Merony

Merony is a gold dwarf guard stationed at the top of the ladder in the Central Watch Tower in the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

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Of course, whatever the master desires. Enter freely and of your own will.

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— Merony, if successfully deceived

Involvement

Merony confronts the party the first time they climb the ladder, stating that entry to the Szarr Palace is forbidden. The party can make a passive  DC 15 Insight Check to determine that she is just a drone and is not quite 'all there'. The interacting character can then attempt to move forward by passing an ability check:

• [INTIMIDATION] Another word from you and you'll fly out of this tower. (DC 15)
• [DECEPTION] I am inspecting the security, on your master's orders. (DC 15)
• [ROGUE] [DECEPTION] Cazador hired me for a job - it's very hush, hush. If you don't let me in, he's going to be most upset. (DC 15 )

Or the party can attack the guards:

• I'm here to kill Cazador Szarr.
• Attack.

If  Astarion is the one intiating the conversation, she tells him that he should be at the ritual and must not be late; no check is then required to pass.

Casting Greater Restoration or similar on Merony or her companions causes them to play voice lines such as "All I remember is wanting to serve him." They vanish after their voice line is played.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Light Crossbow

Damage: 3~10

1d8 + 2⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

Allies

•  Jaryd
•  Reklan
•  Giant Rat ×4

Notable loot

• Dagger
• Key to Ramparts Door
• Light Crossbow
• Ring Mail Armour
• Szarr Guard Tower Orders