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Portrait Volo.png|Portrait | Portrait Volo.png|Portrait | ||
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| identity = Male | |||
| va = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389621 Stephen Hogan] | | va = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389621 Stephen Hogan] | ||
| race = [[Human]] | | race = [[Human]] | ||
| hometown = Faerûn | | hometown = [[Faerûn]] | ||
| level = 3 | | level = 3 | ||
| initiative = +1 | | initiative = +1 | ||
| prof bonus = +2 | | prof bonus = +2 | ||
| size = Medium | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| type = Humanoid | | type = [[Humanoid]] | ||
| ac = 11 | | ac = 11 | ||
| hp = 18 | | hp = 18 | ||
| e hp = 12 | |||
| t hp = 23 | | t hp = 23 | ||
| movement m = 9 | | movement m = 9 | ||
| weight kg = | | xp = 1 | ||
| weight kg = 75 | |||
| hiddenlevel = 3 | | hiddenlevel = 3 | ||
| str = 9 | | str = 9 | ||
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| wis = 11 | | wis = 11 | ||
| cha = 16 | | cha = 16 | ||
| passives = Opportunity Attack | |||
| uuid = 2af25a85-5b9a-4794-85d3-0bd4c4d262fa | |||
| uid = S_GLO_Volo | |||
| stats = GLO_Volo | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Volothamp Geddarm''', or '''Volo''', for short, is a [[Camp Follower]] in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''. He can be first found at the [[Sacred Pool]] during [[Act One]], interviewing a bear. Volo is a recurring character in {{FRWiki|Forgotten Realms}} media and a returning character from ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal''. | '''Volothamp Geddarm''', or '''Volo''', for short, is a [[Camp Follower]] in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''. He can be first found at the [[Sacred Pool]] during [[Act One]], interviewing a bear. Volo is a recurring character in {{FRWiki|Forgotten Realms}} media and a returning character from ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal''. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Volothamp Geddarm is a widely travelled wizard, most | Volothamp Geddarm is a widely travelled wizard, most known for his guidebooks such as ''{{FRWiki|Volo's Guide to Monsters}}'' and ''Volo's Guide to Waterdeep''. {{CharLink|Elminster}}, an occasional fact checker and editor of his books - notably Volo's ''Guide to Monsters'' - has said he is prone to "exaggeration, misrepresentation, and flights of fancy".{{ref|Greenwood, Ed (January 1996). ''Volo's Guide to the Dalelands''. TSR, Inc, pp. 4–5.}} | ||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
Volo is found at the [[Sacred Pool]] in the | Volo is found at the [[Sacred Pool]] in the [[Emerald Grove]]. If interacting with him, he requests an interview on the recent [[Goblin|goblin]] assault against the Grove. He then departs for the [[Goblin Camp]], intent on documenting goblin behavior from the inside. | ||
The party later finds Volo as a captive to the goblins, who force him to act as their jester and "entertainment". After faltering his performance, Volo is locked in a cage inside the [[Defiled Temple]]. If rescued, the party can invite him to their [[Campsite]]. If not freed before the conclusion of the Grove's quest line, Volo remains in the Goblin Camp awaiting rescue. | |||
If attempting to pickpocket Volo during his dialogue after opening the cage door, Volo does not drink a {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Invisibility}}. Instead, he stands still and initiates combat with any patrolling goblin that sees him. The party members are not forced into combat even after Volo dies. | |||
If Volo arrives at the party's Campsite, he offers to remove the [[Mind Flayer Tadpole|mind flayer tadpole]] from the player character's skull via a highly questionable eye surgery. Agreeing to his eye surgery ends in catastrophe, but the player character receives {{SmRarityItem|Volo's Ersatz Eye}} as compensation, granting a [[Volo%27s_Ersatz_Eye_(passive_feature)|permanent enhancement]]. This offer is only available during Acts One and Two. If accepting the surgery, Volo leaves afterwards. | |||
If the player character does not | At the conclusion of the Emerald Grove quest line, Volo attends the celebratory party regardless of which side the party aligned with. If the Grove was protected, he sings a song. If the Grove was attacked, he is kept in a cage (for his own protection) and asks the player character pointed questions as to how they justify slaughtering the [[Tiefling refugees|refugees]]. | ||
If the player character does not allow Volo to perform eye surgery, he remains in the camp until the end of [[Act Two]]. He does not have any new dialogue but can act as a vendor via the "Trade" option in the dialogue UI. Like other Traders, his inventory continually refreshes with 5 {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking|Potions of Animal Speaking}} and various [[Scrolls|scrolls]] that roughly match the party's level, including up to Level 6 spells. Being caught pickpocketing Volo has no consequence besides him briefly fleeing and losing some opinion of the offending character. | |||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
