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Baldur's Gate Hints
How do I help Lothander?
1 of 20: This quest can only be reached after you have encountered Lothander and Marek by entering the northeastern section from the south.
2 of 20: Lothander stands in the middle of the fair.
3 of 20: He will tell you that you have been poisoned and he has the antidote.
4 of 20: But he also needs you to release him from a gas that prevents him from disobeying Marek.
5 of 20: Follow him to the diviner's tent.
6 of 20: Enter and talk to the diviner.
7 of 20: Now you need to go to the Temple of Umberlee (874,2348).
8 of 20: Talk to the high priestess there.
9 of 20: She wants the Tome of Wisdom from the Lady's House in the western section.
10 of 20: Enter the Lady's House (1282,1349) and talk to the male priest.
11 of 20: Be honest.
12 of 20: Take the book back to the priestess of Umberlee.
13 of 20: Take the scroll to Lothander at the Blade and Stars in the southeast section at (221,669).
14 of 20: He is on the second floor -- talk to him.
15 of 20: Now you need to find Marek.
16 of 20: Marek is at the Blushing Mermaid.
17 of 20: The Blushing Mermaid is at (216,665) in the northeastern section.
18 of 20: He is on the second floor.
19 of 20: Talk to him.
20 of 20: Once he is dead, the quest is concluded.
