In the "Investigate the Suspicious Toys" quest in Baldur’s Gate 3, players encounter Arfur Gregorio, a secretive individual harboring a dangerous secret in his basement. As the quest unfolds, players are tasked with uncovering a sinister plot involving toys rigged with explosives.
Through a series of investigations, confrontations, and challenges, players must navigate various locations, disarm traps, and confront key characters to unveil the mastermind behind this perilous scheme and ensure the safety of the city's inhabitants.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Meet Arfur | While journeying towards Baldur’s Gate, discover Arfur Gregorio and his hidden secret. This interaction activates the quest. |
| 2. Search Arfur's Basement | Access the basement at coordinates ‘X:13, Y: -95’ through Arfur’s house entrance. Detect Arfur's thoughts to get a hint about the basement. Navigate the basement, avoiding firework traps. Unlock the Heavy Chest to find gold and a Blackmail Letter. |
| 3. Disarm Toys | Head to the Requisitioned Barn northwest of Arfur’s Mansion. Persuade Manip Nestor to inspect the donations. Find a box of toys and disarm the trap within. Inform Manip Nestor about the explosive toys. |
| 4. Confront Arfur Gregorio | Locate Arfur in Sharess’ Caress at Wyrm’s Crossing. Confront him to learn about the explosive source. Obtain a confidential password from Arfur. |
| 5. Fight Enemies in Felogyr’s Fireworks | Use the password to enter a building south of the Sorcerous Sundries (coordinates X:2 Y:-123). Access the second floor of Felogyr’s Fireworks. Purchase a Smokepowder Bomb from Clerk Tamara. To conclude the quest, eliminate everyone inside the establishment. |
1. Meet Arfur Gregorio
- Begin at Wyrm’s Crossing, outside Arfur’s Mansion. Here, you'll see a commotion involving Arfur Gregorio, who is hiding a perilous secret in his basement.
- Engage in the discussion and you'll be prompted to start the "Investigate the Suspicious Toys" quest.
- If you detect Arfur Gregorio’s thoughts when speaking with him, he will hint at something suspicious in his basement. Clear out the debris in the top-right corner of his house to discover a hatch leading to the basement.
When arrive at Baldur’s Gate, players will stumble upon Arfur Gregorio, a man with a hidden dangerous secret in his basement. Engaging with him will activate the "Investigate the Suspicious Toys" side quest, challenging players to expose the mastermind behind the explosive toys.
2. Search Arfur's Basement
- Be cautious when exploring Arfur’s basement, as it's filled with firework traps. Use a character with high Perception to spot the trap wires.
- Jump past the traps and make your way to the southeast part of the room.
- Unlock the Heavy Chest on the left side of the desk by passing a Dexterity Check. Inside, you'll find gold and a Blackmail Letter. Make sure you read the letter.
Upon reaching the coordinates ‘X:13, Y: -95,’ players can access Arfur’s basement through the main entrance of his house. If players successfully detect Arfur Gregorio’s thoughts during their interaction, he will hint at a concealed area in his home. Clearing the debris in the top-right corner of his residence reveals a hatch leading to the basement. While navigating this underground space, players should be wary of the numerous firework traps. A character with high Perception can help find the trap wires. By getting past these hazards, players can access the workspace in the southeast section of the room. There is a Heavy Chest, which can be unlocked by passing a Dexterity Check. Inside, players will find gold and a crucial Blackmail Letter to read.
3. Disarm Toys
- Head northwest of Arfur’s Mansion to the Requisitioned Barn.
- Convince Manip Nestor to allow you to inspect the donations by passing a Persuasion Check.
- Locate a box of toys on the north side of the barn. The toys will emit a noise as you approach. If you pass an Investigation Check, you'll have the option to disarm the explosive trap within the toys.
- Inform Manip Nestor about the explosive toys.
Go to the Requisitioned Barn, located northwest of Arfur’s Mansion. To inspect the donations, players must persuade Manip Nestor. Once granted permission, a box filled with toys can be found on the barn's north side (coordinates X:82 Y:-108). These toys are making a strange sound when you approach them. Successfully passing an Investigation Check allows players to disarm a concealed trap within the toys. Regardless of the outcome, just inform Manip Nestor about these toys.
4. Confronting Arfur Gregorio
- Confront Arfur and extract information about the explosive source. He will provide a secret password granting access to a hidden explosive store.
- Find Arfur Gregorio in Sharess’ Caress in Wyrm’s Crossing. He will be watching Queen Rhol dancing on the stage inside the southernmost room.
Arfur Gregorio can be located in Sharess’ Caress at Wyrm’s Crossing, watching Queen Rhol's dance performance. Confront Arfur to extract vital information about the explosive source. Minimal intimidation is required to make him reveal his secrets. He will provide a confidential password, granting access to a concealed explosive store.
5. Fight Enemies in Felogyr’s Fireworks
- Use the password Arfur provided to enter Felogyr’s Fireworks in the Lower City.
- Speak with the shop owner, Avery Sonshal, and use the password to gain access to the upper floors.
- Navigate to the third floor, avoiding any guards. Locate any documents revealing the explosive plans and either steal or destroy them.
- Eliminate everyone inside the building. Utilize fire arrows or spells like Fireball and Fire Bolt to ignite the barrels of powder, taking out most enemies on the upper floors.
Using Arfur's provided password, players can enter an inconspicuous building south of the Sorcerous Sundries in the Lower City (coordinates X:2 Y:-123). Inside Felogyr’s Fireworks, players will be allowed to access the second floor upon providing the password. Here, Clerk Tamara offers a Smokepowder Bomb for 60 gold. To successfully conclude the mission, players must eliminate everyone inside the establishment, as they are unlikely to stop their explosive operations.
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