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== | === On the Docks, soon after === | ||
''' | [[File:Ending_Scenes_Docks_Opening_With_Custom_Origin.jpeg|thumb|350px|alt=The epilogue of Baldur's Gate 3, showing the player on a dock in Baldur's Gate, silhouetted by sunset.|right|The player on a dock in Baldur's Gate, silhouetted by sunset.]] | ||
These scenes may trigger after the player fully resolves the quest [[Confront the Elder Brain]], by choosing to [[Destroy the Elder Brain]]. | |||
When the camera first opens on the Docks, it briefly shows the party presumably just after swimming to shore after the Elder Brain crashed into the water. | |||
Depending on who is present, these lines may play. | |||
* | * Wyll remarking that his powers are now draining, if the player managed to break his pact with Mizora. | ||
If the player allied with The Emperor during the final fight, Lae'zel or Astarion have been observed to remark about this and express their thanks. The player will also be given the option to thank The Emperor, tell it that they "couldn't have done it without" them, | |||
* If the player allied with [[The Emperor]] during the final fight, [[Lae'zel]] or [[Astarion]] have been observed to remark about this and express their thanks. The player will also be given the option to thank The Emperor, tell it that they "couldn't have done it without" them, | * If the player allied with [[The Emperor]] during the final fight, [[Lae'zel]] or [[Astarion]] have been observed to remark about this and express their thanks. The player will also be given the option to thank The Emperor, tell it that they "couldn't have done it without" them, | ||
* [[Astarion]] has been observed to remark about the player choosing an outcome where '''none of''' the party members (besides The Emperor) had to ''newly become'' a mind flayer to reach the current game state. | * [[Astarion]] has been observed to remark about the player choosing an outcome where '''none of''' the party members (besides The Emperor) had to ''newly become'' a mind flayer to reach the current game state. | ||
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The ending of this sequence is marked by the player being asked to input a conversation choice, but the exact choice that appears may vary depending on prior choices, and whatever prior lines were spoken by other characters. | The ending of this sequence is marked by the player being asked to input a conversation choice, but the exact choice that appears may vary depending on prior choices, and whatever prior lines were spoken by other characters. | ||
=== Astarion's Sunlight Resolution === | ==== Astarion's Sunlight Resolution ==== | ||
[[File:Ending Scenes Astarion Sunlight.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''"What the-oh gods. Oh no."'']]{{Quote|size=100%|"I honestly don't mind what we do, once we get - ow!"}} | [[File:Ending Scenes Astarion Sunlight.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''"What the-oh gods. Oh no."'']]{{Quote|size=100%|"I honestly don't mind what we do, once we get - ow!"}} | ||
Depending on how the player resolved [[The Pale Elf]], Astarion ''may'' become vulnerable to sunlight again, now that the Tadpoles have been destroyed. | Depending on how the player resolved [[The Pale Elf]], Astarion ''may'' become vulnerable to sunlight again, now that the Tadpoles have been destroyed. | ||
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=== Gale's Crown Resolution === | ==== Gale's Crown Resolution ==== | ||
{{Quote|size=95%|"The Crown - it's somewhere in the Chionthar. If I salvage the stones, I can reforge it. The power of Karsus would be in my hands... But what then? What would I do with it, once I have it?"}} | {{Quote|size=95%|"The Crown - it's somewhere in the Chionthar. If I salvage the stones, I can reforge it. The power of Karsus would be in my hands... But what then? What would I do with it, once I have it?"}} | ||
Players ''may'' be given one last opportunity to give input here about what Gale should do. These options ''may'' include, giving the crown to Mystra, having Gale wear the crown himself, and abandoning the salvage effort altogether (the reasoning for which is phrased in the dialogue choice as "Lest anyone should ever again be tempted by such power" -- but which ''"anyone"'' this is directed to is vague). | Players ''may'' be given one last opportunity to give input here about what Gale should do. These options ''may'' include, giving the crown to Mystra, having Gale wear the crown himself, and abandoning the salvage effort altogether (the reasoning for which is phrased in the dialogue choice as "Lest anyone should ever again be tempted by such power" -- but which ''"anyone"'' this is directed to is vague). | ||
