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.

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 present, she tells him that he should be at the ritual and must not be late; no check is 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 the voice line is played.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 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