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Template:CompanionTab Being a Drow and follower of the Absolute, Minthara has a highly hostile and cruel attitude towards other beings, considering pretty much everyone as inferior. She has a special disdain for those who do not share her beliefs, and as a drow noble, she holds drow characters in high regard.

The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Minthara's Approval.

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings

Depending on their approval rating, Minthara may greet the player with:

Very Low (-40 or less)[Needs Verification]

Low (-20 or less)[Needs Verification]

Neutral (-19 - 20)

Medium approval (20+)[Needs Verification]

High approval (40+)[Needs Verification]

  • You wish to consult me?

Approval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minthara to gain approval.

Act Two

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Last Light Inn

  • After seeing the Strange Ox memories, tell him his secret is safe
  • Refuse to drink Jaheira's truth-serum dosed wine.
  • When speaking with Marcus, claim you can kidnap Isobel by your self.
  • Inform Isobel that Marcus is a true soul.
    • Ask Marcus for more information, and then tell Isobel that he's trying to kidnap her.

Shadowed Battlefield

  • Convince Gronag the warrior to look for the bone in the shadows
  • Convince the drider to give up the moon lantern. Minthara approves +1
  • After being persuaded to give you the moon lantern, Convince a drider patrol to leave without protection from the curse. Minthara approves +1

House of Healing

  • Persuade Malus Thorm to have the Sisters "operate" on each other or on his person.
  • Persuade Malus Thorm to have the Sisters "operate" on him.
  • After the Sisters have "operated" on each other, persuade Malus Thorm to "operate" on himself.
  • As a Paladin, tell Malus Thorm that you are duty bound to end him.

The Waning Moon

  • Refuse to drink with Thisobald Thorm.
  • Successfully drink with Thisobald Thorm (rather than choosing the Slight of Hand check to fake it). (Works up to 3 times)
  • Tell Thisobald Thorm any tale, including a fabricated one. (Works up to 2 times)

Reithwin Tollhouse

  • Select "I bring death" when talking to Gerringothe Thorm.
  • Successfully defeat Gerringothe through dialogue.

Gauntlet of Shar

  • After interacting with the Pedestal of Reckoning, agree to help Shadowheart with the trials. Minthara approves +1
  • Persuade Nessa that her 'love' for Yurgir is the result of being magically dosed.
  • Persuade Balthazar to give you the bell to summon Flesh
    • With Mother Dearest in your inventory, ask "What happened to your mother?"
      • Say "Actually, I have your mother."
        • Say "No, I think I'll keep her." Minthara approves +1
  • Encourage Shadowheart to to kill the Nightsong.

Mind Flayer Colony

  • Purge the pods in the Tadpoling Centre. Minthara approves +1
  • Consume the mind of the githzerai Waking Mind. Minthara approves +1
  • Tell the Fresh Mind it will never wake again. Minthara approves +1

Moonrise Towers

  • Sever the control Linsella has over the gnolls in the kitchen.Minthara approves +1
  • Pass a deception check on Zrell if you chose to spare the goblins at the end of Minthara's trial. Minthara approves +1
  • Tell Ketheric Thorm that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old
  • When Minthara sits on the throne after defeating Ketheric:
    • Say that it suits her. Minthara approves +3
    • Say that you make a good team. Minthara approves +5
  • Propose to kill Orin and Gortash and take their place as leader of the Absolute.
  • When Minthara asks why you chose to kill the tieflings in the Grove:
    • Say that you attacked the Grove to impress her. Minthara approves +3
    • Tell her that you helped her to learn more about the tadpoles. Minthara approves +5
    • Tell her you wanted revenge on those who did this to you.
  • When discussing how Ketheric trapped her, tell her "Understanding. Ketheric gave you the welcome you felt you deserved."
  • Tell her "You will have your revenge" on Orin for inserting a tadpole in her.
  • Ask "You respected him?" when discussing Ketheric's death.

