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'''Orpheus''', is a [[Githyanki]] that appears in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He acts as the supposed true ruler of the Githyanki. However, he has been captured and is imprisoned in the [[Astral Plane]]. Being a Githyanki, he seeks to destroy the [[Mind Flayer]]s and remove [[Vlaakith]] from power. | '''Orpheus''', is a [[Githyanki]] that appears in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He acts as the supposed true ruler of the Githyanki. However, he has been captured and is imprisoned in the [[Astral Plane]]. Being a Githyanki, he seeks to destroy the [[Mind Flayer]]s and remove [[Vlaakith]] from power. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
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Orpheus is only ever mentioned in previous acts, either as the true ruler of the Githyanki people, or as a corruptive force. He is finally found, imprisoned within the Astral Prism when the party enters it to help The Emperor. The Party can either help The Emperor keep him imprisoned, or fight to free him, but only the former yields positive results, as the party, without The Emperor's assistance, falls to the [[Absolute]], and are likely killed by Orpheus and his Honour Guard. | Orpheus is only ever mentioned in previous acts, either as the true ruler of the Githyanki people, or as a corruptive force. He is finally found, imprisoned within the Astral Prism when the party enters it to help The Emperor. The Party can either help The Emperor keep him imprisoned, or fight to free him, but only the former yields positive results, as the party, without The Emperor's assistance, falls to the [[Absolute]], and are likely killed by Orpheus and his Honour Guard. | ||
Orpheus' fate is entirely dependent on the player, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria; | Orpheus' fate is entirely dependent on the player character, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria; | ||
# If the party collects the [[Orphic Hammer]] through any means, and uses it to free him at the end of the game, he will accompany the | # If the party collects the [[Orphic Hammer]] through any means, and uses it to free him at the end of the game, he will accompany the party through the final hurdle, and help them destroy [[The Netherbrain|The Netherbrain.]] | ||
#* If the | #* If the party refuses to have anyone to turn into a Mind Flayer in order to control the Netherstones, he will turn into a Mind Flayer himself. In this instance, he will desire to die, rather than to live as an abomination, but can be convinced to spare himself, only if [[Lae'zel]] takes his place as the Githyanki people's saviour if she is in the party. | ||
#* If the player or a party member becomes a Mind Flayer, he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once The Netherbrain is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from Vlaakith's rule, notably inviting Lae'zel to join him. | #* If the player character or a party member becomes a Mind Flayer, he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once The Netherbrain is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from Vlaakith's rule, notably inviting Lae'zel to join him. | ||
#* The | #* The party can choose to fight Orpheus after freeing him, but the battle can only lead to a game over: Orpheus kills the party if he wins, and if he is defeated they (naturally) lose his protection and are immediately dominated by the Absolute. | ||
# If the party does not collect the Orphic Hammer, or refuses to use it, The Emperor will consume Orpheus' brain, assimilating his abilities. | # If the party does not collect the Orphic Hammer, or refuses to use it, The Emperor will consume Orpheus' brain, assimilating his abilities. | ||
If the party chooses to spare Orpheus and become a [[Mind Flayer]] themselves, then Orpheus will speak to them as part of the epilogue. He commends the player character for choosing to make such a sacrifice to defeat the Nethebrain, and promises that they will not be forgotten. Alternatively, if Orpheus chose to become a Mind Flayer he will demand that the party kill him. | If the party chooses to spare Orpheus and become a [[Mind Flayer]] themselves, then Orpheus will speak to them as part of the epilogue. He commends the player character for choosing to make such a sacrifice to defeat the Nethebrain, and promises that they will not be forgotten. Alternatively, if Orpheus chose to become a Mind Flayer he will demand that the party kill him, though passing a DC20 Persuasion check will avoid this. | ||
== Related Quests == | |||
* [[Discover the history of Prince Orpheus]] | |||
* [[Free Orpheus]] | |||
== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
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| feature6_name = Permanent Mind Sanctuary | | feature6_name = Permanent Mind Sanctuary | ||
| feature6_description = You can use actions and bonus actions interchangeably. | | feature6_description = You can use actions and bonus actions interchangeably. | ||
| feature7_name = Psionic Backlash | | feature7_name = Psionic Backlash (passive feature) | ||
| feature7_description = When an enemy within 30ft casts a spell, you can use your reaction to inflict {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} per the spell's level. | | feature7_description = When an enemy within 30ft casts a spell, you can use your reaction to inflict {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} per the spell's level. | ||
| feature8_name = Psionic Dominance (passive feature) | | feature8_name = Psionic Dominance (passive feature) | ||
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** {{RarityItem|Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Two: Sacrifice}} | ** {{RarityItem|Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Two: Sacrifice}} | ||
** {{RarityItem|Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Three: Resurrection}} | ** {{RarityItem|Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Three: Resurrection}} | ||
==Quotes== | |||
{{Q|"Quickly now - even here, we do not have infinite time.|Orpheus after being freed from his prison.}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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** Mostly nonsense and a mirrored word for Vlaakith - misspelled as "Alaakith". It was probably written as a defiance to her ways. | ** Mostly nonsense and a mirrored word for Vlaakith - misspelled as "Alaakith". It was probably written as a defiance to her ways. | ||
** [[Githyanki]] and [[Githzerai]] use the same writing system but githyanki write clockwise while githzerai - counter-clockwise, though unlike Orpheus, the githzerai do not mirror the symbols. | ** [[Githyanki]] and [[Githzerai]] use the same writing system but githyanki write clockwise while githzerai - counter-clockwise, though unlike Orpheus, the githzerai do not mirror the symbols. | ||
* Orpheus is also the name of a [[wikipedia:Orpheus|demigod]] in Greek mythology who traveled with Jason and the Argonauts in pursuit of the Golden Fleece, but was primarily famous for his journey to the Underworld. | * Orpheus is also the name of a [[wikipedia:Orpheus|demigod]] in Greek mythology who traveled with Jason and the Argonauts in pursuit of the Golden Fleece, but was primarily famous for his journey to the Underworld to save his love Eurydice. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||