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[[File:Dead Three by Jane Katsubo.webp|350px|thumb|The Mural]] | [[File:Dead Three by Jane Katsubo.webp|350px|thumb|The Mural]] | ||
The '''Dead Three''' are a trio of evil death-themed [[Deities|deities]]: '''[[Bane (God)|Bane]]''', the God of Tyranny, '''[[Bhaal]]''', the God of Murder and '''[[Myrkul]]''', the God of Death. They earned their monicker after all three gods were slain during the period known as the [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Time_of_Troubles Time of Troubles]. Despite their deaths, the Dead Three eventually manage to return to life. | The '''Dead Three''' are a trio of evil death-themed [[Deities|deities]]: '''[[Bane (God)|Bane]]''', the God of Tyranny, '''[[Bhaal]]''', the God of Murder and '''[[Myrkul]]''', the God of Death. They earned their monicker after all three gods were slain during the period known as the [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Time_of_Troubles Time of Troubles]. Despite their deaths, the Dead Three eventually manage to return to life. | ||
== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
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== Revelations == | == Revelations == | ||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
*Passing the [[Investigation]] [[Checks|check]] for the [[Book of Dead Gods]] references the Dead Three. | *Passing the [[Investigation]] [[Checks|check]] for the [[Book of Dead Gods]] references the Dead Three. | ||
*The '''[[Brand of the Absolute]]''' bears a striking resemblance to their symbols: the black hand of Bane, the skull of Bhaal, and the triangle-inset skull of Myrkul. | *The '''[[Brand of the Absolute]]''' bears a striking resemblance to their symbols: the black hand of Bane, the skull of Bhaal, and the triangle-inset skull of Myrkul. | ||
=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
*[[Chapter Two]] reveals that the Dead Three are behind [[Absolute|The Absolute]] and its [[Cult of the Absolute|cult]]. The Chosen of the Absolute are in truth the Dead Three's Chosen, who control [[The Netherbrain]]; a powerful [[Illithid]] Elder Brain using the [[Crown of Karsus]] with the [[Netherstones]]. Their chosen are as follow: | *[[Chapter Two]] reveals that the Dead Three are behind [[Absolute|The Absolute]] and its [[Cult of the Absolute|cult]]. The Chosen of the Absolute are in truth the Dead Three's Chosen, who control [[The Netherbrain]]; a powerful [[Illithid]] Elder Brain using the [[Crown of Karsus]] with the [[Netherstones]]. Their chosen are as follow: | ||
**[[Lord Enver Gortash]] is the Chosen of Bane | **[[Lord Enver Gortash]] is the Chosen of Bane | ||
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*The [[Dream Visitor]] will talk to the Party after [[Ketheric's Netherstone]] is recovered and will give information on who the Dead Three are. | *The [[Dream Visitor]] will talk to the Party after [[Ketheric's Netherstone]] is recovered and will give information on who the Dead Three are. | ||
*[[Withers]] will appear in [[Moonrise Towers]] after leaving the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] wishing to speak to the Party. Talking to him will show that he is bewildered by the Dead Three's actions of building an army of Illithids, as mind flayers are devoid of souls that could empower them. | *[[Withers]] will appear in [[Moonrise Towers]] after leaving the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] wishing to speak to the Party. Talking to him will show that he is bewildered by the Dead Three's actions of building an army of Illithids, as mind flayers are devoid of souls that could empower them. | ||
*The Party can tell Withers that he seems to know a lot about the Dead Three which he concurs and gives a brief but cryptic summary of their rise and fall. | *The Party can tell Withers that he seems to know a lot about the Dead Three which he concurs and gives a brief but cryptic summary of their rise and fall. | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
*The Player can become an [[Cult_of_Bhaal#Unholy_Assassins|Unholy Assassin of Bhaal]] if they select certain options in the [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]] quest. | *The Player can become an [[Cult_of_Bhaal#Unholy_Assassins|Unholy Assassin of Bhaal]] if they select certain options in the [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]] quest. | ||
*When confronting Orin, she can be told the truth about [[Sarevok|who]] was the one who ordered her [[Orin's Mother Helena|mother]] to kill her when she was a child and when passing a skill check she will suffer a mental breakdown. Bhaal then forcefully transforms Orin into the [[Slayer]]. | *When confronting Orin, she can be told the truth about [[Sarevok|who]] was the one who ordered her [[Orin's Mother Helena|mother]] to kill her when she was a child and when passing a skill check she will suffer a mental breakdown. Bhaal then forcefully transforms Orin into the [[Slayer]]. | ||
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*If Enver Gortash is fought, he will call to Bane for aid. | *If Enver Gortash is fought, he will call to Bane for aid. | ||
*Bane speaks to the Party if [[Speak with Dead]] is used on Enver Gortash. The Party can ask Bane on how to earn his favor and he will tell them to take control of the Netherbrain and be counted among his Chosen or not, to him the Party's desire to win against the Absloute empowers him either way. (Note: This interaction doesn't have any story or in-game consequences even if the Player follows Bane's advice). | *Bane speaks to the Party if [[Speak with Dead]] is used on Enver Gortash. The Party can ask Bane on how to earn his favor and he will tell them to take control of the Netherbrain and be counted among his Chosen or not, to him the Party's desire to win against the Absloute empowers him either way. (Note: This interaction doesn't have any story or in-game consequences even if the Player follows Bane's advice). | ||
*In the post-credit scene, Withers talks to a mural of the Dead Three and chides them for their plot with the Mind Flayers and at the end he claims that they will not trouble anyone anymore. | *In the post-credit scene, Withers talks to a mural of the Dead Three and chides them for their plot with the Mind Flayers and at the end he claims that they will not trouble anyone anymore. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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*Dead Three cultists in Baldur's Gate are the main antagonists in the first section of the D&D adventure ''Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus'', the events of which are frequently referred to in ''Baldur's Gate III.'' | *Dead Three cultists in Baldur's Gate are the main antagonists in the first section of the D&D adventure ''Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus'', the events of which are frequently referred to in ''Baldur's Gate III.'' | ||
== Quotes == | |||
{{Q|Once judged, ascended, then vanquished as one and as three.|[[Withers]]}} | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
*{{FRWiki|Dead Three|long}} | *{{FRWiki|Dead Three|long}} | ||
[[Category:Gods]] | [[Category:Gods]] | ||