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== Walkthrough == | == Walkthrough == | ||
Raphael is waiting for the party near the entrance to the [[ | Raphael is waiting for the party near the entrance to the [[Grand Mausoleum]] (X:-191, Y:112). The Mausoleum is northeast of the [[House of Healing]]. He immediately strikes up a conversation, explaining that a dangerous creature lurks below the Mausoleum. Raphael couches his words in poetics, but eventually spits out that the creature is an enemy of his and he wants him dead. If {{CharLink|Astarion}} is in the party when Raphael appears, then he will make a deal with Raphael to tell him about his scars in exchange for killing the demon. This occurs regardless of if Astarion has confided in the party about his scars. Raphael impresses upon the party how dangerous the creature is and, if Karlach is in the party, confirms the creature is an orthon. Then he disappears, leaving the party to move forward into the Mausoleum. | ||
=== Finding the Orthon === | === Finding the Orthon === | ||
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[[File:Umbral Gem Statue Quest.jpg|thumb|The purple glyphs reveal a path to the umbral gem.]] | [[File:Umbral Gem Statue Quest.jpg|thumb|The purple glyphs reveal a path to the umbral gem.]] | ||
Once inside, Shar speaks to the party, inviting them to take on her trials and prove themselves worthy. The first task is to access an | Once inside, Shar speaks to the party, inviting them to take on her trials and prove themselves worthy. The first task is to access an {{SmRarityItem|Umbral Gem}} at a statue. To do this, the party must snuff out eight Mystic Thuribles around the room. There are two levers to the north and south of each side of the room. The rooms are protected by pressure plates, which can be disarmed (DC 10) as well as vents that activate with the plates. Hit the levers to lower the Thuribles, then interact with them to snuff out their lights. Getting too close to the statue before the Thuribles are snuffed out causes it to magically repel the party. Any Moonlanterns must also be unequipped, as they emit light. Once the room is shrouded in darkness, purple glyphs are revealed around the statue. Follow the gaps in the glyphs to touch the Umbral Gem. This opens the way north. | ||
Follow the path forward and the party eventually encounters a group of Reconstituted Duelists. They try to warn the party away, but are interrupted by tremors. A group of undead Justiciars attack the party and [[Umbral Tremor|Umbral Tremors]] appear. The Umbral Tremors can summon more Justiciars until they disappear. | Follow the path forward and the party eventually encounters a group of Reconstituted Duelists. They try to warn the party away, but are interrupted by tremors. A group of undead Justiciars attack the party and [[Umbral Tremor|Umbral Tremors]] appear. The Umbral Tremors can summon more Justiciars until they disappear. | ||
=== Dealing with Yurgir === | === Dealing with Yurgir === | ||
The orthon, | The orthon, {{CharLink|Yurgir}}, is on the eastern end of the Gauntlet (X:-658, Y:-754). Yurgir is prepared to take the party down, smelling Raphael on them, and the party can attack in response or try to make a deal with him. | ||
Choose "Put that thing down. I'm here to talk" to start negotiations. Then choose "Wait - you know Raphael?" when Yurgir mention's Raphael's scent being on them. Choose "I've had dealings with that devil. Maybe we can help each other." to have Yurgir explains that he isn't physically trapped by the Gauntlet, but trapped by Raphael's contract. Then choose "Let's share our experiences about Raphael. Perhaps we can help each other." Yurgir shares his contract, a song: | Choose "Put that thing down. I'm here to talk" to start negotiations. Then choose "Wait - you know Raphael?" when Yurgir mention's Raphael's scent being on them. Choose "I've had dealings with that devil. Maybe we can help each other." to have Yurgir explains that he isn't physically trapped by the Gauntlet, but trapped by Raphael's contract. Then choose "Let's share our experiences about Raphael. Perhaps we can help each other." Yurgir shares his contract, a song: | ||
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Spill all the blood sworn to the night. Silence all prayers; smother each rite<br> | Spill all the blood sworn to the night. Silence all prayers; smother each rite<br> | ||
