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“Find the Nightsong” is amajor side questinBaldur’s Gate 3that spans all three acts in the game. According to the various clues in the game,Nightsong is considered a powerful relic. However, its actual form and purpose remains unknown.
Pursing the quest will have younavigate various locations, solve challenging puzzles, andface off against powerful creaturesbefore discovering the Nightsong’s true identity. You will also face a critical decision when encountering the Nightsong for the first time, which has the potential of impacting the main storyline. Here’s how you may find the Nightsong inBaldur’s Gate 3.
Starting The Quest To Find The Nightsong In Act 1
There are several ways you can start the quest to find Nightsong. However, the earliest opportunity arrives when you speak toAradin at theEmerald Grove. Speaking to Aradin, you can learn about and acquire the contract on finding a relic — the Nightsong!
You will also learn about theinvolvement of Halsinin finding Nightsong, and that he’s been captured by the goblins. The next step now is to visit theGoblin campand look for relevant clues.
Finding The Clue At The Goblin Camp In Act 1
The Goblin camp is located in the western region of the Act 1 map, and there are multiple ways to infiltrate it. You canpersuade the guards at the camp’s entrance, use the help of acaptive goblin named Sazza, or simply fight your way into the camp. However, it’s recommended that you use diplomatic means to enter the camp. There are some interesting characters and merchants in the camp, and you wouldn’t want to kill them without interacting with them first.
Once you’ve made it to an area in the camp where goblins are partying, you must seek out a goblin namedTrackker Klagga.
You must speak and persuade Klagga toreveal the clue on Nightsong. The next step in the quest involves discovering what is below the Goblin camp, which will take you to a new region —the Underdark!
Delve Into The Underdark In Baldur’s Gate 3
There are several waysyou can reach the Underdark, and it’s recommended that youdiscover all ways to reach this locationjust for the fun of it. However, for the quest’s sake, you can find the path through the Goblin camp that leads you to the Underdark.
To reach the Underdark, you must firstmake your way to the Defiled Temple, which can be reached fromTrue Soul Gut’s room. Next, you must solveStone Disc Puzzleto unlock the stone door leading you to the Underdark.
Journey To The Shadow-Cursed Lands (Enter Act 2)
Once you’ve made it to the Underdark,you must explore this area and reach the Decrepit Village, where you must take the Underdark Duergar Boat to reach theGymforge.
After reaching Gymforge, navigate this region while heading in the eastern direction. Eventually, you’ll come across an elevator that takes you to another level while also progressing you to Act 2.
Now, take the stairs and head a short distance west until you reach thedouble doors that open to the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
Alternatively, you may reach Act 2 by traveling throughthe Mountain Pass route. To avoid skipping great content, head to the Mountain Pass first, complete that area, and then return to the Underdark to finish exploring that area before advancing into Act 2.
Seek Out Thorm Mausoleum In Act 2
The Shadow-Cursed Lands is a treacherous region, and to safely explore it,you must either acquire alanternor a blessing. You should expect to spend a good amount of time in the Shadow-Cursed Lands before making it to the Thorm Mausoleum.
The ideal route to reach the Thorm Mausoleum involvesfirst findingLast Light Inn, then traveling southwest to Reithwin Town, and then heading north to theHouse of Healing.
Once you reach the House of Healing, Thorm Mausoleum is just north of this structure.
Discover The Gauntlet Of Shar
After finding yourself inside Thorm Mausoleum,explore this region while heading in a northerly direction. You’ll eventually come across a room with three large paintings and a bunch of traps. Hovering over the paintings reveals their respective names.
To unlock the way forward, you must interact with these three paintings in the following order:
The unlocked path leads to an elevator, which takes you into theGauntlet of Shar.
The Gauntlet of Shar is a sprawling puzzle dungeon that involvespassing four trials to collect four Umbral gems and the Spear of the Night. Once players have these items, they can use them toteleport to theShadowfellrealm to find the Nightsong. You can refer to ourdedicated Gauntlet of Shar guideto complete the trials and enter the Shadowfell.
Battle With Balthazar
If you let Balthazar escape from the Gauntlet of Shar, you will find himwelcoming you in the Shadowfell realm.
In the Shadowfell, you’ll also discover that Nightsong is anAasimar Paladin and that she serves the Moon Goddess, Selune. Nightsong has been held captive by Balthazar for her powers, as they fuel Ketheric Thorm’s invulnerability. Before you can interact with Nightsong, you mustkill Balthazar and his ghouls.
Deciding The Nightsong’s Fate
Having dealt with Balthazar, you can now speak to Dame Aylin, aka. Nightsong, anddecide whether you want to kill her or set her free.
Killing Nightsong fulfils Shadowheart’s quest tobecome a Dark Justiciar. On the other hand, letting Nightsong goturns her into an ally,who will support you in your battle against the Ketheric Thorm. Moreover, you get to further pursue her quests for additional content.
