Baldur's Gate 3 The Lore You Need to Know

[@Nightraven26]

It’s also important to keep in mind when you mention the war between demons and devils, the difference between them. Devils are lawful evil, so they work with contracts to trade in mortal souls, and they’re generally human-like with horns, like the classical depiction of the devil, whereas demons are chaotic evil and more monster-like in appearance, they don’t deal in contracts and are more prone to carnage

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Great addition! Thank you!

[@toychristopher]

Thanks. I don't know very much about D&D or Baldur's Gate. I made a drow half-elf and everyone was so mean to me and I didn't know why.

[@Briansgate]

For any that don't know, D&D 5E actually has a campaign called Descent Into Avernus, where your party actually ends up facing Zariel. Really cool.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

In my custom campaign I am running my party has the option to go fight Zariel, I'm running a very custom Descent into Avernus. The whole campaign is on the channel

[@dtczyk8976]

You can redeem her which is great

[@BubbleoniaRising]

Thanks for the quick primer into the default world state at the beginning of chapter one. You did a fantastic job with the pacing and delivery of each bit, and it was a pleasure to listen to.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

You're very welcome! Hoping it helps people immerse themselves in the Forgotten Realms in BG3

[@EdenFalCie]

the githzerai arent apposed to fighting the illithids. the two (githyanki and githzerai) used to be slaves of the illithids and everything you had said but after they escaped slavery and destroyed the illithids civilization and capability to enslave anyone else for the time being the two dissagreed on the whole genocide thing and fought a civil war where afterwards became the two separate factions yanki wanting to completely annihilate them and the zerai who thought they cant do us anymore harm yet but everyone should have the option to change. basically both lawful but yanki being evil and zerai being neutral. also a big part for the zerai was that now that they had freedom they could explore the possibilities the universe had to offer.

[@v4v777]

Yes..right... thats the overall story of the Githyanki and the Githzerai (which once called themselves "The People") one thing that im bummed is that Larian didnt include a Githzerai subclass... but okk.... it is what it is i guess.

[@criticaltipper7699]

Long winded version of exactly what was said in the video

[@EdenFalCie]

@@criticaltipper7699 the way he said made it sound as if the githzerai didnt fight the illithids at all. there was a long civil war afterwards. just two points he left out and at the end of the video he asked ppl to leave more info in the comments so i did. why you getting all but hurt over it. both he and i are correct. im just elaborating...

[@EdenFalCie]

@@v4v777 i feel the same. im still hopeful that they will add it later or as a surprise on launch with monk since they are a society of psyonic monks. it would be so interesting to see lazels interactions to a githzerai lol.

[@v4v777]

@@EdenFalCie Yes... exactly.. meeting Lae'zel as a Githzerai... would be epic...lol

[@Rorshacked]

Played through BG1 years ago, can’t wait for BG3. Thanks for this primer, very well done!

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@rogermontgomery134]

I'm not sure Vlaakith is technically a goddess. She definitely wants to ascend to godhood, but the Githyanki due to their enslavement by the Illithids refuse to recognize any god since they view that as a form of enslavement, so that stops her from outright attaining godhood.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

She demands worship in BG3 and is consider a diety

[@rogermontgomery134]

@@TheNathanNAPALM She doesn't grant any powers or answer prayers, which a deity would have to do. She is definitely held in reverence by her followers, but is not actively worshiped except by a very small group of Githyanki; unless that has changed very recently.

[@zedorian6547]

Thank you for making this. Ive been quite interested in BG3 and it helps to get a nice lore refresher.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad I could help!

[@eviljoshy3402]

ty. Never played any baldur's gate games until the 3rd one.

[@WhatsTheTakeaway]

This is my top contender for GOTY. Sounds like its gonna be a good game so far.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

I’m so excited and we are ALMOST there!

[@truthseeker6532]

IT already is the GOTY year has to finish to give it.

[@popkhorne5372]

Didnt bhaal, bane and Merkul actually play a game to decide who would inherit what aspect of the previous (and more powerful) god of death they would get ? And said god actually gave them his powers willingly if i remember correctly...

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

yeah and Bhaal lost but he accepted his lot and even grew to think it was the best

[@axo4383]

I think Wizards retconned some of the Bhaal absorbed in the lore. Like there is the comic also where Minsc even get's stoned. I think it could be cool to see some like Sarevok and Almessya in BG3 some form or an other. Oh yeah Bhaal also banged a Dragon because one of he's Children was a Black Dragon.

[@majora320]

I have a theory that the dark urge origin is connected to Bhaal, or even the Bhaalspawn that you play as in BG 1 and 2, especially if their ascension is considered canon. I can't say for certain if this is the case, but the powerful compulsion to kill that the dark urge has is a very big hint in my eyes.

[@fistimusmaximus6576]

The goblin butler is basicly a rip offnof bhaals butler from bg2 throne of bhaal game the imp.

[@Jp808]

My man this is exactly what I needed

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad to hear!!

[@queldron]

Thanks a lot for this man! It was really helpful!

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad it helped!!

[@lasagnahog7695]

Nice. You did a good job of explaining the stuff I was wondering about as someone who doesn't know any DnD lore.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad I could help!

[@The_Cyber_Nomad]

I can't wait for this one!

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Going to be epic man!

[@MrHewlettcraphard]

Ellistraee is also mentioned in BG3. A bit disappointed that you forgot to mention her.

[@nefarious_emu89]

Great video very informative and concise

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@demonfandango]

Appreciated. I haven't played BG2 since I was in my twenties.....some time ago :D

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad to have helped!

[@nisse18]

Keep the BG3 vids coming 🙏🏻

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Will do! Glad you enjoy them!

