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{{Q|"Quickly now - even here, we do not have infinite time.|Orpheus after being freed from his prison.}}
{{Q|"Quickly now - even here, we do not have infinite time.|Orpheus after being freed from his prison.}}


'''Orpheus''', is a [[Githyanki]] that appears in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He acts as the supposed true ruler of the [[Githyanki]]. However, he has been captured and is imprisoned in the [[Astral Plane]]. Being a Githyanki, he seeks to destroy the [[Mind Flayer]]s and remove [[Vlaakith]] from power.
'''Orpheus''', is a [[Githyanki]] that appears in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He acts as the supposed true ruler of the [[Githyanki]]. However, he has been captured and is imprisoned in the [[Astral Plane]]. Being a Githyanki, he seeks to destroy the [[Mind Flayer]]s and remove [[Vlaakith]] from power.
== Background ==
According to to the inscribed discs, banned by followers of Vlaakith and labelled as heretical, Orpheus is the first, and only, son of Gith, the leader of the rebellion that freed the race that would then bear her name, from the [[Mind Flayer]] Empire. Sometime after the beginning of their freedom, the collective Gith race split into two cultures; the [[Githyanki]] and the Githzerai, the former, Orpheus was a part of.
Upon discovering that Vlaakith I (Not to be confused with [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith CLVII]]) had betrayed his mother, sacrificing her to create a pact with [[Tiamat]], Orpheus led Gith's Honor Guard in a revolt and named himself the rightful king of the [[Githyanki]], triggering the War of the Comet. At the head of the Honor Guard mounted on red dragons, Orpheus bravely fought Vlaakith's knights in a battle in the Astral Plane, where he praised Gith and accused Vlaakith. Yet he was overcome and defeated, lost in the fiery dragon breath of the red ridden by [[Kith'rak Voss]], and was thought dead.
Unknown to all but [[Vlaakith]] and [[Voss]], however Orpheus was instead imprisoned within the [[Astral Prism]], so that [[Vlaakith]] may exploit the powers he inherited from his mother.
At some time before the events of [[Baldur's Gate 3]], [[The Emperor]] had discovered the [[Astral Prism]], who proceeded to use it to rebel against the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]].
== Act Three ==
Orpheus is only ever mentioned in previous acts, either as the true ruler of the [[Githyanki]] people, or as a corruptive force. He is finally found, imprisoned within the [[Astral Prism]] when the party enters it to help [[The Emperor]]. The Party can either help [[The Emperor]] keep him imprisoned, or fight to free him, but only the former yields positive results, as the party, without [[The Emperor]]'s assistance, falls to the [[Absolute]], and are likely killed by Orpheus and his honor guard.
Orpheus' fate is entirely dependant on the player, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria;
# If the party collects the [[Orphic Hammer]] through any means, and uses it to free him at the end of the game, he will accompany the players through the final hurdle, and help them destroy [[The Netherbrain|The Netherbrain.]]
#* If the player refuses to have anyone in their current party turn into a [[Mind Flayer]] in order to control the Netherstones, he will turn into a [[Mind Flayer]] himself. In this instance, he will desire to die, rather than to live as an abomination, but can be convinced to spare himself, only if [[Lae'zel]] takes his place as the [[Githyanki]] people's savior if she is in the party.
#* If the player or a party member becomes a [[Mind Flayer]], he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once [[The Netherbrain]] is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] rule, notably inviting [[Lae'zel]] to join him.
# If the party does not collect the [[Orphic Hammer]], or refuses to use it, [[The Emperor]] will consume Orpheus' brain, assimilating his abilities.


