I completed the quest to clear Nalia's Keep of trolls and other assorted baddies, and I thought that's all I needed to do to acquire the stronghold. But after reading some of the previous posts on this subject, I get the sense that I missed some conversation that I was supposed to have.
Can anyone provide a little insight into what I can/should do next? Also, what does having the stronghold buy me?
First of all, you have to be some type of fighter/barb, etc. Second, you have to have killed the one troll in the dungeon and approached the alter which was behind the troll where Nalia launches into a conversation about her father. After this, you go outside, where Nalia should talk about her problems in having to marry and such and this is where you gain the Stronghold.
I am a fighter, so that's covered. But I don't have Nalia in my party...I couldn't bear to part with anyone (Minsc, Korgan, Yoshimo, Aerie, Jaheira) for what I knew was going to be a nasty battle with the golems.
Does not having Nalia in the party ruin my chances here?
After going back to speak with Nalia, and having no success, I decided to drop Korgan (a tough choice, but for a good cause) and pick up Nalia to see if that might work. That did the trick!
Actually, I had to trek back to the Keep and go through the little ceremony before I got the keys, but it was worth the trip.
Thanks to all who helped me through this dark time!