[@RealKeetz]

7:42 BY TEMPUS! The D&D god of warriors & barbarians everywhere! 🤛🧔‍♂🤜

[@BrainNibbler]

Would you do a video detailing each god available to clerics?

[@iLoveKibumAndHeechul]

Thanks for the quick and informative video

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshwilson1568]

Nice video mate! Super concise and informative!

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad you liked it!

[@Renzuken3]

Thanks for this video!

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MSDGAMEZ]

I live in South Carolina.... your accent reminds me of alot of people around here.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

I did live in that area for a big portion of my life

[@lucaspelletier5042]

Very cool that Kyle Chandler narrates baldur’s gate 3 lore videos

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

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[@EdinMesic11]

I love this game soooo much

[@generalsdragons6952]

I know the whole campaign setting lore, I have read many of the books. One of the best fantasy settings out there..

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Agreed

[@waveculture9457]

Would be so cool if you talked us more about the Githzerai ! i was sad no to see them in the game.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

I'm down for doing a full Gith video and covering it more in depth!

[@chaz9808]

Great vid Ty

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Thank you!

[@VisionStudios1]

Great stuff

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

Thanks.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

You're welcome

[@Zapht23]

6:51 So that's how the Dark Urge thing fits in? I'm hearing at the end you might become a dark god with that origin

[@TenshiFR]

So to learn about BG3 lore is there any books or content to read from or is the BG3 wiki the best way ?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Any D&D 5e lore is also the lore of BG3 if that helps

[@inkchariot6147]

What's the lore on Bear shagging?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Druids be known to do a bit of that, they are known as Beastbangers

[@The_Cyber_Nomad]

Beastbanger? Who told you my college nickname?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Lol

[@truesouthernhorrors]

​@@The_Cyber_Nomadlmao

[@jordanwhitewolf5844]

I appreciate the information but Id have really liked for the visuals to be less busy and repetitive

[@ParallelLuna]

Don't mind me watching this before entering act 2 😶‍🌫️

[@oleg5738]

It's a great overview, but if I'd like to know more is there a book or something?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

It’s just based on D&D 5e, so technically there are many books

[@nunpho]

Just a friendly criticism regarding editing. I cant concentrate because theres so much happening on screen, constant videos and pictures playing over wach other. It would be easier to follow if there was less on screen

[@theexplorer066.]

You left out selune right after shar.

[@sonic55193]

@sonic55193 0 seconds ago I can't with Ball's impregnation of mortal women with his seed.

[@scottwrezenski2356]

So I have a question So how much time has gone by since the end of BG2 to the start of BG3

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

About 125 years!

[@aleksejsmiscuks4138]

Umm, isn't the undermountain under water deep?

[@nalorakkkk]

Hey thanks for te nice video. Especially for bit slower speaking. Other viseos hurry the f through 😊

[@karlharvey601]

Okay I saw Minsc in there,I may try this again,I bought it a couple of years ago the characters made me cringe and the Divinity style combat I disliked, but if I see other "Baldur's gate " characters I'll keep playing maybe.

[@allanon3031]

Jahiera is confirmed to be in the game as well. I'm hoping to see Viconia since Shadowheart worships the same goddess, but most other original series companions would be dead by this point since it's around 120 years later.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Yeah a TON has changed, back when the early access released, everything was in it's infancy, it feels legit DnD 5e now

[@TheGreekStifler]

No spoilers? In the first 30 seconds you show like 30 spoilers xD.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Dramatic. This footage was straight from their trailer prior to release

[@joaopedrocarvalho2499]

Good Job! The vídeo could have 20 min

[@daretodream1262]

The flashing background is quite distracting

[@Scott_Inksmith]

Aren’t all children ball spawn?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

yes, indeed, they are

[@bottleofgreed4415]

Fun fact: you don't NEED to know this before playing the game!

[@BERNTRR]

Dragonborn?

[@FireCrack83]

A video like this should be IN the game. I am Act 3 now and i still get nothing. Noone seems to be good. nothing is clear. a "smaller story" without 10 gods and 15 factions would have been far better.

[@anaboli_o]

you dont need to know anything of this...its nice to know, nothing more.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

It helps understand conversation and gives context

[@OldBaldWookiee]

I cringed when you said Vlah keeth. Thats not how you say it 😂

[@user-zd7we1zv5i]

Lol ball spawn

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

We are all that

[@4verse79]

incomplete and even incorrect

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

How and how?

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

A complete lore would be about 10,000 hrs long btw and not reasonable

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

I have references that this info is 100% accurate, so fight me

[@Jarleale]

@@TheNathanNAPALM Vlaakith has not risen to godhood yet AFAIK (unless happening in the game), however she is a powerful lich and seemingly in BG3 able to grant spells to her clerics.

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Vlaakith is a diety in BG3 demanding worship and gets it, whether she is truly reached godhood is perhaps unknown

[@cooller8888]

is possible that The Dark Urge is in fact Bhaal himself? I'm gonna play assa rogue as dark urge, should be a cool flavor if I'm right

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Possibly!

[@LightStreak567]

No. The Dark Urge has been around since before the events of the Murder in Baldur's Gate tabletop game. Bhaal officially returned from the dead after that tabletop game.

[@cooller8888]

@@LightStreak567 will see :D thanks for heads up, if you are right I will remember you

[@LightStreak567]

@@cooller8888 In that tabletop game, the last two children of the dead lord of murder who somehow lived more than 100 years later after Baldur's Gate 2 Throne of Bhaal, despite the both of them being human, killed each other, and the adventure is about trying to find out who is the Herald of Bhaal.