Investigating the tragic events at Rivington's Open Hand Temple is one of the most compelling storylines when arriving at Act 3 in Baldur's Gate 3. Father Lorgan has been slain, and while local investigators quickly blame a refugee, players who look closer will uncover a far more sinister conspiracy. Successfully solving the murder requires gathering physical evidence, interviewing key witnesses, and uncovering secret passageways beneath the temple grounds.
Beginning the Investigation and Gathering Key Clues
To start the quest, speak with Sister Yannis inside the Open Hand Temple to learn about Father Lorgan's mysterious death. Investigator Valeria, a Hollyphant stationed nearby, seems eager to close the case quickly by blaming the tiefling Brilgor. You can use the Speak with Dead spell on Father Lorgan's body to obtain crucial first-hand details about his actual killer.
Searching the living quarters yields additional evidence, including suspicious bloodstains and missing items that cast doubt on the official narrative. Checking daily gaming news often reveals how players discover alternate paths through this intricate questline. Gathering initial statements from the surrounding monks will clarify Father Lorgan's final hours and point toward the lower levels of the building.
Solving the Crypt Button Puzzle and Finding the Hidden Tunnels
Head down into the temple crypts beneath the kitchen area to find the entry point to the secret tunnels. The crypt chamber features two large heraldic buttons hidden on opposite walls behind decorative plaques. Interacting with both buttons simultaneously reveals a hidden wall mechanism that slides back to open a concealed passageway.
Once inside the secret cave system, prepare your party for combat against hostile shapeshifters guarding the area. Defeating these foes allows you to search their bodies and the surrounding cavern for critical quest items. You will discover the actual murder weapon, Stillmaker, along with a key that opens doors in the nearby city district.
Evaluating the Suspects and Uncovering the Murder List
The evidence collected from the crypt proves that Brilgor was framed and that a cult of Bhaal assassins operates within Rivington. Using the Flower Key found in the cave, travel to Fraygo's Flophouse located near the South Span Checkpoint. Upstairs, interact with the wardrobe to unlock a secret room containing the assassin's hidden hideout.
Inside the room, you will find a detailed hit list naming future murder targets across Baldur's Gate, alongside severed body parts as grim trophies. Presenting this overwhelming evidence to Investigator Valeria at the Sharess' Caress tavern will officially clear Brilgor's name. Completing this investigation earns your party access to the Lower City and advances the main storyline against the forces of Bhaal.
