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| name = Enver Gortash | |title = Archduke Nominee | ||
| | |name = Lord Enver Gortash | ||
| | |image = [[File:Gortash.png|350px]] | ||
| | |STR = 14 | ||
| | |DEX = 20 | ||
| | |CON = 10 | ||
| | |INT = 20 | ||
| family = [[Dravo Flymm]] (father)<br>[[Sally Flymm]] (mother) | |WIS = 16 | ||
| | |CHA = 18 | ||
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|int save = Yes | |||
|wis save = Yes | |||
|cha save = Yes | |||
|level = 9 | |||
|race = [[Human]] | |||
|type = Humanoid | |||
|HP = 275 | |||
|AC = 16 | |||
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|proficiency = 4 | |||
|initiative = +5 | |||
|passive = {{PAS|Authority|Cloth of Authority|custom=Cloth of Authority Icon.png}} | |||
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|location = [[Wyrm's Rock]] | |||
|faction = [[Steel Watch]]<br>[[Cult of the Absolute]] | |||
|family = [[Dravo Flymm]] (father)<br>[[Sally Flymm]] (mother) | |||
|allies = [[Bane (God)|Bane]]<br>[[Ketheric Thorm]]<br>[[Orin the Red]]<br>{{Blur|[[The Dark Urge]]}} (former/dependant) | |||
|enemies = [[Ulder Ravengard]]<br>[[Karlach]] | |||
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}}{{SpoilerWarning|act=3}} | |||
Lord '''Enver Gortash''', often referred to as just '''Gortash''', is a major story NPC who appears in Baldur's Gate 3. He is first mentioned by name during Act One, then introduced on-screen during the concluding events of Act Two, before going on to play a much larger role in Act Three. | |||
After his first on-screen appearance, it is quickly revealed that Gortash is one of the three 'Chosen' leading the [[Cult of the Absolute]]. Gortash specifically, is a 'Chosen' for the God of Tyranny, [[Bane (God)|Bane]]. | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
There are many ways to interact with Enver Gortash during the events of Act Three. While Enver Gortash is a neutral or allied entity, the player can start conversations with him at many opportunities. It is also possible for Gortash to become hostile, if provoked in certain conversations or deliberately attacked by players. | |||
''Details about his Combat behaviors can be found on: [[Enver Gortash/Combat]]'' | |||
== Background == | |||
===Parents and Early Life=== | |||
Enver Gortash was born to [[Dravo Flymm|Dravo]] and [[Sally Flymm]], the proprietors of [[Flymm's Cobblers]] in Baldur's Gate. The Flymms were in debt, and sold their son into slavery to pay them off<ref name="Speak with Dead 1">Casting [[Speak With Dead]] on [[Dravo Flymm]]</ref><ref name="Tadpoling 1">Connecting with [[Sally Flymm]]'s tadpole</ref><ref name="Nubalin">Dialogue with [[Nubalin]] in the House of Hope</ref>. His parents describe him as a clever child, often found tinkering. They also described him as hateful and needy, too clever for his own good. | |||
= | Mistaken by the Flymms as a warlock, Gortash was in reality sold to [[Raphael]]<ref name="Nubalin">Dialogue with [[Nubalin]] in the House of Hope</ref>. Gortash became a pageboy in [[Raphael]]'s and [[Nubalin]]'s service<ref name="Datamined Note">Mentioned as a note in datamined dialogue.</ref>. He was physically abused<ref name="Nubalin">Dialogue with [[Nubalin]] in the House of Hope</ref>, and left on poor terms<ref name="Helsik Note">''[[Note from Helsik]]''</ref>. | ||
=== | ===Early Career=== | ||
Before he became 'Lord' Gortash, Enver started out operating as a black market weapons dealer<ref name="Inroads by Gortash">''[[Inroads by Arms Dealer Gortash]]''</ref> before expanding his operation into other businesses. At some point Enver Gortash had hired a young [[Karlach]] as his bodyguard. He betrayed her later, striking a deal with [[Zariel]] to sell Karlach as a test subject for an implanted [[The Hellion's Heart|Infernal Engine]]<ref name="Karlach">Dialogue with [[Karlach]].</ref>. It is unknown what Gortash received in return. Rumours say that he had [[Helsik]] open a transplanar portal to Hell during this period.<ref name="Diabolist">''[[File Under Diabolist]]''</ref> | |||
= | Enver Gortash was able to supplant the [[Knights of the Shield]] as the leading black market dealer in Baldur's Gate<ref name="Inroads by Gortash">''[[Inroads by Arms Dealer Gortash]]''</ref>, but not without trouble<ref name="Knights of the Shield Report">''[[Knights of the Shield Report]]''</ref>. His initial attempts to sway their client base by offering a more generous cut saw little success. Through generous bribes, Gortash began uncovering the nature of this resistance<ref name="The Stelmane Connection">''[[The Stelmane Connection]]''</ref>. He was also able to supplant the [[Zhentarim]]'s position in the Chionthar Valley<ref name="Inroads by Gortash">''[[Inroads by Arms Dealer Gortash]]''</ref>. | ||
Gortash | |||
In time he became known as a "Military Advisor" to Baldur's Gate Elite <ref name="Wyll">Dialogue with [[Wyll]].</ref>. He had an affair with Lady Jannath<ref name="Perfumed Days">''[[Perfumed Days, Passionate Nights]]'' — Lady Jannath</ref>. | |||
===Rise to Power=== | |||
