Haarlep

Haarlep
Haarlep
Medium Fiend
Level 9 Fiend
Stats
Armour Class	17
Hit points	169 (Balanced); 219 (Tactician);
Weight	50 kg (110 lb)
Initiative	+5
Ability scores
STR
STR	STR
Proficiency bonus	+4
Saving throws	Str -1; Dex +5; Con +1; Int +2; Wis +1; Cha +5;
Resistances
Resistant	Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison
Features
Darkvision;	Can see in the dark up to 12m.
Opportunity Attack;	Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Etheral Escape;	When damaged, the Incubus escapes to the Ethereal Plane, and returns at the start of his next turn.

Haarlep
Haarlep
Voiced by	Andrew Wincott
Information
Race	Incubus
Hometown	House of Hope, Nine Hells
Occupation	Courtesan

Haarlep is an Incubus who can be found in the House of Hope. Employed by Raphael to satisfy his desires, they can be found in Raphael's personal chambers.^{[note 1]} Haarlep can be engaged with, in which case they will provide valuable information in exchange for a fiendish sexual encounter. Alternatively, they can be fought, skipping the sexual encounter but losing access to the information.

“	Why are you here, little thief?	„
	— Haarlep

Overview

Background

Haarlep is an incubus that can be found on Raphael's bed in the House of Hope. Sent by Mephistopheles to distract his naughty son, they serve as the devil's main sexual partner, indulging him in his fantasies.

True to their devil nature, Haarlep will quickly spot any trespassers and see through any form of deception. They will quickly ascertain the situation and offer the party the information they seek, in exchange for a brief sexual encounter. If the offer is accepted, and Haarlep has their way with the player, they will reward them. If, during the encounter, the player resists, or the invitation is turned down outright, Haarlep will fight them instead. Alternatively, Speak with Dead can be used to acquire the information once they've been defeated.

Gameplay

Haarlep is a level 9 Incubus
They appear only in Act 3 of the game in the House of Hope
Haarlep can have a sexual encounter with the player or be fought for their items
In combat, they behave similarly to regular Cambions, though they are unarmed

Involvement

Act Three

Haarlep can be found on Raphael's bed in his boudoir. When approached, they will inquire as to what the party is doing. Any form of deception is quickly seen through, and the party must be honest or otherwise Haarlep will become irritated and start a fight.

Intrigued, Haarlep will offer valuable information that will aid the party on one condition: one of them must play with Haarlep. If the invitation is accepted, Haarlep will command them to undress and lay on the bed. Before continuing, Haarlep will ask the party what their preference is: male or female. If no preference is decided, Haarlep will remain in female form.

With the party member on the bed, Haarlep will approach, pressuring with charms. Players can now surrender to Haarlep or resist via a DC 18 Wisdom check or DC 18 Performance check. Even with a success, Haarlep's charm is too much and the player must choose: surrender or fight. If they choose the latter, Haarlep will be disappointed and commence the fight. If surrendered, Haarlep will continue to have their way with the party member and attempt to make them theirs.

The party member is now presented with a final choice. They can surrender their body, but not their mind, in which case Haarlep will continue. Haarlep will then invite the player to surrender their body one last time: if rejected, a fight ensues; if accepted, Haarlep will finish and assume the party member's form, adding their likeness to their shapeshifting repertoire. As thanks, Haarlep will provide Key From Raphael's Safe, letting the party know that Raphael's secret safe is behind the painting of himself. Haarlep will then depart and from then on, the player will periodically receive notifications on Haarlep's sexual adventures using their likeness.

Alternatively, the party member may surrender their body and soul, in which case Haarlep will consume their soul, resulting in a game over if the character was the main character.

Finally, the player may resist via a successful DC 25 Constitution check, in which case they will throw Haarlep off them and begin a fight.

If the player instead chooses to kill Haarlep, they can be spoken to with Speak with Dead. Haarlep reveals to them that the safe containing the information they seek is in a safe behind Raphael's "vanity", which is the painting on the leftside of Raphael's bed. The Key From Raphael's Safe can be looted from Haarlep's body to open the safe.

