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Find Rolan in the Shadows

An Act Two rescue quest in which you find Rolan south of the Last Light Inn and protect him from shadow-wreathed creatures before he can be killed.

RoleRescue quest
StatusAvailable in Act Two
Importancesupporting
RewardRolan returns to the Last Light Inn and can be reunited with Lia and Cal.
TimeVariable; depends on how quickly the surrounding creatures are defeated.
  • ActAct Two
  • Quest typeRescue
  • Primary targetRolan
  • Starting pointLast Light Inn
  • Rescue areaSouth of the Last Light Inn
  • Key hazardShadow-wreathed creatures
  • Failure riskRolan can die during the encounter
  • CoordinatesApproximately X:-53, Y:-112

The quest does not have a fixed numeric duration in the supplied sources; completion speed depends on how quickly the creatures surrounding Rolan are defeated.

Key takeaways

The encounter is primarily a time-sensitive rescue rather than a conventional exploration quest.

  • Look for Rolan south of the inn Rolan is located south of the Last Light Inn near the Ruined Battlefield, around coordinates X:-53, Y:-112.
  • Protect Rolan immediately When you approach, shadow-wreathed creatures are already threatening Rolan. Defeat them quickly because Rolan is vulnerable and can die during the encounter.
  • Return to the Last Light Inn After Rolan is saved, he returns to the inn and can be reunited with Lia and Cal, preserving his role as a significant ally later in the game.

Find Rolan in the Shadows

Find Rolan in the Shadows is an Act Two rescue quest involving the tiefling wizard Rolan, who leaves the Last Light Inn to attempt a solo rescue of his siblings.

The quest becomes available after Lia and Cal have been rescued, when Rolan leaves the Last Light Inn alone to search for them. It can also be unlocked by speaking with the tiefling children at the inn after the siblings are safe or by investigating Rolan's disappearance. The situation is urgent because Rolan is attempting the rescue without support.

Where this sits

Quest discoveryLearn that Rolan has left the inn
Field rescueFind Rolan near the Ruined Battlefield
AftermathRolan returns to the Last Light Inn
  1. ●Find Rolan in the ShadowsquestCurrent quest: locate and rescue Rolan.
  2. 2Rolan's return to the Last Light InnaftermathPost-rescue outcome described by the quest.

The quest moves from the Last Light Inn to a rescue encounter south of the inn, then back to the inn.

Requirements

The quest is tied to the rescue of Rolan's siblings and to discovering that Rolan has gone after them alone.

  • RequiredReach Act TwoFind Rolan in the Shadows is an Act Two quest.
  • RequiredRescue Lia and Cal, or notice Rolan's disappearanceThe mission can be unlocked by speaking to the tiefling children at the Last Light Inn after Lia and Cal have been rescued, or by noticing that Rolan has left.
  • RecommendedBe prepared for an immediate rescue fightApproaching Rolan begins a dangerous encounter with shadow-wreathed creatures around him. A response that defeats the creatures quickly is recommended.

Objectives

  1. Find Rolan south of the Last Light Inn.Search near the Ruined Battlefield, around X:-53, Y:-112.
  2. Defeat the shadow-wreathed creatures surrounding Rolan.The fight must be resolved quickly because Rolan is exposed and can die.
  3. Return to the Last Light Inn.After the rescue, Rolan returns to the inn and the sibling reunion can take place.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Unlock or discover the rescue quest

    Confirm that the quest has become available

    After Lia and Cal have been rescued, check the Last Light Inn for information about Rolan. Speaking to the tiefling children can unlock the mission, although noticing that Rolan has disappeared can also lead you to it.

    Location: Last Light Inn

    TipIf the quest is not active, speak with the tiefling children at the inn after the siblings have been rescued.

  2. 02

    Reach Rolan's location

    Leave the Last Light Inn and travel south

    Rolan is not inside the inn after he leaves to attempt the rescue alone. Travel south from the Last Light Inn toward the Ruined Battlefield and be ready to enter combat as you close in on his position.

    Location: South of the Last Light Inn

    Watch outDo not treat the approach as a safe search; Rolan is already in danger when you find him.

  3. 03

    Locate Rolan

    Search near the Ruined Battlefield

    Use the area near the Ruined Battlefield as your search point. Rolan is reported to be roughly at coordinates X:-53, Y:-112, which gives a practical destination when navigating the surrounding wilderness.

    Location: Ruined Battlefield

    TipThe reported coordinates are approximate, so search the nearby area rather than expecting the marker to identify an exact standing position.

  4. 04

    Engage the creatures threatening Rolan

    Approach Rolan and start the rescue encounter

    Approaching Rolan reveals that he is surrounded by shadow-wreathed creatures. Close the distance with the intention of protecting him immediately rather than spending time exploring the area first.

