(I know some people don't have the same values, but what is missing is a non-negotiable staple of the genre in my eyes) Re: Daisy, the Absolute, and the Emperor [SPOILERS] Nerovar # 881410 15/08/23 10:40 PM. suprpiwi. Any Baldur's Gate 3 player is going to be slightly suspicious of the Emperor, well before his tentacles appear. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Moonrise towers and the surrounding City were built 150~ years ago by Ketheric BEFORE he lost it. A knave, a wizard, devil, gith. Head through the main door and face Ansur. He's a monster with the memories of a man, who uses that knowledge to manipulate people similar to the kind of man his memories belonged to, because he knows how they tick. 17. What we have left is a worm that has some impressions of who Balduran was. He continues to be drawn to Baldur's Gate, carries Balduran's staff, and has his mother's cutlery. He would have hunted Balduran to the edges of the planet to kill him. — Yasmin Mwanza. I mostly enjoyed the. S. What im interested in is staying partial-illithid, without becoming full mindflayer. But ultimately Ansur is correct: Balduran is dead. The Song Of Ba. Except when he lied about his relationship with Duke Bellyne. The moment one turns into a mindflayer it essentially deletes the old person from existence. But no such cure. dude has zero integrity, lmao. The past matters, him trying to force you to become a mind flayer matters, him murdering "allies" matter as you're supposed to be one of his allies. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Emperor's friend Bronze Dragon Ansur reveals Emperor dark secret Baldur's Gate 3 All Cutscenes. dude has zero integrity, lmao. It is cataclysmic. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Though if what people are saying and there's a conversation, before Orpheus is free, where the emperor explicitly joins the brain then I concede the point. Empire golden built on trade. The Emperor's Sword +2. Along with his sword and armor, Balduran's shield was stolen from a museum in the city of Baldur's Gate. With the Emperor the door for such content is rather closed since the guy does not want to corrupt you like Daisy. The Emperor's choice was between killing Ansur or being killed by Ansur, not between being an Illithid or not. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. He constantly supported the city with his wealth and was overall known as a honorable leader. the founder of Baldur's Gate and, like you, he didn't choose to become illithid. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Or perhaps that is precisely as he intended, for this makes him the perfect candidate to. Location: Ukraine. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Balduran's Vitality: The helmet heals you 2 hit points every turn. On the screen with tadpole powers it is writen partial-illithid if you accept his proposal. No, players learn, he is calling The Emperor that, for The Emperor was Anduran's greatest ally in his past life, the found of Baldur's Gate, Balduran. The only way The Emperor fights you is if you free Orpheus, and Orpheus has every reason to *hate* The Emperor. At some point, he married Cethlann. This reveals the way into the Wyrmway. He landed on the continent known as Anchorome an…The Emperor's Identity : r/BaldursGate3 by gigaritt SPOILER The Emperor's Identity This obviously is a huge spoiler and if you have not progressed act 3 far or have no rescued. S. In the underdark you stumble across another mind flayer, Omeluum, whom you can overhear have a. 6 comments. Balduran might have been a decent dude. Where to find Emperor. Once a trusted confidant of Balduran, the proud dragon now lies in ruins, dead and broken for centuries. The Emperor has Balduran’s memories and knows what motivates an adventurer like the PC because Balduran knows that. It is likely a. Following his ill-fated voyage, it was left in the wreck of his ship, the Wandering Eye, on Werewolf Island. The Emperor's Identity. But game's not over yet. First with Ansur who was his friend back from when he was Balduran. #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #bg3 raphael #bg3 the emperor #bg3 orpheus. The Balduran's Giantslayer greatsword, which you can loot from Ansur, and Balduran's Helm, which rests on a podium at the back of the room. . Or Karlach. [Verse 1] O, sing a song of Balduran. Extinguish these torches, then hit them with Lightning and relight them. Aha!The fact that he is Balduran seems so. In this role, he becomes known as the Emperor. Caught between worlds, at odds with herself, she is evolving into something other than human - and it is equal parts terrifying and enticing. Baldur's Gate 3 - Song Of Balduran Soundtrack - Music 4KExperience the epic fantasy soundtrack from Baldur's Gate 3 in stunning 4K resolution. Looking for an adventure? Than this is the right place! This time, we get told the whole story of Balduran, his hero days, his downfall and how that broke An. