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{{SmallIcon|Opportunity Attack Icon.png}} [[Opportunity Attack]]
{{SmallIcon|Opportunity Attack Icon.png}} [[Opportunity Attack]]


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'''Malus''' is a unique intelligent Undead, the master surgeon of the [[House of Healing]] and twisted follower of Shar. Having somehow kept his personality despite being in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], he believes graceful pain and calculating mutilation are the key to truly embracing the ideals of his dark faith. At his depraved hospital, he tirelessly works to train his [[Undead]] Nurses to hone such skill, yet their hollowed state leaves them lacking in ability beyond being dutiful assistants.   
'''Malus''' is a unique intelligent Undead, the master surgeon of the [[House of Healing]] and twisted follower of Shar. Having somehow kept his personality despite being in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], he believes graceful pain and calculating mutilation are the key to truly embracing the ideals of his dark faith. At his depraved hospital, he tirelessly works to train his [[Undead]] Nurses to hone such skill, yet their hollowed state leaves them lacking in ability beyond being dutiful assistants.   
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He plays a role in the quest [[Wake up Art Cullagh]], being an obstacle, holding the [[Battered Lute]] which is a clue for that quest.   
He plays a role in the quest [[Wake up Art Cullagh]], being an obstacle, holding the [[Battered Lute]] which is a clue for that quest.   


{{SpoilerBox|Arriving at the [[House of Healing]] and gaining entry to the surgery theater, '''Malus''' will be busy educating his undead nurses on a poor 'patient'. While cordial at first seeing you as a new student, preaching his view of Absence being the way to understanding Shar. After mutilating the 'patient' he will urge to do the same to you. Beyond attacking to defend yourself, there are a mix of [[Skill Checks]] that can be done instead:
{{SpoilerBox|Arriving at the [[House of Healing]] and gaining entry to the surgery theater, '''Malus''' will be busy educating his undead nurses on a poor 'patient'. While cordial at first seeing you as a new student, preaching his view of Absence being the way to understanding Shar. After mutilating the 'patient' he will urge to do the same to you. Beyond attacking to defend yourself, there are a mix of [[Skill Check|Skill Checks]] that can be done instead:


*A [[Investigation]] of [[Difficult Class|DC]] 14 will lead to you pointing out the nurses aren't skilled enough for surgery.
*A [[Investigation]] of [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 14 will lead to you pointing out the nurses aren't skilled enough for surgery.
*A [[Religion]] of [[Difficult Class|DC]] 14 will let you use the ways of Shar to counter '''Malus''' own views.
*A [[Religion]] of [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 14 will let you use the ways of Shar to counter '''Malus''' own views.
*A [[Persuasion]] of [[Difficult Class|DC]] 16 will suggest the nurses aren't ready and just make you sick instead of 'curing' you.
*A [[Persuasion]] of [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 16 will suggest the nurses aren't ready and just make you sick instead of 'curing' you.


If any of these checks are successful, Malus will ask how to train the nurses properly, leading to two differing [[Persuasion]] checks with a [[Difficult Class|DC]] 21.
If any of these checks are successful, Malus will ask how to train the nurses properly, leading to two differing [[Persuasion]] checks with a [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21.
*Suggest that '''Malus''' offer himself up to be practiced on by the nurses, which he gleefully accepts. After a bloody scene, the nurses will become passive and master surgeon very much dead.
*Suggest that '''Malus''' offer himself up to be practiced on by the nurses, which he gleefully accepts. After a bloody scene, the nurses will become passive and master surgeon very much dead.
*Convince '''Malus''' to have the Sisters test their skills against each other, leading to a bloody brawl between them.
*Convince '''Malus''' to have the Sisters test their skills against each other, leading to a bloody brawl between them.


If the nurses were convinced to fight each other, the mad surgeon will press to tend to you next. He can be attacked, being much easier without his group of nurses supporting him. However, a final [[Persuasion]] check can be done at [[Difficult Class|DC]] 21, telling him you wish to do the procedure on yourself. Awed by your diligence, he will happily make an example of himself, stabbing and killing himself through the eye.}}
If the nurses were convinced to fight each other, the mad surgeon will press to tend to you next. He can be attacked, being much easier without his group of nurses supporting him. However, a final [[Persuasion]] check can be done at [[Difficulty Class|DC]] 21, telling him you wish to do the procedure on yourself. Awed by your diligence, he will happily make an example of himself, stabbing and killing himself through the eye.}}


== Attacks and Abilities ==
== Attacks and Abilities ==
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Cause the {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.
Cause the {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.


* If saved against, halve damage and resist being {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]][[Slowed (Condition)|.]]
* If saved against, halve damage and resist receiving {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]][[Slowed (Condition)|.]]


=== Terror Trepan ===
=== Terror Trepan ===
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{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=18}}
{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=18}}
{{DamageInfo|count=8|die=8|plus=4|type=Piercing}}
{{DamageInfo|count=8|die=8|plus=4|type=Piercing}}
Cause the {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.
Cause the {{SmallIcon|Frightened Condition Icon.webp}} [[Frightened (Condition)|Frightened]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.


* If saved against, halve damage and resist being {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]][[Slowed (Condition)|.]]
* If saved against, halve damage and resist becoming {{SmallIcon|Frightened Condition Icon.webp}} [[Frightened (Condition)|Frighten]].


=== Lethal Leech ===
=== Lethal Leech ===
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{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=18}}
{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=18}}
{{DamageInfo|count=8|die=8|plus=4|type=Piercing}}
{{DamageInfo|count=8|die=8|plus=4|type=Piercing}}
Cause the {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.
Cause the {{SmallIcon|Bleeding Condition Icon.webp}} [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]] condition for {{Duration|2}}.