In Baldur's Gate, | In [[Baldur's Gate]], Volo can be found trapped in front of the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] near the [[Grey Harbour Docks]], tied to a railcart loaded with {{SmRarityItem|Smokepowder Barrel|Smokepowder Barrels}} and an angry mob ready to execute him. After rescuing and speaking with him, he appears again at camp and offers the book {{SmRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer}}. | ||
== Companion approval == | == Companion approval == | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | |||
Volo has no spell slots, but knows the following spells: | Volo has no spell slots, but knows the following spells: | ||
{{Feature box| | {{Feature box|Colour Spray}} | ||
{{Feature box|Grease}} | |||
{{Feature box|Magic Missile}} | |||
== Store == | == Store == | ||
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In addition, he sells a random Scholar/Travel/Monster/Politics/Entertainment book. | In addition, he sells a random Scholar/Travel/Monster/Politics/Entertainment book. | ||
== Related literature== | == Related literature == | ||
{{div col}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Balthazar Personal Notes: 3}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Balthazar Personal Notes: 3}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Born to be Wild}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Born to be Wild}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dearest Elminster}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Dearest Elminster}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|For the Attention of Volothamp Geddarm}} | * {{MdRarityItem|For the Attention of Volothamp Geddarm}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|On Goblins: My Life Among the Conquering Host}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Complete Guide to the Behaviour of Nymphs}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Complete Guide to the Behaviour of Nymphs}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate}} | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Guide to Spirits and Spectres}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Guide to Spirits and Spectres}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Note}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Volo's Note}} | ||
{{div col end}} | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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{{notebegin}} | {{notebegin}} | ||
* Volo is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389621/?ref_=tt_cl_t_5 Stephen Hogan], replacing [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0667326/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t23 Rob Paulsen] from previous games. | * Volo is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389621/?ref_=tt_cl_t_5 Stephen Hogan], replacing [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0667326/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t23 Rob Paulsen] from previous games. | ||
* Volo has | * Volo has appeared in multiple adventures, notably ''{{FRWiki|Tomb of Annihilation}}'', ''{{FRWiki|Waterdeep: Dragon Heist}}'' and ''{{FRWiki|Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage}}'', as well as several video games such as ''Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir'', ''Baldur's Gate'' and ''Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal''. | ||
* Volo met the protagonist of the previous ''Baldur's Gate'' games twice, and even got his hands on Irenicus' notes on torturing the protagonist (see ''[[Regarding the Slayer]]''). | * Volo met the protagonist of the previous ''Baldur's Gate'' games twice, and even got his hands on Irenicus' notes on torturing the protagonist (see ''[[Regarding the Slayer]]''). | ||
* If an [[Instrument]] is played near Volo, he | * If an [[Instrument]] is played near Volo, he joins in by whistling. | ||
* If approached in his cell at the Goblin Camp, Volo will always recognize a character he spoke to previously at the Grove, even if {{SAI|Disguise Self|disguised}}, suggesting he may have some form of Truesight capability. | |||
* In the Emerald Grove, Volo claims he never learned how to speak with animals, despite carrying and selling {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking|Potions of Animal Speaking}}. | |||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:32, 23 January 2025
Volothamp Geddarm, or Volo, for short, is a Camp Follower in Baldur's Gate 3. He can be first found at the Sacred Pool during Act One, interviewing a bear. Volo is a recurring character in 
Forgotten Realms media and a returning character from Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal.
Forgotten Realms media and a returning character from Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal.
“Our fates are bound, my wisdom vast, I dearly hope our kinship lasts!„
Overview[edit | edit source]
Volothamp Geddarm is a widely travelled wizard, most known for his guidebooks such as Volo's Guide to Monsters and Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. Elminster, an occasional fact checker and editor of his books - notably Volo's Guide to Monsters - has said he is prone to "exaggeration, misrepresentation, and flights of fancy".[1]
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act One[edit | edit source]
Volo is found at the Sacred Pool in the Emerald Grove. If interacting with him, he requests an interview on the recent goblin assault against the Grove. He then departs for the Goblin Camp, intent on documenting goblin behavior from the inside.
