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{{Infobox creature | {{Infobox creature | ||
| name = Withers | | name = Withers | ||
| | | image = <gallery> | ||
Withers-face.png|In-game | |||
| va = | Portrait Withers.png|Portrait | ||
</gallery> | |||
| va = Stephen Boxer | |||
| faction = [[Jergal|Church of Jergal]] | | faction = [[Jergal|Church of Jergal]] | ||
| role = [[Camp follower]] | | role = [[Camp follower]] | ||
| race = [[Skeleton]] | | race = [[Skeleton]] | ||
| size = Medium | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| type = [[Undead]] | | type = [[Undead]] | ||
| ac = 10 | | ac = 10 | ||
| hp = 1 | | hp = 1 | ||
| movement m= 9 | | movement m = 9 | ||
| weight kg = 50 | | weight kg = 50 | ||
| str = 10 | | str = 10 | ||
| dex = 10 | | dex = 10 | ||
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| cha = 10 | | cha = 10 | ||
| wis save prof = yes | | wis save prof = yes | ||
| wis save extra = +4 | |||
| passives = Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack | | passives = Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack | ||
| uuid = 0133f2ad-e121-4590-b5f0-a79413919805 | |||
| uid = S_GLO_JergalAvatar | |||
| stats = GLO_Jergal | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Withers''' is a mysterious [[Undead]] entity that joins the party on their adventures as a [[Camp Follower]]. He calls himself ''"a scribe, a seneschal - a keeper of records"'', and offers resurrection services to the party, allows characters to change or reset their class and provides the services of [[Hireling]]s. | |||
'''Withers''' is a mysterious [[ | |||
{{DiQ|What is the worth of a single mortal's life?|Withers}} | {{DiQ|What is the worth of a single mortal's life?|Withers}} | ||
{{TOC|limit=3}} | {{TOC|limit=3}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game. | Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game. If asked to leave or asked who he is, then Withers rejects. | ||
===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
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===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the [[Absolute]] and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he | Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the [[Absolute]] and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he is never rude. He respects those with the courage to stand up to fate and take destiny into their hands, such as [[The Dark Urge]] when rejecting {{CharLink|Bhaal}} for good. | ||
At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with {{CharLink|Arabella} | At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with {{CharLink|Arabella}} should she join the party as a camp follower. Withers soothes her after she finds her parents are dead, and will gently guide her in her journey of understanding of the Weave. He also organised the gathering after the events of the game simply for the enjoyment of the companions, and rescued [[Milil]] from the Fugue Plane he was trapped in, even if it only was to provide music and entertainment. Furthermore, he seems to enjoy more mundane activities as evidenced by his multiple luncheons with {{CharLink|Tara}} and {{CharLink|Gale|Gale's}} mother. | ||
In the epilogue, Withers can be seen speaking to the mural of the [[Dead Three]] not only with a familiar tone, but also with great disdain, dismissing them as fools and vermin. Whatever his relation to them, he has no apparent respect for them, and chides them. | In the epilogue, Withers can be seen speaking to the mural of the [[Dead Three]] not only with a familiar tone, but also with great disdain, dismissing them as fools and vermin. Whatever his relation to them, he has no apparent respect for them, and chides them. | ||
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**Characters cannot change their race, appearance, origin, or background. This includes selectable aspects of race, such as the high elf's choice of cantrip. | **Characters cannot change their race, appearance, origin, or background. This includes selectable aspects of race, such as the high elf's choice of cantrip. | ||
**[[Paladin|Paladins]] who have broken their oaths cannot access this class change; they must retake their vows first through the [[Oathbreaker Knight]]. | **[[Paladin|Paladins]] who have broken their oaths cannot access this class change; they must retake their vows first through the [[Oathbreaker Knight]]. | ||
*Though not directly through him, his [[Magic Mirror]] can be used to change the appearance of non-origin characters. | *Though not directly through him, his [[Magic Mirror]] can be used to change the appearance of non-origin characters and [[The Dark Urge (origin)|The Dark Urge]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Whoever he was, he was important enough to be laid to rest in a richly adorned sarcophagus, alongside attendants to take care of the temple that serves as his resting place. Paladins and clerics feel a divine energy coming from him, and whoever he was in life, he seems to have a deep understanding of gods and their nature. | Whoever he was, he was important enough to be laid to rest in a richly adorned sarcophagus, alongside attendants to take care of the temple that serves as his resting place. Paladins and clerics feel a divine energy coming from him, and whoever he was in life, he seems to have a deep understanding of gods and their nature. | ||
Though the game never explicitly states it, it heavily implies Withers is actually {{CharLink|Jergal}}, the erstwhile ''"Lord of the End of Everything"'', a powerful god who willingly gave up part of his divine portfolio to three evil adventurers who would then become the [[Dead Three]]. Jergal would henceforth carry out his duty as a bookkeeper of the dead. For more information see {{CharLink|Jergal}}. | |||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
===Act One=== | ===Act One=== | ||
