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[[File:Devella Quest.jpg|thumb|Devella is tracking a serial killer, and she needs help.]]

'''Investigate the Murders''' is a sub-quest of the [[quest]] [[Get Orin's Netherstone]] in [[Chapter Three]] of Baldur's Gate 3.

==Objectives==

* Follow the bloody trail of murders in Baldur's Gate.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Follow the bloody trail of murders in Baldur's Gate.</div>

** Gortash told us how to find Orin the Red - follow the spate of murders across the city. The Open Hand Temple may be a good place to start.

* Investigate the murder of Duke Stelmane.

* Gortash told us how to find Orin the Red - follow the spate of murders across the city. The Open Hand Temple may be a good place to start.

** Duke Stelmane was ritualistically killed at the Elfsong Tavern shortly before our arrival into the city. We should investigate - it may help us find the Lord of Murder's Chosen.

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* Find the unsually elaborate murder scene.

** The Flaming Fist have found elaborate, ritualistic murder scenes around the city. They could be Bhaalist - and could lead us to Orin.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Investigate the murder of Duke Stelmane.</div>

** Gauntlet Devella asked us to check out an elaborate murder scene that could be Bhaalist in nature. It could lead us to Orin the Red.

* Show the Bhaalist target list to the Investigator.

* Duke Stelmane was ritualistically killed at the Elfsong Tavern shortly before our arrival into the city. We should investigate - it may help us find the Lord of Murder's Chosen.

** Father Lorgan's name appears on a target list we found - tying his murder into a test for cultists to access the Temple of Bhaal. We should show Investigator Valeria.

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* Talk to Gauntlet Devella in the Elfsong Tavern.

** Investigator Valeria is now convinced Father Lorgan's murder is linked to a wider plot - and has asked us to bring the news to her constable, Gauntlet Devella, in the Lower City's Elfsong Tavern.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find the unsually elaborate murder scene.</div>

** We found a target list for Bhaalist assassins hoping to access the Temple of Bhaal - presumably where we'll find Orin. Duke Stelmane's on this list. We should inform Gauntlet Devella.

* Find the victims on the Bhaalist target list.

* The Flaming Fist have found elaborate, ritualistic murder scenes around the city. They could be Bhaalist - and could lead us to Orin.

** We found a list of targets for Bhaalist murderers - the only victims left alive are in the Lower City. The murderers following this list are trying to gain access to the Temple of Bhaal, presumably where we'll find Orin.

* Gauntlet Devella asked us to check out an elaborate murder scene that could be Bhaalist in nature. It could lead us to Orin the Red.

** We confirmed Franc Peartree was dead, as the Bhaalist target list noted. We should check on the other victims too.

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** One of the victims from the Bhaalist target list told us his killer was dressed in red. We should track down the remaining victims before they strike again.

** We confirmed Alexander Rainforest was dead, as the Bhaalist target list noted. We should check on the other victims too.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Show the Bhaalist target list to the Investigator.</div>

** A talkative rat in a Bhaalist victim's cellar saw the murderer - a dwarf dressed in red. We should track down the remaining victims before they strike again.

** Chef Roveer is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

* Father Lorgan's name appears on a target list we found - tying his murder into a test for cultists to access the Temple of Bhaal. We should show Investigator Valeria.

** We warned Chef Roveer of the Bhaalist target list he's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

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** Nesha Leesha is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

** We warned Nesha Leesha of the Bhaalist target list she's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Talk to Gauntlet Devella in the Elfsong Tavern.</div>

** Figaro Pennygood is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

** We warned Figaro Pennygood of the Bhaalist target list he's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

* Investigator Valeria is now convinced Father Lorgan's murder is linked to a wider plot - and has asked us to bring the news to her constable, Gauntlet Devella, in the Lower City's Elfsong Tavern.

** Gauntlet Devella is convinced the target list we found is linked to a wider Bhaalist plot. She asked us to follow the people noted on the list, save them if possible, and get more information about the Bhaalist cult.

