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{{Q|Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.|[[Sarevok Anchev|Justice of the Murder Tribunal]]}}'''Bhaal''' is the [[deities|God]] of Murder, a member of the [[Dead Three]] and the progenitor of all [[Bhaalspawn]] who are his children. He is associated with the domain of Death. Bhaal cannot be the deity of a player [[Cleric]].
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|location = [[Temple of Bhaal]] (Avatar of Bhaal)
|family= [[Orin the Red]] (daughter)<br>[[Sarevok Anchev]] (son)<br>[[The Dark Urge]] (son/daughter)<br>The [[Bhaalspawn]]
|allies= [[Bane (God)|Bane]]<br>[[Myrkul]]<br>[[The Dark Urge]] (depending on player's choice)<br>[[Sceleritas Fel]]
|enemies= [[The Dark Urge]] (depending on player's choice)
|alt-name = True form
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}}{{SpoilerWarning}}'''Bhaal''' is the [[deities|God]] of Murder, a member of the [[Dead Three]] and the progenitor of all [[Bhaalspawn]] who are his children. He is associated with the domain of Death. Bhaal cannot be the deity of a player [[Cleric]].


{{Q|Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.|Sarevok Anchev}}
His worshippers in Baldur's Gate 3, the [[Cult of Bhaal]] also play a prominent role in [[Act Three]].


== Chapter Three ==
== Revelations ==
{{SpoilerBox|''The following events happen if the player is [[The Dark Urge]] origin!''
=== Act Two ===
{{SpoilerBox|[[Orin the Red]] is revealed to be Bhaal's Chosen. In the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] underneath [[Moonrise Towers]], Orin is accompanied by [[Lord Enver Gortash]] and [[Ketheric Thorm]]. Using her [[Orin's Netherstone|Netherese Stone]], the Lash of Bhaal, she issues the order to the [[Netherbrain]] to march the Absolute's armies on [[Baldur's Gate]].}}
 
=== Act Three ===
{{SpoilerBox|During the confrontation with Orin at the Temple of Bhaal, she can be told the truth about how [[Sarevok]] was the one who ordered her mother [[Orin's Mother Helena|Helena]] to kill her when she was young. Orin will refuse to believe at first but if a succesful [[Deception]] or [[Religion]] [[check]] is passed Orin will have a mental breakdown, it is then that Bhaal himself personally intervenes and transforms a terrified Orin into the [[Slayer]].
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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.
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 accept, the Avatar will grant the player the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal.
Should the player accept, the Avatar will grant the player the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal.


Should the player 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.}}
Should the player 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.}}


== Items related to Bhaal ==
== Items related to Bhaal ==
*{{IconLink|Amulet_of_Bhaal_Icon.png|Amulet of Bhaal|size=30px}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Bhaal}}
*{{IconLink|Bhaalist_Armour_Icon.png|Bhaalist Armour|size=30px}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Assassin of Bhaal Cowl}}
*{{IconLink|Nimblefinger_Gloves_Icon.png|Bhaalist Gloves|size=30px}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bhaalist Armour}}
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Bhaalist Gloves}}
== Notes ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Bloodthirst}}
*Bhaal was originally available as a deity for [[Cleric]] in [[Early Access]], but the option was cut in the full release of the game.
=== Related literature ===
* {{MdRarityItem|A is for Azuth, and other Gods III}}
* {{MdRarityItem|The Lord of Murder's Songbook}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Baldur's Gate Temple Of Bhaal}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
Bhaal_Symbol_Cinematic.webp|Bhaal's Symbol in the [[Temple of Bhaal]].
Bhaal_Symbol_Cinematic.webp|Bhaal's Symbol in the [[Temple of Bhaal]].
Bhaal Concept Art.png|Concept Art
Bhaal Concept Art.png|Concept art.
Bhaal_True_Form.png|Bhaal's true form.
Avatar in Blood.webp|[[Sceleritas Fel]]'s body posessed by Bhaal.
Avatar of Bhaal.webp|Bhaal avatar.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== External Links ==
== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
* Bhaal is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0168339/ Doug Cockle]. This is the third actor to play Bhaal. Bhaal was peviously voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724656/ Kevin Michael Richardson] in ''Baldur's Gate'' and [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000373/ Michael Dorn] in ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn''. Kevin Michael Richardson was also the original voice of [[Sarevok]].
*Bhaal was originally available as a deity for [[Cleric]] in [[Early Access]], but the option was cut in the full release of the game.
** Much of the dialogue a Cleric of Bhaal has remains intact, and can be accessed with mods.{{noteend}}
 
== External links ==
*{{FRWiki|Bhaal|long}}
*{{FRWiki|Bhaal|long}}


[[Category: Gods]]
[[Category: Gods]]
[[Category:Cult of Bhaal]]
[[Category: Returning Characters]]
[[Category: Returning Characters]]

Latest revision as of 02:28, 30 March 2024

Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.
Bhaal is the God of Murder, a member of the Dead Three and the progenitor of all Bhaalspawn who are his children. He is associated with the domain of Death. Bhaal cannot be the deity of a player Cleric.

His worshippers in Baldur's Gate 3, the Cult of Bhaal also play a prominent role in Act Three.

Revelations[edit | edit source]

Act Two[edit | edit source]

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Orin the Red is revealed to be Bhaal's Chosen. In the Mind Flayer Colony underneath Moonrise Towers, Orin is accompanied by Lord Enver Gortash and Ketheric Thorm. Using her Netherese Stone, the Lash of Bhaal, she issues the order to the Netherbrain to march the Absolute's armies on Baldur's Gate.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

During the confrontation with Orin at the Temple of Bhaal, she can be told the truth about how Sarevok was the one who ordered her mother Helena to kill her when she was young. Orin will refuse to believe at first but if a succesful Deception or Religion check is passed Orin will have a mental breakdown, it is then that Bhaal himself personally intervenes and transforms a terrified Orin into the Slayer.

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

After 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 accept, the Avatar will grant the player the Slayer form if they did not previously have it, and will allow for the player to pursue controlling the Absolute in the name of Bhaal.

Should the player 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.

Items related to Bhaal[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Bhaal is voiced by Doug Cockle. This is the third actor to play Bhaal. Bhaal was peviously voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson in Baldur's Gate and Michael Dorn in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Kevin Michael Richardson was also the original voice of Sarevok.
  • Bhaal was originally available as a deity for Cleric in Early Access, but the option was cut in the full release of the game.
    • Much of the dialogue a Cleric of Bhaal has remains intact, and can be accessed with mods.

External links[edit | edit source]