbeard Halberd
Shapeshifter Hat
Spellseeking Gloves
On the desk in front of her[edit | edit source]
Gibus of the Worshipful Servant (not for sale to regular characters but is given to The Dark Urge for free)
Combat[edit | edit source]
If Helsik is attacked, six gilded imps and two gilded minotaurs join her in combat.
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
)
Range: 18 m / 60 ft 
Recharge: Per turn 
Tactician only[edit | edit source]
)
Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]
Helsik can be spoken to with 
.
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 literature[edit | edit source]
Devil's Fee Observer's Report
File Under Diabolist
Grimoire Bound in Imp Skin
Helsik's Diary
Note from Director Gortash
Note from Helsik
Opening a Hell Gate
Report for Raphael- Report on Activities of Enver Gortash
- Scrapbook of Letters
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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 is bestowed the
buff in her presence.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
Mammon on the Forgotten Realms Wiki