* We found a target list for Bhaalist assassins hoping to access the Temple of Bhaal - presumably where we'll find Orin. Duke Stelmane's on this list. We should inform Gauntlet Devella.

* Chase down the serial killer.

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** We discovered Cora Highberry, one of the people noted on the Bhaalist target list, slaughtered brutally. Figaro Pennygood is next on the list - we need to find him before the killer does.

** We saved Cora Highberry from a Bhaalist serial killer disguised as a wine merchant. Figaro Pennygood is next on the target list - we need to find him before the killer does.

<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Find the victims on the Bhaalist target list.</div>

* We stopped a spree of murders by taking down the killer - a dwarf named Dolor. We should check his body for any clues about finding the Bhaalist cult.

* Follow the serial killer.

* We found a list of targets for Bhaalist murderers - the only victims left alive are in the Lower City. The murderers following this list are trying to gain access to the Temple of Bhaal, presumably where we'll find Orin.

** The next victim on the Bhaalist target list is the late Figaro Pennygood. We should check his place - see if the killer stopped by and left any clues.

* We confirmed Franc Peartree was dead, as the Bhaalist target list noted. We should check on the other victims too.

* Enter Candulhallow's Tombstones.

* One of the victims from the Bhaalist target list told us his killer was dressed in red. We should track down the remaining victims before they strike again.

** We found a note on Figaro Pennygood's corpse instructing his killer to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones with a passphrase - seems as though the Bhaalist cult may be there.

* We confirmed Alexander Rainforest was dead, as the Bhaalist target list noted. We should check on the other victims too.

** We found a note in the killer Dolor's pockets, instructing him to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones with a passphrase - seems the Bhaalist cult may be there.

* A talkative rat in a Bhaalist victim's cellar saw the murderer - a dwarf dressed in red. We should track down the remaining victims before they strike again.

** We learned the passphrase we must speak at Candulhallow's Tombstones to meet with the Bhaalist cult.

* Chef Roveer is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

* Infiltrate the Murder Tribunal.

* We warned Chef Roveer of the Bhaalist target list he's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

** We spoke the passphrase to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones - we should explore within to find the Bhaal cult.

* Nesha Leesha is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

* Debrief with the Investigator.

* We warned Nesha Leesha of the Bhaalist target list she's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

** Justice Sarevok is dead by our hands - we should speak to his hollyphant captive before heading to the Temple of Bhaal.

* Figaro Pennygood is dead by our hands - we should check in on the other victims from the Bhaalist target list.

* We warned Figaro Pennygood of the Bhaalist target list he's on - we should do the same for the other marked targets.

* Gauntlet Devella is convinced the target list we found is linked to a wider Bhaalist plot. She asked us to follow the people noted on the list, save them if possible, and get more information about the Bhaalist cult.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Chase down the serial killer.</div>

* We discovered Cora Highberry, one of the people noted on the Bhaalist target list, slaughtered brutally. Figaro Pennygood is next on the list - we need to find him before the killer does.

* We saved Cora Highberry from a Bhaalist serial killer disguised as a wine merchant. Figaro Pennygood is next on the target list - we need to find him before the killer does.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">We stopped a spree of murders by taking down the killer - a dwarf named Dolor. We should check his body for any clues about finding the Bhaalist cult.</div>

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Follow the serial killer.</div>

* The next victim on the Bhaalist target list is the late Figaro Pennygood. We should check his place - see if the killer stopped by and left any clues.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Enter Candulhallow's Tombstones.</div>

* We found a note on Figaro Pennygood's corpse instructing his killer to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones with a passphrase - seems as though the Bhaalist cult may be there.

* We found a note in the killer Dolor's pockets, instructing him to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones with a passphrase - seems the Bhaalist cult may be there.

