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| description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Act Three, as part of the quest The Blade of Frontiers.
| description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Chapter Three, as part of the quest [[The Blade of Frontiers]].
| image = Ansur Model.png
| image = Model.png
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{{SpoilerWarning|act=3}}
{{CharacterInfo
{{Combat tab}}
|title = Heart of the Gate
{{Infobox character
|name = Ansur
| name = Ansur
|image=[[File:Ansur-thumbnail.png|350px]]
| image = Ansur.webp
|level=17
| image_alt_text = Ansur in his draconic form
|race=Undead Dragon
| imagecaption = Ansur in his draconic form
|type=Undead
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
|HP=400
| titles = Heart of the Gate<br>The Waiting Storm
|AC=19
| race = Undead dragon
|STR=25
| family = [[Balduran]] (partner)
|DEX=10
| voice = Anton Browne
|CON=23
}}
|INT=16
'''Ansur''' is an Undead dragon found in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Formerly a bronze dragon nicknamed "The Waiting Storm" and the "Heart of the Gate", Ansur was generally thought to be mere legend. Depending on the player's actions, either [[Ulder Ravengard]] or [[Florrick]] reveals that Ansur is very real, offering the player a book that starts their journey to seek Ansur and its help against the [[Absolute]].
|WIS=15
|CHA=19
|dex save    = yes
|con save    = yes
|wis save    = yes
|cha save    = yes
|necrotic= double
|lightning = Immune
|poison = Immune
|speed=12m / 40ft {{verify}}
|size=Huge
|weight=4000kg / 8000lbs
|location = [[The Dragon's Sanctum]]
|allies = [[Balduran]]
|enemies = [[The Emperor]]
|alt-name = 3D Model
|alt-image =[[File:Ansur Model.png|350px]]
|passive = {{SmallIcon|Immutable Form Icon.png}} [[Immutable Form (Passive Feature)|Immutable Form]]
{{SmallIcon|Magic Resistance Icon.png}} [[Magic Resistance]]
 
{{SmallIcon|Attack Of Opportunity Icon 64px.png}} [[Attack of Opportunity]]


== Involvement ==
{{SmallIcon|Life Essence Condition Icon.webp}} [[Turn Resistance (Passive Feature)|Turn Resistance]]
As you enter the [[The Dragon's Sanctum|Dragon's Sanctum]] after your success in [[Wyrmway|The Wyrmway Trials]], you stumble upon the rotten carcass of a dragon. As you approach it, the corpse will reanimate and initiate dialogue.
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'''Ansur''' is a dragon found in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Thought to be only a legend, it is revealed by [[Ulder Ravengard]] to be very real. The Duke gives the player a book that starts their journey to seek Ansur and its help against the [[Absolute]].


===Meeting Ansur===
== About Ansur==
As Ansur's spirit awakens, it inhabits the character initiating the dialogue, speaking through them. Ansur introduces himself as the 'Heart of the Gate - butchered in flesh, risen in spirit.'
As you enter [[The Dragon's Sanctum]] after your success in [[The Wyrmway Trials]], you stumble upon the rotten carcass of a dragon. As you approach it, the corpse will reanimate and initiate dialogue.
{{SpoilerBox|As Ansur's spirit awakens, it inhabits the character initiating the dialogue, speaking through them. Ansur introduces himself as the 'Heart of the Gate - broken in flesh, reborn in spirit'.


As his introduction concludes, the [[Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism]] stirs, and Ansur detects the presence of [[The Emperor]] within it. Although he appears to question the player about their purpose, his words are subtly aimed at the Emperor.
As his introduction concludes, the [[Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism]] stirs, and Ansur detects the presence of [[The Emperor]] within it. Although he appears to question the player about their purpose, his words are subtly aimed at the Emperor.
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Emerging from the Prism, the illithid greets Ansur warmly, remarking on the passage of time since their last encounter. Ansur addresses the Emperor as [[Balduran]], prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice.
Emerging from the Prism, the illithid greets Ansur warmly, remarking on the passage of time since their last encounter. Ansur addresses the Emperor as [[Balduran]], prompting a response that the name's resurgence was unexpected, especially from a familiar voice.