* With Gale at an approval of 100, none of these conversation options are locked behind checks, even when Gale is not romanced. | * With Gale at an approval of 100, none of these conversation options are locked behind checks, even when Gale is not romanced. | ||
=== Karlach's Engine Resolution === | ==== Karlach's Engine Resolution ==== | ||
[[File:Ending Scenes Docks Karlach Heart Resolution.jpeg|thumb|350px|right|''Karlach, as seen when this sequence opens.'']]{{Quote|"It's the one thing I can't beat, isn't it? I wanted to live. In my city. With my friends."}} | [[File:Ending Scenes Docks Karlach Heart Resolution.jpeg|thumb|350px|right|''Karlach, as seen when this sequence opens.'']]{{Quote|"It's the one thing I can't beat, isn't it? I wanted to live. In my city. With my friends."}} | ||
Karlach's engine will begin to finally shut down, and the player must make a decision one way or another. | Karlach's engine will begin to finally shut down, and the player must make a decision one way or another. | ||
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If the player convinces Karlach to return to Avernus, a second scene will occur just before the End Credits roll. | If the player convinces Karlach to return to Avernus, a second scene will occur just before the End Credits roll. | ||
=== Lae'zel Ascends === | ==== Lae'zel Ascends ==== | ||
[[File:Ending_Scenes_Laezel_Chooses_to_Ascend.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''Lae'zel, "ascending."'']]{{Quote|size=110%|"The Netherbrain is dead. To slay a ''ghaik'' was my sworn duty. I must call out to Tu'narath - my ascension's at hand."}} | [[File:Ending_Scenes_Laezel_Chooses_to_Ascend.jpg|thumb|350px|right|''Lae'zel, "ascending."'']]{{Quote|size=110%|"The Netherbrain is dead. To slay a ''ghaik'' was my sworn duty. I must call out to Tu'narath - my ascension's at hand."}} | ||
Lae'zel it will say that her Ascension is at hand, and unless convinced not to, will summon a red dragon, and depart upon its back to what the narrator describes as an "uncertain fate," but in spite of this Lae'zel will appear very happy to finally get 'her own' Dragon. | Lae'zel it will say that her Ascension is at hand, and unless convinced not to, will summon a red dragon, and depart upon its back to what the narrator describes as an "uncertain fate," but in spite of this Lae'zel will appear very happy to finally get 'her own' Dragon. | ||
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* This sequence always begins with seeing the other Red Dragons portaling away from Faerûn, and one of several characters then asking Lae'zel what she plans to do. Characters observed to speak up for this line include [[Astarion]], and [[Jaheira]], but may include others not listed here.{{Verify}} | * This sequence always begins with seeing the other Red Dragons portaling away from Faerûn, and one of several characters then asking Lae'zel what she plans to do. Characters observed to speak up for this line include [[Astarion]], and [[Jaheira]], but may include others not listed here.{{Verify}} | ||
=== Party Planning === | ==== Party Planning ==== | ||
{{Q|"I'm sure Mystra will summon me soon enough, but until then, I propose we celebrate our victory the mortal way - with a drink in our hands, and reckless abandon in our hearts."|Gale}} | {{Q|"I'm sure Mystra will summon me soon enough, but until then, I propose we celebrate our victory the mortal way - with a drink in our hands, and reckless abandon in our hearts."|Gale}} | ||
* Gale may end up closing out his Crown resolution sequence by suggesting that the group have a celebration. | * Gale may end up closing out his Crown resolution sequence by suggesting that the group have a celebration. | ||
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* This sequence may also trigger The Emperor's announcement that it will not be joining the party. | * This sequence may also trigger The Emperor's announcement that it will not be joining the party. | ||
=== The Emperor's Departure === | ==== The Emperor's Departure ==== | ||
{{Q|size=95%|*Now that you no longer live in each others minds, it's hard to tell if the mind flayer is being sincere.*<br>*Though perhaps, no harder than it ever was.*|The Narrator}} | {{Q|size=95%|*Now that you no longer live in each others minds, it's hard to tell if the mind flayer is being sincere.*<br>*Though perhaps, no harder than it ever was.*|The Narrator}} | ||
* ''If present'', The Emperor may find an opportunity to disclose that it will not be joining the party. This sequence appears to potentially trigger for multiple reasons, including Gale's party suggestion. | * ''If present'', The Emperor may find an opportunity to disclose that it will not be joining the party. This sequence appears to potentially trigger for multiple reasons, including Gale's party suggestion. |