Camp/Conversation

  • When talking to her about remembering what she did while serving the Absolute respond with “To Lose your free will and be forced to kill. That must be horrible.” Minthara approves +5
  • When talking about the time she invaded Moonrise, say that pride can be a great weakness.
  • Say that you will help on her revenge.
  • Ask if she respects Ketheric.Minthara approves +1
  • Tell her "A dangerous upbringing. It made you strong." Minthara approves +1
  • When she mentions that she didn't expect another outcast from the Underdark, you:
    • Say "I'm flattered" . Minthara approves +3
    • Say "You're rather special yourself" Minthara approves +3

Act Three

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

  • Choosing not to help Yenna when she approaches you at Rivington. Minthara approves +1
  • State "Without Hesitation" when asked if you could turn your weapon on a friend by Orin disguised as Gyldro the Smith.
  • Choosing to give Yenna 5 gold when she approaches you at Rivington. Minthara approves +1
  • Choosing to give Yenna food when she approaches you at Rivington Minthara approves +1
  • Tell the Strange Ox that "It takes more than a bit of gore to turn my gullet." Minthara approves +1
  • Acknowledge to Fist Rowan that both sides need to learn their lesson by killing them all. Minthara approves +1
  • Promise to protect her from Orin. Minthara approves +5
  • Telling Nestor that you will take a donation.
  • Telling the smith that you would turn your blade on the closest of you. Minthara approves +1
  • Leaving Scratch with Mar'hyah. Minthara approves +1
  • Threaten the guard at the checkpoint. Minthara approves +1
  • As Origin Astarion, refuses to help Ulma in the Gur Camp. Minthara approves +1
  • Use persuasion to extort the postmaster for extra money after finding his missing letters (and reading the one from him to the Zhentarim).

Circus of the Last Days

  • "Boo" at Dribbles the Clown's performance at the Circus. Minthara approves +1
  • Applaud Dribbles' scarecrow joke. Minthara approves +1
  • Refuse to get onto the stage. Minthara approves +1
  • Get onto Dribbles' stage and say what makes you special:
    • Your kindness to everyone. Minthara approves +1
    • Your courage. Minthara approves +1
    • Your strength. Minthara approves +1
  • Prompt her to the stage with the drider joke. Minthara approves +1
  • Suggest Astarion to get onto the stage. Minthara approves +1
  • Suggest Lae'zel to get onto the stage. Minthara approves +2
  • Saying during the love test of Zenthino:
    • She misses the food. Minthara approves +1
    • She misses picking off her siblings. Minthara approves +1
    • She is admiring nobody. Minthara approves +1
    • She is admiring you. Minthara approves +2
    • That she was captured by the cult because of love. Minthara approves +2

Open Hand Temple

  • Agree with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive. Minthara approves +1
  • Refuse to take on the curse of the spirit in the amulet. Minthara approves +1
  • Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet.

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Accept or reject the Deal with the Gnomes quest from Manip Falcäo Minthara approves +1
  • Get access to Wyrm's Rock Fortress with the Lower City Pass or Admission Pass. Minthara approves +1
  • Threaten Fist Reynash with blackmailing. Minthara approves +1
  • Tell Manip Bakshi that Reynash was thieving the belonings of the guards. Minthara approves +1
  • Confront Manip Bakshi that they aren't good as guards. Minthara approves +2
  • Get Arkleia Oloril into trading the equipment of the Flaming Fists with you. Minthara approves +1
  • Say that you should not trust the Steel Watchers because they will turn on everyone while talking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard, Lady Durinbold's Attendant and Lord Shattershield's Attendant. Minthara approves +1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after Gortash explains how he has met you before, reply, "How dare Orin take my place. I'll make her pay."
  • As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after Gortash explains how he has met you before, reply, "I don't remember a thing, but the plan sounds brilliant!"
  • Refuse twice to give Gortash the Netherstones. Minthara approves +1

Devil's Fee

  • After visiting the House of Hope, tell Helsik you don't have the Gauntlets, then intimidate her when she demands the fee she initially proposed. Minthara approves +1

Cazador's Dungeon

  • Tell Sebastian you have no intention of freeing the spawn. Minthara approves +1

