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'''Withers''' is a mysterious [[~~Undead|~~undead]] entity that joins the player on their adventures as a [[~~Camp Follower|~~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|hirelings~~]].

'''Withers''' is a mysterious [[undead]] entity that joins the player 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.

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===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.

===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's never rude.

At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with [[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.

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 the Dead Three, he has no apparent respect for them.

===Gameplay===

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**[[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

==History==

Little is known about Withers' history prior to the game.

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.

==Interactions==

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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==~~

~~Withers cannot be damaged, and he will never engage in battle if provoked.~~

~~===Loot===~~

~~Withers cannot be killed and looted.~~

~~==History==~~

~~Little is known about Withers' history prior to the game.~~

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.

~~==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's never rude.

At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with [[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 organized 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.

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 the Dead Three, he has no apparent respect for them.

==Identity==

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* He is initially found in a crypt that, through exploration and a successful [[Religion]] check, is confirmed to be a shrine of Jergal

* The undead spellcasters are designated as scribes, and Jergal is also known as ''"the Final Scribe"''

* The ~~{{RarityItem|~~Book of Dead Gods}} can be found nearby, containing a clear reference to the Dead Three

* The ''[[Book of Dead Gods]]'' can be found nearby, containing a clear reference to the Dead Three

* In the [[Ancient Mausoleum]], a ~~{{RarityItem|~~Crumbling Journal}} can be found, detailing the encounter of a mortal with Jergal

* In the [[Ancient Mausoleum]], a [[Crumbling Journal]] can be found, detailing the encounter of a mortal with Jergal

** Jergal's physical appearance is described as ''masked in gold, his skin fine and worn as parchment''

** Jergal asks the mortal ''"What is the worth of a single mortal's life?"'' much like Withers when freed from his sarcophagus

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* Datamined content confirms that Withers is Jergal, compelled by Helm to assist the players as penance{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"After the party has slain a group of undead scholars, the judge of death--Jergal--climbs out of his sarcophagus to greet them. He has been locked inside for years by the god Helm to atone for his part in raising the Dead Three, wicked gods who are now plotting to conquer the realms. Jergal is emotionless and excessively formal, both resigned to his fate and that of others. He is here to assist the party because that is his divine oath, not out of any true desire to act. Players can attempt to goad or attack him, but to minimal effect, as he is functionally immortal. His only goal was to see their faces, so he can find them at camp later to offer further assistance."''}}{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players."''}}

* Internal game files refer to him as "JergalAvatar"

~~== Notes ==~~

* Withers puts the gold he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so players may steal back any money paid. Withers will not react to failed pickpocketing, allowing unlimited attempts.

* Withers cannot be damaged and is functionally invincible

* 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 you speak with a hireling, it is revealed Withers is in fact controlling them remotely. In a sense, that makes Withers indirectly a companion as well.

* There is never a point where Withers actually tells you his name is Withers, this information is conveyed to the player purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the characters themselves learn this.

== Achievements ==

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Party withers.png|Withers as featured in [https://baldursgate3.game/news/community-update-24-looking-to-the-future_88 Community update #24]

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== Notes ==

* Withers puts the gold he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so players may steal back any money paid. Withers will not react to failed pickpocketing, allowing unlimited attempts.

* Withers cannot be damaged and is functionally invincible, and will never engage in battle if provoked. As such, he cannot looted.

* 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 you speak with a hireling, it is revealed 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 tells you his name is Withers, this information is conveyed to the player purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the characters themselves learn this.

==References==

== External ~~Links~~ ==

== External links ==

* {{FRWiki|Withers|long}}

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[[Category: Skeletons]]

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