This article will guide you on how to complete the objective “Look for clues as to Thaniel’s whereabouts” in the quest “Wake Up Art Cullagh” or “Lift the Shadow Curse” in Baldur’s Gate 3. This quest of Baldur’s Gate 3 is tied to Halsin and is available during Act 2.
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Thaniel’s location is tied to the sidequest “Wake Up Art Cullagh” in the Last Light Inn where you need to kill Boss Malus Thorm to acquire Battered Lute. You will encounter a sleeping guy named Art Cullagh in the Last Light Inn.
Enter the Last Light Inn, then the door on the right to discover Art Cullagh unconscious. If you talk to Halsin, he will recommend finding a trigger that will return the man back to the present.
Investigate the House of Healing
Head to the House of Healing which is located north of the Grand Mausoleum in Reithwin Town where you need to battle with Malus Thorm. Refer to the below location.
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Malus Thorm is a disguised Mind Flayer posing as a doctor and he is performing some surgical experiments on patients inside the House of Healing.
It’s advisable to use persuasion to convince Malus Thorm to have his nurses ”practice” their surgical operating skills on themselves – this results in the nurses stabbing each other and finally and Malus Thorm stabbing himself to death.
Initiate the discussion with Malus Thorm by directing the conversation that you are a student. Choose from the following dialogue options:
“A student, yes. Do please enlighten me.“
Successfully pass the first investigation check, which requires a score of 14.
“[Investigation ] Examine the sisters and their implements”
“Their blades are uneven. Efficient surgery will require further training.”
Successfully pass the persuasion check, which requires a score of 21, and sisters will start stabbing each other and killing each other.
“[Persuasion] Why not have them horn their skills on each other?”
Next, Successfully pass [Wizard][Deception] check, which requires a score of 21
“[Wizard][Deception] My magic has blinded me – I see now that Shar is the only path. Show me how – I”
Malus Thorm will die by stabbing himself in the eyes. Go and loot the body of Malus Thorm.
Search the remains of Malus Thorm to discover various valuable items, including a Battered Lute.
Take this lute to Cullagh and play a few notes to wake him up. At this time Halsim will also join the conversation. This will heal the Shadow-Cursed Lands and the quest will end.
Play Art’s lute to wake him up, he’ll want to meet with Halsin. Return to camp and inform Halsin that you know the location of Thaniel and take him to Art. Halsin will then ask you to meet him at the lakeshore which is located north of the Last Light Inn.