Wander Shar's halls; hungry to slay; Leave no Justiciar alive to obey.<br> | Wander Shar's halls; hungry to slay; Leave no Justiciar alive to obey.<br> | ||
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From here, the party can genuinely try to help him and start | From here, the party can genuinely try to help him and start {{Quest|Break Yurgir's Contract}} or trick Yurgir into killing his minions and himself. | ||
* The party can Persuade (DC 16) Yurgir to stand down by choosing | * The party can Persuade (DC 16) Yurgir to stand down by choosing ''There must be something you missed. Let me search this place for you." or "Wait - there's one last Dark Justiciar. I met him." if the party has already met {{CharLink|Lyrthindor}}''. | ||
* The party can try to trick Yurgir into killing his minions by selecting | * The party can try to trick Yurgir into killing his minions by selecting ''The lyrics are a trick. You've always had an audience - your followers. Get rid of them'' (Persuasion DC 16). Then, he can be persuaded (DC 21) to kill his displacer beast. To finish the killings, Yurgir can be persuaded (DC 21) to kill himself to be free of the song. | ||
* Warlocks with a [[Fiend]] patron have a unique opportunity to suggest Yurgir kill himself right off the bat, with a Persuasion check of 21. | * Warlocks with a [[Fiend]] patron have a unique opportunity to suggest Yurgir kill himself right off the bat, with a Persuasion check of 21. | ||
If Yurgir is attacked outright, he's joined by many [[Merregon|Merregons]] and a [[Displacer Beast]]. Persuading him to start | If Yurgir is attacked outright, he's joined by many [[Merregon|Merregons]] and {{CharLink|Nessa}} a [[Displacer Beast]]. Persuading him to start {{Quest|Break Yurgir's Contract}0 makes it possible to persuade the Displacer Beast to side with the party in case the fight breaks out later. | ||
If Astarion is in the party, he disapproves of doing anything beyond immediately attacking Yurgir, even if the party | If Astarion is in the party, he disapproves of doing anything beyond immediately attacking Yurgir, even if the party intend to trick him into killing his minions and himself. | ||
If the party | If the party enter Yurgir's room from a path other than moving into his room from the west below the ledge (for example, by scaling the stairs to the south of the room), and gets close enough to Yurgir to trigger the perception check to notice the ambush, then Yurgir and his minions will immediately become hostile with no conversation as soon as they become aware of the party. | ||
== Quest Rewards == | == Quest Rewards == | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 18 July 2024
Kill Raphael's Old Enemy is a Quest in Act Two of Baldur's Gate 3. It can be started by speaking with Raphael near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum.
Objectives
Objectives and journal entries may vary pending story decisions and outcomes.
- Raphael told us of a nemesis of his who lurks in the depths beneath the mausoleum. Evidently we should try to deal with this old enemy.
- We discovered signs of destruction throughout the temple. We can likely follow the trail of carnage to Raphael's old acquaintance.
- We encountered Raphael's old enemy - an orthon named Yurgir.
- The orthon revealed the details of his contract with Raphael - he can only leave the temple once he has killed the last Sharran in residence.
- We slew the orthon.
- We convinced the orthon of another way to escape the temple - by killing himself and returning to the Nine Hells.
- We moved on before meeting Raphael's old enemy.
- We helped the orthon break free from his contract - but it seems that Raphael had already planned for the outcome.
Walkthrough
Raphael is waiting for the party near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum (X:-191, Y:112). The Mausoleum is northeast of the House of Healing. He immediately strikes up a conversation, explaining that a dangerous creature lurks below the Mausoleum. Raphael couches his words in poetics, but eventually spits out that the creature is an enemy of his and he wants him dead. If Astarion is in the party when Raphael appears, then he will make a deal with Raphael to tell him about his scars in exchange for killing the demon. This occurs regardless of if Astarion has confided in the party about his scars. Raphael impresses upon the party how dangerous the creature is and, if Karlach is in the party, confirms the creature is an orthon. Then he disappears, leaving the party to move forward into the Mausoleum.
