Arthus

Harper Arthus is a gruff high half-elf barbarian and Harper in Act Two. Trusted with the possession of a Mind Flayer Parasite, he interrupts the party when they land refugees from the Moonrise Towers Prison at the Last Light Inn docks, checking them for signs of the Absolute's infection.

“

Hold there! You can't just land and start unloading strangers - there are procedures, damn it.

„

— Arthus, after refugees arrive at Last Light Inn.

Involvement

Last Light Inn

Main articles: Rescue Wulbren and Rescue the Tieflings

Arthus is only encountered at Last Light Inn when the party frees and breaks out the prisoners from Moonrise Towers Prison, and escape with them by boat. Among the dialogue options, the party can propose fleeing to Last Light Inn with the prisoners if they've already been there; selecting "I don't - but I'll join you on the boat. We'll see where we end up." in the event the party has never been to Last Light Inn before, sends the prisoners to the Last Light while the party gets a scene similar to the scene from entering Last Light for the first time, therefore preventing them from interacting with Arthus.

Provided the party frees the prisoners, has been to Last Light Inn before and leads them there, Arthus will address the party upon their arrival. Arthus clearly expresses disapproval, remarking that there are procedures for every new arrivals. He pulls out a Mind Flayer Tadpole in a jar and addresses the unloaded prison escapees, telling them to get in line as to check them for signs of illithid infections, to the prisoners' utter confusion.

Arthus will then proceed to walk and stand in front of each freed prisoner. After finding no signs of tadpoles within the escaped prisoners, Arthus lets them go and walks away, before completely disappearing from the game once out of range.

Combat

Attacks and Abilities

 Cleave ()   –  Battleaxe

1/2 Normal weapon damage Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Cone)

Recharge: Short rest

 Lacerate ()   –  Battleaxe

Normal weapon damage

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Maiming Strike ()   –  Battleaxe

1d4 (1~4) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Weapon

Possibly  Maims your target. They can't move.

Flying creatures can't be Maimed.

CON Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Battleaxe

Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Rage ()

Deal 2 extra damage with melee and improvised weapons, and throwing.

You have Resistance to physical damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.

 Range: Self

 Reckless Attack ()

Normal weapon damage Throw all caution in the wind to gain Advantage on your melee Attack roll. Until your next turn, you have Advantage on all Attack Rolls, but enemies also have Advantage on Attack Rolls against you.

 Range: Normal weapon range

Loot

• Battleaxe
• Leather Armour

Related quests

•  Rescue the Tieflings
•  Rescue Wulbren

Notes

• Arthus is an identical one-to-one copy of Bor, and only spawns when the party returns to Last Light Inn, immediately after freeing the prisoners from Moonrise.
  • Arthus and Bor are completely identical in every single aspect, bearing the same appearance, equipment, class, and even stats.
  • Arthus and Bor, however, do not share the same voice actor.
  • Devnotes refer to Arthus as a "A gruff and suspicious guard".
  • Therefore, as of Patch 7, despite having Extra Attack, Arthus is not able to attack twice during his turns.
• Arthus is uniquely trusted among Harpers to hold a Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen; the only other Harper seen to personally hold a Mind Flayer tadpole to check for potentially infected people is Jaheira.