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| description = Zorru is a Tiefling NPC in Baldur's Gate 3. He is one of the Tiefling Refugees group in the Druid Grove.
| description = Zorru is a tiefling scout in Act One. He is one of the tiefling refugees sheltered at the Emerald Grove originally sent to scout a road to Baldur's Gate.
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| size = Medium
| size = [[Medium]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| race = [[Asmodeus Tiefling]]
| race = [[Asmodeus Tiefling]]
| faction = [[Tiefling refugees]]
| class = [[Ranger]]
| faction = [[Tiefling Refugees]]
| level = 3
| level = 3
| e hp = 15
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'''Zorru''' is a [[tiefling]] in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''. He can be found at the [[Emerald Grove]] near to the entrance of the secluded chamber.
'''Zorru''' is one of the [[tiefling refugees]] seeking shelter at the [[Emerald Grove]] in [[Act One]]. Originally out on a scouting mission with [[Yul]], he encountered a [[githyanki]] patrol on the [[Risen Road]] before fleeing back to the grove.
{{DiQ|Just wait till you see 'em. Yellow all over. Covered in spots. No noses to speak of.|Zorru| on [[githyanki]]}}
{{DiQ|We were s-scouting the road to Baldur's Gate. It saw us 'fore we saw it. Jammed its blade through Yul's belly, straight to the other side. And I just... I just ran.|Zorru|, on the [[githyanki]] patrol killing [[Yul]].}}
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==Description==
Zorru has a sense of humor, occasionally making fatalistic jokes, and values humor in difficult times<ref>Zorru: What do you make of those protestors?
 
Player: I think they're grabbing the wrong end of the rothé.
 
Zorru: Ha! A jest is welcome in times like these. I'm Zorru.</ref>.
 
He fears githyanki after watching one gut his friend.
 
He often chooses fight over flight, abandoning his fellow scout to die after being attacked by a githyanki patrol as well as fleeing the tiefling refugees after the Absolute Cult's attack in the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
 
==Involvement==
==Involvement==
=== Act One ===
=== Act One ===
Zorru can be found in [[The Hollow]], next to the storage hut. If [[Lae'zel]] is in the party, he will question her presence. [[Lae'zel]] will order Zorru to bow. If the player character allows this to happen, there will be a gain of approval with [[Lae'zel]] and disapproval with [[Shadowheart]]. If not forcing Zorru to bow, then [[Shadowheart]] gains approval instead, and [[Lae'zel]] gains disapproval.  
When [[Nymessa]] and [[Damays]] have Lae'zel captured, they'll comment that Zorru was right to describe the gith as "Yellow as a toad, and twice as ugly" and that one of them killed his squad. Upon arrival at the Grove, if [[Zaki]] sees Lae'zel, he'll comment that she's one of the toad-people Zorru saw. Either interaction may lead to Lae'zel insisting on finding and questioning him about the gith he saw, with the hopes of finding their Crèche and curing the party of their tadpoles.


The party can also question Zorru over the whereabouts of the nearby [[Crèche Y'llek|Githyanki Crèche]]. He will give information that updates the map with a marker. This will also update the the quest [[Find the Githyanki Crèche]].
Zorru can be found in [[The Hollow]], next to the storage hut. If {{SmCharLink|Lae'zel}} is in the party, he will question her presence. Lae'zel will order Zorru to bow. If the player character allows this to happen, there will be a gain of approval with Lae'zel and disapproval with {{SmCharLink|Shadowheart}}. If not forcing Zorru to bow, then Shadowheart gains approval instead, and Lae'zel gains disapproval.


When approaching the Mountain Pass, the party can encounter the corpse of {{CharLink|Yul}}, Zorru's friend and fellow scout.  Using [[Speak with Dead]] will reveal that Zorru left Yul to die. If [[Wyll]] is in your party, he will call Zorru a coward.
The player character can also question Zorru over the whereabouts of the [[Crèche Y'llek|Githyanki Crèche]]. He will give information that updates the map with a marker. This will also advance {{Quest|Find the Githyanki Crèche}}.


