Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders: Difference between revisions

Within the Open Hand Temple, Sister Yannis is having a conversation with Investigator [[Valeria]] (X:-44, Y:-6). They are discussing the recent murder of [[Father Lorgan]], which Valeria is investigating. Valeria states that the case is closed, implicating a refugee, [[Brilgor]], as the culprit. Unsatisfied by this conclusion and feeling that the investigation is shoddy, Yannis asks the party if they are willing to investigate. Choosing "If you think the Investigator did a shoddy job, I can look into the murder for you." or "Let me help you - I'll look around, see if there's anything to prove Brilgor innocent." has the party agreeing to investigate the case. She gives the party free reign to investigate any area of the temple, should they agree. Gale also gains an inspiration point (Assistant to the Extra-Planar Agent) if he is in the party.

[[Sister Rose]] (X:-58, Y:-21) is within the same room as Father Lorgan's corpse, which is still laying on a bed. If "I'm looking into Lorgan's death. I need to ask you some questions." is chosen, some answers can be acquired from Rose. Choosing "Who do you think killed Father Lorgan?" or "How did he die?" has Rose revealing that she found a paralytic poison on Lorgan's wounds and that his hand was sawed off to the bone.

{{dcond|Questioning Lorgan using [[Speak With Dead]]:}}

* {{dopt|'''Player:''' Who are you?}}

** {{dopt| '''Lorgan:''' Lorgan...Reverend...Open Hand...}}

* {{dopt|'''Player:''' Who killed you?}}

** {{dopt| '''Lorgan:''' Dwarf...dressed in red...}}

** {{dopt| '''Player:''' Why did he kill you?}}

*** {{dopt| *The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*}}

* {{dopt| '''Player:''' What were you doing when you died?}}

** {{dopt| '''Lorgan:''' Hiding Brilgor...from Fists...}}

*** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Why were you hiding Brilgor?}}

**** {{dopt|'''Lorgan:'''  Must protect...innocents...Ilmater's will...}}

**** {{dopt|'''Lorgan:'''  Took him to tunnels... with the rest... fool... fool...}}

* {{dopt| '''Player:''' How did you die?}}

** {{dopt| '''Lorgan:''' A poisoned blade...paralysis...}}

* {{dopt| '''Player:''' Where were you attacked?}}

** {{dopt| '''Lorgan:''' Tunnels from the cellar...refuge...}}

*Did you kill Father Lorgan? ''Never...He was...Kinder than most...''

*Then who killed Lorgan? ''Dwarf...Red clothes...Stranger...''

*How did you die? ''Pierced...Once...Paralysed...''

*Who killed you? ''Same...As killed...Lorgan...''

*How do I find these tunnels? ''Concealed buttons...Lorgan opened for me...''

=== Find the Crime Scene===

Moving into the tunnels, the party encounters three dopplegangers: Zomm, Rudd, and Muzz. These dopplegangers instantly become hostile to the party. After killing them, Muzz's body holds a Field Report - Deathstalker Zumm, which reveals the name of the murderer, [[Dolor]]. Zomm's body carries a [[Flowery Key|key with a flower motif]].

*Who is Dolor? ''Our blood-red dwarf...Tricky...Hungry...''

*Where is Dolor now? ''*The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*''

*What does Dolor want? ''Transcendence...''

*Who do you work for? ''We...We...*The corpse tries to speak but something prevents it.*''

*How many more of you are there? ''*The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*''

*Why did you want this dagger so much? ''Strong...Paralyses...'''

*I found this flowery key. What is it for? ''Flophouse...Dolor's secrets...''

*Who are you? ''Ffion Goldgrind...''

*What is this place? ''Landlord...contraband storage...''

*How did you die? ''Murdered...by my son...''

*What were you doing when you died? ''Seeking...answers...''

*What answers did you seek? ''My boy...had a secret...evil secret...''

*Who is your son? ''Dolor...''

*Why did your son kill you? ''Found... His secret... My sweet boy... Why...''

*What was your son's secret? ''Killed...folk...slowly...he liked it...''

*Who has your son killed? ''Me...and...and...*The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*''

*Who was your son's next target? ''Ilmater temple...Didn't see...exactly who...''

*Where can I find your son? ''*The corpse remains silent. It does not know.*''

*What does your son look like? ''Dwarf...Like me...Dresses in...red...''

On the table to the right of the room's entrance is a bloodstained parchment (X:-21, Y:79). This parchment contains a list of murder victims and can be picked up to present to Valeria as hard evidence.  

===Report Your Findings===

After leaving the Open Hand Temple, Valeria can be found drinking upstairs in [[Sharess' Caress]] (X:24, Y:92). Speaking with Valeria and selecting "Afraid so - I've found new evidence, Investigator." allows the party to share the results of their investigation. Selecting "Father Lorgan's murder is just one part of a bigger plot, a Bhaal plot." and then "It's not a theory - I have proof. This document contains information connecting the murders to the Bhaalist resurgence." allows the party to show Valeria the bloodstained parchment. The party member who speaks to Valeria must have the bloodstained parchment and Stillmaker in their inventory to get dialogue options about them.

If the party successfully finds enough information to exonerate Brilgor of Father Lorgan's murder, and picks up the bloodstained parchment in Fraygo's Flophouse, then Valeria refers the party to speak to [[Devella Fountainhead|Gauntlet Devella]] at the [[Elfsong Tavern]] and provide a pass to the [[Lower City]] to allow them entrance.

===Valeria's Kidnapping===

As the party progresses into the [[Lower City]], Valeria eventually is kidnapped by Bhaalists, and can be encountered as a part of [[Investigate the Murders]] and [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]]. If she is rescued, she accepts that the Bhaalist plot is not a hoax, and provides more information on location of the Bhaalist Temple.

 

 

* [[Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion]]

==Notes==

*The area of the murder leads players to an area where [[Help the Cursed Monk]] can also be completed.

*Additionally, finding the Bhaalist murder list leads to Ffion's corpse, where [[Mamzell Amira]] can subsequently be notified for [[Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion]].

*Successfully providing evidence of the Bhaalist plot allows the completion of [[Find a way into Wyrm's Rock fortress]].

*Astarion approves, if passing the Investigation check on finding the body on Fraygo's Flophouse