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If the party reaches the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] through [[Grymforge]], Branthos can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]], where he is patrolling the main plaza in front of the inn's entrance, as well as the underpass where [[Bex]] is. | If the party reaches the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] through [[Grymforge]], Branthos can be first encountered at the [[Last Light Inn]], where he is patrolling the main plaza in front of the inn's entrance, as well as the underpass where [[Bex]] is. | ||
After | After the party talks with [[Jaheira]], Branthos, along with [[Elindale]], [[Lassandra]], [[Manus]], and [[Skywin]] will move to the bridge in front of Last Light Inn, waiting for the party so they can move in to intercept and [[Follow the Convoy|ambush a nearby Absolutist convoy]] in order to acquire their source of protection against the [[Shadow Curse]]. Accepting the mission would have Branthos and his squad of Harpers cast [[Light]] on their weapons, and move in to the [[Ruined Battlefield]], where they'll lay in wait for the [[Absolute|Absolutist]] convoy. The party can either go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map. | ||
If the party immediately talks to [[Isobel]] and fights [[Marcus]] after talking with Jaheira, Branthos and his squad would have already moved to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. Regardless, if Isobel is kidnapped, he and the rest of the squad will nonetheless turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}. | If the party immediately talks to [[Isobel]] and fights [[Marcus]] after talking with Jaheira, Branthos and his squad would have already moved to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. Regardless, if Isobel is kidnapped, he and the rest of the squad will nonetheless turn into a {{Cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}}. | ||
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Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern, and to lead the Absolutist convoy to its death, where they will eventually be [[Shadow Curse|cursed]]. Either way, Branthos and his squad will then depart amiably, and return to Last Light Inn. | Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern, and to lead the Absolutist convoy to its death, where they will eventually be [[Shadow Curse|cursed]]. Either way, Branthos and his squad will then depart amiably, and return to Last Light Inn. | ||
If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the [[Mountain Pass]] route, a goblin greets them and sends the party to a rendezvous point to wait for their [[Kar'niss|guide]] to [[Moonrise Towers]], where the party will pass off as a [[True Soul]]. This starts | If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the [[Mountain Pass]] route, a goblin greets them and sends the party to a rendezvous point to wait for their [[Kar'niss|guide]] to [[Moonrise Towers]], where the party will pass off as a [[True Soul]]. This starts [[Follow the Convoy]]. | ||
Kar'niss, the guide, will ferry the party, as well as the rest of the convoy to Moonrise. During the trek, Branthos, along with Elindale, Manus, and Skywin will ambush the convoy. The party can choose to either turn on the convoy and help the Harpers, or protect the convoy in order to [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|continue their cover as a True Soul]]. | Kar'niss, the guide, will ferry the party, as well as the rest of the convoy to Moonrise. During the trek, Branthos, along with Elindale, Manus, and Skywin will ambush the convoy. The party can choose to either turn on the convoy and help the Harpers, or protect the convoy in order to [[Infiltrate Moonrise Towers|continue their cover as a True Soul]]. | ||
If meeting the Harpers for the first time, Branthos will take the drider's Moonlantern and tell the party to head to Last Light Inn, where they can reacquire the same Moonlantern after speaking with | If meeting the Harpers for the first time, Branthos will take the drider's Moonlantern and tell the party to head to Last Light Inn, where they can reacquire the same Moonlantern after speaking with Isobel. If the party sticks with the convoy, Branthos and his squad will turn hostile, and be killed. | ||
=== After the Ambush === | === After the Ambush === | ||
If sided with and alive, Branthos can later be found on the top floor of | If sided with and alive, Branthos can later be found on the top floor of Last Light Inn, drinking wine with Elindale. In sharp contrast to Elindale's more buoyant personality, Branthos showcases a very stoic demeanor{{ref|"Dialogue with [[Elindale]]:<br>''"I'll cheer when [[Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric's]] dead. Not before."'' - Branthos <br>''"We're still alive, Bran. That's worth a cheer, at the very least."'' - Elindale <br>''"Have you ever known me to cheer?"''<br> ''"There's always a first time."''}} and reassures him that they'll be ready for when the time to attack [[Ketheric Thorm]] comes{{ref|"Dialogue with Elindale:<br>''"So now what. We just - wait? Hope the True Soul comes through?"'' - Elindale <br>''"Yes - we wait. If we're called, we join the fight against Ketheric. And with the True Soul, we will land the final blow."'' - Branthos}}. | ||
=== Assault Moonrise Towers === | === Assault Moonrise Towers === | ||
If the party successfully prevented | If the party successfully prevented Marcus from capturing Isobel at the Last Light Inn, and once the [[Aylin|Nightsong]] has been freed from her cage and is headed for Moonrise, Branthos will follow Jaheira to Moonrise Towers. However, Branthos is killed during the fight against [[Absolute]] forces before the party can arrive. His corpse can be found in the [[Moonrise Towers Prison]], surrounded by a [[Death Shepherd]] and a horde of [[Necromite|Necromites]]. | ||
== Combat == | == Combat == |
Revision as of 18:57, 19 July 2024
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“ | Harpers, attack! Kill the cultists - and get that lantern! |
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— Branthos, ambushing the caravan |
Involvement
Last Light Inn
If the party reaches the Shadow-Cursed Lands through Grymforge, Branthos can be first encountered at the Last Light Inn, where he is patrolling the main plaza in front of the inn's entrance, as well as the underpass where Bex is.