After defeating all three [[Defeat the Goblins|goblin leaders]], Zorru will have left the grove before the remainder of the [[Tiefling Refugees]].
When approaching the Mountain Pass, the party can encounter the corpse of {{SmCharLink|Yul}}, Zorru's friend and fellow scout. Using {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} will reveal that Zorru left Yul to die. If {{SmCharLink|Wyll}} is in the party, he will call Zorru a coward.
 
After defeating all three [[Defeat the Goblins|goblin leaders]], Zorru will leave the Grove before most of the tiefling refugees, and travel to [[Baldur's Gate]] on his own.


=== Act Three ===
=== Act Three ===
Zorru can be found with some of the other [[Tiefling refugees]] in [[Rivington]], next to the [[Requisitioned Barn]].
Zorru can be found with several other tieflings in the refugee camp near the [[Requisitioned Barn]], within [[Rivington]]. His dialogue with either {{SmCharLink|Cerys}}, {{SmCharLink|Bex}}, or {{SmCharLink|Danis}} reveal that he mysteriously made it to the city all on his own, but had some close calls with [[Cult of the Absolute|Absolutist]] cultists on the way there; nevertheless, he acquiesces that he did not have it as hard as the rest of the remaining refugees.{{ref|Dialogue with [[Cerys]]:<br>''"Zorru! You made it here all on your own?"'' - Cerys<br>''"It was touch and go. Some close calls - the cult have claimed every road between Baldur's Gate and Elturgard.<br>But from what you tell me, I had it easy compared to the rest of you."'' - Zorru}}
 
Despite his own cowardice, he despises Zevlor for failing to act under pressure during the attack by Absolute Cultists.<ref>Zorru: Spare me your sanctimony. He died a failure, with the blood of the tieflings he should have protected on his hands.</ref> Depending on the player's conversation with him, he may change his point of view to understand that he tried his best in a terrible situation.<ref>Player: I wanted to ask you about Zevlor.
 
Zorru: That loser? Don't bother. I don't even want to think about him after what he did.
 
OR
 
Zorru: It's all right, I'm not mad about it anymore. He tried his best to lead us in a terrible situation. I see that now.</ref>


== Combat ==
== Combat ==
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==Companion approval==
==Companion approval==
First interaction between the party and [[Zorru]] in [[The Hollow]]. [[Laezel]] must be in the party.
First interaction between the party and [[Zorru]] in [[The Hollow]]. [[Laezel]] must be in the party.


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== Related Quests ==
== Related quests ==
* {{Quest|Find the Githyanki Crèche}}
* {{Quest|Find the Githyanki Crèche}}
* {{Quest|Raid the Grove}}
* {{Quest|Save the Refugees}}
== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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{{Emerald Grove}}
{{Rivington}}
{{Rivington}}
[[Category:Azmodeus Tieflings]]
[[Category:Asmodeus Tieflings]]
[[Category:Tieflings]]
[[Category:Tieflings]]
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[[Category:Characters in Act Three]]
[[Category:Characters in Act Three]]
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Latest revision as of 01:06, 13 November 2024

Zorru is one of the tiefling refugees seeking shelter at the Emerald Grove in Act One. Originally out on a scouting mission with Yul, he encountered a githyanki patrol on the Risen Road before fleeing back to the grove.

Portrait Zorru.png
We were s-scouting the road to Baldur's Gate. It saw us 'fore we saw it. Jammed its blade through Yul's belly, straight to the other side. And I just... I just ran.
Zorru, on the githyanki patrol killing Yul.

Description[edit | edit source]

Zorru has a sense of humor, occasionally making fatalistic jokes, and values humor in difficult times[1].

He fears githyanki after watching one gut his friend.