Finding the Orthon
Enter the Mausoleum after being accosted by Raphael and there is a small puzzle to proceed forward. There are three paintings with buttons underneath them, press them in the following order to open the way: Moonrise Towers, Grief, General. Move north using the traversal gem to enter the Gauntlet of Shar.
Once inside, Shar speaks to the party, inviting them to take on her trials and prove themselves worthy. The first task is to access an 
Umbral Gem at a statue. To do this, the party must snuff out eight Mystic Thuribles around the room. There are two levers to the north and south of each side of the room. The rooms are protected by pressure plates, which can be disarmed (DC 10) as well as vents that activate with the plates. Hit the levers to lower the Thuribles, then interact with them to snuff out their lights. Getting too close to the statue before the Thuribles are snuffed out causes it to magically repel the party. Any Moonlanterns must also be unequipped, as they emit light. Once the room is shrouded in darkness, purple glyphs are revealed around the statue. Follow the gaps in the glyphs to touch the Umbral Gem. This opens the way north.
Follow the path forward and the party eventually encounters a group of Reconstituted Duelists. They try to warn the party away, but are interrupted by tremors. A group of undead Justiciars attack the party and Umbral Tremors appear. The Umbral Tremors can summon more Justiciars until they disappear.
Dealing with Yurgir
The orthon, Yurgir, is on the eastern end of the Gauntlet (X:-658, Y:-754). Yurgir is prepared to take the party down, smelling Raphael on them, and the party can attack in response or try to make a deal with him.
Choose "Put that thing down. I'm here to talk" to start negotiations. Then choose "Wait - you know Raphael?" when Yurgir mention's Raphael's scent being on them. Choose "I've had dealings with that devil. Maybe we can help each other." to have Yurgir explains that he isn't physically trapped by the Gauntlet, but trapped by Raphael's contract. Then choose "Let's share our experiences about Raphael. Perhaps we can help each other." Yurgir shares his contract, a song:
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From here, the party can genuinely try to help him and start 
or trick Yurgir into killing his minions and himself.
- The party can Persuade (DC 16) Yurgir to stand down by choosing There must be something you missed. Let me search this place for you." or "Wait - there's one last Dark Justiciar. I met him." if the party has already met Lyrthindor.
- The party can try to trick Yurgir into killing his minions by selecting The lyrics are a trick. You've always had an audience - your followers. Get rid of them (Persuasion DC 16). Then, he can be persuaded (DC 21) to kill his displacer beast. To finish the killings, Yurgir can be persuaded (DC 21) to kill himself to be free of the song.
- Warlocks with a Fiend patron have a unique opportunity to suggest Yurgir kill himself right off the bat, with a Persuasion check of 21.
If Yurgir is attacked outright, he's joined by many Merregons and Nessa a Displacer Beast. Persuading him to start {{Quest|Break Yurgir's Contract}0 makes it possible to persuade the Displacer Beast to side with the party in case the fight breaks out later.
If Astarion is in the party, he disapproves of doing anything beyond immediately attacking Yurgir, even if the party intend to trick him into killing his minions and himself.
If the party enter Yurgir's room from a path other than moving into his room from the west below the ledge (for example, by scaling the stairs to the south of the room), and gets close enough to Yurgir to trigger the perception check to notice the ambush, then Yurgir and his minions will immediately become hostile with no conversation as soon as they become aware of the party.
Quest Rewards
Consequences
Killing Yurgir progresses Astarion's companion quest, .
Killing Yurgir (via persuasion or outright in battle) means the party will need to pass a DC 30 persuasion check when encountering him later in order to convince him to join the fight for .
In this particular dialogue, eliminating the enemies via Persuasion grants slightly more XP than killing them normally.