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'''He Who Was''' is a {{FRWiki|Shadar-kai (elf)|Shadar-Kai}} [[Non-Player Characters|NPC]] found in the [[Ruined Battlefield]] at {{Coords|128|110}} who gives the quest [[Punish the Wicked]]. He has a [[Raven]] companion.
'''He Who Was''' is a {{FRWiki|Shadar-kai (elf)|shadar-kai}} [[Non-Player Characters|NPC]] found in the [[Ruined Battlefield]] at {{Coords|128|110}} who gives the quest [[Punish the Wicked]]. He has a [[Raven]] companion.


==Story==
==Story==
As a Shadar-Kai, He Who Was is a servant of the [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Raven_Queen Raven Queen] - a mysterious [[deity]] from the [[Shadowfell]]. Shadar-Kai were elves once, until they were trapped in the Shadowfell and transformed. His patron deity, The Raven Queen is obsessed with collecting and observing mementos and fragments of memories and essences and the Shadar-Kai Gloom Weavers scour out memories of tragedies that might please their deity. Like all shadar-kai and his queen, he was supposed to be cold and emotionless, but the Shadow Curse corrupted him and his Raven, making him take pleasure in tormenting people while collecting their memories.
As a shadar-kai, He Who Was is a servant of the {{FRWiki|Raven Queen}}. Shadar-kai were formerly elves before being trapped in the Shadowfell and transformed. The Raven Queen, who is obsessed with collecting memories and essences (typically of loss and grief), sends the shadar-kai to retrieve mementos of tragic events, whether they are physical tokens, memories, or the souls of the dead. They are guided in doing so by ravens; He Who Was's raven companion is one such bird.


He Who Was has a ritual circle set up to use [[Speak with Dead]] on a corpse of a woman called [[Madeline]]. He initially tells the party to clear off, but his white Raven suggests they might be able to help. He explains that the dead woman was a murderer. He asks the party to find [[Madeline's Ledger]] at the tavern she worked in and bring it back.
Shadar-kai are typically as cold and emotionless as their queen, but for an unknown reason (possibly the effects of the shadow curse) He Who Was has become petty and cruel, taking pleasure in tormenting people while gathering their memories. Ambient dialogue between He Who Was and his raven companion implies that he is no longer following the orders he has been given, which the raven is displeased with.


If the party gives the ledger over to He Who Was, he is able to channel the spirit of Madeline in his body. The party can ask Madeline about the details of what happened.  
He Who Was has a ritual circle set up to use [[Speak with Dead]] on a corpse of a woman called [[Madeline]]. He initially tells the party to clear off, but his white raven suggests they might be able to help. He explains that the dead woman was a murderer. He asks the party to find [[Madeline's Ledger]] at the tavern she worked in and bring it back so that the murderer may be brought to justice and her victims given peace.
 
If the party gives the ledger over to He Who Was, he is able to channel the spirit of Madeline through his body. The party can ask Madeline about the details of what happened, and then decide what punishment she deserves.


If the party makes Madeline stab herself once, or shame her for being a coward, He Who Was is satisfied. If the party attempts to forgive her, or make her stab herself a second time, he becomes enraged and attacks the party. Each stabbing inflicts 5 damage which persists into combat.
If the party makes Madeline stab herself once, or shame her for being a coward, He Who Was is satisfied. If the party attempts to forgive her, or make her stab herself a second time, he becomes enraged and attacks the party. Each stabbing inflicts 5 damage which persists into combat.
==Related quests==
==Related quests==
* [[Punish the Wicked]]
* [[Punish the Wicked]]
==Notable loot==
==Notable loot==
* {{RarityItem|Raven Gloves}} - quest reward if Madeline is stabbed or called a coward
* {{RarityItem|Raven Gloves}} - quest reward if Madeline is stabbed or called a coward

Revision as of 20:56, 28 November 2023

Shadar-Kai Gloom Weaver
He Who Was
He Who Was.webp
Stats
Level 6

STR

10

DEX

18
(+4)

CON

12
(+1)

INT

16
(+3)

WIS

14
(+2)

CHA

14
(+2)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race [[ Shadar-Kai| Shadar-Kai]]
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Humanoid
HP Icon.png  HP 76
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 15
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 9m / 30ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Passive features
Burden of Time Aura Burden of Time Aura
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Darkvision Darkvision
Fey Ancestry Fey Ancestry
Misty Presence Misty Presence
Extra Attack Extra Attack
Resistances
Immune to all Necrotic
Character information
Location Ruined Battlefield
Allies Raven
Model
He Who Was Model.png
“
The murdered lie silent. The raven asks - will you be their voice?
 „
— He Who Was quotes the Raven

He Who Was is a shadar-kai NPC found in the Ruined Battlefield at X: 128 Y: 110 who gives the quest Punish the Wicked. He has a Raven companion.

Story

As a shadar-kai, He Who Was is a servant of the Raven Queen. Shadar-kai were formerly elves before being trapped in the Shadowfell and transformed. The Raven Queen, who is obsessed with collecting memories and essences (typically of loss and grief), sends the shadar-kai to retrieve mementos of tragic events, whether they are physical tokens, memories, or the souls of the dead. They are guided in doing so by ravens; He Who Was's raven companion is one such bird.

Shadar-kai are typically as cold and emotionless as their queen, but for an unknown reason (possibly the effects of the shadow curse) He Who Was has become petty and cruel, taking pleasure in tormenting people while gathering their memories. Ambient dialogue between He Who Was and his raven companion implies that he is no longer following the orders he has been given, which the raven is displeased with.

He Who Was has a ritual circle set up to use Speak with Dead on a corpse of a woman called Madeline. He initially tells the party to clear off, but his white raven suggests they might be able to help. He explains that the dead woman was a murderer. He asks the party to find Madeline's Ledger at the tavern she worked in and bring it back so that the murderer may be brought to justice and her victims given peace.

If the party gives the ledger over to He Who Was, he is able to channel the spirit of Madeline through his body. The party can ask Madeline about the details of what happened, and then decide what punishment she deserves.

If the party makes Madeline stab herself once, or shame her for being a coward, He Who Was is satisfied. If the party attempts to forgive her, or make her stab herself a second time, he becomes enraged and attacks the party. Each stabbing inflicts 5 damage which persists into combat.

Related quests

Notable loot

  • Raven Gloves - quest reward if Madeline is stabbed or called a coward

Gallery

  • The ritual circle with the Raven Queen's symbol

    The ritual circle with the Raven Queen's symbol

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