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| race = [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Succubus Incubus] | | race = [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Succubus Incubus] | ||
| occupation = Courtesan | | occupation = Courtesan | ||
}}'''Haarlep''' is an Incubus who can be found in the [[House of Hope]]. Employed by Raphael to satisfy his desires, | }}'''Haarlep''' is an Incubus who can be found in the [[House of Hope]]. Employed by Raphael to satisfy his desires, he can be found in Raphael's personal chambers.{{note|Though in-game dialogue refers to Haarlep as male and as an incubus, it's never explicitly stated by them what their preference is. Game files alternate between using "he/him" and "they/them" for Haarlep as well, and given that Forgotten Realms lore is not clear on whether incubi are a separate, male-only race apart from succubi, or if only succubi exist that are able to shapeshift to a male form, this articles uses "they/them" to refer to Haarlep.}} Haarlep can be engaged with, in which case they will provide valuable information in exchange for a fiendish sexual encounter. Alternatively, he can be fought, skipping the sexual encounter but losing access to the information. | ||
{{Q|Why are you here, little thief?|Haarlep}} | {{Q|Why are you here, little thief?|Haarlep}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Haarlep is an incubus that can be found on Raphael's bed in the [[House of Hope]]. Sent by [[Mephistopheles]] to distract his naughty son, | Haarlep is an incubus that can be found on Raphael's bed in the [[House of Hope]]. Sent by [[Mephistopheles]] to distract his naughty son, he serve as the devil's main sexual partner, indulging him in his fantasies. | ||
True to their devil nature, Haarlep will quickly spot any trespassers and see through any form of deception. | True to their devil nature, Haarlep will quickly spot any trespassers and see through any form of deception. He will quickly ascertain the situation and offer the party the information they seek, in exchange for a brief sexual encounter. If the offer is accepted, and Haarlep has his way with one party member, they will reward them. If, during the encounter, the party member resists, or the invitation is turned down outright, Haarlep will fight them instead. [[Speak with Dead]] can then be used to acquire the information that Haarlep offered. | ||
===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
* Haarlep is a level 9 [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Succubus Incubus] | * Haarlep is a level 9 [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Succubus Incubus] | ||
* | * He appear only in Act 3 of the game in the House of Hope | ||
* Haarlep can have a sexual encounter with a party member or be fought for | * Haarlep can have a sexual encounter with a party member or be fought for his items | ||
* In combat, | * In combat, he behave similarly to regular [[Cambion|Cambions]], though he is unarmed | ||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
===Act Three=== | ===Act Three=== | ||
Haarlep can be found on Raphael's bed in his boudoir. When approached, | Haarlep can be found on Raphael's bed in his boudoir. When approached, He will inquire as to what the party is doing. Any form of deception is quickly seen through, and the party must be honest or otherwise Haarlep will become irritated and start a fight. | ||
Intrigued, Haarlep will offer valuable information that will aid the party on one condition: one of them must "play" with Haarlep. If the invitation is accepted, Haarlep will command them to undress and lay on the bed. Before continuing, Haarlep will ask whether you prefer their male or female form (responding that it doesn't matter causes them to stay in the feminine form). | Intrigued, Haarlep will offer valuable information that will aid the party on one condition: one of them must "play" with Haarlep. If the invitation is accepted, Haarlep will command them to undress and lay on the bed. Before continuing, Haarlep will ask whether you prefer their male or female form (responding that it doesn't matter causes them to stay in the feminine form). | ||
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If battle was initiated by resisting Haarlep after having begun the sexual encounter, the party member who took off their clothes will begin the fight without any of their weapons or equipment, having only their underwear equipped. | If battle was initiated by resisting Haarlep after having begun the sexual encounter, the party member who took off their clothes will begin the fight without any of their weapons or equipment, having only their underwear equipped. | ||
The fight itself isn't too daunting, though it can become annoying due to Haarlep's passive ability. When attacked, Haarlep can cast [[Ethereal Escape]] as a reaction, allowing them to prevent further damage until the start of their next turn. It can be helpful to inflict a condition on them that prevents reactions (such as dazed, paralysis, or knocking them prone), although [[Shocking Grasp]] is ineffective. Alternatively, baiting out an [[Attack of Opportunity]] will consume their reaction. Offensively, they will use [[Claws ( | The fight itself isn't too daunting, though it can become annoying due to Haarlep's passive ability. When attacked, Haarlep can cast [[Ethereal Escape]] as a reaction, allowing them to prevent further damage until the start of their next turn. It can be helpful to inflict a condition on them that prevents reactions (such as dazed, paralysis, or knocking them prone), although [[Shocking Grasp]] is ineffective. Alternatively, baiting out an [[Attack of Opportunity]] will consume their reaction. Offensively, they will use [[Claws (Haarlep)|Claws]]. | ||
The imps themselves are not too troublesome as they have low health, however, they will continuously cast [[Eldritch Blast]] which can push characters off the boudoir's balcony via [[Repelling Blast]]. It's best to deal with them quickly via AoE spells and focus on Haarlep later. | The imps themselves are not too troublesome as they have low health, however, they will continuously cast [[Eldritch Blast]] which can push characters off the boudoir's balcony via [[Repelling Blast]]. It's best to deal with them quickly via AoE spells and focus on Haarlep later. | ||
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===Spells and abilities=== | ===Spells and abilities=== | ||
{{Feature box | {{Feature box|Claws}} | ||
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{{Feature box | {{Feature box|Ethereal Escape}} | ||
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{{Feature box| | {{Feature box|Incubus Charm}} | ||
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{{Feature box| | {{Feature box|Draining Kiss (Haarlep)}} | ||
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=== Loot === | === Loot === | ||