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Rolan is a Tiefling character in Baldur’s Gate 3, commonly found at the Last Light Inn in Act II. He bears a tragic story that unfolds after the completion of Act I. While speaking to other NPCs, I learned that he is unable to move on after having his twins captured in the cultist attack. He will disappear from the inn at a certain point, triggering Rolan in the Shadows quest, which I took quite a while to finish. If you’re stuck with this quest, this guide will help you with finding Rolan and saving him.
How to successfully finish Rolan in the Shadows in BG3
To successfully finish Rolan in the Shadows in Baldur’s Gate 3, you must first locate him after you notice him missing from the inn. If you talk to some children nearby, they will tell you he’s gone into the Shadow Cursed Lands to find his siblings in the Moonrise Towers. To complete the quest, you must ensure Rolan’s survival, as shadow enemies will attack him, so be sure to bring a healer to your party.
Locating Rolan in Rolan in the Shadows quest in BG3
To locate Rolan in Rolan in the Shadows quest in BG3, head over toward the Moonrise Towers. Instead of crossing the bridge to enter Moonrise, go east and cross the bridge south of the Trollhouse. Cross the bridge and you will find Rolan near the water getting attacked by shadow enemies.
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How to keep Rolan alive in Rolan in the Shadows quest in BG3
To keep Rolan alive during the Rolan the Shadows quest in BG3, you must start healing him immediately once the combat begins. I recommend bringing Shadowheart for this task because her healing will make things much more manageable. Alternatively, you can toss him a healing potion, but be careful not to hit Rolan as I did, much to my amusement.
It would be best to defeat the shadow enemies as quickly as possible or at least keep them from attacking Rolan to keep him alive. I used Hold Person spell to briefly hold one of the enemies back while bashing the other. After finishing the fight, Rolan will return to the Last Light Inn, where he will spend time waiting for you to free Cal and Lia from the Moonrise Towers.
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