Ansur hints at a deeper connection with Balduran, alluding to their relationship before Balduran's transformation and slaying of Ansur. The deceased dragon taunts the Emperor, suggesting he's returned with a thrall and pondering the extent of Balduran's downfall. Regardless of the player's response, Ansur's anger flares at the Emperor, accusing him of betrayal despite having given everything. This crescendos into a confrontation against the reanimated remains of the One Who Roars.
Ansur hints at a deeper connection with Balduran, alluding to their relationship before Balduran's transformation and subsequent demise at Ansur's hands. The deceased dragon taunts the Emperor, suggesting he's returned with a thrall and pondering the extent of Balduran's downfall.


===After the battle===
Regardless of the player's response, Ansur's anger flares at the Emperor, accusing him of betrayal despite having given everything. This crescendos into a confrontation against the reanimated remains of the One Who Roars.
Following the battle and Ansur's second demise, the Emperor starts a conversation with the player. When questioned about his history, he unveils his identity as Balduran prior to becoming an illithid, offering a glimpse into his past.


Within these scenes, the Emperor reveals that it was actually ''Ansur'' who rescued him from the clutches of the Elder Brain's control. It was ''Ansur'' who tracked Balduran down after his abduction and infection by the colony, who brought Balduran home, and searched for a way to reverse the transformation. Ansur's dedicated efforts were unfortunately not rewarded with success, and this took a great toll on his spirit.  
Following the battle and Ansur's second demise, the Emperor engages the player in conversation. When questioned about his history, he unveils his identity as Balduran prior to becoming an illithid, offering a glimpse into his past.


Ansur still clung to the hope that his friend could be cured, even after he had "exhausted all possibility" of reversing Balduran's transformation. Balduran, in contrast, now denied the idea that he "needed to be cured." The Emperor tells the player that, in his perception of events, he had accepted his fate and even saw ceremorphosis as a blessing.  
Revelations unfold as it's disclosed that Ansur saved the Emperor from the clutches of the Elder Brain's control. Ansur's unwavering dedication to finding a cure strained his sanity, contrasting with Balduran's denial of his condition and the altered dynamic between friends.


The Emperor explains that, at some point, he tried to convince Ansur that this was how he truly felt. This confrontation led to the fateful night where a grieving Ansur attempted to "mercifully" end Balduran's life by killing him as he slept, but the Emperor ended up killing Ansur first.
Attempting to persuade Ansur that ceremorphosis was a blessing, the Emperor perceived Ansur's gaze as one fixated solely on the mind flayer, not the friend beneath. Ansur's attempt to mercifully end Balduran's suffering led to a fateful night where self-preservation pushed the Emperor to end Ansur's life first, a decision shadowed by regret not for the act, but its necessity, and the subsequent gains achieved.}}


==Gameplay==
== Spells and Abilities ==
{{main|Ansur/combat}}
* Slam
Ansur can be a hostile enemy in at least one known combat encounter.
* Fly
 
* Lightning Breath
== Notable loot ==
* Gather Power
* {{MdRarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer }}
* Stormheart Nova
* {{MdRarityItem|Dear Ansur}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Helm of Balduran }}


== Notable Loot ==
* {{RarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer }}
* {{RarityItem|Dear Ansur}}
* {{RarityItem|Helm of Balduran }}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="200px">
<gallery heights="200px">
Ansur_Murals.webp|Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural.
Ansur_Murals.webp|Ansur and Balduran's history on a mural
edward-vanderghote-ansur.webp|Character portrait by Edward Vanderghote.
Ansur Dragon.webp|Ansur's humanoid form.
Ansur Concept Art.png|Ansur's concept art.
Ansur Model.png|Ansur's model.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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