    Location: Near the Ruined Battlefield

    Watch outRolan is vulnerable during this encounter and can easily die if the surrounding enemies are left active.

  5. 05

    Keep Rolan alive

    Defeat the surrounding creatures quickly

    Focus on removing the shadow-wreathed creatures around Rolan as quickly as possible. The supplied sources do not identify a fixed enemy count or a more specific enemy roster, so prioritize the threats currently attacking him rather than waiting for a larger tactical setup.

    Location: Rolan's rescue site

    Watch outRolan's death can prevent the intended rescue outcome and is the central failure risk of the quest.

  6. 06

    Complete the field rescue

    Verify that Rolan has survived

    Once the surrounding creatures have been defeated, confirm that Rolan is still alive. The rescue is successful only when the immediate threat has been removed without losing him.

    Location: Rolan's rescue site

    Checkpoint
  7. 07

    Resolve the quest aftermath

    Return to the Last Light Inn

    After he is saved, Rolan returns to the Last Light Inn. Follow up at the inn to see the rescue's social outcome and to reunite him with Lia and Cal.

    Location: Last Light Inn

Mission mechanics

This quest is governed by an escort-style survival problem even though the player is not described as escorting Rolan through a long route. The important mechanic is his vulnerability at the rescue site: the creatures surrounding him remain an immediate threat, so the encounter rewards decisive engagement over prolonged preparation or detours.

The quest has two distinct states. Before the fight, Rolan is missing from the Last Light Inn and must be located south of it near the Ruined Battlefield. After the fight, the quest shifts to its aftermath at the inn, where Rolan's survival allows him to return and be reunited with Lia and Cal.

The supplied material does not specify the exact creature types, enemy count, combat arena layout, or special abilities used in this encounter. Those details should not be treated as fixed requirements for this page until they are verified against an in-game reference.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The objective is easy to understand once Rolan's disappearance is discovered: reach his location and eliminate the creatures around him.
  • The quest has a clear geographic anchor south of the Last Light Inn near the Ruined Battlefield.
  • Successful rescue preserves Rolan for his later role as a significant ally and enables his reunion with Lia and Cal.

Weaknesses

  • Rolan is vulnerable enough that a slow approach or delayed response can result in his death.
  • The rescue location is outside the Last Light Inn, so players who only search the inn may miss the active encounter.
  • The supplied sources do not establish a detailed enemy roster or combat-specific counterplay.

Best uses

  • Treat the quest as a priority rescue once it is discovered.
  • Use the approximate coordinates as a navigation aid, then search the surrounding Ruined Battlefield area.
  • Keep attention on Rolan's survival rather than detouring into unrelated exploration during the encounter.

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Rolan dies during the rescue encounterThe shadow-wreathed creatures can kill Rolan while the player is approaching or fighting them. This prevents the successful rescue outcome described for the quest.
  • The player delays while Rolan remains exposedThe sources emphasize that Rolan can easily die, making hesitation at the encounter site the principal practical failure risk.

On failure

The supplied sources do not document a separate named checkpoint or a guaranteed recovery state. Save before approaching the rescue area if you want a fallback, but the existence of a specific automatic checkpoint is unverified.

Rewards and drops

  • Rolan's survival
    Successfully defeating the creatures allows Rolan to return to the Last Light Inn.
  • Reunion with Lia and Cal
    Rolan can be reunited with his siblings after returning to the inn.
  • Rolan as a later ally
    The rescued Rolan serves as a significant ally for later parts of the game.

AftermathSpoilers

Rolan returns to the inn

If Rolan survives the encounter, he returns to the Last Light Inn. His return permits a reunion with Lia and Cal and preserves him as a significant ally for later parts of Baldur's Gate 3.

Trivia

  • The quest can be discovered in more than one way: by speaking with the tiefling children after Lia and Cal have been rescued, or by noticing that Rolan has gone missing.
  • Rolan's reported rescue position is south of the Last Light Inn near the Ruined Battlefield, around X:-53, Y:-112.
  • The title reflects the quest's central situation: Rolan is found outside the inn, threatened by shadow-wreathed creatures.

Sources

Relationships

characters

  • RolanRescue targetThe tiefling wizard at the center of the quest.
  • LiaSiblingOne of Rolan's siblings connected to the quest trigger and reunion.
  • CalSiblingOne of Rolan's siblings connected to the quest trigger and reunion.

locations

  • Last Light InnQuest hubThe location where the quest can be discovered and where Rolan returns after the rescue.
  • Ruined BattlefieldRescue areaThe area south of the Last Light Inn where Rolan is found.