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 After [[Orin the Red|Orin]] is defeated, [[Sceleritas Fel]] will inform the Dark Urge that Bhaal is coming. Several blades will appear from Sceleritas's body, seeming to stab through him. Within the reflection of his blood is the Avatar of Bhaal, who appears identical to Sceleritas, albeit with glowing red eyes, and a deep, imposing voice. The Avatar will offer the Dark Urge to become their Chosen, whether they have been resisting or indulging their urge up to this point.
-Should the player character accept, the Avatar will grant the player character the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player character to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal.
+If accepting the offer, the Avatar will grant the player character the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player character to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal.
-Should the player character refuse, the Avatar will drain the essence of Bhaal from the Dark Urge, killing them, before they are ultimately resurrected by [[Withers]], free of the Dark Urge forever, ending The Urge.
+If refusing the offer, the Avatar will drain the essence of Bhaal from the Dark Urge, killing them, before they are ultimately resurrected by [[Withers]], free of the Dark Urge forever, ending The Urge.
+== Cult of Bhaal ==
+The '''Cult of Bhaal''' is a faction of cultists that serve the Faerûnian [[deities|God]] of Murder, [[Bhaal]]. Characters belonging to this cult can be encountered at many points throughout ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'', but most frequently of all during [[Act Three]] where it can even be possible for the party to visit their temples of worship and become their ally.
+The Cult of Bhaal has been a major antagonistic faction in prior ''Baldur's Gate'' franchise titles. Their actions in past centuries are well remembered, and often referenced in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' when characters acknowledge the history of the city.
+== Followers ==
+The followers of the '''Cult of Bhaal''' are often referred to as '''Bhaalists''', but there are many potential roles within the cult and specific names that refer to them.
+===Mundane rankings===
+Bhaalist characters in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' often use displayable names that include their rank as a cultist. These ranks usually include the suffix of "of Bhaal."
+Ranks observed to exist in this manner include, but may not be limited to:
+* ''[[Death's Head of Bhaal|Death's Head]]''
+* ''[[Invoker of Bhaal|Invoker]]
+* ''[[Reaper of Bhaal|Reaper]]''
+===Bhaalspawn===
+{{main|Bhaalspawn}}
+The ''Bhaalspawn'' are literally the "Children" of Bhaal, though they are not always 'born' in the same way that other people are. Although "Bhaalspawn" is not a "rank" that other Cultists can achieve, other cultists often treat the Bhaalspawn with great reverence for one reason or another.
+===Chosen of Bhaal===
+Some Gods prefer to keep multiple Chosen<ref> A God's 'Chosen' are special agents, anointed by the deity and often granted special powers that allow them to carry out their God's will and spread their influence across planes like Faerûn. (''See Also: {{FRWiki|Chosen}})</ref>, but '''Bhaal''' is not one of them. If more than one contender for the role of 'Chosen' exists, '''Bhaal's''' doctrines demand that they duel to the death, until only one Chosen remains alive.<ref>Multiple sources in and out of game confirm this information is accurate. [[Volo]] is one of these ''in-game'' sources, if he survives long enough to share his knowledge with the player.</ref>
+[[Orin the Red]] is Bhaal's "last Chosen standing" at the time of ''Baldur's Gate 3'', but in somewhat recent history, Orin served as the second-in-command to a different ''Bhaalspawn,'' before defeating them and taking over the Cult. The identity of Orin's predecessor is eventually revealed to be none other than the [[Dark Urge]], a playable Origin character.
+===Unholy Assassins===
+{{see also|Impress the Murder Tribunal}}
+An unholy assassin is a specially anointed rank of Cultist, achieved by the rare few who can follow the strict murderous rituals to earn it, and win the favour of the overseeing ''Murder Tribunal.''
+Unholy assassins will be able to trade with [[Echo of Abazigal]] in the [[Murder Tribunal]].
+===The Murder Tribunal===
+A special governing body that serves the Cult of Bhaal, evaluating the actions of Cultists who want to become 'unholy assassins.'
+The 'current' members of this Tribunal during Baldur's Gate 3 are revealed during Act Three, such as during the quest ''[[Impress the Murder Tribunal]]''.
+===Bhaalist Echoes (Red Ghosts)===
+The Cult of Bhaal sometimes employs the spirits of its dead cultists in various roles, and many characters like this appear in-game. They are distinguishable from other Cultists by the red, blood-like sheen covering their entire body. However, some of these Bhaalist spirits are observed to revert to their "original" form at specific times, for reasons uncertain.
+* [[Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev]]
+* [[Echo of Abazigal]]
+* [[Echo of Amelyssan]]
+* [[Echo of Illasera]]
+* [[Echo of Sendai]]
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