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{{Infobox creature | {{Infobox creature | ||
| name = Withers | | name = Withers | ||
| | | image = <gallery> | ||
Withers-face.png|In-game | |||
| va = | Portrait Withers.png|Portrait | ||
</gallery> | |||
| va = Stephen Boxer | |||
| faction = [[Jergal|Church of Jergal]] | | faction = [[Jergal|Church of Jergal]] | ||
| role = [[Camp follower]] | | role = [[Camp follower]] | ||
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| ac = 10 | | ac = 10 | ||
| hp = 1 | | hp = 1 | ||
| movement m= 9 | | movement m = 9 | ||
| weight kg = 50 | | weight kg = 50 | ||
| str = 10 | | str = 10 | ||
| dex = 10 | | dex = 10 | ||
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| cha = 10 | | cha = 10 | ||
| wis save prof = yes | | wis save prof = yes | ||
| wis save extra = +4 | |||
| passives = Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack | | passives = Immune To Control Undead, Opportunity Attack | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game. | Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game. If asked to leave or asked who he is Withers rejects. | ||
===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
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===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the [[Absolute]] and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he | Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the [[Absolute]] and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he is never rude. He respects those with the courage to stand up to fate and take destiny into their hands, such as [[The Dark Urge]] when rejecting {{CharLink|Bhaal}} for good. | ||
At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with {{CharLink|Arabella}} should she join the party as a camp follower. Withers soothes her after she finds her parents are dead, and will gently guide her in her journey of understanding of the Weave. He also organised the gathering after the events of the game simply for the enjoyment of the companions, and rescued [[Milil]] from the Fugue Plane he was trapped in, even if it only was to provide music and entertainment. Furthermore, he seems to enjoy more mundane activities as evidenced by his multiple luncheons with {{CharLink|Tara}} and {{CharLink|Gale|Gale's}} mother. | At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with {{CharLink|Arabella}} should she join the party as a camp follower. Withers soothes her after she finds her parents are dead, and will gently guide her in her journey of understanding of the Weave. He also organised the gathering after the events of the game simply for the enjoyment of the companions, and rescued [[Milil]] from the Fugue Plane he was trapped in, even if it only was to provide music and entertainment. Furthermore, he seems to enjoy more mundane activities as evidenced by his multiple luncheons with {{CharLink|Tara}} and {{CharLink|Gale|Gale's}} mother. | ||
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== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
===Act One=== | ===Act One=== | ||
Withers is first encountered in the [[Dank Crypt]] - an ancient temple of Jergal. He can be found resting inside a sarcophagus within the hidden room. Once freed, he | Withers is first encountered in the [[Dank Crypt]] - an ancient temple of Jergal. He can be found resting inside a sarcophagus within the hidden room. Once freed, he asks the party a cryptic question and then leaves. | ||
Later, Withers | Later, Withers appears at the [[Campsite|campsite]] and joins as a [[Camp Follower|camp follower]]. If reaching the courtyard of the [[Goblin Camp]], or progressing far enough without completing {{Quest|Explore the Ruins}} and meeting him in the crypt, this still happens. If then visiting the crypt, the aforementioned quest can be still completed, but the sarcophagus is empty then. | ||
===Act Two=== | ===Act Two=== | ||
Withers can be | Withers can be encountered in [[Moonrise Towers]] after defeating {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, where he asks the party whether they think [[Illithid|illithids]] possess souls or not. Regardless of the answer, Withers affirms, that they do not, and he ponders why the [[Dead Three]] would amass an army of soulless beings, when souls are what gods need to imbue them with power. | ||
===Act Three=== | ===Act Three=== | ||
If the [[The Dark Urge]] is chosen as [[origin]] and refuses to become the Chosen of {{CharLink|Bhaal}} after killing {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, Bhaal | If the [[The Dark Urge]] is chosen as [[origin]] and refuses to become the Chosen of {{CharLink|Bhaal}} after killing {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, Bhaal seemingly kills the player character. However, in the final moment, Withers appears and tells the player character that while Bhaal could destroy his own spawn, he could not destroy the new self that the player character had become by resisting the Dark Urge. He pronounces the player character redeemed and being free of Bhaal's influence and brings them back to life. | ||
Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He | Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He offers his services as always, and has some words of encouragement for the fight ahead. | ||
===Epilogue=== | ===Epilogue=== | ||
Six months after the events of the game, Withers extends an invitation to all companions, gathering them all at the campsite that served as home for many days for a celebratory party. For this, he has prepared food and beverage, a fact many companions remark upon with surprise, as well as summon [[Milil]], a | Six months after the events of the game, Withers extends an invitation to all companions, gathering them all at the campsite that served as home for many days for a celebratory party. For this, he has prepared food and beverage, a fact many companions remark upon with surprise, as well as summon [[Milil]], a god trapped in the Fugue Plane, to provide music and entertainment. After mingling with the guests, he can be spoken to and he offers a toast to the heroes of Baldur's Gate, telling them that there may yet be a time where they are called to action once more. | ||
{{CharLink|Tara}}, Gale's tressym, that reveals that Withers has regularly joined her and Mrs. Dekarios for luncheons on numerous occasions in the past six months. | {{CharLink|Tara}}, Gale's tressym, that reveals that Withers has regularly joined her and Mrs. Dekarios for luncheons on numerous occasions in the past six months. | ||
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If the player character attacks anyone, Withers banishes them to an unknown realm through a portal, and the game ends immediately. | If the player character attacks anyone, Withers banishes them to an unknown realm through a portal, and the game ends immediately. | ||
===After Credits Scene=== | |||
In the after credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three disappointed in their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. | In the after credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three disappointed in their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. | ||
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===Loot=== | ===Loot=== | ||
Withers cannot be killed or looted. | Withers cannot be killed or looted.{{bug}} | ||
== Related Literature == | == Related Literature == | ||
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* There is never a point where Withers actually reveals that his name is Withers, this information is revealed purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the party members themselves learn this. | * There is never a point where Withers actually reveals that his name is Withers, this information is revealed purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the party members themselves learn this. | ||
{{noteend}} | {{noteend}} | ||
==Bugs== | ==Bugs== | ||