In Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll encounter He Who Was, a Drow who’s longing to punish a deceased lady named Madeline. Madeline supposedly dedicated heinous acts at a close-by tavern, and He Who Was is in search of proof to justify his vengeance. This may begin the search “Punish the Depraved,” which may have you seek for the the tavern’s ledger and resolve whether or not you need to punish or forgive Madeline’s misdeeds.
‘Punish the Depraved’ quest location
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“Punish the Depraved” may be began by speaking to He Who Was, who may be discovered to the east of the Final Mild Inn and the Camp within the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
Madeline’s Ledger location
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Madeline’s Ledger may be discovered within the “The Waning Moon” beneath some free planks by the Rat Bat, nevertheless you’ll must go a Notion Verify to see the free planks. Watch out earlier than heading inside as you’ll meet Thisobald Thorm on the bar. You’ll both must go some excessive issue class Charisma Checks or defeat Thisobald Thorm to look within The Waning Moon.
What occurs should you inform Madeline to stab herself?
After selecting this selection, you’ll must go a Charisma Verify with a problem class of 14. In case you succeed, you may both:
- Inform Madeline to proceed with the stabbing
- Cease Madeline as she confirmed resolve, which is able to result in a combat with He Who Was
If Madeline began stabbing herself, you may both:
- Inform her to proceed stabbing herself, which is able to result in a combat with He Who Was
- Cease Madeline and obtain Raven Gloves, which is able to let you summon a raven
In case you fail the Charisma Verify, He Who Was will likely be pleased that you just punished her, however he hoped you’d punish her a bit bit extra. He’ll provide the Raven Gloves and a few gold as a reward.
What occurs should you name Madeline a coward?
In case you name Madeline a coward, you’ll must go a Charisma Verify with a problem class of 10. Whether or not you succeed or fail, He Who Was will likely be pleased that you just broke her spirits, and provide the Raven Gloves and a few gold as a reward.
What occurs should you forgive Madeline?
To forgive Madeline, you’ll must go a Charisma Verify with a problem class of 10. In case you succeed, Madeline is not going to forgive herself, however the load of guilt will really feel a lot lighter. As soon as He Who Was returns to his physique, he completely hates your resolution as he wished vengeance, and he instantly initiates fight along with your social gathering. The rewards for this route embrace the loot off of his physique, which features a notice that ordered He Who Was to return to Shadowfell, in addition to a couple of alchemic supplies.
In case you fail, He Who Was will likely be glad with Madeline’s guilt and give you the Raven Gloves and a few gold as a reward.
For extra Baldur’s Gate 3, try our guides on the right way to get a Moonlantern and the place to seek out Dammon.