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Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders

An Act 3 investigation into Father Lorgan’s death that begins at the Open Hand Temple in Rivington and leads to hidden evidence, the Flower Key, Stillmaker, and Investigator Valeria.

RoleInvestigate the murders connected to the Open Hand Temple and present the findings to Investigator Valeria.
Statusavailable
Importancemajor
  • ActAct 3
  • Quest typeSide mission
  • Starting areaOpen Hand Temple, Rivington
  • Primary activityInvestigation
  • Combat focusDoppelgangers
  • Key evidenceFlower Key and Stillmaker
  • Main contactInvestigator Valeria

The quest has no supplied official duration, mission number, enemy count, reward total, or numerical difficulty rating.

Key takeaways

The quest rewards careful evidence gathering. Several of its most useful discoveries come from examining the temple’s hidden area, searching Fraygo's Flophouse, and using Speak with Dead where appropriate.

  • Start with Sister Yannis The investigation becomes available through a conversation with Sister Yannis at the Open Hand Temple in Rivington.
  • Search more than one location The temple’s hidden cavern and Fraygo's Flophouse both contribute clues, so completing only the initial conversation does not exhaust the investigation.
  • Use the evidence in dialogue The Flower Key, Stillmaker, and information obtained from Speak with Dead help clarify the case before you report to Investigator Valeria.
  • The quest affects Act 3 access Completing the investigation helps provide a pass for entry to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

Overview

Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders is an Act 3 investigation quest in Baldur's Gate 3. It starts at the Open Hand Temple in Rivington, where the death of Father Lorgan has left the temple community searching for answers.

Speak with Sister Yannis at the Open Hand Temple to begin the investigation. The quest is structured around gathering evidence rather than following a single combat route: conversations, examination of the victims’ circumstances, and the discovery of physical clues all contribute to understanding what happened to Father Lorgan and the other victims.

The investigation extends beyond the temple itself. A hidden cavern beneath the Open Hand Temple contains doppelgangers and further evidence, while Fraygo's Flophouse in Rivington provides another location to search for clues connected to the murders. The Flower Key and the dagger Stillmaker are among the most important named discoveries associated with the case.

Speak with Dead can add information from victims including Father Lorgan and Brilgor. Once the evidence has been assembled, the findings must be reported to Investigator Valeria, a flying elephant detective who begins the quest convinced that another person is responsible. Completing the investigation helps secure a pass granting access to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

Where this sits

Opening investigationSpeak with Sister Yannis
Evidence gatheringSearch the temple and Fraygo's Flophouse
ConfrontationDeal with doppelgangers in the hidden cavern
ReportPresent the findings to Investigator Valeria
  1. ●Open Hand TemplelocationThe quest begins here.
  2. 2Hidden cavernencounterA concealed area beneath the temple with doppelgangers and evidence.
  3. 3Fraygo's FlophouseinvestigationSearch this Rivington location for additional murder clues.
  4. 4Investigator ValeriareportThe investigation concludes by reporting the findings to her.

The quest moves from the temple’s initial accusation to evidence gathering, then to a report that supports access to the Lower City.

Requirements

The supplied material identifies no mandatory level, class, companion, item, or earlier quest requirement.

  • RequiredReach Act 3The quest is identified as an Act 3 quest.
  • RequiredVisit the Open Hand TempleSpeak with Sister Yannis at the temple in Rivington to begin the investigation.
  • RecommendedSpeak with DeadThis spell is useful for obtaining additional information from victims such as Father Lorgan and Brilgor, but no requirement to possess it is specified.

Objectives

  1. Investigate Father Lorgan’s deathBegin by speaking with Sister Yannis at the Open Hand Temple.
  2. Search the hidden cavern beneath the templeExplore the concealed area and deal with the doppelgangers guarding further evidence.
  3. Find the Flower Key and StillmakerThese named items are central pieces of physical evidence in the investigation.
  4. Search Fraygo's FlophouseLook for additional clues related to the murders in this Rivington location.
  5. Gather testimony from the deadUse Speak with Dead on victims including Father Lorgan and Brilgor when possible.
  6. Report the findings to Investigator ValeriaPresent the gathered evidence to the investigator, who initially believes a false culprit is responsible.
  7. Secure access to the Lower CityCompleting the investigation helps obtain a pass for entry into the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Begin the investigation

    Speak with Sister Yannis

    Go to the Open Hand Temple in Rivington and speak with Sister Yannis. Her conversation establishes that Father Lorgan’s death is part of an investigation and gives the quest its starting direction.

