Investigate the Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament
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Investigate the Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament
đ Quest Lead
The Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament are powerful infernal artifacts that Shade successfully acquired from Duchess Calara in Waterdeep. However, Zarchelia has further plans for Shade involving these bagpipes and pushing Shade to embrace deception and intimidation over persuasion.
Source: Zarchelia sent instructions to Halia Thornton via the Zhentarim network (disguised as a Rank 1 Fang spy). Halia relayed the message to Shade, directing her to research the bagpipes at Candlekeep before acquiring them from Duchess Calara.
What's Known:
- Shade has successfully obtained the Bagpipes of Lariel's Lament from Duchess Calara
- The bagpipes are described in "Infernal Relics and Mortal Ruin" at Candlekeep
- Interrogation Records at Candlekeep confirmed their existence and subtle effects
- Zarchelia wants Shade to lean into her infernal heritage, using deception and intimidation
- The bagpipes hold significant power, though their full capabilities may not yet be understood
- There were missing books in the infernal section at Candlekeepâpossibly related to the bagpipes
Potential Leads:
- Investigate the Masquerade of Whispers to find the missing Candlekeep books
- Explore what other powers the bagpipes might hold beyond their known abilities
- Determine Zarchelia's ultimate goal with the bagpipes and Shade
- Consider whether the bagpipes' influence is affecting Shade
- Research other infernal artifacts that might complement the bagpipes
{{#if: * Shade - Current wielder of the bagpipes
- Zarchelia - Infernal patron guiding Shade toward the bagpipes
- Halia Thornton - Zhentarim contact who relayed the quest
- Duchess Calara - Former owner who gave the bagpipes to Shade in exchange for future aid
- Candlekeep - Where information about the bagpipes was researched
- Masquerade of Whispers - Secret society that may have stolen related books
- Zhentarim - Network used to communicate the quest | Related Entities:
- Shade - Current wielder of the bagpipes
- Zarchelia - Infernal patron guiding Shade toward the bagpipes
- Halia Thornton - Zhentarim contact who relayed the quest
- Duchess Calara - Former owner who gave the bagpipes to Shade in exchange for future aid
- Candlekeep - Where information about the bagpipes was researched
- Masquerade of Whispers - Secret society that may have stolen related books
- Zhentarim - Network used to communicate the quest }}
{{#if: * Session 36 - Return to the Castle - Research at Candlekeep
- Session 37 - Bagpipes, Blood, and the Bronze Blades - Acquisition from Duchess Calara | Sessions Mentioned:
- Session 36 - Return to the Castle - Research at Candlekeep
- Session 37 - Bagpipes, Blood, and the Bronze Blades - Acquisition from Duchess Calara }}