Can you rescue the tieflings after the gauntlet of Shar?

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You can rescue the tieflings after completing the Gauntlet of Shar, but it is recommended to save them before entering the Gauntlet to ensure their safety and to avoid missing out on certain quests and storylines. By doing so, you can also complete other quests in the Moonrise Towers that provide valuable information and context for the Gauntlet of Shar.

Understanding the Context

To fully grasp the situation, it’s essential to understand the context of the Gauntlet of Shar and the Moonrise Towers. The Gauntlet of Shar is a critical part of the storyline, and completing it provides access to a portal to the Shadowfell, which holds the key to Ketheric Thorm’s immortality. Meanwhile, the Moonrise Towers contain quests and characters that are crucial to the overall narrative.

Rescue Mission

Before the Gauntlet

Saving the tieflings before entering the Gauntlet of Shar is the most straightforward approach. This allows you to ensure their safety and complete any related quests without worrying about the consequences of delaying their rescue.

After the Gauntlet

If you have already completed the Gauntlet of Shar, you can still rescue the tieflings. However, be aware that some quests or storylines might be affected by your decision to delay their rescue.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you rescue the tieflings after attacking Moonrise? Yes, after the coast is clear, the refugees will gather at the nearby pier and commandeer a boat for their escape. You can guide them back to the Last Light Inn, where they will undergo a security check by the Harper guards before being declared safe and free.
2. Can a tiefling and a human have a baby? Yes, tieflings can result from the mating of a human and a tiefling, or even from two humans with devilish blood in their ancestry.
3. What happens if a tiefling loses a horn? Horns do not grow back, unless they are the result of a magical curse or effect, in which case the cursed aspects of the form may restore themselves.
4. What happens when a tiefling and a human have a child? The child of a humanoid and a tiefling is always a tiefling, as the infernal traits are dominant.
5. What does Nightsong lock you out of? Completing the Nightsong quest will lock you out of Shadowheart’s romance and result in the death of several important characters.
6. Can tieflings be burned? No, tieflings are resistant to fire due to their devilish ancestry.
7. Can tieflings be banished? Yes, tieflings can be banished in the same way as human characters.
8. When should I complete the Gauntlet of Shar? It is recommended to complete the Gauntlet of Shar before finishing Moonrise, but you should still visit Moonrise first to avoid missing out on certain quests and storylines.
9. Should I do Moonrise or Gauntlet first? It is best to go to Moonrise first to ensure you can complete all the available quests and storylines.
10. How many trials are there in Shar’s Gauntlet? There are three trials in Shar’s Gauntlet, each providing one Umbral Gem.
11. Why are tieflings often evil? In 5th edition, tieflings do not have an innate tendency towards evil, although they may be inclined towards chaotic behavior due to prejudice against them.
12. What are tieflings afraid of? Tieflings generally do not trust others and may instinctively fear or loathe aasimar.
13. Can a tiefling be the child of a succubus? Yes, there are no rules prohibiting a male tiefling from being descended from a succubus.
14. How do tieflings sleep with horns? Tieflings likely sleep on their backs with narrow pillows to support their heads, and may snore more than average due to their horns.
15. Can a half-elf be a tiefling? No, tiefling is a Heritage, and you can only choose one Ancestry and one Heritage, making a half-elf tiefling impossible without house rules.