The High Harper: Difference between revisions

With the Harper's gone, Jaheira needs a moment to think. She tells the party she has some ideas on how to proceed, but wants to consider whether this is truly her last resort. After arriving in the [[Lower City]], she explains that she plan is to enlist the help of the Guild and [[Nine-Fingers Keene]].

There are several paths to the Guildhall. The fastest route is to use the manhole (X:127, Y:-30) in the alley north of the Basilisk Gate waypoint and smash through the western wall (X:38, Y:784). Follow the path west and there is a locked door to the Guildhall. Lockpicking it (DC 20) grants easy entry. Above ground, there is an alley (X:57, Y:-101) guarded by [[Tuskgront]] and several other Guild members. If [[Aid the Underduke]] was started and the party aided Farlin in Rivington, they are instantly recognized as allies of the Guild and allowed entry. If Jaheira is in the party, selecting "Careful, that's the High Harper Jaheira you're speaking to" smooths the way without any checks. Otherwise, a Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion check allows passage.

Once inside the vaults, the deepest area of the room is straight ahead. However, the door is locked and can only be opened by a code. There is a set of nine keys. By stepping on the correct four keys one at a time, the party can move forward. These keys are the top left, top right, the center key, and the middle right key. Move forward and the party finally sees Minsc in the flesh. Unfortunately, Minsc disappears before he can be confronted. A group of Bhaalists attack the party as a parting gift.

After finding Minsc again, he will not see reason, as his tadpole is controlling him. He immediately attacks the party, along with a number of doppelgangers and cultists. Defeat the cultists and knock Minsc out using non-lethal attacks. Once all enemies have been defeated, he rises up and panics at the loss of a doppelganger, who had transformed into Jaheira to control him.

The Emperor initially refuses to bring Minsc under his protection, stating that he is too unpredictable to help. However, he can be convinced to bring him under his protection, particularly with Jaheira in the party. If Jaheira is not in the party, then Minsc can still be shown images of Jaheira alive and well, allowing him to be recruited. If Jaheira is dead, then Minsc cannot be recruited.

If Minsc is successfully recruited, then he runs off to find his friend [[Boo]] by smashing into several walls. Talking to Minsc and Jaheira afterwards resolves the quest.

* As of Hotfix 4, there is a potential issue with visiting Danthelon's Dancing Axe if the party has already moved on to Wyrm's Rock and the Lower City. If this happens, it's possible that the dialogue with Entharl won't trigger and that the Harpers are not in the basement.