The party later finds Volo as a captive to the goblins, who force him to act as their jester and "entertainment". After faltering his performance, Volo is locked in a cage inside the Defiled Temple. If rescued, the party can invite him to their Campsite. If not freed before the conclusion of the Grove's quest line, Volo remains in the Goblin Camp awaiting rescue.
If attempting to pickpocket Volo during his dialogue after opening the cage door, Volo does not drink a 
Potion of Invisibility. Instead, he stands still and initiates combat with any patrolling goblin that sees him. The party members are not forced into combat even after Volo dies.
If Volo arrives at the party's Campsite, he offers to remove the mind flayer tadpole from the player character's skull via a highly questionable eye surgery. Agreeing to his eye surgery ends in catastrophe, but the player character receives 
Volo's Ersatz Eye as compensation, granting a permanent enhancement. This offer is only available during Acts One and Two. If accepting the surgery, Volo leaves afterwards.
At the conclusion of the Emerald Grove quest line, Volo attends the celebratory party regardless of which side the party aligned with. If the Grove was protected, he sings a song. If the Grove was attacked, he is kept in a cage (for his own protection) and asks the player character pointed questions as to how they justify slaughtering the refugees.
If the player character does not allow Volo to perform eye surgery, he remains in the camp until the end of Act Two. He does not have any new dialogue but can act as a vendor via the "Trade" option in the dialogue UI. Like other Traders, his inventory continually refreshes with 5 
Potions of Animal Speaking and various scrolls that roughly match the party's level, including up to Level 6 spells. Being caught pickpocketing Volo has no consequence besides him briefly fleeing and losing some opinion of the offending character.
Act Three[edit | edit source]
In Baldur's Gate, Volo can be found trapped in front of the Steel Watch Foundry near the Grey Harbour Docks, tied to a railcart loaded with 
Smokepowder Barrels and an angry mob ready to execute him. After rescuing and speaking with him, he appears again at camp and offers the book 
Regarding the Slayer.
Companion approval[edit | edit source]
- If Volo is allowed to perform his operation
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Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Volo has no spell slots, but knows the following spells:
+ 
)
Range: Self
AoE: 5 m / 17 ft (Cone) 
Store[edit | edit source]
Corresponds to the DEN_Volo_Trade treasure table.
| Item | Quantity | Chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scroll Table |
9 | Always | |
 Potion of Healing |
3 | Always | |
 Grease Bottle |
1 | Always | |
 Thieves' Tools |
4;5;6 | Always | |
 The Whispering Promise |
1 | Always | |
 Potion of Animal Speaking |
5 | Always | |
 Poor Trader Table |
1 | Always | |
 Common Music Instrument Subtable |
3 | Always | |
In addition, he sells a random Scholar/Travel/Monster/Politics/Entertainment book.
Related literature[edit | edit source]
Balthazar Personal Notes: 3
Born to be Wild
Dearest Elminster- For the Attention of Volothamp Geddarm
On Goblins: My Life Among the Conquering Host- Volo's Complete Guide to the Behaviour of Nymphs
- Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate
- Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate (Signed)
- Volo's Guide to Spirits and Spectres
Volo's Note
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Volo's model.
Volo's appearance at the start of Early Access
Volo's appearance in Patch 5 and 6 of Early Access
Volo's appearance since Patch 7 of Early Access
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Volo is voiced by Stephen Hogan, replacing Rob Paulsen from previous games.
- Volo has appeared in multiple adventures, notably Tomb of Annihilation, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage, as well as several video games such as Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir, Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal.
- Volo met the protagonist of the previous Baldur's Gate games twice, and even got his hands on Irenicus' notes on torturing the protagonist (see Regarding the Slayer).
- If an Instrument is played near Volo, he joins in by whistling.
- If approached in his cell at the Goblin Camp, Volo will always recognize a character he spoke to previously at the Grove, even if
, suggesting he may have some form of Truesight capability. - In the Emerald Grove, Volo claims he never learned how to speak with animals, despite carrying and selling Potions of Animal Speaking.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Greenwood, Ed (January 1996). Volo's Guide to the Dalelands. TSR, Inc, pp. 4–5.