Larceny at the Hall of Wonders

Larceny at the Hall of Wonders is a quest provided by Brevlik in the Elfsong tavern in east Baldur's Gate. A telescope has arrived at the Hall of Wonders museum in west Baldur's Gate, and Brevlik wants you to steal it, ideally without killing any guards. Although he only offers a reward of 500gp, this quest also provides 5500XP and a Wand of Lightning with 13 charges upon completion.
The best way to complete this quest is to wait until night time, when the staff and guards are gone, and you can get on with your heist unhampered.  It is also possible to meet Alora this way, as you discover her performing her own bit of extra-legal activity.
Another way to complete this quest is to leave the rest of your party outside the Hall of Wonders, and send just your thief in. Pick the lock on the central exhibit, and when you are sure that nobody is looking, take the telescope and get out immediately. In case you aren't careful enough and the guards notice you, they will follow you, but at least if you steal the telescope when they are far away, you will have a headstart on getting away from them.
There are also a couple of expensive and rare gems you can steal from display cases in the Hall of Wonders, although these are not necessary for the quest.
Always remember that taking items from containers breaks stealth and invisibility.
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