As the judge of Madeline’s fate in BG3, what happens if you choose to punish, berate or forgive her? Should you side with He Who Was or Madeline? Find out here.
In act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll encounter He Who Was, a Shadar-Kai who is longing to punish a deceased woman named Madeline. Madeline supposedly committed heinous acts at a nearby tavern, and He Who Was is looking for evidence to justify his vengeance.
This will start the quest “Punish the Wicked,” which will have you search for the the tavern’s ledger, decide whether you should punish or forgive Madeline’s misdeeds, and potentially pick up the Raven Gloves — which could be useful if you want to put together a cool summoning build.
In this Baldur’s Gate 3 guide, we’ll go over where to find He Who Was, where to find Madeline’s ledger, and explain what happens if you side with He Who Was or Madeline, helping you determine whose side to take.He Who Was location in BG3
“Punish the Wicked” can be started by talking to He Who Was, who can be found to the east of the Last Light Inn and the Camp in the Shadow-Cursed Lands.Madeline’s Ledger location in BG3
Madeline’s Ledger can be found inside of the “The Waning Moon” underneath some loose planks by the Rat Bat, however you’ll need to pass a Perception Check to see the loose planks. Be careful before heading inside as you’ll meet Thisobald Thorm at the bar. You’ll either need to pass some high difficulty class Charisma Checks or defeat Thisobald Thorm to search inside of The Waning Moon.What happens if you tell Madeline to stab herself in BG3?
After choosing this option, you’ll need to pass a Charisma Check with a difficulty class of 14.