Withers is first encountered in the [[Dank Crypt]] - an ancient temple of Jergal. He can be found resting inside a sarcophagus within the hidden room. Once freed, he | Withers is first encountered in the [[Dank Crypt]] - an ancient temple of Jergal. He can be found resting inside a sarcophagus within the hidden room. Once freed, he asks the party a cryptic question and then leaves. | ||
Later, Withers | Later, Withers appears at the [[Campsite|campsite]] and joins as a [[Camp Follower|camp follower]]. If reaching the courtyard of the [[Goblin Camp]], or progressing far enough without completing {{Quest|Explore the Ruins}} and meeting him in the crypt, this still happens. If then visiting the crypt, the aforementioned quest can be still completed, but the sarcophagus is empty then. | ||
===Act Two=== | ===Act Two=== | ||
Withers can be | Withers can be encountered in [[Moonrise Towers]] after defeating {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, where he asks the party whether they think [[Illithid|illithids]] possess souls or not. Regardless of the answer, Withers affirms, that they do not, and he ponders why the [[Dead Three]] would amass an army of soulless beings, when souls are what gods need to imbue them with power. | ||
===Act Three=== | ===Act Three=== | ||
If the [[The Dark Urge]] is chosen as [[origin]] and refuses to become the Chosen of {{CharLink|Bhaal}} after killing {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, Bhaal | If the [[The Dark Urge]] is chosen as [[origin]] and refuses to become the Chosen of {{CharLink|Bhaal}} after killing {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, Bhaal seemingly kills the player character. However, in the final moment, Withers appears and tells the player character that while Bhaal could destroy his own spawn, he could not destroy the new self that the player character had become by resisting the Dark Urge. He pronounces the player character redeemed and being free of Bhaal's influence and brings them back to life. | ||
Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He | Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He offers his services as always, and has some words of encouragement for the fight ahead. | ||
===Epilogue=== | ===Epilogue=== | ||
Six months after the events of the game, Withers extends an invitation to all companions, gathering them all at the campsite that served as home for many days for a celebratory party. For this, he has prepared food and beverage, a fact many companions remark upon with surprise, as well as summon [[Milil]], a | Six months after the events of the game, Withers extends an invitation to all companions, gathering them all at the campsite that served as home for many days for a celebratory party. For this, he has prepared food and beverage, a fact many companions remark upon with surprise, as well as summon [[Milil]], a god trapped in the Fugue Plane, to provide music and entertainment. After mingling with the guests, he can be spoken to and he offers a toast to the heroes of Baldur's Gate, telling them that there may yet be a time where they are called to action once more. | ||
{{CharLink|Tara}}, Gale's tressym, that reveals that Withers has regularly joined her and Mrs. Dekarios for luncheons on numerous occasions in the past six months. | {{CharLink|Tara}}, Gale's tressym, that reveals that Withers has regularly joined her and Mrs. Dekarios for luncheons on numerous occasions in the past six months. | ||
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If the player character attacks anyone, Withers banishes them to an unknown realm through a portal, and the game ends immediately. | If the player character attacks anyone, Withers banishes them to an unknown realm through a portal, and the game ends immediately. | ||
===After Credits Scene=== | |||
In the after credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three disappointed in their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. | In the after credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three disappointed in their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
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===Loot=== | ===Loot=== | ||
Withers cannot be killed or looted. | Withers cannot be killed or looted.{{bug}} | ||
== Related Literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Book of Willing Souls}} | |||
==Related Quests== | ==Related Quests== | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Withers puts the gold he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so it | {{notebegin}} | ||
* In Early Access he was initially called The Hooded Skeleton even though he had no visible hood. He was later renamed to Talkative Skeleton, and finally Withers. | * Withers puts the gold that he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so it is possible to steal back any money paid. Withers will not react to failed pickpocketing, allowing unlimited attempts. | ||
* If speaking with a hireling, it is revealed Withers is in fact controlling them remotely. In a sense, this makes Withers indirectly a companion as well. | * In Early Access, he was initially called The Hooded Skeleton even though he had no visible hood. He was later renamed to Talkative Skeleton, and finally Withers. | ||
* If speaking with a hireling, it is revealed that Withers is in fact controlling them remotely. In a sense, this makes Withers indirectly a companion as well. | |||
* There is never a point where Withers actually reveals that his name is Withers, this information is revealed purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the party members themselves learn this. | * There is never a point where Withers actually reveals that his name is Withers, this information is revealed purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the party members themselves learn this. | ||
{{noteend}} | |||
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==Bugs== | ==Bugs== | ||
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{{NavCompanions}} | {{NavCompanions}} | ||
[[Category: Camp Followers]] | |||
[[Category: Skeletons]] | [[Category: Skeletons]] | ||
[[Category: Undead]] | [[Category: Undead]] | ||
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