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| description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Chapter Three, as part of the quest [[The Blade of Frontiers]].
| description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Act Three, as part of the quest The Blade of Frontiers.
| image = Model.png
| image = Ansur Model.png
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{{CharacterInfo
{{Combat tab}}
|title = Heart of the Gate
{{Infobox creature
|name = Ansur
| name = Ansur
|image=[[File:Ansur-thumbnail.png|350px]]
| va = Anton Browne
|level=17
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
|race=Undead Dragon
| title = Heart of the Gate<br>The Waiting Storm
|type=Undead
| family = [[Balduran]] (partner)
|HP=400
| image = <gallery>
|AC=19
Ansur.png|In-game
|STR=25
edward-vanderghote-ansur.webp|Portrait
|DEX=10
</gallery>
|CON=23
| race = [[Undead Dragon]]
|INT=16
| size = Huge
|WIS=15
| type = [[Undead]]
|CHA=19
}}
|dex save    = yes
'''Ansur''' is an Undead dragon found in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Formerly a bronze dragon nicknamed "The Waiting Storm" and the "Heart of the Gate", Ansur was generally thought to be mere legend. Depending on the player's actions, either [[Ulder Ravengard]] , [[Counsellor Florrick]], or [[Cordula Eltan]] reveals that Ansur is very real, offering the player a book that starts their journey to seek Ansur and its help against the [[Absolute]].
|con save    = yes
{{DiQ|I am the Heart of the Gate. I am The One Who Roars.|Ansur| introducing himself}}
|wis save    = yes
|cha save    = yes
|necrotic= double
|lightning = Immune
|poison = Immune
|speed=12m / 40ft {{verify}}
|size=Huge
|weight=4000kg / 8000lbs
|location = [[The Dragon's Sanctum]]  
|allies = [[Balduran]]
|enemies = [[The Emperor]]
|alt-name = Concept Art
|alt-image =[[File:Ansur Concept Art.png|350px]]
|passive = {{SmallIcon|Immutable Form Icon.png}} [[Immutable Form (Passive Feature)|Immutable Form]]
{{SmallIcon|Magic Resistance Icon.png}} [[Magic Resistance]]
 
{{SmallIcon|Attack Of Opportunity Icon 64px.png}} [[Attack of Opportunity]]


{{SmallIcon|Life Essence Condition Icon.webp}} [[Turn Resistance (Passive Feature)|Turn Resistance]]
== Involvement ==
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As you enter the [[The Dragon's Sanctum|Dragon's Sanctum]] after your success in [[Wyrmway|The Wyrmway Trials]], you stumble upon the rotten carcass of a dragon. As you approach it, the corpse will reanimate and initiate dialogue.
'''Ansur''' is a dragon found in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Thought to be only a legend, it is revealed by [[Ulder Ravengard]] to be very real. The Duke gives the player a book that starts their journey to seek Ansur and its help against the [[Absolute]].


== About Ansur==
===Meeting Ansur===
As you enter the [[Dragon's Sanctum]] after your success in [[Wyrmway|The Wyrmway Trials]], you stumble upon the rotten carcass of a dragon. As you approach it, the corpse will reanimate and initiate dialogue.
As Ansur's spirit awakens, it inhabits the character initiating the dialogue, speaking through them. Ansur introduces himself as the 'Heart of the Gate - butchered in flesh, risen in spirit.'
{{SpoilerBox|act=3|As Ansur's spirit awakens, it inhabits the character initiating the dialogue, speaking through them. Ansur introduces himself as the 'Heart of the Gate - broken in flesh, reborn in spirit'.


As his introduction concludes, the [[Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism]] stirs, and Ansur detects the presence of [[The Emperor]] within it. Although he appears to question the player about their purpose, his words are subtly aimed at the Emperor.
As his introduction concludes, the [[Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism]] stirs, and Ansur detects the presence of [[The Emperor]] within it. Although he appears to question the player about their purpose, his words are subtly aimed at the Emperor.
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Emerging from the Prism, the illithid greets Ansur warmly, remarking on the passage of time since their last encounter. Ansur addresses the Emperor as [[Balduran]], prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice.
Emerging from the Prism, the illithid greets Ansur warmly, remarking on the passage of time since their last encounter. Ansur addresses the Emperor as [[Balduran]], prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice.


