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| name = Bhaal | | name = Bhaal | ||
| title = Lord of Murder | | title = Lord of Murder | ||
| image = | | image = Bhaal_Symbol_Cinematic.webp | ||
| va = Doug Cockle | | va = Doug Cockle | ||
| race = Deity | | race = [[Deity]] | ||
| faction = [[Dead Three]] | | faction = [[Dead Three]] | ||
| family = [[ | | family = [[The Dark Urge]] (child/creation)<br>[[Sarevok Anchev]] (son)<br>[[Helena Anchev]] (granddaughter)<br>[[Orin the Red]] (granddaughter and great-granddaughter)<br>The [[Bhaalspawn]] | ||
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'''Bhaal''' is the [[deities|God]] of Murder, a member of the [[Dead Three]] and the progenitor of all [[Bhaalspawn]] who are his children. He is associated with the domain of Death. Bhaal cannot be the deity of a player character [[Cleric]]. | '''Bhaal''' is the [[deities|God]] of Murder, a member of the [[Dead Three]] and the progenitor of all [[Bhaalspawn]] who are his children. He is associated with the domain of Death. Bhaal cannot be the deity of a player character [[Cleric]]. | ||
His worshippers in Baldur's Gate 3, the [[Cult of Bhaal]] also play a prominent role in [[Act Three]]. | His worshippers in Baldur's Gate 3, the [[Cult of Bhaal]] also play a prominent role in [[Act Three]]. | ||
{{ | {{Quote fancy | ||
| quote = You should not ever pray to Bhaal, | |||
The savage Lord of Murder, | |||
His worshippers are killers all | |||
who spread His darkness further. | |||
| author = [[A is for Azuth, and other Gods III]] | |||
| image = Bhaal_Icon.png | |||
}} | |||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
== Revelations == | == Revelations == | ||
=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
{{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}} is revealed to be Bhaal's Chosen. In the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] underneath [[Moonrise Towers]], Orin is accompanied by {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} and {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}. Using her [[Orin's Netherstone|Netherese Stone]], the Lash of Bhaal, she issues the order to the [[Netherbrain]] to march the Absolute's armies on [[Baldur's Gate]]. | |||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
During the confrontation with Orin at the Temple of Bhaal, she can be told the truth about how | During the confrontation with Orin at the Temple of Bhaal, she can be told the truth about how {{CharLink|Sarevok Anchev}} was the one who ordered her mother {{CharLink|Helena Anchev}} to kill her when she was young. Orin will refuse to believe at first but if a succesful [[Deception]] or [[Religion]] [[check]] is passed Orin will have a mental breakdown, it is then that Bhaal himself personally intervenes and transforms a terrified Orin into the [[Slayer]]. | ||
After | After Orin the Red is defeated, {{CharLink|Sceleritas Fel}} will inform the Dark Urge that Bhaal is coming. Several blades will appear from Sceleritas's body, seeming to stab through him. Within the reflection of his blood is the Avatar of Bhaal, who appears identical to Sceleritas, albeit with glowing red eyes, and a deep, imposing voice. The Avatar will offer the Dark Urge to become their Chosen, whether they have been resisting or indulging their urge up to this point. | ||
If accepting the offer, the Avatar will grant the player character the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player character to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal. | If accepting the offer, the Avatar will grant the player character the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player character to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal. | ||
If refusing the offer, the Avatar will drain the essence of Bhaal from the Dark Urge, killing them, before they are ultimately resurrected by | If refusing the offer, the Avatar will drain the essence of Bhaal from the Dark Urge, killing them, before they are ultimately resurrected by {{CharLink|Withers}}, free of the Dark Urge forever, ending The Urge. | ||
== Cult of Bhaal == | == Cult of Bhaal == | ||
The '''Cult of Bhaal''' is a faction of cultists that serve the Faerûnian [[deities|God]] of Murder, [[Bhaal]]. Characters belonging to this cult can be encountered at many points throughout ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'', but most frequently of all during [[Act Three]] where it can even be possible for the party to visit their temples of worship and become their ally. | The '''Cult of Bhaal''' is a faction of cultists that serve the Faerûnian [[deities|God]] of Murder, [[Bhaal]]. Characters belonging to this cult can be encountered at many points throughout ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'', but most frequently of all during [[Act Three]] where it can even be possible for the party to visit their temples of worship and become their ally. | ||
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Ranks observed to exist in this manner include, but may not be limited to: | Ranks observed to exist in this manner include, but may not be limited to: | ||
* ''[[Invoker of Bhaal|Invoker]]'' | |||
* ''[[Death's Head of Bhaal|Death's Head]]'' | * ''[[Death's Head of Bhaal|Death's Head]]'' | ||
* ''[[Reaper of Bhaal|Reaper]]'' | * ''[[Reaper of Bhaal|Reaper]]'' | ||
* ''[[Night Blade]]'' | * ''[[Night Blade]]'' | ||
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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. | |||
====Unholy Assassins==== | ====Unholy Assassins==== | ||
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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.'' | ||
Unholy assassins will be able to trade with | Unholy assassins will be able to trade with {{CharLink|Echo of Abazigal}} in the [[Murder Tribunal]]. | ||