He often chooses fight over flight, abandoning his fellow scout to die after being attacked by a githyanki patrol as well as fleeing the tiefling refugees after the Absolute Cult's attack in the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

When Nymessa and Damays have Lae'zel captured, they'll comment that Zorru was right to describe the gith as "Yellow as a toad, and twice as ugly" and that one of them killed his squad. Upon arrival at the Grove, if Zaki sees Lae'zel, he'll comment that she's one of the toad-people Zorru saw. Either interaction may lead to Lae'zel insisting on finding and questioning him about the gith he saw, with the hopes of finding their Crèche and curing the party of their tadpoles.

Zorru can be found in The Hollow, next to the storage hut. If Lae'zel Lae'zel is in the party, he will question her presence. Lae'zel will order Zorru to bow. If the player character allows this to happen, there will be a gain of approval with Lae'zel and disapproval with Shadowheart Shadowheart. If not forcing Zorru to bow, then Shadowheart gains approval instead, and Lae'zel gains disapproval.

The player character can also question Zorru over the whereabouts of the Githyanki Crèche. He will give information that updates the map with a marker. This will also advance Find the Githyanki Crèche Find the Githyanki Crèche.

When approaching the Mountain Pass, the party can encounter the corpse of Yul Yul, Zorru's friend and fellow scout. Using Speak with Dead Speak with Dead will reveal that Zorru left Yul to die. If Wyll Wyll is in the party, he will call Zorru a coward.

After defeating all three goblin leaders, Zorru will leave the Grove before most of the tiefling refugees, and travel to Baldur's Gate on his own.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Zorru can be found with several other tieflings in the refugee camp near the Requisitioned Barn, within Rivington. His dialogue with either Cerys Cerys, Bex Bex, or Danis Danis reveal that he mysteriously made it to the city all on his own, but had some close calls with Absolutist cultists on the way there; nevertheless, he acquiesces that he did not have it as hard as the rest of the remaining refugees.[2]

Despite his own cowardice, he despises Zevlor for failing to act under pressure during the attack by Absolute Cultists.[3] Depending on the player's conversation with him, he may change his point of view to understand that he tried his best in a terrible situation.[4]

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Ranged Attack.webp
Ranged Attack Ranged Attack ()   –  Longbow
Normal weapon damage Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Noteable loot[edit | edit source]

Companion approval[edit | edit source]

First interaction between the party and Zorru in The Hollow. Laezel must be in the party.

Approach Zorru with Lae'zel in the group

Laezel approves +5
  • "Yes. And I suggest you do as she says" OR "You heard the woman. Bow."
Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart disapproves -1Karlach disapproves -1
    • Wait for the tiefling to obey. OR "She's serious. You'd better get on your knees. Fast."
Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart disapproves -1Karlach disapproves -1
  • Take over the interrogation AND order Lae'zel to stand down. (Might be an option to take over without approval changes before Zorru is bowing.)
Laezel disapproves -5 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Tell Zorru to take a breath or stand back up AND get the information.
Laezel approves +5
    • Tell Zorru to take a breath or stand back up AND let him leave
Laezel disapproves -5

Talking to Lae'zel after the interrogation (Some options vary depending on who did the interrogation)

  • "Do you plan to be that rough with everyone we meet?"
  • Halfling - "Goodness me - that's a terrible way to make friends. Must you be so rough?"
Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • "You're a dab hand at interrogations . we might need that skill again."
Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Related quests[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Zorru: What do you make of those protestors? Player: I think they're grabbing the wrong end of the rothé. Zorru: Ha! A jest is welcome in times like these. I'm Zorru.
  2. Dialogue with Cerys:
    "Zorru! You made it here all on your own?" - Cerys
    "It was touch and go. Some close calls - the cult have claimed every road between Baldur's Gate and Elturgard.
    But from what you tell me, I had it easy compared to the rest of you."
    - Zorru
  3. Zorru: Spare me your sanctimony. He died a failure, with the blood of the tieflings he should have protected on his hands.
  4. Player: I wanted to ask you about Zevlor. Zorru: That loser? Don't bother. I don't even want to think about him after what he did. OR Zorru: It's all right, I'm not mad about it anymore. He tried his best to lead us in a terrible situation. I see that now.

External links[edit | edit source]