A crucial character in the game Baldur’s Gate 3
A crucial character in the game Baldur’s Gate 3 may have been named using a Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition sourcebook. The game, which is heavily based on the renowned tabletop RPG, draws much of its inspiration from the iconic game.
The Game's World and Mechanics
Beyond the game’s world and mechanics – including its complex spell slot system – Baldur’s Gate 3 should feel incredibly familiar to players who have experienced various versions of the Forgotten Realms. A noteworthy discovery was made by a player who found a potential hint that the game's developer, Larian Studios, might have been looking through 5E sourcebooks when crafting the game’s characters.
Auntie Ethel's Name in Volo’s Guide to Monsters
It was noted that Auntie Ethel’s name can be found in Volo’s Guide to Monsters. This book provides a valuable resource for Dungeon Masters when generating their own hags, and includes a name that Baldur’s Gate 3 players will recognize. The book features a table which Dungeon Masters can utilize to devise hag names either by selection or by rolling a d12. The suggestions include the name 'Auntie' and 'Ethel'.
Auntie Ethel in Act 1
Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 will recognize Auntie Ethel as a significant character in Act 1. Initially, she seems like a regular old woman, but players will soon realize something more sinister is afoot. Moreover, her story reveals that she is in fact a hag. In D&D folklore, hags are wicked and mighty dark fey creatures known for striking deals and corrupting others for their amusement.
Why Volo’s Guide to Monsters is Intriguing
The fact that 'Volo’s Guide to Monsters' is penned by a character named Volo that appears in Baldur’s Gate 3 as a NPC makes this discovery even more intriguing. It’s feasible that Volo encountered Auntie Ethel at some point in the narrative and included her name in his book. Coincidentally, when players meet Volo in the game, they are presented with a similar choice to that of Auntie Ethel, albeit with a far more positive outcome.
Although it is not definitively clear if this is intentional in Larian's game design or a mere coincidence, it serves as another indication of the depth of Baldur’s Gate 3’s storyline and how rewarding the game can be for those willing to fully immerse themselves in it.
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