Investigate the Murders: Difference between revisions

* We stopped a spree of murders by taking down the killer - a dwarf named Dolor. We should check his body for any clues about finding the Bhaalist cult.

According to [[Enver Gortash]], [[Orin the Red]] can be found by following the murders in the city, starting with the latest reported murder at the Open Hand Temple. Completing [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] provides more information on [[Father Lorgan]], the latest victim of the Bhaalist plot, as well as information on the killer behind the murders. In this case, the party will encounter Inspector [[Valeria]] who is charged with investigating the murders, and she refers the party to [[Devella Fountainhead|Gauntlet Devella]] once they've shown her sufficient proof of Bhaal's involvement in the murders.

The party can also come across information on the murders by going up the stairs in the [[Elfsong Tavern]] and encountering the murder scene of Duke [[Belynne Stelmane]]--note that the quest marker may confusingly seem to lead the party to the downstairs room where the bard is performing. Upstairs, the party meets Gauntlet [[Devella Fountainhead]], who is investigating the murders in town and believes they are part of a Bhaalist conspiracy. The party can tell her they are adventurers, and use Perception, Investigation, or Insight to convince Devella they can be of use. If Devella believes they can help, she will give a [[Map of Murder]] that points to another crime scene.

Only after fleeing from the wine festival will Dolor be found with his last target, [[Figaro Pennygood]], at [[Facemaker's Boutique]], near the Baldur's Gate waypoint. Figaro and Gauntlet Devella can be found in the back room, paralyzed, while Dolor prepares to murder them. If the party chooses the option to sneak into a better position, Dolor is able to kill Figaro, while announcing themselves immediately saves Figaro's life. During the battle, Dolor will target Devella first, making it imperative to heal (or cast [[Sanctuary]] on) her. Entering through the right (southmost) double door can also put you in a better position to save Devella. After the fight, Devella thanks the party and suggests searching Dolor's body for clues on what he intended to do next.

Killing Dolor grants the party a bag of his victims' hands, as well as a [[Torn and Bloody Page]] with a poem from the Dirge of the Unholy Assassin. Reading the page provides a passphrase, '''Sicarius'',' and a location, [[Candulhallow's Tombstones]]. Successfully killing Dolor awards the [[File:Inspiration Icon.png|20x20px|link=]][[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''Culling the Imitator'' ([[Haunted One]]<nowiki/> background).

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