* We learned the passphrase we must speak at Candulhallow's Tombstones to meet with the Bhaalist cult.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Infiltrate the Murder Tribunal.</div>

* We spoke the passphrase to enter Candulhallow's Tombstones - we should explore within to find the Bhaal cult.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Debrief with the Investigator.</div>

* Justice Sarevok is dead by our hands - we should speak to his hollyphant captive before heading to the Temple of Bhaal.

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<div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6;">Quest Complete</div>

* Investigator Valeria told us where to find the Temple of Bhaal - Orin awaits us there.

* With Justice Sarevok and Investigator Valeria dead, we must search the Tribunal for a way of accessing the Temple of Bhaal.

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* We defeated the Justice Sarevok and his Murder Tribunal, stopping the serial killings in Baldur's Gate for now. To end them for good, we must find Orin.

* Justice Sarevok is dead by our hands - we can use his amulet to enter the Temple of Bhaal.

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== Walkthrough ==

=== A Bhaalist Plot ===

According to [[Enver Gortash]], [[Orin the Red]] can be found by following the murders in the city, starting with the latest reported murder at the Open Hand Temple. Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] provides more information on Father Lorgan, the latest victim of the Bhaalist plot, as well as information on the killer behind the murders.

The party can also come across information on the murders by going up the stairs in the [[Elfsong Tavern]] and encountering the murder scene of Duke [[Belynne Stelmane]]. Here, they meet Gauntlet [[Devella Fountainhead]], who is investigating the murders in town and believes they are part of a Bhaalist conspiracy. The party can tell her they are adventurers, and use Perception, Investigation, or Insight to convince Devella they can be of use. If Devella believes they can help, she will give a [[Map of Murder]] that points to another crime scene.

If the party starts with Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders, they encounter Inspector [[Valeria]] who is charged with investigating the murders, and she refers the party to Gauntlet Devella once they've shown her sufficient proof of Bhaal's involvement in the murders. Otherwise, the party can share the information on the Bhaalists with Devella directly if they already encountered her at Elfsong Tavern.

Speaking to any of the deceased victims, or speaking with the rats in Rainforest's home, reveals that they were killed by a dwarf in red. Speaking to [[Ffion Goldgrind|Ffion Goldgrind's]] corpse in [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] reveals his name is [[Dolor Goldgrind|Dolor]] and he is her son, who killed her after she found out he was a serial killer.

=== The Murder List ===

[[Fraygo's Flophouse]] (X:-6, Y:72) is across the way from Sharess' Caress. After going up the stairs of the Flophouse, a ladder (X:-12, Y:87) can be taken up to the top floor. On this floor, a red wardrobe can be found (X:-17, Y:82).

There are multiple ways to get into the secret room on the uppermost floor of the Flophouse:

* Passing a lockpicking check of 25

* Using the spell [[Knock]]

* Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] and obtaining the [[Key with a flower motif]]

On the table to the right of the room's entrance is a [[Bloodstained Parchment]]. This parchment contains a list of murder victims and can be picked up to present to Valeria or Devella as hard evidence of a Bhaalist plot.

[[File:Peartree Bloodstained Parchment.jpg|thumb|Location of the Bloodstained Parchment in Peartree's House.]]

If Devella gave the party the Map of Murder, then they can find a Bloodstained Parchment in Peartree's House (X:32, Y:-96).

=== Save the Victims ===

Once the Bhaal murder list has been found, the party can utilize it to track down the victims who haven't yet been killed in order to seek out the murderer.

'''Living Victims:'''

* Cora Highberry (X:22, Y:-38): The Wine Festival southwest of the Elfsong Tavern.

* Figaro Pennygood (X:-182, Y:-31): Inside Facemaker's Boutique.

* Chef Roveer (X:64, Y:8).: In the kitchen of the Elfsong Tavern.

* Nesha Leesha (X:-153, Y:-90): Outside of the Blushing Mermaid.

'''Deceased Victims:'''

* Father Lorgan (X:-57, Y:-22): In the infirmary of the Open Hand Temple.

* Duke Belynne Stelmane (X:73, Y:-19): Second floor of the Elfsong Tavern.

