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==Identity==
==Identity==
Though the game never explicitly states it, it heavily implies Withers is actually [[Jergal]], the erstwhile ''"Lord of the End of Everything"'', a powerful god who willingly gave up part of his divine portfolio to three evil adventurers who would then become the [[Dead Three]]. Jergal would henceforth carry out his duty as a bookkeeper of the dead.
Though the game never explicitly states it, it heavily implies Withers is actually [[Jergal]], the erstwhile ''"Lord of the End of Everything"'', a powerful god who willingly gave up part of his divine portfolio to three evil adventurers who would then become the [[Dead Three]]. Jergal would henceforth carry out his duty as a bookkeeper of the dead. For more information see [[Jergal]].
 
===In-game information===
* He is initially found in a crypt that, through exploration and a successful [[Religion]] check, is confirmed to be a shrine of Jergal
* The undead spellcasters are designated as scribes, and Jergal is also known as ''"the Final Scribe"''
* The ''[[Book of Dead Gods]]'' can be found nearby, containing a clear reference to the Dead Three
* In the [[Ancient Mausoleum]], a [[Crumbling Journal]] can be found, detailing the encounter of a mortal with Jergal
** Jergal's physical appearance is described as ''masked in gold, his skin fine and worn as parchment''
** Jergal asks the mortal ''"What is the worth of a single mortal's life?"'' much like Withers when freed from his sarcophagus
* Paladins and clerics can feel divine energy from Withers: ''"He has a divine aspect, yes. A reflection of death itself. Eternal and inescapable."''
**If asked whether he's a god's Chosen he will refuse to answer questions in that regard
* When spoken to by a new companion, Withers will remark ''"Ah, another. Thy name has been recorded."'' alluding to his title as ''"the Final Scribe"''
** Likewise, when requested to resurrect a companion, he will say ''"I strike thy name from the archives"''
* Clerics of Kelemvor may sense something familiar in him, prompting Withers to reply ''"Thou walk with death, child of Kelemvor. That is enough for an understanding between us"'' and ''"No, although Kelemvor chose wise to bless one such as yourself"'' when asked about it.
* In the epilogue, Withers speaks to the Dead Three mural in a manner that indicates he's very familiar with them, hinting at the story of how Jergal abdicated his position in the pantheon and gave his powers to them.
* In Withers' post-epilogue party players can find Milil, a god of song, poetry and inspiration, performing as entertainment.  When spoken to, Milil explains that Withers saved him from being trapped in the Fugue Plane by Cyric.  He also states that he always performs at Withers' parties and is glad to do so, showing that Withers' powers effect even gods, all but confirming that Withers is Jergal.
** This is further shown if the player attacks another character at the party.  Withers approaches and reprimands them for it, opens a portal to the Fugue Plane and easily hurls the player character into it, ending the playthrough.  This happens with all player avatars, even ones such as a Mind Flayer or Gale who successfully became the God of Ambition.
 
===Outside information===
* Withers' official concept art refers to him as Jergal
* Datamined content confirms that Withers is Jergal, compelled by Helm to assist the players as penance{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"After the party has slain a group of undead scholars, the judge of death--Jergal--climbs out of his sarcophagus to greet them. He has been locked inside for years by the god Helm to atone for his part in raising the Dead Three, wicked gods who are now plotting to conquer the realms. Jergal is emotionless and excessively formal, both resigned to his fate and that of others. He is here to assist the party because that is his divine oath, not out of any true desire to act. Players can attempt to goad or attack him, but to minimal effect, as he is functionally immortal. His only goal was to see their faces, so he can find them at camp later to offer further assistance."''}}{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players."''}}
* Internal game files refer to him as "JergalAvatar"


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==Combat==
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