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Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark Hints
How do I deal with the medusa in the library?
1 of 12: You could charge her and hope you and your henchmen can kill her before she petrifies anyone.
2 of 12: However, there is a better way. To learn of it, talk to Ulithar.
3 of 12: He says that some of the potion that allowed him to look at Quathala without turning to stone is still in their bedroom.
4 of 12: Before you go into the main library area, tell your henchmen to defend and only attack when you do. That way they won't kill Quathala or get themselves petrified.
5 of 12: Run into the library and quickly around south to the bedroom. Once you and your henchmen are inside, close the door.
6 of 12: Now you can relax and loot the place. Among other items, you'll find a bottle called "Potion of Sight Warding." Drink it to turn Quathala friendly so that you can go talk to her.
7 of 12: Do so to learn that she has one of the five mirror shards that you need, and that she'll let it go if you can answer a riddle. (You could try persuading her to hand it over, but this involves a tough Persuade skill check.)
8 of 12: When you're choosing an answer to a riddle, remember that this place is all opposite to reality.
9 of 12: Or just pick the answer from the given choices that doesn't belong in the set.
10 of 12: For instance, her first riddle asks for something that is burning, blazing, and always bright. Four of the choices are correct-sounding things like "fire" and "the sun," whereas the other choice is "mud."
11 of 12: Naturally, "mud" is the correct answer in this situation. If you miss it, you'll get a chance at another riddle that has the same sort of theme.
12 of 12: When you get a riddle answer right, Quathala will give you the mirror shard and let you leave peacefully.
