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| description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Act Three, as part of the quest | | description = Ansur is a powerful dragon found during Act Three, as part of the quest The Blade of Frontiers. | ||
| image = Model.png | | image = Ansur Model.png | ||
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|name = Ansur | {{Infobox character | ||
|image= | | name = Ansur | ||
| | | image = Ansur.webp | ||
| | | image_alt_text = Ansur in his draconic form | ||
| imagecaption = Ansur in his draconic form | |||
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]] | |||
| titles = Heart of the Gate<br>The Waiting Storm | |||
| race = Undead dragon | |||
| family = [[Balduran]] (partner) | |||
| voice = Anton Browne | |||
| | }} | ||
'''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]]. | |||
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'''Ansur''' is | |||
== | == Involvement == | ||
As you enter the [[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. | 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. | ||
===Meeting 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 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 | 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. | ||
===After the battle=== | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{main|Ansur/combat}} | |||
Ansur can be a hostile enemy in at least one known combat encounter. | Ansur can be a hostile enemy in at least one known combat encounter. | ||
== Notable | == Notable loot == | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer }} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|Dear Ansur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdRarityItem|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. | ||
Ansur Model.png| | 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> | ||
[[Category: Dragons]] | [[Category: Dragons]] | ||
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