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Discover everything you need to know about the Harpers Faction in Baldur’s Gate 3 and how this covert organization works.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a highly acclaimed CRPG from the renowned developer Larian Studios. Released in the summer of 2023 on all major platforms, it features an engaging storyline, memorable companions, and tactical turn-based combat. You will come across several organizations and factions during your adventure within the Forgotten Realms. Every faction and organization works under a certain motive and it is all on you whether you join up with the faction or not.
Some of the most popular factions in Baldur’s Gate 3 include Cult of the Absolute, The Flaming Fist, Tieflings, Clan Ironhand, etc. However, the most secretive and probably the best faction is the Harpers. In a world full of corruption, Harpers is the only faction that fights for the removal of tyranny. It is easy to misjudge the goal of the Harpers when you first interact with them. In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about the Harpers Faction in Baldur’s Gate 3 and how you can join them.
Who are Harpers in BG3?
The Harpers are among the numerous factions and organizations working within the Forgotten Realms. Out of all the factions, the Harpers is the most secretive faction that works in the shadows for the betterment of Faerun. The Harpers faction has been working mysteriously for over a thousand years in the Forgotten Realms, trying to make something good of Faerun.
All of the members of the Harpers faction come from different backgrounds, but they all have one goal, maintain peace. They share the desire to protect the weak from the tyrants, preserve knowledge, and do anything necessary covertly for the good deed. Due to their secrecy and spies scattered all over the Forgotten Realms, it is difficult to judge who is a member of the Harpers.
As there are several organizations rooting for power in Faerun, the Harpers have a lot of enemies. One of the main enemies of the Harpers is the Zhentarim, a mercenary group known for its wealth and using Dark Magic. The Zhentarim faction has also been around for over 200 years, and the Harpers are continuously trying to keep the magical artifacts away from them.
Moreover, due to a long time of Harpers being secretly working, they have made outposts all over the Forgotten Realms. They all work in small groups and do not have any specific leader who gives them a chain of command. All the members of Harpers are true to their motive and that is why it is hard to identify the spies.
What is the role of Harpers in BG3?
The role of the Harpers in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the same as in the D&D Forgotten Realms campaign. This secretive faction works to preserve good and balance in Faerun. Their motive is to remove the evildoers and corruption from Faerun for common folks. It is one of the most beloved factions in the D&D and even in Baldur’s Gate 3 due to its mysterious lore and workstyle.
Speaking of workstyle, unlike other numerous factions that can be recognized instantly, it is almost impossible to judge a character whether they are a member of the Harpers or not. Because most of the Harpers dress themselves as the common folk to learn about any cruelty or threat in a place. After learning about the threat, the group within that place crafts a covert plan to take care of the threat.
However, some of the characters can be recognized due to the Harp-Shaped pins they are wearing. Moreover, the color scheme of their clothes can also give away their associated faction. Most of the Harpers members wear blue and brown color clothes.
“Some call the Harpers heroes. Others, petty meddlers who cannot help but stick their nose into every conflict they stumble across. The truth is in there somewhere.” – Jaheira.
Key Harpers Characters in BG3
There are numerous characters from the Harpers faction that you will come across in your adventure starting from Act 2. Most of them will be a part of a small group that you can interact with and exchange dialogues. However, there are some notable characters in the Harpers faction which you will meet and discover as you pursue the Harpers faction questline. Here are all the Key Harpers Characters that you can meet in Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Jaheira
- Antony
- Arthus
- Branthos
- Chelvin
- Donner
- Elifer
- Elindale
- Essius
- Geraldus
- Lassandra
- Leysin
- Lymn
- Manus
- Naysa
- Yonas
Harpers Faction Guide in BG3
In the main storyline of Baldur’s Gate 3, the main involvement of the Harpers faction comes in Act 2. There is not any significant involvement in Act 1 so when you reach the Shadow-Cursed Lands through Grymforge, you will meet Lassandra. Here, you will get the chance to aid or face the Harpers. From this point onward, if you wish to join the Harpers faction at the end, you will have to side with the Harpers and go along with its quest line.
How to Join the Harpers Faction in Baldur’s Gate 3
Upon your initial interaction with a Harper member, Lassandra, assisting her will get you to Last Light Inn. Here, you will meet with Jaheira, a leader of a group of Harpers staying undercover in the Last Light Inn. You must join Jaheira in infiltrating the Moonrise Towers to defeat General Ketheric Thorm. Pursue along the quest to discover the secrets of the immortality of the General and defeat him along with the members of the Absolute.
Upon assisting Jaheira in taking down Ketheric Thorm, you can ask Jaheira to join the party, which she will join as the Attached Follower. Later on, she becomes an actual companion at the end of Act Three. Keeping her alive at the end of the second Act will also give you the “The High Harper” quest.
Continuing ahead, as you reach the Wyrm’s Crossing in Act Three, you can pursue the High Harper quest. Jaheira will take you to Danthelon’s Dancing Axe location where you will other Harpers. From here, you will begin the search for Minsc of Rashemen. Minsc is a recruitable companion, but you will have to be careful when you confront him in the sewers. You must use Non-lethal attacks on the final blow to keep Minsc alive, otherwise Jaheira will leave the party if Minsc dies.
Now, if you keep Jaheira as an ally, she will assist you in the main end-game quests. After Act Three, in the Epilogue, you will get the option to ask Jaheira to join the Harpers only if no companions have been romanced. Jaheira will accept and she will give you the Harp-Shaped Pin which will make you officially a Harper.
FAQs about Harpers BG3
Are the harpers good in BG3?
Yes, the Harpers are known for maintaining peace within the Forgotten Realms. They work in the shadows to fight against any tyranny to help the common folks.
Can you be a Harper in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Yes, you can become a Harper in Baldur’s Gate 3. You will have to side with the Harpers at the Last Light Inn and defeat Ketheric Thorm. It will allow Jaheira to become a companion and continue the journey alongside you. In the Epilogue, you will get the opportunity to ask Jaheira to join the Harpers. She will give you the Harp-Shaped pin and recite a creed which will officially make you a Harper.
What happens if you side with the harpers in BG3?
If you join side with the Harpers in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you will get to go against the Cult of the Absolute. Assisting Jaheira in defeating the Absolute will let you make her an ally and then make her a companion at the end of Act 2. From there, you can pursue her “The High Harper” quest which will help you join the Harpers faction only if you keep Minsc alive.
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