Copper Coronet

Copper Coronet
Services and goods
Primary functions	Inn
Services	Inn, Store
Drinks	Bitter Black Ale Amnian Ale Shadowdark Ale Suz-Ale Golden Sands
Rooms	Peasant Merchant
Inhabitants
People	Lehtinan (owner) Hendak (determinant owner) Bernard (innkeeper)
Companions	Anomen Delryn, Hexxat, Korgan Bloodaxe, Nalia de'Arnise
Transitions
Areas within	Sewers (Slums District)
In area of	Slums
Other information
Area code	AR0406.are

The Copper Coronet is a large tavern and inn in Athkatla's Slums. It can be used as an access point to the slum district sewers.

Services

• Bernard the innkeeper, and old friend of Jaheira, can provide peasant or merchant rooms to sleep in. He also has a small variety of beers to choose from: Bitter Black Ale, Amnian Ale, Shadowdark Ale, Suz-Ale and Golden Sands - drinking these ales and beers will give the imbiber a chance to hear various rumors. Too many drinks at one session may result in the Intoxicated status effect. The more expensive the drink, the better chance of generating an interesting rumor (and more likely to be factual).
• Frankie is in charge of welcoming the spectators to the pit fights. You can watch a fight between a slave gladiator dwarf and a troll. The dwarf has a dagger. Guess what the outcome might be.
• Madame Nin offers to let you spend the night in the back rooms with a young human lady named Cominda, a young attractive petite halfling lass named Kerstia, or an effeminate crossdressing tart named Jenthan, depending on your character's sex.
• Surly organizes dog fights in the common room's small pit. Gorion's Ward can bet on the dog fights. You can get rid of Surly later if you dislike this operation, especially if the tavern changes ownership.

Containers

There a various barrels, chests, tabletops, shelves and other nooks with potential treasures in them. Some have nothing, others have random treasures. It's yours for the taking if you can find them and are inclined to help yourself. Some may be locked. Some might be trapped too.

Creatures

Companions

Nalia de'Arnise, Anomen Delryn, Korgan Bloodaxe, and Hexxat can all be recruited here, though for Nalia, Korgan, and Hexxat you will have to go through a sub-quest first. Also, if you dismissed either Minsc, Imoen or Edwin, they can all be found in the tavern if you want to re-hire them. Yoshimo can also be here if you dismissed him, but only before Chapter 4 due to plot reasons.

Anomen Delryn, "Strangers! Perhaps you have more courage than the worms that frequent this pit of corruption. I am Anomen, warrior priest of Helm. What is your name?"

Hexxat (Clara). "I would... speak with you. I need help... I need help getting..."

Korgan Bloodaxe, "Belly up, comrades, and let Korgan flail the bladder for a spell."

Nalia de'Arnise, "You! Are you for hire? As a mercenary, I mean? You look capable and hearty, like you've had formal training."

Yoshimo, "Ah, my desperate, imprisoned friends! You are still alive and enjoying Athkatla's bounty, I see."

Copper Coronet patrons and gameplay

There are several patrons including commoners, noblemen and various drunks in the tavern public bar and also in the rear/upstairs "exclusive" areas. All have dialogue if you engage. Some have specific lines and opinions depending on who is in your party. There are lines for Viconia, Anomen Delryn, Jan Jansen and others. One particular drunk (a "fat man" animation") has quite a long and burp filled tale about his recent mugging assault and heroic defense. Don't miss it! Try speaking with everyone you can. There are clues, nonsense, folly, and insight available.

For first time players, speaking with everyone you can in here is the best way to go. Enough clues are provided for you to figure out how to get into the back rooms of the Copper Coronet. So, no spoilers here about that. The wiki is sure that you can crack that nut and solve this by playing the game.

Upon first visit to the Copper Coronet, a local bully named Amalas accompanied by two other toughs (or "Ruffians"), will address the protagonist. If the PC is a female the volley of antagonistic insults will be different and quite annoying. Amalas is trying to goad the PC into the fighting pit for a fight to the finish, most likely to prove his prowess and also for some side bet wagering opportunity. The PC can agree and have a one on one fight or try and deescalate the situation with various dialogue choices. However, if Minsc is in the party and with a female PC, this is not going to end peacefully, as the Ranger won't stand for the bullying and attacks the ruffians.

Anomen will speak to the party if you get close enough to him. He can join the party if desired. Anomen has his own quests if in the party.

Hexxat can be found near the staircase to the second floor. She'll initiate a call for help, trying to get the party to assist with visiting a tomb and promise of great treasure. She's behaving strangely, and her speaking ability seems unnatural. You may take her into the party as a companion if desired, or leave it alone until later, or never. This is BG2EE Content only, for those who are still playing the original game.

Korgan Bloodaxe is also in the tavern. The party must initiate conversation with him. He can also join the party as a companion. Korgan has his own quest if in the party.

Nalia de'Arnise will approach the party when she sees the group. She'll ask for assistance with a problem. If desired, she can join the party as a companion, or be sent ahead and met later, or the party can temporarily decline speaking with her until later (or never). She is the only way to get the The de'Arnise Keep has been Invaded quest, and that quest is also the only way to obtain the Ruling the de'Arnise Keep and Lands stronghold quests.

