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'''Sarevok Anchev''' is a legendary [[Bhaalspawn]]. He was the main antagonist of ''Baldur's Gate'' and a possible companion in ''Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal''.
'''Sarevok Anchev''' is a legendary [[Bhaalspawn]]. He was the main antagonist of ''Baldur's Gate'' and a possible companion in ''Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal''.


Sarevok can be found in the [[Murder Tribunal]] under [[Candulhallow's Tombstones]] as part of the [[Investigate the Murders]] and [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]] quests.
Sarevok can be found in the [[Murder Tribunal]] under [[Candulhallow's Tombstones]] as part of the [[Investigate the Murders]] and [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]] quests during [[Act Three]].


{{DiQ|Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.|Sarevok}}
{{DiQ|Our lord does not care for beauty. Bhaal cares only for death. Death in numbers. Death in droves.|Sarevok}}
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:''See {{FRWiki|Sarevok Anchev}} for a more complete backstory.''
:''See {{FRWiki|Sarevok Anchev}} for a more complete backstory.''


Over a century ago, when Sarevok was a young boy, he was kidnapped by {{CharLink|Bhaal|Bhaal's}} cultist to be sacrificed with other bhaalspawn children. He was saved from death by a group of Harpers, but unlike other children who were adopted, Sarevok was left behind.
Over a century ago, when Sarevok was a young boy, he was kidnapped by a {{CharLink|Bhaal|Bhaal's}} cultist to be sacrificed with other bhaalspawn children. He was saved from death by a group of Harpers, but unlike other children who were adopted, Sarevok was left behind.


He was living on the streets as an urchin until he was adopted by Richtar (who later adopted alias Rieltar Anchev), the Arm of the [[Iron Throne]]. Rieltar had his foster mother strangled in front of him, which had a great impact on the young boy's psyche.
He was living on the streets as an urchin until he was adopted by Richtar (who later adopted alias Rieltar Anchev), the Arm of the [[Iron Throne]]. Rieltar had his foster mother strangled in front of him, which had a great impact on the young boy's psyche.
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Over time, he developed an interest in his bhaalspawn heritage and wanted to make a worthy sacrifice to Bhaal. To achieve this, he designed a plan to manipulate the Iron Throne into starting a war between [[Baldur's Gate]] and the nation of Amn.
Over time, he developed an interest in his bhaalspawn heritage and wanted to make a worthy sacrifice to Bhaal. To achieve this, he designed a plan to manipulate the Iron Throne into starting a war between [[Baldur's Gate]] and the nation of Amn.


He convinced his father that his plan would bring them immense wealth and influence. They sabotaged the iron ore production by Nashkel Mines and blamed it on Amn. When his sibling, another bhaalspawn -- Gorion's Ward (the main protagonist of the first Baldur's Gate games) -- learned of his plan, he killed the Iron Throne leaders, including Rieltar, and framed Gorion's Ward for it.
He convinced his father that his plan would bring them immense wealth and influence. They sabotaged the iron ore production by Nashkel Mines and blamed it on Amn. When Sarevok's sibling, another bhaalspawn -- Gorion's Ward (the main protagonist of the first ''Baldur's Gate'' games) -- learned of his plan, he killed the Iron Throne leaders, including Rieltar, and framed Gorion's Ward for it.


Terrified with the possibility of coming war, the people of Baldur's Gate nominated Sarevok as one of the new Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate. During his coronation, Sarevok was confronted by his sibling and was exposed in front of Baldurian nobility. Having fled to the [[Undercity Ruins|Undercity]] to the Temple of Bhaal they fought a final battle between the Ward's and Sarevok's respective groups which ended in Sarevok's defeat and death.
Terrified with the possibility of coming war, the people of Baldur's Gate nominated Sarevok as one of the new Grand Dukes of the city. During his coronation, Sarevok was confronted by his sibling and was exposed in front of Baldurian nobility. Having fled to the [[Bhaal Temple|Temple of Bhaal]] located in the [[Undercity Ruins|Undercity]], a final battle took place between the Ward's and Sarevok's respective groups, which ended in Sarevok's defeat and death.


In death Sarevok lost his bhaalspawn divine spark. Some time later, Sarevok's essence manifested in the pocket plane of Bhaal's Throne of Blood. He offered Gorion's Ward vital information in exchange for a part of their divine soul so that he may live again. This time Sarevok traveled alongside his sibling as an ally.
In death Sarevok lost his bhaalspawn divine spark. Some time later, Sarevok's essence manifested in the pocket plane of Bhaal's Throne of Blood. He offered Gorion's Ward vital information in exchange for a part of their divine soul so that he may live again. This time Sarevok traveled alongside his sibling as an ally.
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If the soul was actually slain by the party, then no deception checks are needed. Choosing the first two options or the last option make Sarevok and the echoes hostile. Otherwise, Sarevok leads the party to the Dread Lord's Abattoir, for the next challenge. Inside the abattoir is the hollyphant investigator, {{CharLink|Valeria}}. The party must either choose to kill Valeria, becoming an unholy assassin of Bhaal, or slay Sarevok.
If the soul was actually slain by the party, then no deception checks are needed. Choosing the first two options or the last option make Sarevok and the echoes hostile. Otherwise, Sarevok leads the party to the Dread Lord's Abattoir, for the next challenge. Inside the abattoir is the hollyphant investigator, {{CharLink|Valeria}}. The party must either choose to kill Valeria, becoming an unholy assassin of Bhaal, or slay Sarevok.


An additional scene plays if either {{CharLink|Minsc}} or {{CharLink|Jaheira}} is in the party during the tribunal. Sarevok instantly recognizes them and declares them traitors. The party can respond by stating they are sacrifices offered up to Bhaal and kill them, or go through Intimidation or Performance checks to having Jaheira/Minsc kneel before the Tribunal. Doing the latter satisfies Sarevok enough to allow the Tribunal to continue and both Minsc and Jaheira can be baptised as unholy assassins. The party also gains an option to initiate combat by asking Jaheira and Minsc whether either of them would like to kill Sarevok again; they defer to the player character, saying they do not need to repeat the experience.
An additional scene plays if either {{CharLink|Minsc}} or {{CharLink|Jaheira}} is in the party during the tribunal. Sarevok instantly recognizes them and declares them traitors. The party can respond by stating they are sacrifices offered up to Bhaal and kill them, or go through Intimidation or Performance checks to having Jaheira and/or Minsc kneel before the Tribunal. Doing the latter satisfies Sarevok enough to allow the Tribunal to continue and both Minsc and Jaheira can be baptised as unholy assassins. The party also gains an option to initiate combat by asking Jaheira and/or Minsc whether either of them would like to kill Sarevok again; they defer to the player character, saying they do not need to repeat the experience. If only Jaheira and/or Minsc are present when interacting with the Murder Tribunal, there'll be no dialogue options nor checks: Sarevok and the echoes will become hostile after the dialogue.


If the party chooses to slay Valeria, Sarevok will congratulate them and reward them with the {{MdRarityItem|Map to Bhaal Temple}} as well as the {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Bhaal}} which can unlock the path to Orin.
If the party chooses to slay Valeria, Sarevok will congratulate them and reward them with the {{MdRarityItem|Map to Bhaal Temple}} as well as the {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Bhaal}} which can unlock the path to Orin.
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