Combat

Haarlep can be fought by rejecting their invitation to play outright or resisting their advances. On combat start, they will summon six Vengeful Imps to assist them in the fight.

The fight itself isn't too daunting, though it can become annoying rather quickly due to Haarlep's passive ability. When attacked, Haarlep can cast Ethereal Escape as a reaction, allowing them to prevent further damage until the start of their next turn. Any abilities or effects that paralyze can be very helpful. Shocking Grasp is ineffective, as it still triggers Haarlep's Ethereal Escape reaction. Alternatively, baiting out an Attack of Opportunity will consume their reaction. Offensively, they will use Claws.

The imps themselves are not too troublesome as they have low health, however, they will continuously cast Eldritch Blast which can push characters off the boudoir via Repelling Blast. It's best to deal with them quickly via AoE spells and focus on Haarlep later.

Enemy allies

Vengeful Imp

Spells and abilities

[[Lash out with deadly claws. Action ]] [[When damaged, the Incubus escapes to the Ethereal Plane. He returns to the battlefield at the start of his next turn. Reaction ]]

Loot

Key From Raphael's Safe - given as a reward for indulging them or looted from their corpse
Helldusk Gloves - looted from their corpse

Dialogue

Companion approval

Karlach disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Karlach disapproves of letting go of control of the body.
Lae'zel disapproves of letting go of control of the body.
Astarion disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Astarion disapproves of letting go of control of the body.
Gale disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Gale disapproves of letting go of control of the body
Jaheira disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Jaheira disapproves of letting go of control of the body
Wyll disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Wyll disapproves of letting go of control of the body
Minthara disapproves of removing ones clothes.
Minthara disapproves of letting go of control of the body

Note: Not all companions have been tested.

Speak with Dead

Haarlep can be spoken to with Speak with Dead.

Player: Who are you?

Haarlep: Haarlep... Incubus... sworn to Raphael.

Player: How did you end up here?

Haarlep: Sent by Mephistopheles... distract naughty son.

Player: Did Raphael prefer to be on top or beneath you?

Haarlep: Below... never on top... never.

Player: How do I reach the Orphic Hammer?

Haarlep: Safe... Secrets.

Player: Where does Raphael keep his secrets?

Haarlep: Hidden behind... his... vanity.

Player: Did you ever turn into forms besides Raphael's?

Haarlep: Raphael... loves... only... Raphael.

Player: Does Raphael have any weaknesses in battle?

Narrator: *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*

Gallery

Default model.
Archduchess model.
Haarlep in bed.
Archduchess form.
Haarlep before departure, after possessing Shadowheart's (Origin) form.

Notes

↑ Though in-game dialogue refers to Haarlep as male and as an incubus, it's never explicitly stated by them what their preference is. Game files alternate between using "he/him" and "they/them" for Haarlep as well, and given that Forgotten Realms lore is not clear on whether incubi are a separate, male-only race apart from succubi, or if only succubi exist that are able to shapeshift to a male form, this articles uses "they/them" to refer to Haarlep.

A way to prevent Haarlep from doing Ethereal Escape is by knocking them prone.
Sleeping with Haarlep will not have any negative repercussions on any current romance.
Sleeping with Haarlep will lock the player out of gaining the Helldusk Gloves and potentially gain them a humorous line at the end of the House of Hope in trade - When prompted for a question after the deed; Ask if Raphael is any good in bed, and the response will be available when Raphael asks if you have any last words when he comes home.
Haarlep is an anagram of Raphael.

External links

Haarlep on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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[1] Though in-game dialogue refers to Haarlep as male and as an incubus, it's never explicitly stated by them what their preference is. Game files alternate between using "he/him" and "they/them" for Haarlep as well, and given that Forgotten Realms lore is not clear on whether incubi are a separate, male-only race apart from succubi, or if only succubi exist that are able to shapeshift to a male form, this articles uses "they/them" to refer to Haarlep.

[note 1]