Lord Jierdan does not initiate conversation, but he does announce out loud to anyone within a certain range that he has an offer if the party wishes to hear it. If so, initiate dialogue with him.

Yarin located in a room upstairs has special dialogue if Yoshimo is in the party and he speaks with him. Give it a try.

Tiana is on the tavern floor. She's angry and looking for her husband Rumar. If you find Rumar and his clandestine fling Priss, you can then let Tiana know that you spotted her husband upstairs. Tiana will then march upstairs and straight over to Rumar and Priss. A fight will break out between the two women. If the party intervenes and helps kill Tiana there is a XP reward, and some rich Random treasure. If the party helps slay Priss, that results in a reputation loss for an innocent. Or the party can just watch the encounter and hear all the delicious dialogue.

Salvanas is smooth talking character. Special dialogue is available for any female party members that speak to him individually, such as the PC, Jaheria, Aerie etc. It is unique for each person, and humorous as well.

Madame Nin is located upstairs. Speak with her to hire some temporary love. If someone in the party does, then speak with the companion to get insight into their status, and it will add more to the impressions that the Copper Coronet is engaging in some morally questionable activities. There are also additional girls upstairs, already with clients. Speaking with them add even more information to consider. If any of the companions complain that you are asking too many questions, Madame Nin may ban you from further paid companionship. If Yoshimo is in the party, there is special dialogue with the girls, and some humorous lines if he speaks with one of the other patrons with his hired companion. After the Free Hendak and the slaves quest is complete, Madame Nin will abscond from the Copper Coronet.

NPCs

• Lehtinan, the owner of the Copper Coronet. If you give him the right responses, he will let you see the backrooms.
• Bernard
• Salvanas di Riyos, someone looking for female company. If Gorion's Ward is female, you can offer to sleep with him, in which case he will run off. If Edwin while transformed into the female form "Edwina' speaks to Salvanas, then trouble will be forthcoming, leading to a magical onslaught from the Red Wizard. It's really not surprising, and it's Edwin(a) at his (her) best.
• Unger Hilldark, unhappy looking dwarf?
• Hendak, enslaved gladiator.
• Surly, Fighting pit manager.
• Lord Jierdan Firkraag, Nobleman with a proposal.
• Garoll, who if you buy him a drink, will tell you about the "special entertainment" in the back rooms of the Copper Coronet.
• Tiana, who is looking for her missing husband, Rumar.
• Rumar, who is hiding from Tiana with his new lover Priss.
• Llynis, who you will need to speak to him in connection with the Teddy Bear quest.
• Madame Nin, who offers to let you spend the night in the back rooms with a young lady if you're male, or a young man, if you're female.
• Frankie, welcomes spectators to the slave and beast arena fights
• Amalas, who you can face in the fighting pits if Lehtinen is in charge.
• The Beastmaster, in the back area of the complex.
• Tabitha, the beastmaster's own tamed leopard.
• Bunkin, Gorf's girlfreind will be inside if Mazzy is a companion and she challenges Gorf to a duel.
• Festule the Alchemist, available if Mazzy is a companion and Gorf agree to fight it out.
• Gorf the Squisher, If Mazzy is a party member, you'll meet Gorf just outside of the Copper Coronet.
• Yarin, a retired adventurer who has some info about the Shadow Thieves.
• HexxatBaldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
  This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. added content and key to a possible companion.
• JoluvBaldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition – Shadows of Amn (2013)
  This icon indicates content from the Shadows of Amn campaign of the Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. - Magical items reseller.

Stalls

• Bernard's Shop
• Joluv's Shop

Notable loot

• Littleman the Stuffed Bear - Dropped by Llynis (can be pickpocketed)
• Tuigan Bow - Dropped by the Beastmaster (can't be stolen)
• Gloves of Pickpocketing - In a trapped⁽⁸⁰⁾ chest in Yarin's room.

Related quests

• Investigate activities in the Copper Coronet's rooms - Gain access into the restricted areas of the Inn and see the special "entertainments". Make some good or evil choices.
• Free Hendak and the slaves - If freed from his cage in the backrooms, Hendak will kill Lehtinan and take over the bar. The key to the cage is found on the Beastmaster. Hendak will then offer the quest to eliminate the slavers in the Slums.
• Gain the services of Sir Sarles for the temple - Unger Hilldark will help to find 200 pounds of illithium ore.
• Journey to the Windspear Hills - Lord Jierdan will initiate the quest by asking help from the party.
• Mazzy has challenged Gorf the Squisher - Gorf and Mazzy can fight in the pits if Gorion's Ward decides to encourage the battle.
• Put the Spirit of the Child Wellyn to Rest
• The de'Arnise Keep has been Invaded - Nalia will initiate the quest by asking help from the party.

Gallery

Gorion's Ward agrees to face the ruffian Amalas in Surly's fighting pit, much to the chagrin of certain party companions. This fight is to the death.