Ansur hints at a deeper connection with Balduran, alluding to their relationship before Balduran's transformation and subsequent demise at Ansur's hands. The deceased dragon taunts the Emperor, suggesting he's returned with a thrall and pondering the extent of Balduran's downfall.
Ansur hints at a deeper connection with Balduran, alluding to their relationship before Balduran's transformation and slaying of Ansur. The deceased dragon taunts the Emperor, suggesting he's returned with a thrall and pondering the extent of Balduran's downfall. Regardless of the player's response, Ansur's anger flares at the Emperor, accusing him of betrayal despite having given everything. This crescendos into a confrontation against the reanimated remains of the One Who Roars.
 
Regardless of the player's response, Ansur's anger flares at the Emperor, accusing him of betrayal despite having given everything. This crescendos into a confrontation against the reanimated remains of the One Who Roars.
 
Following the battle and Ansur's second demise, the Emperor engages the player in conversation. When questioned about his history, he unveils his identity as Balduran prior to becoming an illithid, offering a glimpse into his past.
 
Revelations unfold as it's disclosed that Ansur saved the Emperor from the clutches of the Elder Brain's control. Ansur's unwavering dedication to finding a cure strained his sanity, contrasting with Balduran's denial of his condition and the altered dynamic between friends.
 
Attempting to persuade Ansur that ceremorphosis was a blessing, the Emperor perceived Ansur's gaze as one fixated solely on the mind flayer, not the friend beneath. Ansur's attempt to mercifully end Balduran's suffering led to a fateful night where self-preservation pushed the Emperor to end Ansur's life first, a decision shadowed by regret not for the act, but its necessity, and the subsequent gains achieved.}}
 
==Gameplay==
The following section describes Ansur's behavior during combat encounters.
 
=== Spells and Abilities ===


====Common====
===After the battle===
* [[Fly]]
Following the battle and Ansur's second demise, the Emperor starts a conversation with the player. When questioned about his history, he unveils his identity as Balduran prior to becoming an illithid, offering a glimpse into his past.
* [[Lightning Breath]]
* [[Slam]] - Typically used as an Opportunity Attack


====Notable or Unique====
Within these scenes, the Emperor reveals that it was actually ''Ansur'' who rescued him from the clutches of the Elder Brain's control. It was ''Ansur'' who tracked Balduran down after his abduction and infection by the colony, who brought Balduran home, and searched for a way to reverse the transformation. Ansur's dedicated efforts were unfortunately not rewarded with success, and this took a great toll on his spirit.


[[Gather Power]]
Ansur still clung to the hope that his friend could be cured, even after he had "exhausted all possibility" of reversing Balduran's transformation. Balduran, in contrast, now denied the idea that he "needed to be cured." The Emperor tells the player that, in his perception of events, he had accepted his fate and even saw ceremorphosis as a blessing.  
* Ansur applies the Condition of ''Hoarding Energy'' to himself for 2 Turns.
* While this status is active, he takes no other actions and his animations have him flying in the air above his position.
* He can still be attacked while in this state.
* Unconfirmed if there is any means of interrupting or cancelling this state.


[[Bout of Storms]]
The Emperor explains that, at some point, he tried to convince Ansur that this was how he truly felt. This confrontation led to the fateful night where a grieving Ansur attempted to "mercifully" end Balduran's life by killing him as he slept, but the Emperor ended up killing Ansur first.
* Ansur uses this ability when Hoarding Energy wears off.  
* The name ''"Stormheart Nova"'' is displayed on screen, but does not match the ability name in the combat log.
* All creatures and destructible objects are hit for 18d10 Lightning Damage, and...
* Ansur summons a total of five "Lightning Strike" entities into the initiative order.
* Local visual effects will change; it will start to rain and there will be frequent lightning flashes. The rain is superficial and does not cause entities to become "Wet."