* Alexander Rainforest (X:-95, Y:-114): In a bed on the top floor of Rainforest's Home.

* Franc Peartree (X:42, Y: -96): On the ground in Peartree's Home.

==== Chef Roveer ====

Roveer is in the kitchen of Elfsong Tavern. He immediately insists the party take care of rats in the cellar, as part of [[Roveer's Storehouse]] and won't listen to the party otherwise. After killing the rats, the party can return and warn him of the murder plot.

==== Nesha Leesha ====

Nesha Leesha wanders the outer decks near the Blushing Mermaid's entrance. The party can warn her that she is a target for murder, but Nesha initially takes it as a joke. She doesn't think anyone would want to murder her. With a successful Persuasion roll (DC 15), she can be convinced that her life is in danger, after which she walks off to take care of her tab at the bar.

==== Cora Highberry ====

[[File:Cora Highberry Quest.jpg|thumb|Cora simply wanted to run a wine tasting to benefit orphaned children. Dolor had other plans.]]

Cora Highberry is at a table at the wine festival southwest of Elfsong Tavern. Speaking to her, she tells the party she's about to taste some of "Master Meztli's" wine. A successful perception check reveals that the wine smells sickly sweet, with an acrid note on the periphery, indicating poison.

* Cora Highberry, your life is in danger. A serial killer is after you.

* I would love a glass, Master Meztli.

* I'm afraid I must decline, but I hope you enjoy your wine.

* I think it's only polite that we let Master Meztli drink first, or should I say... Dolor?

* ''Attack the poisoner.''

Choosing "I would love a glass" or "I hope you enjoy your wine" results in Cora being poisoned and killed. Otherwise, "Master Meztli" reveals himself to be the serial killer Dolor and is infuriated that his perfect crime was interrupted. He retreats, summoning multiple doppelgangers to keep the party busy. Dolor uses Boots of Dimension Door to immediately teleport away. One of the corpses contains a [[Tombstone Shop Key]] necessary for later on in the quest.

==== Figaro Pennygood ====

Figaro Pennygood is in his shop, Facemaker's Boutique, near the Baldur's Gate waypoint. After Dolor flees from the wine festival, he targets Figaro. After arriving in the boutique, both Figaro and Gauntlet Devella are in the back room, paralyzed, while Dolor is about to kill them. If the party chooses to sneak into a better position, Dolor is able to kill Figaro, while announcing themselves immediately saves Figaro's life. During the battle, Dolor will target Devella first, making it imperative to heal her. After the fight, Devella thanks the party and suggests searching Dolor's body for clues on what he intended to do next.

Killing Dolor grants the party a bag of his victims' hands, as well as a [[Torn and Bloody Page]] with a poem from the Dirge of the Unholy Assassin. Reading the page provides a passphrase, 'Sicarius,' and a location, Canduhallow's.

=== Murder the Victims ===

[[File:Olfaith Olumssdottir Quest.jpg|thumb|Olfaith Olumssdottir approaches the party after a successful murder.]]

In contrast to saving the victims, the party can choose to murder the remaining victims for themselves and claim their hands as trophies. While Dolor is busy with Cora Highberry, the party can target Figaro Pennygood. The party can also take out Nesha Leesha and Roveer, either by announcing they've come to kill them or by using subterfuge (ie utilizing Greater Invisiblity or Darkness). If the party announces they intend to kill the targets, the targets become hostile and are joined by friendly NPCs.

After the first kill, the party is approached by [[Olfaith Olumssdottir]] who congratulates them and asks them to kill another target on the list. Once this is done, he directs the party to Canduhallow's Tombstones and gives them the secret passphrase - 'Sicarius.'

=== Candulhallow's Tombstones ===

[[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Entrance.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Candulhallow's Tombstones]]

[[Candulhallow's Tombstones]] is northeast of Elfsong Tavern (X:74, Y:25). Its entrance can either be lockpicked, or a key used if the party killed Dolor. Move into the back office room and remove the Butterfly on Skull painting (X:87, Y:15) to find a button. Press the button to reveal a secret door. The only way to get past this door is to know the passphrase, Sicarius.