The party has witnessed a Troll who slayed a slave gladiator in brutal fashion. It was a grisly spectacle for entertainment purposes.

PC speaks with a patron in some sort of backroom drug den. Various imbibers of opium and black lotus are getting high.

The party ventured into a restricted area and a Copper Coronet Guard approaches and challenges the intrusion. Make the wrong reply and face their wrath.

The PC didn't say what the guards wanted to hear, and several more guards appear and then attack. There is no choice now but to fight it out.

Party explores the gladiatorial fighting pit area and an unfriendly Winter Wolf launches an icy attack.

PC delves into the beast holding cellblock, the Beast Master with companion Tabitha challenges the intrusion.

Hostilities have occurred. The Beastmaster has released the various creatures to feed on the unwelcome party intruders.

Another screenshot of the beasts and Beastmaster engaging the party in combat. Blood, fang, bone and fur is flying.

Bugs

As of BG2EE 2.6, several doors in various areas, including this one, would disappear when opened, leaving no way to close them. This is identified for correction in the pending Enhanced Edition Fix Pack (EEFP).

Reference: (ar0406.are, ar0711.are, ar1302.are, ar1307.are, ar1307.are, ar5007.are)

Mod content

This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

People involved

Portraits from Portraits Portraits Everywhere

Lehtinan, Owner of the Copper Coronet.

Bernard, Copper Coronet Innkeeper and merchant.

Frankie will greet you and usher you in to view the slave and beast fighting arena in the back of the Copper Coronet.

Announcer booms out an introduction to the pit fighting audience.

Garoll, a drunk, who tells of sordid and unusual things going on in the Coronet's rear areas.

Cominda, an "escort" for a male, you can be with via Madame Nin, for a fee.

Kerstia, an "escort" for a male, you can be with via Madame Nin, for a fee.

Jenthan, an "escort" for a female, you can be with via Madame Nin, for a fee.

Virah, an "escort" working for Madame Nin upstairs with a client - She says "What are you doing, barging in here? Get out! Get out, I say!"

Hendak, former slave pit gladiator who can be freed from his cell if the party wishes to rescue him. Or another outcome.

Surly, Half Orc, the pit fight boss.

Salvanas, a philandering Bard.

Unger Hilldark, perhaps a dwarf, or maybe not.

Amalas, a ruffian looking for a prospect to fight him in the pit.

Yarin, a retired adventuring thief with some words of insight and caution.

Llynis the dwarven thief has rented a room upstairs. He's just a 'little man".

Madame Nin, she offers paid "companionship' for the night, upstairs in bedchambers. She has male or female "escorts" to provide some Athkatla rumpy bumpy hospitality.

Joluv, a merchant offering expensive and rare items of power.

Tiana, is looking for her husband Rumar. She suspects infidelity is afoot.

Rumar is hiding from his wife Tiana in the backrooms. He is also not alone, and getting to know his new love, Priss.

Priss is cozying up to Rumar, upstairs.

Lord Jierdan, he has a proposal for you if you wish to speak with him.

Beastmaster, with companion great cat orders you to leave his area, pronto, or else.

Suna Seni may appear in the Copper Coronet with the Unfinished Business for BG2 mod installed. Restores content related to The Hunt for Valygar Corthala.

PC faces the Beastmaster and Tabitha the Leopard and says "I'll go where I like, so watch your tone with me". Hostilities ensue.

• Installation of the Sword Coast Stratagems mod makes some minor changes to select creature scripts, an example is Tabitha the Lioness and the Beast Master. Watch out for the bully Amalas and his two toughs. They are seriously better at fighting than the unmodified game. Better Attacks per round, THAC0 and damage than the unmodified game. You could die here, so do not take them for granted.

• The Dungeon Crawl mod begins in the Copper Coronet if installed.

• The Quest Pack mod adds three side-quests with Copper Coronet involvement, including "The Tragedy of Besamen" and "Intrigue at the Copper Coronet" components. Additionally. it offers the Further Slaver Involvement. This component allows additional options in dealing with the slavers around the city. It is now possible to sell the orphan in the Graveyard District to Lehtinan. If you know he’s a slaver, you can make him an offer once you’ve encountered Risa. You may try to extort the slavers, threatening to warn the guard if they do not pay up; success is not guaranteed. New dialogue options should be apparent in the encounter with the slavers and corrupt guards at night in the Slums.

• The Check the Bodies (CtB) mod "Helping Melynda the Mute" component begins in the Copper Coronet.

• The Unfinished Business for BG2 mod has some interactions and content taking place in the Copper Coronet.

• The Assassination mod will begin soon after the beginning of Chapter 2, through dialogue with Bernard. It will be up to you to pursue the clue given to explore the questline.

• The Loron's Return (Ajoc's minimod restored) mod is introduced to your party early in chapter 2 by Brus, who appears in the Copper Coronet. Brus tells you that a well-to-do gentleman needs assistance traveling outside Athkatla, and needs to hire some guards for protection. Brus gives you the contact location if you wish to try a new adventure and the opportunity to earn some gold.