At some point, Gortash became a 'Chosen' of the god [[Bane (God)|Bane]], and after this he began taking more ambitious endeavors that led to him accruing more power and influence within the political structures of [[Baldur's Gate]]. | |||
Around this time, Gortash formed an alliance with two other powerful individuals: [[Ketheric Thorm]], the Chosen of [[Myrkul]], and {{Blur|[[The Dark Urge]], (who ''at the time'' was)}} the Chosen of [[Bhaal]]. The third member of this alliance was ''eventually'' deposed by [[Orin the Red]] and Gortash allowed her to join the alliance in place of her predecessor. | |||
Pursuing both power and the aims of their patron deities, Gortash and his allies formulated a plot to enslave an [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]] underneath [[Baldur's Gate]] by using an ancient Netherese artifact, the [[Crown of Karsus]], an item so powerful, it had granted its namesake a brief moment of Godhood. Gortash reveals the details of this plot during [[Act Two]], and further explains it in [[Act Three]]. | |||
At some point, Enver Gortash returned to his parents for revenge. What resulted, was Gortash eventually implanting Mind Flayer tadpoles into their minds, turning them into puppets that could do little more than praise their exalted son. | |||
Enver Gortash | ===Introduction during Act Two=== | ||
[[File:Absolute trinity.webm|gif|thumb|The Chosen of Bane]]Enver Gortash first appears alongside his allies [[Ketheric Thorm]] and [[Orin the Red]] in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] underneath [[Moonrise Towers]]. Using his [[Gortash's Netherstone|Netherese Stone]], the Edict of Bane, he issues the order to the [[Netherbrain]] to march the Absolute's armies on [[Baldur's Gate]]. Part of the group's plan is described during this moment, with [[Ketheric Thorm]] raising an army to assault [[Baldur's Gate]], wherein Enver Gortash would repel the invasion, and be lauded as a hero. | |||
==Interactions== | |||
During Act Three, the player has multiple opportunities to directly interact with Enver Gortash. | |||
Enver Gortash is encountered in-person by the party at Wyrm's Crossing, during his inauguration as Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate. Despite previous hostilities, Gortash will act very open to cooperating with the party, even offering them a place in his tyannical rule. | |||
Should the player perform an [[Insight]] Skill Test, it is revealed that {{Blur|Gortash fully intends on sharing his rule with the player should they form an alliance. Whether this would be a temporary truth or not is unknown.}} | |||
Gortash can explain the Chosen of the [[Dead Three|Dead Three's]] plot to the player, detailing everyone's role. Each individual had their own part to play in their plan, which would occur sequentially; | |||
* The Chosen of [[Bhaal]], [[Orin the Red]] would carry out a series of murders within Baldur's Gate, thinning out any forces not already under Gortash's control. | |||
* The Chosen of [[Myrkul]] [[Ketheric Thorm]] would raise an army consisting of cultists of the [[Absolute]], monstrous humanoids such as [[Goblin|Goblins]], [[Ogre|Ogres]] and [[Bugbear|Bugbears]], and [[undead]], marching from [[Moonrise Tower]]. | |||
* The Chosen of [[Bane (God)|Bane]], Enver Gortash, would use his Steel Watch, and command it in a rigged battle against the [[Absolute]], winning in a way that indebts the city of [[Baldur's Gate]] to him, without damaging it beyond repair in a way in which he can not rule in prosperity. | |||
If the player is playing [[The Dark Urge]], {{Blur|Gortash will reveal that the original Chosen of Bhaal was not [[Orin|Orin the Red]], but in fact, [[The Dark Urge]] themselves, and was directly involved in the plot to steal the [[Crown of Karsus]] and use it to manipulate the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]]. He claims [[The Dark Urge]] was much more in control of their actions than [[Orin]] was, and very much prefers their company over hers.}} | |||
Gortash can be killed at Wyrm's Crossing, which allows for the player to collect [[Gortash's Netherstone]] to progress further. | |||
However, if the player decides to ally with Gortash, killing him is not necessary to continue. He will accompany the party to the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]] to attempt to command it once more. {{Blur|This, however, fails. The stones will be unable to command [[The Netherbrain]], and it will use its psionic might to kill Gortash instantaneously with a simple command to "Die."}} | |||
=== | === [[File:Speak_with_Dead_Icon.png|30px]] Speak With Dead Interaction === | ||
{{ | {{SpoilerBox|If {{SmIconLink|Speak_with_Dead_Icon.png|Speak with Dead}} is used on Gortash he will not respond but the deity [[Bane (God)|Bane]] will answer in his stead: | ||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''You seek Gortash? His soul is already suffering at my hands. That is the fate of all those who fail me.'' | |||
