Baldur's Gate 3: The Blue Jay's Nest - Should You Kill the Giant Eagles?
During your journey through Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3, you'll encounter a variety of side quests from different characters, including a Blue Jay in Mountain Pass. This little bird has a story to tell about Giant Eagles and their nest-robbing behavior. In this guide, we'll show you how to find the Blue Jay, claim his nest, and help you decide whether it's worth killing the Giant Eagles.
The Blue Jay's Story
The Blue Jay can be found on the Rosymorn Monastery Trail in Mountain Pass. To hear his story, you'll need to cast the Speak with Animals spell or use a scroll. The Blue Jay is angry about a Giant Eagle that has taken over his nest and is seeking your help to reclaim it.
How to Find the Blue Jay's Nest
To find the Blue Jay's Nest, head to the roof of the Rosymorn Monastery. You'll need to break in through the front door's broken window and defeat a few Kobolds to access the back garden. From there, you can climb up to the roof, where you'll find the Giant Eagle's nest.
Upon approaching the nest, you'll be greeted by a Giant Eagle and her hatchling. You have the option to talk your way out of the situation, but be warned: approaching the nest again will trigger a fight. If you haven't long-rested, your Speak with Animals spell should still work, allowing you to persuade the Giant Eagle to let you take the nearby hammer.
If you're successful, the Giant Eagle will lay down, allowing the Blue Jay to take advantage of the situation and kill them with a single hit.
The Reward for Killing the Giant Eagles
But is it worth killing the Giant Eagles for the Blue Jay? The rewards are underwhelming: a ruby, some dyes, and a few coins. Additionally, it's questionable whether the nest really belongs to the Blue Jay, or if he's just trying to take advantage of the situation.
What to Do Instead
While it's tempting to help the Blue Jay, it's ultimately not worth killing the Giant Eagles. You can turn down the Blue Jay's request and avoid taking innocent lives.Conclusion
Ultimately, the decision to kill the Giant Eagles for the Blue Jay is up to you. However, considering the questionable morals of the situation and the limited rewards, it's probably best to turn down the Blue Jay's request.
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