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The followers of the '''Cult of Bhaal''' are often referred to as '''Bhaalists''', but there are many potential roles within the cult and specific names that refer to them. | The followers of the '''Cult of Bhaal''' are often referred to as '''Bhaalists''', but there are many potential roles within the cult and specific names that refer to them. | ||
===Mundane rankings=== | ====Mundane rankings==== | ||
Bhaalist characters in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' often use displayable names that include their rank as a cultist. These ranks usually include the suffix of "of Bhaal." | Bhaalist characters in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' often use displayable names that include their rank as a cultist. These ranks usually include the suffix of "of Bhaal." | ||
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* ''[[Reaper of Bhaal|Reaper]]'' | * ''[[Reaper of Bhaal|Reaper]]'' | ||
===Bhaalspawn=== | ====Bhaalspawn==== | ||
{{main|Bhaalspawn}} | {{main|Bhaalspawn}} | ||
The ''Bhaalspawn'' are literally the "Children" of Bhaal, though they are not always 'born' in the same way that other people are. Although "Bhaalspawn" is not a "rank" that other Cultists can achieve, other cultists often treat the Bhaalspawn with great reverence for one reason or another. | The ''Bhaalspawn'' are literally the "Children" of Bhaal, though they are not always 'born' in the same way that other people are. Although "Bhaalspawn" is not a "rank" that other Cultists can achieve, other cultists often treat the Bhaalspawn with great reverence for one reason or another. | ||
===Chosen of Bhaal=== | ====Chosen of Bhaal==== | ||
Some Gods prefer to keep multiple Chosen<ref> A God's 'Chosen' are special agents, anointed by the deity and often granted special powers that allow them to carry out their God's will and spread their influence across planes like Faerûn. (''See Also: {{FRWiki|Chosen}})</ref>, but '''Bhaal''' is not one of them. If more than one contender for the role of 'Chosen' exists, '''Bhaal's''' doctrines demand that they duel to the death, until only one Chosen remains alive.<ref>Multiple sources in and out of game confirm this information is accurate. [[Volo]] is one of these ''in-game'' sources, if he survives long enough to share his knowledge with the player.</ref> | Some Gods prefer to keep multiple Chosen<ref> A God's 'Chosen' are special agents, anointed by the deity and often granted special powers that allow them to carry out their God's will and spread their influence across planes like Faerûn. (''See Also: {{FRWiki|Chosen}})</ref>, but '''Bhaal''' is not one of them. If more than one contender for the role of 'Chosen' exists, '''Bhaal's''' doctrines demand that they duel to the death, until only one Chosen remains alive.<ref>Multiple sources in and out of game confirm this information is accurate. [[Volo]] is one of these ''in-game'' sources, if he survives long enough to share his knowledge with the player.</ref> | ||
[[Orin the Red]] is Bhaal's "last Chosen standing" at the time of ''Baldur's Gate 3'', but in somewhat recent history, Orin served as the second-in-command to a different ''Bhaalspawn,'' before defeating them and taking over the Cult. The identity of Orin's predecessor is eventually revealed to be none other than the [[Dark Urge]], a playable Origin character. | [[Orin the Red]] is Bhaal's "last Chosen standing" at the time of ''Baldur's Gate 3'', but in somewhat recent history, Orin served as the second-in-command to a different ''Bhaalspawn,'' before defeating them and taking over the Cult. The identity of Orin's predecessor is eventually revealed to be none other than the [[Dark Urge]], a playable Origin character. | ||
===Unholy Assassins=== | ====Unholy Assassins==== | ||
{{see also|Impress the Murder Tribunal}} | {{see also|Impress the Murder Tribunal}} | ||
An unholy assassin is a specially anointed rank of Cultist, achieved by the rare few who can follow the strict murderous rituals to earn it, and win the favour of the overseeing ''Murder Tribunal.'' | An unholy assassin is a specially anointed rank of Cultist, achieved by the rare few who can follow the strict murderous rituals to earn it, and win the favour of the overseeing ''Murder Tribunal.'' | ||
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Unholy assassins will be able to trade with [[Echo of Abazigal]] in the [[Murder Tribunal]]. | Unholy assassins will be able to trade with [[Echo of Abazigal]] in the [[Murder Tribunal]]. | ||
===The Murder Tribunal=== | ====The Murder Tribunal==== | ||
A special governing body that serves the Cult of Bhaal, evaluating the actions of Cultists who want to become 'unholy assassins.' | A special governing body that serves the Cult of Bhaal, evaluating the actions of Cultists who want to become 'unholy assassins.' The 'current' members of this Tribunal during Baldur's Gate 3 are revealed during Act Three, such as during the quest ''[[Impress the Murder Tribunal]]''. | ||
====Bhaalist Echoes (Red Ghosts)==== | |||
===Bhaalist Echoes (Red Ghosts)=== | |||
The Cult of Bhaal sometimes employs the spirits of its dead cultists in various roles, and many characters like this appear in-game. They are distinguishable from other Cultists by the red, blood-like sheen covering their entire body. However, some of these Bhaalist spirits are observed to revert to their "original" form at specific times, for reasons uncertain. | The Cult of Bhaal sometimes employs the spirits of its dead cultists in various roles, and many characters like this appear in-game. They are distinguishable from other Cultists by the red, blood-like sheen covering their entire body. However, some of these Bhaalist spirits are observed to revert to their "original" form at specific times, for reasons uncertain. | ||