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Secret Societies of the Sword Coast: Exposed || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access recently added Druid as a class one can play, and it is wild. You can shape shift into a cat, and a wolf, and a badger! And more! But Druids aren’t the only nature-loving faction in the world of Baldur’s Gate 3. When exploring the Druid…

A Pleasurable Deal || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

I particularly love this book because it breaks the fourth wall as well as gives you pertinent in-game information. Kingsley Harp made his deal to become successful and famous with an “entirely lewd piece of drama.” I can understand that. **cough cough** romance writer **cough cough**But beyond the amusement and relatability factors,…

Curse of the Vampyr || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

This book, Curse of the Vampyr, can be found in the library right before the bridge to Minthara. Since Astarion is my game crush, I had to pick it up. Cold beauty? Check.Pale noble? Check.Charming, with a bite mark on his neck? Check. Yep, that’s Astarion. 😊Actually, that’s Cazador. Cazador is Astarion’s vampire…

Astarion’s Historic and Literary References in Baldur’s Gate 3 — Or Any Excuse To Obsess About Astarion

I love this scene. It’s so cute and romantic. And, for all those Medieval scholars out there, this scene reminds me of a posy that was often engraved inside Medieval marriage rings: Many are thee starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee.This isn’t the first time Astarion has…

Hamsters In SPAAAAACE || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

 The Miniature Giant Space Hamster.Now, being a HUGE Bioware fangirl, the first thing I thought of upon reading this was…. Commander Shepard’s SPACE HAMSTER! If you had Space Hamster as a pet in Mass Effect 2, you can find your hamster in Mass Effect 3 as well. Space Hamster is even in…

Volo and the Marriage Rituals of Goblins || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

On Goblins No, Volo. You are not Jaskier. You cannot seduce everybody. No.This book is found on the bench in the room where Volothamp Geddarm, the bard known as Volo, is imprisoned by the goblin Gribbo. She is indeed delighted with his singing, but as she also intends to eat him when…

Loviatar and Subverting Your Expectations || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

Once you reach the Goblins’ dungeon, there is a side quest which has little to do with goblins and everything to do with the deep world-building in Baldur’s Gate III. It’s fun, it’s funny, and it’s a bit kinky.But thanks to the nearby book, it’s also surprisingly compassionate. First you have…

Baldur’s Gate – The Peacock Rule || Series: Books Of Baldur’s Gate III

I first realized the importance of reading the books scattered about the countryside in Baldur Gate 3 when I came across this volume:It explains why No Dogs Are Allowed in the city of Baldur’s Gate.This is relevant to a conversation you can have with a tiefling couple in the Druid…

How Tall is Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3?

On February 2nd, Larian Studios quote tweeted the official Resident Evil twitter account, revealing the height of a certain fan-favorite vampire from their game currently in Early Access, Baldur’s Gate III.Many twitter residents were surprised or saddened to learn Astarion is ‘only’ 5’9″ (or 175 cm). Others considered 5’9 to be…

The Reason There Are No Dogs Allowed In Baldur’s Gate (Baldur’s Gate 3)

If you are playing Baldur’s Gate III Early Access, as I am, you will have noticed in Patch 4 there is a new scene with Lae’zel and that adorable tiefling couple. The tieflings are talking about having a cat as a pet, since dogs aren’t allowed in the city of…

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