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been. wtf. . After battling an undead dragon, it is revealed that the Emperor was once Balduran. the Emperor initially presents this power as a benevolent gift, while Raphael withholds it behind cooperating with him. I guess you didn't care that the emperor is actually Balduran. She counted on Balduran's rebellious nature and desire to be free of elder brain domination as a means. Remember, you freed Orpheus and the only reason any of you are able to resist is because of Orpheus's power. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. The Emperor is just one of them, and there's a particularly surprising reveal that sets the stage. What a reveal. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. He mapped a number of islands on his route. . This "special mindflayer" just so happens to be this particular character from a 1000 years ago, what are the odds?. Yeah that was pretty shocking. One of the major themes of The Emperor is acceptance. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. both offer you power in exchange for working with them, but the ways they go about it are could not be more different. Newcomers place a bet. Just as the party is coming to grips with working with a mind flayer, BG3 throws another twist with the Emperor at the team. The Emperor Is Balduran . In BG3, each type of weapon has different ranges, damages, and other features (Finesse, Versatile, Dippable, etc. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. The emperor knows you need a mind flayer to use the netherstones to subjugate the netherbrain. One of the major themes of The Emperor is acceptance. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. Emperor Quests. Relatively easy XP if you do the Isle late game (close or at XP cap) and have the proper weapons; Kondar from Aldeth and Albruin from Dorn's quest (both bastard swords), and The Burning Earth long sword. Ansur was the one who tried to kill him in his sleep. Not that long ago, she was desperate to be rid of the tadpole in her head, but now, she is no longer sure. He obviously identifies with Balduran in some way. For Catarina, this story comes to light with a shadow of deepest dread. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. (potentially big spoilers) I really just feel like it’s a whole cop out. The odds. This is the legendary hero Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate. - He is an Illithid, which means that his. #42. kl. I mostly enjoyed the. . If you. NikoSaysHi • Mragreshem • 2 mo. Wyll saying "thank Balduran" is foreshadowing because the Emperor is the one protecting all the tadpoled companions. I'm finishing up the game today and man I cant wait to throw him over the edge of a nautaloid. 6 comments. [he is literally Balduran, he picks the form from the player's mind/desires]]--- and there is NO DOUBT into saying that when you meet the guardian, up to right before getting to Baldur's Gate. - He is an Illithid, which means that his. And it seems it pays out siding with him since he, unlike his kin, was content to rule from the shadow it seems. (I know some people don't have the same values, but what is missing is a non-negotiable staple of the genre in my eyes) Re: Daisy, the Absolute, and the Emperor [SPOILERS] Nerovar # 881410 15/08/23 10:40 PM. . BG and BG2 wants to present a story-centric gameplay, while BG3 wants to present a player-centric gameplay. Well, I'm not team emperor anymore, I was allready leaning towards releasing the prince but this new information sealed the deal. (As an additional note, the murals in the wyrmway strongly suggest Balduran was an elf once upon a time, not a human). The founder of Baldurs Gate became a Mindflayer lol. ok so the dragon lair part really fucked me up, i m sure that emperor is lying but i m always unsure which part he is lying about. The Emperor is a slave like Astarion, where they have a "slave switch" hardwired in their head. Likewise, lust for power and revenge ended up driving Irenicus, and Balduran's love of the titular city has manifested in the Emperor staying rooted there, trying to dominate it. at least initially. Below are an image of the cinematic Illithid, a generic Illithid, and the Emperor. The Emperor is one of them as he retains the memories of Balduran and is heavily connected with him. He isn't anymore, but he believes he is. After defeating Ansur the party is able to learn more about Balduran, who it is revealed is still alive and helping the group in BG3 as the Emperor. Website: more guides and information about each game be sure to check out my webs. Wearer is immune to Crits. . That said, Mind Flayers only live like ~150 years max and there is a book "Evading the Elder Brain" that says the Emperor was enslaved under the Elder Brain for 13 3/4 years before escaping to Baldurs Gate. . Delving into the Wyrmway beneath Baldur’s. How To Get Crash Landing AchievementBalduran's Giantslayer in Baldur's Gate is a great legendary weapon for any 2H melee user, but it's much more than just a handy combat tool. He's the tadpole that has baldurans memories. When three, though dead, assailed his port. Memories of Balduran only amount to learning one spell when you become a mind flayer i guess 😂. #14. - While he is an Illithid, he doesn't want more to be created and he doesn't ally himself with any other questionable creature. 