[[File:Candulhallows Tombstones Painting.jpg|thumb|The painting that hides the button.]]

Within the basement, there is immediately a sign that says "Flaming Fists this Way." This area is heavily trapped with grease barrels that alight if the party enters that way. Instead, remain on the brick path on the right and enter the door to the Murder Tribunal's antechamber (X:-1302, Y:519).

=== Infiltrate the Murder Tribunal ===

[[File:Murder Tribunal Quest Map.jpg|thumb|Map of the Murder Tribunal.]]

Enter the Murder Tribunal Antechamber and speak to That Which Guards. The entity provides a riddle, "Present me well from gifts thine own, or I shall rend thy flesh from bone." Choose "I killed to be here - and took the victim's hand as proof" to proceed forward. The party can use the hand bag from Dolor, the hands taken from any victims they chose to kill, or the hand of Gortash to gain entry. Choosing any other option results in a fight with the guards, and the Murder Tribunal becomes hostile as well.

Choosing to go the murder route and not pursue Dolor results in Dolor being at the Tribunal and arguing with That Which Guards. That Which Guards states that only one murderer can go forth into the Tribunal. The party can tell Dolor to either go ahead, persuade him to fight against the Tribunal, or fight him to the death.

[[File:Sarevok Murder Tribunal.jpg|thumb|Sarevok Anchev hosts the murder tribunal.]]

If the party chooses not to fight their way through, they come face to face with [[Sarevok Anchev]], along with the Echo of Amelyssan, Echo of Sendai, and Echo of Illasera. The party can ask various questions about Sarevok and how he is still alive, his ties to Orin, and information about what the Murder Tribunal is.

Sarevok states that there is no better mirror in which to see the true nature of a killer than his victim. Thus, he summons the image of one of the murder victims. The spectre cannot speak, as the murderer stole its voice. Thus, the party must speak for it. Sarevok asks how the pitiful creature was slain:

* The deed is done - the details don't matter.

* In combat. Honourably.

* [DECEPTION] First, I ended its sorry existence. Then I cut the hand from its corpse.

* [DECEPTION] Slowly and painfully. I savoured every scream.

* [DECEPTION] With a smile on my face, and pleasure in my heart.

* I didn't kill this person. But I will kill you.

If the soul was actually slain by the party, then no deception checks are needed. Choosing the first two options or the last option make Sarevok and the echoes hostile. Otherwise, Sarevok leads the party to the Dread Lord's Abattoir, for the next challenge. Inside the abattoir is the hollyphant investigator, Valeria. The party must choose to kill Valeria, becoming a holy assassin of Bhaal, or slay Sarevok.

An additional scene plays if either Minsc or Jaheira is in the party during the tribunal. Sarevok instantly recognizes them and declares them traitors. The party can respond by stating they are sacrifices offered up to Bhaal and kill them, or go through Intimidation or Performance checks to having Jaheira/Minsc kneel before the Tribunal. Doing the latter satisfies Sarevok enough to allow the Tribunal to continue and both Minsc and Jaheira can be baptised as unholy assassins.

== Quest Rewards ==

* {{IconLink |Amulet of Bhaal Icon.png| Amulet of Bhaal }}

* {{IconLink |Map to the Temple of Bhaal Icon.png| Map to the Temple of Bhaal }}

* {{IconLink |Sword of Chaos Icon.png| Sword of Chaos }} and {{IconLink |Sarevok's Horned Helmet Icon.png| Sarevok's Horned Helmet }} if Sarevok is killed

== Notes ==

* This quest intertwines heavily with [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]], which is completed at the same time as this quest.

* Several of the murder sites also contain body parts for [[Find Dribbles the Clown]].

* Warning Roveer and Nesha does not appear to make a difference - Dolor only targets Cora and Figaro.

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