: Failing to swap the story results in higher vendor prices and NPCs treating you with hostility. The Final Interaction
The quest triggers when you encounter near the Basilisk Gate, who warns you of a disparaging upcoming feature. Once you speak to the editor, Ettvard Needle , the clock starts ticking: you have until your next Long Rest to swap the lead story, or the negative article will be printed, permanently damaging your standing with the city's citizens and vendors. Infiltration Strategies [S3E7] Stop the Presses
: The block titled "The Cutest Cat You’ve Ever Seen" results in no reputation change, effectively burying the scandal. : Failing to swap the story results in
: Whether you take the elevator or pick the lock on the internal metal door, you will enter the basement guarded by Steel Watchers . Use Greater Invisibility and Turn-Based Mode to navigate the U-shaped hallway undetected. Choosing the Headline Infiltration Strategies : The block titled "The Cutest
: Use Misty Step or Fly to reach the roof of the Baldur’s Mouth building. Break through the boarded-up section in the corner to access the elevator shaft directly.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 , is a high-stakes, time-sensitive side quest in Act 3 that challenges players to protect their reputation from a smear campaign by the Baldur’s Mouth Gazette . Quest Breakdown: The Price of Fame