* If saved against, halve damage and resist being {{SmallIcon|Poisoned Condition Icon.webp}} [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]][[Slowed (Condition)|.]]
* If saved against, halve damage and resist receiving {{SmallIcon|Bleeding Condition Icon.webp}} [[Bleeding (Condition)|Bleeding]][[Slowed (Condition)|.]]


=== Lovely Assistant ===
=== Lovely Assistant ===

Revision as of 23:55, 28 August 2023

Shar's Scalpel
Malus Thorm
Malus Thorm.png
Stats
Level 7

STR

14
(+2)

DEX

18
(+4)

CON

14
(+2)

INT

14
(+2)

WIS

16
(+3)

CHA

8
(-1)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Undead, formally an Elf.
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Undead
HP Icon.png  HP 276
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 18
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 9m / 30ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Weight Icon.png  Weight 65kg
Proficiency Icon.png  Proficiency Bonus +3
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative +4
Passive features

Magic Resistance

Multiattack: Wounded

Opportunity Attack

File:Life Essence Condition Icon.webp Turn Resistance

Resistances
Resistant to non-magical SlashingResistant to non-magical PiercingResistant to non-magical BludgeoningResistant to all Fire
Character information
Background Insane Surgeon
Location House of Healing
Model
Malus Model.png

Malus is a unique intelligent Undead, the master surgeon of the House of Healing and twisted follower of Shar. Having somehow kept his personality despite being in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, he believes graceful pain and calculating mutilation are the key to truly embracing the ideals of his dark faith. At his depraved hospital, he tirelessly works to train his Undead Nurses to hone such skill, yet their hollowed state leaves them lacking in ability beyond being dutiful assistants.

The objective of the scalpel, sisters, is to soothe, for a scalpel, indeed, is an extension of Shar. See how the patient reacts when I but stroke the right nerve. Hear its comfort. Hear the melody of mercy. Pray, sister, how us the extent of your beneficence.
— Malus Thorm instructing the Undead Nurses in their "medical practice."

He plays a role in the quest Wake up Art Cullagh, being an obstacle, holding the Battered Lute which is a clue for that quest.

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Arriving at the House of Healing and gaining entry to the surgery theater, Malus will be busy educating his undead nurses on a poor 'patient'. While cordial at first seeing you as a new student, preaching his view of Absence being the way to understanding Shar. After mutilating the 'patient' he will urge to do the same to you. Beyond attacking to defend yourself, there are a mix of Skill Checks that can be done instead:
  • A Investigation of DC 14 will lead to you pointing out the nurses aren't skilled enough for surgery.
  • A Religion of DC 14 will let you use the ways of Shar to counter Malus own views.
  • A Persuasion of DC 16 will suggest the nurses aren't ready and just make you sick instead of 'curing' you.

If any of these checks are successful, Malus will ask how to train the nurses properly, leading to two differing Persuasion checks with a DC 21.

  • Suggest that Malus offer himself up to be practiced on by the nurses, which he gleefully accepts. After a bloody scene, the nurses will become passive and master surgeon very much dead.
  • Convince Malus to have the Sisters test their skills against each other, leading to a bloody brawl between them.
If the nurses were convinced to fight each other, the mad surgeon will press to tend to you next. He can be attacked, being much easier without his group of nurses supporting him. However, a final Persuasion check can be done at DC 21, telling him you wish to do the procedure on yourself. Awed by your diligence, he will happily make an example of himself, stabbing and killing himself through the eye.

Attacks and Abilities

Claws

Lash out with deadly claws.

Action

Attack roll: +7

D4 Slashing.png 2d4 + 4 (6~12) Damage TypesSlashing damage

Request Surgical Instrument

Request a tool for advanced surgery.

Bonus action

 Range: 8 m / 26 ft

Grants Surgeon's Chosen onto one of the undead nurses, having them lend a unique Instrument of Loss for him, allow Malus to preform powerful and debilitating attacks. The surgical tools are the following:

  • Instrument of Loss: Bonesaw - Bloody Bonesaw
  • Instrument of Loss: Syringe - This Won't Hurt A Bit
  • Instrument of Loss: Trepan - Terror Prepan
  • Instrument of Loss: Artificial Leech - Lethal Leech

Bloody Bonesaw

Action

DC 18  Dexterity saving throw

D8 Slashing.png 8d8 + 4 (12~68) Damage TypesSlashing damage

Cause the Slowed condition for Duration: 2 turns.

  • If saved against, halve damage and resist being Slowed.

This Won't Hurt A Bit

Jab a foe with a syringe and Poison them.

Action

DC 18  Dexterity saving throw

D8 Piercing.png 8d8 + 4 (12~68) Damage TypesPiercing damage

Cause the Poisoned condition for Duration: 2 turns.

  • If saved against, halve damage and resist receiving Poisoned.

Terror Trepan

Bore into a foe's brain and Frighten them.

Action

DC 18  Dexterity saving throw

D8 Piercing.png 8d8 + 4 (12~68) Damage TypesPiercing damage

Cause the Frightened condition for Duration: 2 turns.

  • If saved against, halve damage and resist becoming Frighten.

Lethal Leech

Suckle a foe with hundreds of piercing teeth, making them Bleed.

Action

DC 18  Dexterity saving throw

D8 Piercing.png 8d8 + 4 (12~68) Damage TypesPiercing damage

Cause the Bleeding condition for Duration: 2 turns.

  • If saved against, halve damage and resist receiving Bleeding.

Lovely Assistant

The Surgeon reanimates the corpse of one of his nurses. Restores them to a quarter of their Hit Points.

 Range: 8 m / 26 ft

Notable Loot

Surgeon's Subjugation Amulet

Battered Lute Template:CharactersNavbox

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