    Location: Open Hand Temple, Rivington

  2. 02

    Investigate Father Lorgan’s death

    Examine the circumstances of Father Lorgan’s death

    Treat the death as an evidence-gathering problem rather than stopping after the opening conversation. Record what the temple tells you and use later discoveries to test the initial explanation of the murder.

    Location: Open Hand Temple

    TipKeep the quest active while searching for named evidence; the first account is not the complete explanation.

  3. 03

    Reach the hidden evidence area

    Find the entrance to the hidden cavern

    Search beneath the Open Hand Temple for the concealed cavern connected to the investigation. This area is easy to overlook if you leave the temple immediately, but it contains the next major evidence and a hostile encounter.

    Location: Hidden cavern beneath the Open Hand Temple

    Watch outThe cavern contains combat, so prepare the party before committing to the search.

  4. 04

    Defeat the doppelgangers

    Fight the doppelgangers

    Confront the doppelgangers inside the hidden cavern and clear the area so you can investigate it safely. Their presence is a major sign that the murders involve more than the initial accusation suggests.

    Location: Hidden cavern beneath the Open Hand Temple

  5. 05

    Collect key physical evidence

    Recover the Flower Key and Stillmaker

    Search the cavern and its evidence associated with the murders for the Flower Key and the dagger Stillmaker. These are named clues rather than incidental loot, so inspect the area carefully before moving on.

    Location: Hidden cavern beneath the Open Hand Temple

    TipCheck the area after the fight instead of assuming the encounter itself completes the investigation.

    Missable
  6. 06

    Find additional murder clues

    Search Fraygo's Flophouse

    Travel to Fraygo's Flophouse in Rivington and search for additional clues connected to the murders. This stop broadens the investigation beyond the temple and supplies evidence for the later report.

    Location: Fraygo's Flophouse, Rivington

  7. 07

    Gather testimony

    Question the victims with Speak with Dead

    If Speak with Dead is available, use it on victims such as Father Lorgan and Brilgor. Their answers provide useful insight and can clarify parts of the case that physical evidence alone leaves uncertain.

    Location: Where the bodies of Father Lorgan and Brilgor can be questioned

    TipUse the spell before advancing if the relevant bodies are available for questioning.

  8. 08

    Present the case

    Report the findings to Investigator Valeria

    Bring the evidence and testimony to Investigator Valeria and explain what the investigation uncovered. She begins with a false culprit in mind, so the report is the point where the collected clues challenge the original conclusion.

    Location: Investigator Valeria’s investigation in Act 3

  9. 09

    Gain Lower City access

    Claim the pass for the Lower City

    After the investigation is completed, follow up on the access it provides rather than treating the report as an isolated quest ending. The result helps secure a pass that allows entry into the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

    Location: Access route to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

This quest combines environmental investigation with dialogue-based evidence. The hidden cavern beneath the Open Hand Temple is not merely a combat detour: it contains doppelgangers and clues that advance the murder case, making exploration part of the solution rather than an optional reward hunt.

Speak with Dead is especially useful because it changes how the investigation can be understood. Questioning Father Lorgan and Brilgor supplies testimony directly from victims, giving the party information that can supplement what is found in the temple and at Fraygo's Flophouse.

The final social step depends on presenting a coherent case to Investigator Valeria. Because she initially believes a false culprit is responsible, the quest’s investigation is designed around correcting an incomplete narrative with physical evidence and testimony.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest supports more than one evidence-gathering method, combining exploration, combat, item discovery, and conversation.
  • The hidden cavern gives the investigation a concrete action sequence instead of relying entirely on dialogue.
  • The outcome has practical Act 3 value because it helps provide access to the Lower City.

