Waking Up Art Cullagh in Baldur's Gate 3: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the world of Baldur's Gate 3, you'll encounter numerous survivors in the Last Light Inn, many of whom are worn out, famished, and on the brink of giving up. One such survivor is Art Cullagh, a mysterious individual with a crucial role to play in the game's storyline. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to wake up Art Cullagh in BG3.

Discovering Art Cullagh in the Last Light Inn

Upon entering the Last Light Inn, head towards the right side of the entrance and strike up a conversation with Harper Tumeril. They'll brief you on the individual they're guarding and allow you to interact with them. Unfortunately, the person, Art Cullagh, is unresponsive and unable to speak, but they do have personal effects on them.

With the assistance of Fist J'ehlar, examine Art Cullagh's belongings and delve into the dialogue trees to uncover a letter that mentions investigating the House of Healing in the city to the southwest of the Last Light Inn.

Locating the House of Healing in Baldur's Gate 3

Your next step is to find the House of Healing, a notable location situated west of the Last Light Inn. Traverse the region, navigating through perilous terrain and hostile creatures, until you reach the House of Healing on the far north side. Be prepared to take multiple Short Rests to heal your party.

When you arrive, you'll encounter Malus Thorm, the primary antagonist in this area. Engage in conversation with him, and you'll be presented with the option to outwit him using Skill Checks or face him in combat.

Defeating Malus Thorm

There are two ways to defeat Malus Thorm: outwitting him or engaging in a direct fight. To outwit him, use a character with high Charisma and proficiency in Religion, History, and Persuasion. Alternatively, take him down in a straight fight, but consider convincing the doctor to have his nurses turn on each other to simplify the battle.

After defeating Malus Thorm, loot his body to acquire a special Lute that you'll need to revive Art Cullagh. Return to the Last Light Inn with this crucial item.

Malus Thorm's Loot

While defeating Malus Thorm comes with significant challenges, the loot he drops is not particularly impressive. Here's what you can expect:

• Various alchemical ingredients
• Surgeon's Subjugation Amulet:\t
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  • Rarity: Rare
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  • Price: 125 GP
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  • Paralyzing Critical: When scoring a Critical Hit on a humanoid, the wearer can Paralyze the target for 2 turns.
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Reviving Art Cullagh in Baldur's Gate 3

Once you return to Art Cullagh, engage with him and select the option to use the Lute. Play the tune he's humming, and this will awaken Art Cullagh. You'll learn that he's a crucial figure in helping to cure the Shadow Curse in your Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough.

Reviving Art Cullagh is a pivotal step in the game's storyline. If you're looking for more assistance, be sure to check out our guide on investigating the Selunite Resistance in the Last Light Inn.