===Conditions===
==Combat==
This information is not specified on Ansur's Examine page, but has resulted from contributor testing.
{{main|Ansur/combat}}


====Immunities====
== Notable loot ==
''Ansur is immune to all of the following Conditions:''
* {{MdRarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer }}
* Prone
* {{MdRarityItem|Dear Ansur}}
* Hypnotised
* {{MdRarityItem|Helm of Balduran }}
* Dazed


====Vulnerabilities====
== Related literature ==
''Ansur can be affected by all of the following Conditions:''
* {{MdRarityItem|The Legend of Ansur}}
<!-- I couldn't think of another name for the section. -ArcaneFocus -->
* Blinded
* Compelled to Duel
* Entangled
* Mental Fatigue
* Shredded Armour
* Silenced
* Tasha's Hideous Laughter
* Cannot be targeted by the melee ability [[Backbreaker]], for reasons unknown.


== Notable Loot ==
* {{RarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer }}
* {{RarityItem|Dear Ansur}}
* {{RarityItem|Helm of Balduran }}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="200px">
<gallery heights="200px">
Ansur Model.png|Ansur's model
Ansur Concept Art.png|Ansur's concept art
</gallery>
<gallery heights="200px">
Ansur Dragon.webp|Ansur's humanoid form
Ansur_Murals.webp|Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural
Ansur_Murals.webp|Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural
Ansur Model.png|Model in-Game
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 07:26, 19 October 2024

Overview Combat

Ansur is an Undead dragon found in Baldur's Gate 3. Formerly a bronze dragon nicknamed "The Waiting Storm" and the "Heart of the Gate", Ansur was generally thought to be mere legend. Depending on the player's actions, either Ulder Ravengard , Counsellor Florrick, or Cordula Eltan reveals that Ansur is very real, offering the player a book that starts their journey to seek Ansur and its help against the Absolute.

Portrait Ansur.png
“
I am the Heart of the Gate. I am The One Who Roars.
„
— Ansur introducing himself

Involvement[edit | edit source]

As you enter the Dragon's Sanctum after your success in The Wyrmway Trials, you stumble upon the rotten carcass of a dragon. As you approach it, the corpse will reanimate and initiate dialogue.

Meeting Ansur[edit | edit source]

As Ansur's spirit awakens, it inhabits the character initiating the dialogue, speaking through them. Ansur introduces himself as the 'Heart of the Gate - butchered in flesh, risen in spirit.'

As his introduction concludes, the Astral Prism stirs, and Ansur detects the presence of The Emperor within it. Although he appears to question the player about their purpose, his words are subtly aimed at the Emperor.

Emerging from the Prism, the illithid greets Ansur warmly, remarking on the passage of time since their last encounter. Ansur addresses the Emperor as Balduran, prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice.

Ansur hints at a deeper connection with Balduran, alluding to their relationship before Balduran's transformation and slaying of Ansur. The deceased dragon taunts the Emperor, suggesting he's returned with a thrall and pondering the extent of Balduran's downfall. Regardless of the player's response, Ansur's anger flares at the Emperor, accusing him of betrayal despite having given everything. This crescendos into a confrontation against the reanimated remains of the One Who Roars.

After the battle[edit | edit source]

Following the battle and Ansur's second demise, the Emperor starts a conversation with the player. When questioned about his history, he unveils his identity as Balduran prior to becoming an illithid, offering a glimpse into his past.

Within these scenes, the Emperor reveals that it was actually Ansur who rescued him from the clutches of the Elder Brain's control. It was Ansur who tracked Balduran down after his abduction and infection by the colony, who brought Balduran home, and searched for a way to reverse the transformation. Ansur's dedicated efforts were unfortunately not rewarded with success, and this took a great toll on his spirit.

Ansur still clung to the hope that his friend could be cured, even after he had "exhausted all possibility" of reversing Balduran's transformation. Balduran, in contrast, now denied the idea that he "needed to be cured." The Emperor tells the player that, in his perception of events, he had accepted his fate and even saw ceremorphosis as a blessing.

The Emperor explains that, at some point, he tried to convince Ansur that this was how he truly felt. This confrontation led to the fateful night where a grieving Ansur attempted to "mercifully" end Balduran's life by killing him as he slept, but the Emperor ended up killing Ansur first.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Main article: Ansur/combat

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Ansur's model

    Ansur's model

  • Ansur's concept art

    Ansur's concept art

  • Ansur's humanoid form

    Ansur's humanoid form

  • Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural

    Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural

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