Weaknesses

  • The initial account of the murder is misleading, so stopping after the opening conversation can leave the case unresolved.
  • Important clues are spread across the Open Hand Temple, its hidden cavern, and Fraygo's Flophouse.
  • The supplied material does not specify exact enemy counts, detailed combat abilities, or a complete item-by-item reward table.

Best uses

  • Complete the investigation before relying on the pass for Lower City access.
  • Use Speak with Dead when available to strengthen the evidence gathered during exploration.
  • Search each named location thoroughly before reporting to Investigator Valeria.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Use Speak with Dead on Father Lorgan and Brilgor

    Their testimony provides additional insights and clarity for the murder investigation. The supplied material does not specify a separate branch or exclusive reward caused by using the spell.

  • Accept the initial false culprit without gathering further evidence

    The investigation remains incomplete because the temple cavern, Fraygo's Flophouse, and the named evidence have not been fully used to establish what happened.

    Spoiler
  • Report the gathered evidence to Investigator Valeria

    Completing the report helps secure a pass for access to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

    Spoiler

Checklist

  • Speak with Sister Yannis at the Open Hand TempleThis starts the quest.
  • Investigate Father Lorgan’s deathUse the available conversations and evidence to question the initial account.
  • Search beneath the templeLocate the hidden cavern.
  • Defeat the doppelgangersClear the cavern so it can be searched safely.
  • Find the Flower KeyNamed evidence connected to the investigation.
  • Find StillmakerThe murder weapon is a dagger called Stillmaker.
  • Search Fraygo's FlophouseLook for further murder clues in Rivington.
  • Use Speak with Dead on Father LorganGather his testimony if the spell and interaction are available.Optional
  • Use Speak with Dead on BrilgorGather additional victim testimony if available.Optional
  • Report to Investigator ValeriaPresent the findings after the evidence-gathering phase.
  • Secure the Lower City passUse the investigation’s outcome to help gain access to the Lower City.

Collectibles and secrets

  • 01
    Flower Key

    Where: Hidden evidence area beneath the Open Hand Temple

    A key item found during the investigation and one of the named clues connected to the murders.

    Missable
  • 02
    Stillmaker

    Where: Evidence associated with the murder investigation

    The murder weapon, described as a dagger, which should be retained as evidence until the case is reported.

    Missable

Failure conditions

  • Leave the investigation incompleteStopping after the initial conversation does not cover the hidden cavern, Fraygo's Flophouse, or the named evidence required to understand the broader case.
  • Fail to search the hidden cavernThe cavern contains doppelgangers and further evidence, so skipping it can leave important parts of the investigation undiscovered.
  • Fail to report to Investigator ValeriaGathering clues alone does not complete the investigation or produce the access benefit associated with reporting the findings.

On failure

The supplied material does not specify exact reload points, timed failures, companion-death conditions, or permanent failure states.

RewardsSpoilers

  • Lower City pass
    Completing the investigation helps secure a pass that grants access to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.
  • Investigation evidence
    The Flower Key, Stillmaker, and testimony from Speak with Dead provide the evidence used to resolve the case.

AftermathSpoilers

A route into the Lower City

The investigation has consequences beyond the Open Hand Temple. Reporting the findings to Investigator Valeria helps secure a pass for access to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate, making this quest a useful part of Act 3 progression even for players primarily interested in reaching the city.

Trivia

  • Investigator Valeria is described as a flying elephant detective.
  • The quest’s evidence includes both a key, the Flower Key, and a weapon, the dagger Stillmaker.
  • The investigation can use testimony from the dead as well as clues found through exploration.
  • The quest begins in Rivington but supports access to the Lower City of Baldur's Gate.

Sources

Relationships

Locations

  • Open Hand TempleStarts atThe quest begins at this temple in Rivington.
  • RivingtonRegionThe temple and Fraygo's Flophouse are in Rivington.
  • Fraygo's FlophouseClue locationThis Rivington location contains additional clues related to the murders.
  • Lower CityProgression outcomeCompleting the quest helps secure a pass for access to the Lower City.

Characters

  • Father LorganVictimHis death initiates the murder investigation.
  • Sister YannisQuest contactShe starts the investigation when spoken to at the Open Hand Temple.
  • Investigator ValeriaFinal reportThe gathered findings are reported to her.