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Jaheira
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Jaheira

Guide to Jaheira's quests in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, including Baron Ployer's curse and the Harper questline.

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Guide to Jaheira's quests in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, including Baron Ployer's curse and the Harper questline.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Sea's Bounty Tavern in the Docks District.
  2. 2
    Speak with Baron Ployer, whom Jaheira has past dealings with.
  3. 3
    Three Wizards will teleport in and curse Jaheira with a magical wasting disease, reducing her Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, and Intelligence by 1 point each. She will die within nine days if not cured.
  4. 4
    Travel to the Slum District and speak with Bernard in the Copper Coronet.
  5. 5
    Jaheira will inquire about Belgrade, a merchant who dealt with Ployer. Bernard will inform her that Belgrade died from a wasting disease.
  6. 6
    Visit Cornell in the Council of Six Building in the Government District.
  7. 7
    Ask Cornell if Ployer has sought assistance from the Cowled Wizards; he will deny any dealings.
  8. 8
    Outside, you will encounter Terrece, one of the mages who cursed Jaheira.
  9. 9
    Terrece, finding Ployer distasteful, offers to refuse Ployer's request for assistance for 1000G. Agree to his terms to earn 10250XP.
  10. 10
    Return to the Slums and enter the Derelict Home in the northeast of the district.
  11. 11
    Baron Ployer will gloat and summon hired help, which will not arrive.
  12. 12
    To make the encounter more profitable, select the "And now we will talk..." option. Ployer will return the lock of hair used to curse Jaheira, earning you 21250XP. Jaheira will then kill Ployer, earning another 21250XP.
  13. 13
    Optionally, search Ployer's house for a note from Terrece.
  14. 14
    Return to the Copper Coronet and rest three times. Jaheira will recover from the disease, unlocking the Restored trophy.

Harper Quest

  1. Begin by picking up an injured man, Renfeld, and taking him to his friends in the Docks District of Athkatla, who are the Athkatla branch of the Harpers.
  2. A day or two later, Meronia will inform Jaheira that she has been summoned to Harper HQ.
  3. Jaheira will temporarily leave the party. Rest in the Copper Coronet until she returns and asks you to accompany her to the Harper Hold in Athkatla.
  4. Go to the Galvarey Estate in the Docks District. Prepare for combat, potentially using buffs and Chaotic Commands on your strongest party members.
  5. Inside, you will face a trial by Galvarey, Iko (Thief), Bessen and Nadinal (Mages), and Kali.
  6. After the fight, loot their remains for a Katana +1, a Short Sword +1, a Quarterstaff +1, two pairs of Bracers of Defense AC 6, a Cloak of Protection +1, the Ring of Wizardry, and three Potions of Extra Healing.
  7. About a week later, a Harper named Reviane will approach, stating you will suffer Harper justice.
  8. Allow Jaheira to explain Galvarey's actions or attempt a non-violent resolution if your Reputation is sufficiently high. If Reviane stands down, you avoid combat.
  9. If combat occurs, loot their remains for a Halberd +2, a valuable Arrow of Slaying, and minor magical loot.
  10. A few days later, Dermin Courtierdale will approach Jaheira. If you express trust in her judgment, she will renounce her Harper status due to hypocrisy.
  11. After another week, Courtierdale will inform you that Jaheira's death has been ordered.
  12. Rest outdoors to trigger the next part of the quest.
  13. Upon waking, Jaheira will be missing, and Terminsel will deliver a note.
  14. Read Jaheira's Note and proceed to the Harper Hold in the Docks District.
  15. Defeat a trio of mercenaries inside the Harper Hold.
  16. Head upstairs to find Jaheira, who believes the location is no longer a Harper base.
  17. Descend and face a tougher group of five mercenaries who drop +1 gear and a Dagger +2.
  18. After some time, Dermin Courtierdale will catch up with your party when you camp outdoors.
  19. Courtierdale, revealing his corruption, will engage in combat with Jeremon and Lennah (Mages), Chrost (Cleric), and Thenry (Fighter). They will leave behind a large quantity of +1 equipment, Bracers of Defense AC 5, an Amulet of Protection +1, and a Ring of Protection +1.
Tips
  • When dealing with Baron Ployer, choosing the dialogue option to talk rather than immediately attacking yields more experience points and a more satisfying conclusion.
  • Before entering the Galvarey Estate, ensure your party is well-prepared with buffs, as the fight can be challenging.
  • Consider using area-of-effect spells like Chaos to manage groups of enemies during the Harper trial.
  • Summoning powerful creatures can help distract and damage enemies during difficult combat encounters.
  • If your Reputation is high, you may be able to resolve the conflict with Reviane non-violently, avoiding further combat.
  • Jaheira's temporary departure during the Harper Quest requires resting to progress.
    • Baron Ployer Quest: 10250XP (for accepting Terrece's deal), 21250XP (for getting the lock of hair), 21250XP (for Jaheira killing Ployer), Restored trophy.
    • Harper Quest (Galvarey fight): Katana +1, Short Sword +1, Quarterstaff +1, two Bracers of Defense AC 6, Cloak of Protection +1, Ring of Wizardry, three Potions of Extra Healing.
    • Harper Quest (Reviane fight, if necessary): Halberd +2, Arrow of Slaying, minor magical loot.
    • Harper Quest (Courtierdale fight): Large quantity of +1 equipment, Bracers of Defense AC 5, Amulet of Protection +1, Ring of Protection +1.

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