18. Find the two dragon head torches and cast any lightning spell or scroll on them. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. What happens if you let The Emperor Dream Visitor Die Baldur's Gate 3 video. Further, if as the Emperor said, Balduran was captured by an Illithid colony at Moonrise while searching for treasure, how was Ketharic able to use the fort without falling victim to a Mind Flayer attack? Finally, wtf was the point of the Shadow Curse?. His former allies did not accept him, so one tried to kill him, and the other wanted to turn him in. As commenter Wutras points out, the Song of Balduran, which plays in the Elfsong Tavern camp, pretty much spells the damn thing out word for word. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Apparently the tadpoles have souls so yeah. . You can do what the Emperor failed to do, and what the original Balduran might have done. I mostly enjoyed the. I subscribe to the theory that turning into a mind flayer destroys the individual before. Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. It was used as a barracks, naval base, dungeon, and fortress. Song of Balduran Lyrics. Ansur and Balduran . No, The Emperor flees well before you free him. He killed one in self-defense and mind controlled another all to continue his existence. 1- the soul is destroyed when he became a ilithid, or his soul became an ilithid soul, whatever the case he can’t bring Balduran back, just (maybe) The Emperor. Empire golden built on trade. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. From what I understand of mind flayers, they get memories from the brains they devour. So, there is a spoiler about the real identity of the Emperor. and the letter he left makes me even more co fuse, does the emperor still have emotions or it is just for manipulation, if its for manipulation then why left the letter for Ansur?. I’d just point out that literally the only person telling you that Orpheus is a jerk is the Emperor. (potentially big spoilers) I really just feel like it’s a whole cop out. But when you get inside, you. I gather Orpheus just stopped giving The Emperor his protection and he fell back under control of the brain. emperorapologist asked: may i humbly ask for my favorite malewife mansplain. The Emperor is not Balduran. The only way The Emperor fights you is if you free Orpheus, and Orpheus has every reason to *hate* The Emperor. And The Emperor does seem to have a lot of his memories but, I was under the impression that when you undergo ceremorphosis, your brain is eaten and replaced by the mindflayer tadpole. The Emperor, formerly known as Balduran, was once a human who constructed Baldur's Gate. The characters can grow and you can see them grow, The Emperor probably is the most hated one and i don't understand, he is the sole reason you and your companions are alive, he was Balduran, people likes to bring Ansur all the time, "the emperor is bad he killed his best friend and possible lover" well maybe if Ansur didn't wanted to kill him. dude has zero integrity, lmao. Let's consider the Emperor before his transformation. It feels like Balduran wants freedom while the Illithid he has become chooses to be a slave rather than potentially dying by the hand of Orpheus. StannisLivesOn. I gather Orpheus just stopped giving The Emperor his protection and he fell back under control of the brain. But instead of leaving, Ansur decided he was going to kill the Emperor in his sleep. Ansur addresses the Emperor as Balduran, prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice. This is. . The fact that he is Balduran seems so. He was the grandson of Buarainech, and the cousin of Bres. ) I've read that articles refer to it as a he, but then why does he take a female form as the dream visitor?Balduran's Giantslayer in Baldur's Gate is a great legendary weapon for any 2H melee user, but it's much more than just a handy combat tool. dude has zero integrity, lmao. And the game explains it. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. All races but Half-Drow, Drow and Githyanki get this tag Baldurian which states "Those raised in Baldur's Gate know the city well,. For Catarina, this story comes to light with a shadow of deepest dread. That's just stupid. Basically emperor pulled Vader out of Anakin and lived as Vader ever since. The Emperor is being manipulative again when he claims that Orpheus will immediately attempt to kill all of us. The Emperor roasted me. As commenter Wutras points out, the Song of Balduran, which plays in the Elfsong Tavern camp, pretty much spells the damn thing out word for word. Ketheric's imprisonment of Aylin happened around 1391 DR, when he first raised an army of Dark Justiciars in Shar's name (that's why she is imprisoned in Shar's domain, the Shadowfell). Context clues really suggest that Balduran took the initiative and killed Ansur in. Ceremorphosis kills you utterly and completely, body AND SOUL, and creates a creature