House of Grief

  • Tell Arves you've come to collect interest on his debt. Minthara approves +1

Camp/Conversation

  • Let her read your thoughts after she hesitates to. Minthara approves +3
  • Tell her she's special. Minthara approves +3
  • See her as a lover while she reads your thoughts. Minthara approves +10
  • Let her use the Astral-Touched Tadpole. Minthara approves +5
  • Acknowledge that children should earn their keep. Minthara approves +3
  • When talking about Menzoberranzan, tell her that her upbringing made her strong. Minthara approves +1
  • Ask her why not to take the head of the next urchin. Minthara approves +1
  • When talking about how she got involved with the Cult of the Absolute:
    • Tell her that pride can be a weakness. Minthara approves +1
    • Tell her that she will have her revenge against Orin. Minthara approves +5
  • After revealing your origin as the Dark Urge, tell her that she is also exquisite. Minthara approves +5
  • Telling Scratch he's back where he belongs after giving him back to Mar'hyah and then freeing him from his cage and letting him escape back to camp.
  • Persuade Lae'zel to kneel to Vlaakith when she appears at your camp.
  • When asking her if she has seen anything like the Steel Watchers before, tell her you wish you had such devices of your own. Minthara approves +1
  • After purchasing a copy of Baldur's Mouth Gazette from a street vendor, ask her what she would do if she ran the paper. Minthara approves +3

Disapproval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Minthara to lose approval.

Act Two

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Last Light Inn

  • Agree to help Marcus abduct Isobel.
  • Tell Isobel she is going to "meet Ketheric face-to-face" when helping Marcus abduct her.

Shadow-Cursed Lands

Gauntlet of Shar

  • Lick the suspicious spider carcass.

Moonrise Towers

  • Disagree with Minthara's plans of taking over control of the Absolute.
  • When Minthara asks why you chose to kill the tieflings in the Grove:
    • Tell her you did it to watch them suffer.
    • Tell her you enjoy killing.
    • Tell her a violent urge is the cause.

Act Three

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

  • Saying during the love test of Zenthino:
    • She misses her pet spiders. Minthara disapproves -1
    • She misses her time with the family. Minthara disapproves -1
    • She is admiring Drizzt Do'Urden. Minthara disapproves -1
    • That turning on Lolth was the worst thing love has done. Minthara disapproves -1
    • That falling for you was a mistake. Minthara disapproves -1
    • Raiding the Grove was wrong. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Suggest her as candidate for the stage at Dribbles the Clown's performance. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Intimidate Mar'hyah while standing up for Scratch. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Intimidate or deceive Mar'hyah into leaving. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Convincing Mar'hyah that Scratch is a terrible influence for the other dogs. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Telling the smith that you wouldn't turn your blade on the closest of you. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Assure Clements that Ilmater is proud of Logan. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Tell Tara to stop eating pigeons. Minthara disapproves -1

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Try to hire one of the drow twins. Minthara disapproves -1
  • Give Reynash the necessary gold to pay the ferry ticket. Minthara disapproves -1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after Gortash explains how he has met you before, reply, "You misread me. I've come to end this evil plot"

Lower City

  • Agree to follow Araj Oblodra inside after the explosion. Minthara disapproves -1

Stormshore Tabernacle

  • Donate to a deity at their statue.
    • Donate to Lolth. Minthara disapproves -5
    • Donate to any other deity. Minthara disapproves -1

The Counting House

  • Give Rags Deelarma begging outside the entrance a handful of coins. Minthara disapproves -1

Cazador's Dungeon

  • Tell Sebastian "We'll set you free - what else?" when he asks what will happen to the spawn. Minthara disapproves -1

House of Hope

Camp/Conversation

  • Don't let her read your thoughts. Minthara disapproves -1
  • See her as a monster while she reads your thoughts. Minthara disapproves -5
  • When asking her if she has seen anything like the Steel Watchers before, tell her they need to destroy them, and put a stop to this 'revolution'. Minthara disapproves -1