==Related quests==
==Related quests==

Revision as of 06:49, 30 September 2023


The Prince of the Comet
Orpheus
Orpheus.png
Stats
Level 12

STR

12
(+1)

DEX

18
(+4)

CON

16
(+3)

INT

14
(+2)

WIS

21
(+5)

CHA

20
(+5)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race [[Githyanki|Githyanki]]
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Humanoid
HP Icon.png  HP 130
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 19
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Weight Icon.png  Weight 75 kg / 165 lbs
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative 4
Passive features
Advanced Unarmoured Movement Advanced Unarmoured Movement
Deflect Missiles Deflect Missiles
Evasion Evasion
Extra Attack Extra Attack
Ki Ki
Ki-Empowered Strikes Ki-Empowered Strikes
Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike
Martial Arts: Deft Strikes Martial Arts: Deft Strikes
Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Psionic Empowerment Psionic Empowerment
Purity of Body Purity of Body
Slow Fall Slow Fall
Stillness of Mind Stillness of Mind
Unarmoured Defence Unarmoured Defence
Unarmoured Movement Unarmoured Movement
Resistances
Resistant to all PsychicImmune to all Poison
Character information
Location Astral Prism
Enemies Absolute, The Emperor, Vlaakith
Model
Orpheus Model.png
“
"Quickly now - even here, we do not have infinite time.
 „
— Orpheus after being freed from his prison.


Orpheus, is a Githyanki that appears in Baldur's Gate 3. He acts as the supposed true ruler of the Githyanki. However, he has been captured and is imprisoned in the Astral Plane. Being a Githyanki, he seeks to destroy the Mind Flayers and remove Vlaakith from power.

Background

According to to the inscribed discs, banned by followers of Vlaakith and labelled as heretical, Orpheus is the first, and only, son of Gith, the leader of the rebellion that freed the race that would then bear her name, from the Mind Flayer Empire. Sometime after the beginning of their freedom, the collective Gith race split into two cultures; the Githyanki and the Githzerai, the former, Orpheus was a part of.

Upon discovering that Vlaakith I (Not to be confused with Vlaakith CLVII) had betrayed his mother, sacrificing her to create a pact with Tiamat, Orpheus led Gith's Honor Guard in a revolt and named himself the rightful king of the Githyanki, triggering the War of the Comet. At the head of the Honor Guard mounted on red dragons, Orpheus bravely fought Vlaakith's knights in a battle in the Astral Plane, where he praised Gith and accused Vlaakith. Yet he was overcome and defeated, lost in the fiery dragon breath of the red ridden by Kith'rak Voss, and was thought dead.

Unknown to all but Vlaakith and Voss, however Orpheus was instead imprisoned within the Astral Prism, so that Vlaakith may exploit the powers he inherited from his mother.

At some time before the events of Baldur's Gate 3, The Emperor had discovered the Astral Prism, who proceeded to use it to rebel against the Elder Brain.

Act Three

Orpheus is only ever mentioned in previous acts, either as the true ruler of the Githyanki people, or as a corruptive force. He is finally found, imprisoned within the Astral Prism when the party enters it to help The Emperor. The Party can either help The Emperor keep him imprisoned, or fight to free him, but only the former yields positive results, as the party, without The Emperor's assistance, falls to the Absolute, and are likely killed by Orpheus and his honor guard.

Orpheus' fate is entirely dependant on the player, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria;

  1. If the party collects the Orphic Hammer through any means, and uses it to free him at the end of the game, he will accompany the players through the final hurdle, and help them destroy The Netherbrain.
    • If the player refuses to have anyone in their current party turn into a Mind Flayer in order to control the Netherstones, he will turn into a Mind Flayer himself. In this instance, he will desire to die, rather than to live as an abomination, but can be convinced to spare himself, only if Lae'zel takes his place as the Githyanki people's savior if she is in the party.
    • If the player or a party member becomes a Mind Flayer, he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once The Netherbrain is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from Vlaakith's rule, notably inviting Lae'zel to join him.
  2. If the party does not collect the Orphic Hammer, or refuses to use it, The Emperor will consume Orpheus' brain, assimilating his abilities.

Related quests

See also

Gallery

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    Concept art

  • Orpheus in the Astral Prism

    Orpheus in the Astral Prism

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    Trapped

  • Ditto

    Ditto

External Links

Orpheus on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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