that is imprinted with your memories but isn’t you. Queue Autoplay Autoplay is on. See a recent post on Tumblr from @mintcrows about illithid. You can see where to. I am one of the weird ones who decided to romance Balduran/The Emperor and I’m not sure. Everyone he directly harms through his lies is actually evil (stelmane was a devil worshiper, he ate brains of criminals, the gith. The Emperor certainly behaves like a mind flayer, but thing is, there are numerous occurrences that hint at him being something deeper than just that, and those don't depend on him. He is no longer "Balduran" and is now only part of the Elder Brain. Now hope is gone, or so it seems. #2. He's a monster with the memories of a man, who uses that knowledge to manipulate people similar to the kind of man his memories belonged to, because he knows how they tick. Thanks to all the commenters who contributed. I am one of the weird ones who decided to romance Balduran/The Emperor and I’m not sure. Basically emperor pulled Vader out of Anakin and lived as Vader ever since. Larian LOVED that idea and twist (it is juicy) and immediately thought the best spot to put it in was the Guardian slot. . The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Baldur's Gate 3 Secret Scene - The Emperor is Balduran Creator of Baldur's Gate // Killing a Dragon Gate 3 - All Charact. While the game does touch on the Emperor quite a bit, you'll notice a lot of it's just repetitive fluff without much depth or new info. The helm also protects your mind from stunning effects – you are immune to any spells or attacks that could stun you while wearing Balduran’s helm. Here's the most interesting thing, with the Emperor's case. So, there is a spoiler about the real identity of the Emperor. Emperor joins BEFORE you free orpheus and ♥♥♥♥♥ off and says "well I'm joining the netherbrain then if you want to free orpheus" this is BEFORE you free him. Location: Ukraine. The Legend of Ansur is more than just a fancyful fairytale in Baldur's Gate 3 – the Dragon Ansur, Balduran's once-ally, really resides beneath the city, awaiting a true hero's return. I couldn't bear to force Orpheus to turn into one, and I can save Karlach's life by doing it. See a recent post on Tumblr from @mintcrows about illithid. For example: He chooses to side with us despite of overwhelming odds because he knows that if the absolute and the three win, it’s over. Balduran is dead—"The Emperor" is merely imitating what used to be Balduran because it was an exceptional Tadpole that consumed not just Balduran's soul, but his memories as well. Deep under Baldur's Gate is the Wyrmway, a dungeon filled with puzzles, an undead dragon called Ansur, and a lot of lore about the founder of Baldur's Gate: Balduran. Emperor Solarius is the main antagonist of the Overlord sequel game. venacoeurva. Balduran, or The Emperor now, grew to accept his. I loved the quest and the trials, and I think it goes to show that YOU -- not this long dead champion whose been twisted beyond recognition -- are the hero of the story. It was damaged by time and the elements. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been. He is the "HERO" Balduran and also killed the Green Dragon just to save his own mindflayer ass again. Ansur tried to mercy kill him in his sleep. So, there is a spoiler about the real identity of the Emperor. This reveals the way into the Wyrmway. Balduran disappeared in the mid 1000s DR and became a mind flayer. I loved the quest and the trials, and I think it goes to show that YOU -- not this long dead champion whose been twisted beyond recognition -- are the hero of the story. Ansur tried to mercy kill him in his sleep. He apparently later is captured by the absolute in 1492, even though he is basically a. One of those relics is the missing butter knife the Emperor mentions, with the quest note reading, "Legends often speak of Balduran's Butter Knife. And, apparently, the dude who murdered his best friend, the Bronze Dragon Ansur. The first thing to understand is the Emperor's List of Priorities : Survival. I feel as tho Wizards of the Coast gave them the idea to add the Balduran aka The Emperor into the game. Enter Balduran, and an extra bit of lore than people/soldiers/etc from Baldur are always 'Baldurian', and never 'Balduran' because poking fun at the dude's name is not allowed. Edited as of 09. And when he lied about the dragon under Wyrmrock. Even if that choice is not the easy one. Looking for an adventure? Than this is the right place! This time, we get told the whole story of Balduran, his hero days, his downfall and how that broke An. Characters need to master certain Proficiency before. His former allies did not accept him, so one tried to kill him, and the other wanted to turn him in. The Emperor has not once lied to us, only concealed matters he determined to be irrelevant to our cause. Wearer is immune to Crits. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. It had a full armory and catapults to battle hostile ships, and a massive chain which could. I mostly enjoyed the. (As an additional note, the murals in the wyrmway strongly suggest Balduran was an elf once upon a time, not a human). This is the legendary hero Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate. The quest where you explore the wreckage of the Wandering Eye was so cool, and learning Balduran's tales was a glimpse into this mysterious character. And as much as it wants to convince itself and you that it's Balduran, even if it truly believes it. . ) I've read that articles refer to it as a he, but then why does he take a female form as the dream visitor? Balduran's Giantslayer in Baldur's Gate is a great legendary weapon for any 2H melee user, but it's much more than just a handy combat tool. The Emperor talks about how he wanted freedom but settled to be a slave when Tav has made up their mind. Secondly is independence. BG3’s Everburn Blade built a reputation early on, as players can only get it by defeating a hard boss in the opening sequence, and that weapon will carry gamers through the early game and beyond. Balduran's Favour: You have a + 1 bonus to AC and Saving Throws. . The Emperor desires the death of the elder brain so much that he won't even resist when you're actively beating him to death. The Emperor is openly selfish, a manipulator, and evil (if you learn about his interactions with the Bronze Dragon Ansur) 2. I'd like to see Omeluum and the Society of Brillance take a more proactive role in dealing with the Emperor/Balduran wicked ways, and have more tasks and dialog strings to tie things more securely. "O, sing a song of Balduran / Who founded Baldur. So if you free Orpheus it makes sense for. The Emperor is not a humanoid. Balduran as the emperor also doesn't make SENSE. Could not avert his fate. See a recent post on Tumblr from @sesian about the emperor. Daisy being either the Absolute or your dark self manifested via your tadpole offered many more possibilities. Joined: Oct 2020. The Emperor is a cunning, manipulative survivalist throughout the whole game (and shown in his backstory with Belynne Stelmane where they used to be allies in this evil cult masquerading as a trade enterprise, before he took over the way you do in evil cults, by mind controlling the competition) but he is not chaotic evil. Now hope is gone, or so it seems. Remember, you freed Orpheus and the only reason any of you are able to resist is. #2. The characters can grow and you can see them grow, The Emperor probably is the most hated one and i don't understand, he is the sole reason you and your companions are alive, he was Balduran, people likes to bring Ansur all the time, "the emperor is bad he killed his best friend and possible lover" well maybe if Ansur didn't wanted to kill him. He is the ruler of Empire City and the Glorius Empire, and He is revealed to be Florian Greenheart in the. Ansur wanted to find a way to reverse this process and bring balduran back. that they are two living creatures, in which Balduran is perished and the Emperor is a newborn mind flayer who has stolen Balduran’s full or partial memories), then you would have to admit that Balduran did not kill Ansur, but rather, a mind flayer named the Emperor killed. So boring and not climactic at all for a dragon fight (one of I. Players will design and first meet him as BG3's Dream Visitor/Guardian, but even in. So, in case you didn’t know there is a quest you can receive if you manage to save Duke Ravenguard. I was really excited getting to this part and really let down by the boss. The Emperor's Sword +2. Search The Emperor Is Balduran The Creator Of Baldur S Gate Baldur S Gate 3 Secrets trade goods, offerings, and more in your local area. Balduran disappeared over 300 years ago and was human. The discussion is, basically, paraphrased: "I don't trust you. Most mind flayers would eat brains and execute "lesser beings" on spot. . If you have him take the power he helps you defeat the brain and, unless you convince him otherwise or. When talking to the dragon, you figure out that the Emperor was actually Balduran himself. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Discover more posts about bg3 the emperor, bg3 emperor, the emperor bg3, the emperor, mind flayer, bg3 act 3, and balduran. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been. Discover more posts about bg3 the emperor, bg3 emperor, mind flayer, the emperor bg3, the emperor, balduran, and illithid. Now maybe the romance was just sexual manipulation but if. I mean, FIRST he tricks you but stull saves you, then he’s a mindflayer, then he talks about how he’s just a used-to-be person, then we find out HE’S BALDURAN??? He founded baldurs gate, he’a saving you, yet siding with him gives you the bad. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Website: more guides and information about each game be sure to check out my webs. Obviously the emperor is dead too but IMO he was kind of an asshole for choosing power over his best friend (Ansur). dude has zero integrity, lmao. Joined: Jan 2023. suprpiwi. . Zan, Cleric of Ilmater, remembers River from his dreams and is determined to know and understand his connection with her. às 11:47 every. I mean, FIRST he tricks you but stull saves you, then he’s a mindflayer, then he talks about how he’s just a used-to-be person, then we find out HE’S BALDURAN??? He founded baldurs gate, he’a saving you, yet siding with him gives you the bad. But the reveal that the Emperor was Balduran, the founder of the city, just feels fanfiction levels of contrived. Just as the party is coming to grips with working with a mind flayer, BG3 throws another twist with the Emperor at the team. 2- he and Balduran where in hiding/isolation for years or even decades at that point 3-surprise attack. . Here's the most interesting thing, with the Emperor's case. Context clues really suggest that Balduran took the initiative and killed Ansur in. Balduran was a pirate who were strong enough to attract a dragon as friend. I guess you didn't care that the emperor is actually Balduran. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been turned into a mind flayer, but has broken free from the elder brain to take down The Absolute. Wielded by Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate and friend to his. . . However, on Ansur's body is a. Withers explicitly says they have no souls left, no true remnant of the person they were, only memories and traces of emotion. And the Emperor told him to be free and fly away instead of suffering next to him. The Emperor was once the great adventurer and founder of Baldur's Gate, Balduran. Which felt out of character for my TAV who did genuinely grow to love them. The Emperor will come to you in the form of the Dreamlover or the Guardian in your dreams. — Waj Ali. There is a signigicant difference in that. " "What if I show you my thoughts, will you trust me then?" Here's the most interesting thing, with the Emperor's case. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Compared to Astarion's master, a kind of strong vampire that took a day's work to handle. Balduran is not the human character. 19 AGO a las 11:47 a. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. We know that as a man Balduran was very honorable. Wielded by Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate and friend to his. When Withers says they're soulless it's not an entire truth but it's close to it. A hero’s heart entombed, waiting underground to fulfill an oath of eld: the great wyrm would aid Baldur’s Gate in its time of need. It felt like a lot of time was spent on Karlach but not so much the others. Baldur's Gate 3 (III) BG3 #BG3 #BaldursGate3 is a ro. But the Emperor, unlike all other Mind Flayers, has retained the identity of the host completely, and identifies himself as Balduran. He ends up getting tadpoled himself, but comes to enjoy his now Illithid form, though he hates being enslaved by an Elder Brain. The Emperor (Balduran died) almost definitely killed Ansur out of self-preservation in his lair. The odds are cast anew. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Chamber of Strategy: Turn 1. Joined: Oct 2020. Balduran going to Moonrise was quite recent, based on my research it was around ~30 years. So our guardian became the emperor storyline. dude has zero integrity, lmao. . Warning: spoilers for the end of the game and the specific identity of the Emperor! So, depending on if you follow Wyll’s character quest through to the end, you might learn something about the identity of the Emperor. . So the Emperor was still alive on the top of the brain when I killed the netherbrain. dude has zero integrity, lmao. Balduran's Giantslayer is a legendary greatsword that receives doubled damage bonus from Strength, grants its wielder the Giant Form class action and the Topple the Big Folk weapon action, as well as Advantage on Attack rolls against Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures. In Gortash's interrogation, he says he was enslaved to the Elder Brain for just short of 14 years before escaping during a mission where he was sent to Baldur's Gate. suprpiwi. Above all else, he will do anything to survive. He hasn't been a mindflayer for that long. How To Romance The Emperor In Baldur’s Gate 3. Follow the passage and enter the Wyrmway, then continue and lockpick the. There are 4 things the Emperor treasures the most: Survival, Independence, Acceptance and Ambition. But the Emperor is not Balduran. Unlike the typical evil Mindflayer, the Emperor portrays complex emotions and even showcases a gentler side. But the Emperor is not Balduran. Emperor is a mind flayer. He's a survivor, just as Balduran always was, and chose to not be killed against his will. It felt like a lot of time was spent on Karlach but not so much the others. He knows if he leaves, you're forced to turn someone into a mind flayer on your team to beat the netherbrain (for equally contrived reasons but I *could* ignore it). Like, boy it sure is convenient that this Mind Flayer was the single most revered adventurer in all the land so. The Emperor plays a key role in the main story of Baldur's Gate 3, and as part of this role his identity and personal background are kept obfuscated for much of the game. Arose to conquer all. The fact that he is Balduran seems so.