====The Murder Tribunal==== | ====The Murder Tribunal==== | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|A is for Azuth, and other Gods III}} | * {{MdRarityItem|A is for Azuth, and other Gods III}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|A Promising Candidate}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Assassin's Instructions}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Baldur's Gate Temple Of Bhaal}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Bhaal Cult Resurgence}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Concerning Orin the Red}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Death & Divinity: A Godly Guide}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dinner Planning}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Exploits of the Order of Keen Strike}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Legacy Ledger}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Our Enemies' Fate}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Orders from J}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Parchment (Undercity Ruins)}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Seekers}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Surveillance Notes}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Ecstasy of Murder}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Lord of Murder's Songbook}} | * {{MdRarityItem|The Lord of Murder's Songbook}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem| | * {{MdRarityItem|URGENT - Bhaalist Resurgence}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Wealth Offering to Bhaal}} | |||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
== Related characters == | == Related characters == | ||
{{div col}} | {{div col}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Abby}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Barnz}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Blythe}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Cilarea}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Cirian}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Dogaletto}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Echo of Abazigal}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Echo of Amelyssan}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Echo of Illasera}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Echo of Sendai}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Elda}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Grimlark}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Helena Anchev}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Kevo Phogge}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Kryss}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Phylle}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Sarevok Anchev}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Spaulder}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Strangler Luke}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Velki}} | |||
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== Related locations== | == Related locations== | ||
* | * {{Loc|Temple of Bhaal}} | ||
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
{{ | {{DiQ|Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.|Sarevok}} | ||
{{DiQ|Come to me, Father. Set my flesh to your unholy purpose.|Orin| the Red about Bhaal|}} | {{DiQ|Come to me, Father. Set my flesh to your unholy purpose.|Orin| the Red about Bhaal|}} | ||
{{DiQ|Once judged, ascended, then vanquished as one and as three.|Withers}} | {{DiQ|Once judged, ascended, then vanquished as one and as three.|Withers}} | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed"> | <gallery heights="200px" mode="packed"> | ||
Bhaal_Symbol_Cinematic.webp|Bhaal's Symbol in the [[Temple of Bhaal]] | Bhaal_Icon.png|Bhaal's symbol | ||
Bhaal Concept Art.png|Concept art | Bhaal_Symbol_Cinematic.webp|Bhaal's Symbol in the [[Temple of Bhaal]] | ||
Bhaal_True_Form.png|Bhaal's true form | Bhaal Concept Art.png|Concept art | ||
Avatar in Blood.webp|[[Sceleritas Fel]]'s body posessed by Bhaal | Bhaal_True_Form.png|Bhaal's true form | ||
Avatar of Bhaal.webp|Bhaal avatar | Avatar in Blood.webp|[[Sceleritas Fel]]'s body posessed by Bhaal | ||
Avatar of Bhaal.webp|Bhaal avatar | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Bhaal is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0168339/ Doug Cockle]. This is the third actor to play Bhaal. Bhaal was peviously voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724656/ Kevin Michael Richardson] in ''Baldur's Gate'' and [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000373/ Michael Dorn] in ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn''. Kevin Michael Richardson was also the original voice of | * Bhaal is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0168339/ Doug Cockle]. This is the third actor to play Bhaal. Bhaal was peviously voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724656/ Kevin Michael Richardson] in ''Baldur's Gate'' and [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000373/ Michael Dorn] in ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn''. Kevin Michael Richardson was also the original voice of Sarevok. | ||
*Bhaal was originally available as a deity for [[Cleric]] in [[Early Access]], but the option was cut in the full release of the game. | *Bhaal was originally available as a deity for [[Cleric]] in [[Early Access]], but the option was cut in the full release of the game. | ||
** Much of the dialogue a Cleric of Bhaal has remained in the game files, and can be accessed with mods. | ** Much of the dialogue a Cleric of Bhaal has remained in the game files, and can be accessed with mods. | ||
* Bhaal is allied with | * Bhaal is allied with {{CharLink|Bane (God)|Bane}} and {{CharLink|Myrkul}}. | ||
* The main menu screen for ''Baldur's Gate 3'' also features The [[Temple of Bhaal]] that can be encountered during Act Three. | * The main menu screen for ''Baldur's Gate 3'' also features The [[Temple of Bhaal]] that can be encountered during Act Three. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{FRWiki|Bhaal|long}} | *{{FRWiki|Bhaal|long}} | ||
{{Factions}} | |||
[[Category: Gods]] | [[Category: Gods]] | ||
[[Category:Cult of Bhaal]] | [[Category:Cult of Bhaal]] | ||
[[Category: Returning Characters]] | [[Category: Returning Characters]] | ||