**1. If you're not Gortash, then who are you? | |||
**2. Let him suffer, then. Isn't that the fate he deserves? | |||
**3. You're much more coherent than most corpses. Why's that? | |||
**4. Leave. | |||
''If option 1 was chosen:'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''I am Bane, The Black Lord. I am the Ultimate Tyrant. I am Fear, I am Hate.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''And you - you are the dagger that bled [[Myrkul]]'s [[Ketheric Thorm|favoured]]. You are the thorns that prick at my sides.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''Yet you are proof that I will still rise, and [[Bhaal]] and Myrkul will yield.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''One question asked. Four still remains.'' | |||
**1. You said I am proof you will rise. What did you mean? | |||
**2. Why did you ally with Myrkul and Bhaal? | |||
**3. Leave. | |||
''If option 1 was chosen:'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''You live for power. You have proven it with every fallen foe, every chest opened, every skill claimed.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''As long as mortals and immortals vie for sharper blades and louder voices, I am strengthened.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''So it is for Bhaal and Myrkul - and so it is for you. You make me eternal.'' | |||
**1. I am no agent of yours. I seek power for proper ends, not for its own sake. | |||
**2. Why did you ally with Myrkul and Bhaal? | |||
**3. What can I do to earn your blessing, Lord Bane? | |||
**4. Leave. | |||
''If option 2 was chosen:'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''Why do red dragons ally with the [[githyanki]]? Why did the [[Deities#Ilmater|Broken God]] befriend [[Deities#Tyr|Tyr]]?'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''And by turning mortals [[illithid]], you deny their souls to their keepers.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''You do not stoke fear by reaping your own fields, but by burning your foe's.'' | |||
**1. I am no agent of yours. I seek power for proper ends, not for its own sake. | |||
**2. What can I do to earn your blessing, Lord Bane? | |||
**3. Leave. | |||
If | ''If option 1 was chosen:'' | ||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''*Chuckle.*'' | |||
*'''Narrator''': ''The corpse says nothing more. You did not ask a question.'' | |||
**1. What can I do to earn your blessing, Lord Bane? | |||
**2. Leave. | |||
''If option 1 was chosen:'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''You gained my favour when you slayed Gortash. Your need for power exceeds even his.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''Use the Netherstones to commandeer the [[Netherbrain|brain]] and unleash your infected army, and I will count you among my chosen.'' | |||
*'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''Or do not. Your lust for victory still brings you one step closer to me.'' | |||
**1. Leave. | |||
'''Lord Enver Gortash''': ''You | [[File:Warning_Icon.png]] Currently this interaction has no audio! | ||
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{{ | == Spells and Abilities == | ||
* | *{{SmIconLink|Sunbeam Icon.png|Dazzling Ray (Weapon Action)|Dazzling Ray}} | ||
* | *{{SmIconLink|Action_Throw.png|Mechanical Throw}} | ||
* | *{{SmIconLink|Generic_Buff_Condition_Icon.webp|Invoke the Black Hand}} | ||
* {{ | *{{SmIconLink|GenericIcon_Intent_Control.png|Tyrant's Bindings}} | ||
*{{SmIconLink|Action_Unarmed_Attack_Icon.png|Empowered Unarmed Strike}} | |||
*{{SmIconLink|PassiveFeature_Generic_Explosion.png|The Closed Fist of Bane}} | |||
== Loot == | |||
*{{RarityItem|Netherstone-Studded Gauntlet}} (splits into the following two items when looted): | |||
**{{RarityItem|Gauntlet of the Tyrant}} | |||
**{{RarityItem|Gortash's Netherstone}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Cloth of Authority}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Fabricated Arbalest}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Tyrannical Jackboots}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Note from Helsik}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Gortash's Key}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Dagger}} | |||
*63 - 70 {{RarityItem|Gold}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Smokepowder Bomb}} | |||
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== Related Quests == | |||
*[[Get Gortash's Netherstone]] | |||
**[[Consider Gortash's Bargain]] | |||
**[[Disable the Steel Watch]] | |||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
{{Achievement|Fancy Footwork}} | {{Achievement|Fancy Footwork}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights="200"> | <gallery heights="200"> | ||
Edward-vanderghote-gortash.webp|Character portrait by Edward Vanderghote | |||
Edward-vanderghote-gortash.webp|Character portrait by Edward Vanderghote | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Notes and Trivia == | |||
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<references></references> | |||
==Notes== | |||
== | == External Links == | ||
{{ | *{{FRWiki|Enver Gortash|long}} | ||
*{{FRWiki|Bane|long}} | |||
{{ | *{{FRWiki|Chosen|long}} | ||
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