After the party talks with Jaheira, Branthos, along with Elindale, Lassandra, Manus, and Skywin will move to the bridge in front of Last Light Inn, waiting for the party so they can move in to intercept and ambush a nearby Absolutist convoy in order to acquire their source of protection against the Shadow Curse. Accepting the mission would have Branthos and his squad of Harpers cast Light on their weapons, and move in to the Ruined Battlefield, where they'll lay in wait for the Absolutist convoy. The party can either go with the group immediately or catch up with them later, as the ambush site is marked on their map.
If the party immediately talks to Isobel and fights Marcus after talking with Jaheira, Branthos and his squad would have already moved to the bridge, out of reach of the battle. Regardless, if Isobel is kidnapped, he and the rest of the squad will nonetheless turn into a .
Ambush
Talking to Branthos at the ambush site will commence the ambush and spawn in the encounter. Once the convoy arrives, the player has a choice to attack immediately or hang back. If the party chooses to stay hidden and keep watching, Kar'niss kills Brawler Vez, one of the goblins in the convoy. From there, the party can either signal the Harpers or the Harpers will start the encounter themselves. After the fight, on the drider's corpse will be a Moonlantern he'll comment on[1], but not before remarking that the war is not over[2].
Alternatively, the party can convince Kar'niss to relinquish the Moonlantern, and to lead the Absolutist convoy to its death, where they will eventually be cursed. Either way, Branthos and his squad will then depart amiably, and return to Last Light Inn.
If choosing to reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through the Mountain Pass route, a goblin greets them and sends the party to a rendezvous point to wait for their guide to Moonrise Towers, where the party will pass off as a True Soul. This starts Follow the Convoy.
Kar'niss, the guide, will ferry the party, as well as the rest of the convoy to Moonrise. During the trek, Branthos, along with Elindale, Manus, and Skywin will ambush the convoy. The party can choose to either turn on the convoy and help the Harpers, or protect the convoy in order to continue their cover as a True Soul.
If meeting the Harpers for the first time, Branthos will take the drider's Moonlantern and tell the party to head to Last Light Inn, where they can reacquire the same Moonlantern after speaking with Isobel. If the party sticks with the convoy, Branthos and his squad will turn hostile, and be killed.
After the Ambush
If sided with and alive, Branthos can later be found on the top floor of Last Light Inn, drinking wine with Elindale. In sharp contrast to Elindale's more buoyant personality, Branthos showcases a very stoic demeanor[3] and reassures him that they'll be ready for when the time to attack Ketheric Thorm comes[4].
Assault Moonrise Towers
If the party successfully prevented Marcus from capturing Isobel at the Last Light Inn, and once the Nightsong has been freed from her cage and is headed for Moonrise, Branthos will follow Jaheira to Moonrise Towers. However, Branthos is killed during the fight against Absolute forces before the party can arrive. His corpse can be found in the Moonrise Towers Prison, surrounded by a Death Shepherd and a horde of Necromites.
Combat
Attacks and Abilities
Loot
Related quests
Notes
- Branthos wears a set of armor identical to the
Scale Mail armor set, but with metal kneecaps and the shoulder pads from the
Scale Mail +2 set. He also has a
Harp-Shaped Pin pinned on his chest.
- If killed at any point in time during the convoy's ambush, either Elindale, Lassandra, Manus, or Skywin will take the lead in talking to the player instead and refer the latter to Last Light Inn.
- As of Patch 6, despite having Extra Attack, Branthos is not able to attack twice during his turns.
- Likewise, despite having Disarming Attack (Melee), Branthos is unable to use that action.
- This is due to Branthos being given a player version of Disarming Attack, which makes him unable to use the action as he has no Superiority Die.
- Likewise, despite having Disarming Attack (Melee), Branthos is unable to use that action.
References
- ↑ "Incredible magic. I can feel the light lifting the shadows - even those within me."
- ↑ "Dialogue with the ambush squad:
"One less blight in the darkness. A thousand more to conquer." - Branthos
"At the very least. For every beast we slay, the shadows spawn two more." - Manus
"Gods - why so glum? We hit the cult where it hurts." - Elindale
"A victory is a victory. Our heads are still intact - and that's worth celebrating." - Skywin - ↑ "Dialogue with Elindale:
"I'll cheer when Ketheric's dead. Not before." - Branthos
"We're still alive, Bran. That's worth a cheer, at the very least." - Elindale
"Have you ever known me to cheer?"
"There's always a first time." - ↑ "Dialogue with Elindale:
"So now what. We just - wait? Hope the True Soul comes through?" - Elindale
"Yes - we wait. If we're called, we join the fight against Ketheric. And with the True Soul, we will land the final blow." - Branthos