To obtain Balduran's Giantslayer, players will first need to find the Wyrmway in Wyrm's Rock Prison. The Emperor is not Balduran though. Reply reply w1gw4m • Nah, he was definitely Balduran, i can see why that plot twist matters (and it is spoiled by the starting. Holy shit. Memories of Balduran only amount to learning one spell when you become a mind flayer i guess 😂. . Though if what people are saying and there's a conversation, before Orpheus is free, where the emperor explicitly joins the brain then I concede the point. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. You can do what the Emperor failed to do, and what the original Balduran might have done. Edited as of 09. But ultimately Ansur is correct: Balduran is dead. He hasn't been a mindflayer for that long. He still can't. I gather Orpheus just stopped giving The Emperor his protection and he fell back under control of the brain. The tadpole with memories of Balduran is not Balduran despite its insistence to the contrary. It feels like Balduran wants freedom while the Illithid he has become chooses to be a slave rather than potentially dying by the hand of Orpheus. dude has zero integrity, lmao. fandom. The quest that Bioware and Black Isle created was ambiguous as to the fate of the mythical adventurer. . So while something of the person pre-soul loss remains, it's a twisted, amoral version of them, with only their darker impulses left. 6 The Emperor Is Balduran Just as the party is coming to grips with working with a mind flayer, BG3 throws another twist with the Emperor at the team. Once a trusted confidant of Balduran, the proud dragon now lies in ruins, dead and broken for centuries. suprpiwi. The Wyrmway was built to honor the oathbound duty of Ansur, where he had resided for a long while, until Ansur helped the Emperor break free from the Elder Brain. " "What if I show you my thoughts, will you trust me then?" Here's the most interesting thing, with the Emperor's case. 19 de ago. Enter Balduran, and an extra bit of lore than people/soldiers/etc from Baldur are always 'Baldurian', and never 'Balduran' because poking fun at the dude's name is not allowed. Also know that the. There is a signigicant difference in that. at least initially. If you choose it, he literally roasts you 😐 I had to reload a save just to save my character from the embarrassment. He continues to be drawn to Baldur's Gate, carries Balduran's staff, and has his mother's cutlery. For Catarina, this story comes to light with a shadow of deepest dread. Aha!The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Likewise, lust for power and revenge ended up driving Irenicus, and Balduran's love of the titular city has manifested in the Emperor staying rooted there, trying to dominate it. (As an additional note, the murals in the wyrmway strongly suggest Balduran was an elf once upon a time, not a human). Balduran might have been a decent dude. During the Astral Plane battle, you will want to side with the Emperor if you want the romance option. Last edited by Ixal; 28/10/23 11:12 PM . . The fact that he is Balduran seems so. 19. . Wielded by Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate and friend to his. Baldur's Gate 3 Secret Scene - The Emperor is Balduran Creator of Baldur's Gate // Killing a Dragon Gate 3 - All Charact. suprpiwi. Mysterious. At some point it came into the inventory of Deidre, a. . And The Emperor does seem to have a lot of his memories but, I was under the impression that when you undergo ceremorphosis, your brain is eaten and replaced by the mindflayer tadpole. Who founded Baldur's Gate. A hero’s heart entombed, waiting underground to fulfill an oath of eld: the great wyrm would aid Baldur’s Gate in its time of need. Head through the main door and face Ansur. Search The Emperor Is Balduran The Creator Of Baldur S Gate Baldur S Gate 3 Secrets trade goods, offerings, and more in your local area. 11. The human is just a generic npc. Enter Balduran: a human (or retconned elven) adventurer who founded Baldur's Gate hundreds of years ago. Is it the soul, or is it his memories, his way of thinking, his emotions, his personality? Emperor's means and feelings don't come from the elder brain, and his most important component belongs to Balduran, so I'd still be willing to. I mean, FIRST he tricks you but stull saves you, then he’s a mindflayer, then he talks about how he’s just a used-to-be person, then we find out HE’S BALDURAN??? He founded baldurs gate, he’a saving you, yet siding with him gives you the bad. Could not avert his fate. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. às 11:47 every. If you. Balduran's Giantslayer is an excellent weapon with the power to confront almost any larger creature. I'm not sure he joins the Netherbrain willingly. The Emperor is just one of them, and there's a particularly surprising reveal that sets the stage. . . When the emperor reveals himself to be a mindflayer, there's a option for detect thought. Chamber of Strategy: Turn 1. Players will design and first meet him as BG3's Dream Visitor/Guardian, but even in. The emperor is just a cold calculating person. Stun Immunity. New recommendations Song Video Search. It was used as a barracks, naval base, dungeon, and fortress. Emperor Quests. From here, head to our BG3 guide hub for more topics like how to get Helldusk Armor or 10 things we need in a DLC. This is. It is here that the Emperor’s final secret is revealed as Ansur shows the party that the Emperor used to be Balduran. If he can't use the party for it anymore he sides with the netherbrain. The truth is, Orpheus will immediately attempt to kill only him . dude has zero integrity, lmao. By default, the party is allied with the Emperor, an independent mind flayer and the true identity of Baldur's Gate 3's Guardian, who reveals that the party is being protected from the influence of the Absolute. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Ansur: Have you come to dance on my bones, Balduran? Was slaying me not satisfaction enough? However, the truly startling revelation comes in Act 3 when you are tasked by Duke Ravenguard to find and secure the help of the mighty Bronze Dragon named Ansur - companion of Balduran, the founder of the city. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. It had a full armory and catapults to battle hostile ships, and a massive chain which could. That’s what you need to know about all the. The Emperor having a set of cutlery that he thinks very. . old hand. Joined: Jan 2023. To him that was an achievement. . dude has zero integrity, lmao. Balduran was a pirate who were strong enough to attract a dragon as friend. Anyways in the cut scenes the emperor is stabbed and beaten to death by the citizens of baldur's gate along with non descript generic illthids. Delving into the Wyrmway beneath Baldur’s. Finding out he is Balduran does nothing really for Tav or Emperor taking down the brain. And Baldur's fate now turns upon. The emperor is convinced, that he is balduran, but in reality he is a mindflayer, made from the body of and with access to the memorys of balduran. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. +1 to AC and Saving Throws. He constantly supported the city with his wealth and was overall known as a honorable leader. . The fact that he is Balduran seems so. Anxious Burgher / Clerk Tamara…. Joined: Oct 2023. But the Emperor is not Balduran. So, there is a spoiler about the real identity of the Emperor. As for the Wizard, I’d want to say Balduran/Emperor since their flashback showed the casting of Feather Fall (Spell Wizards can use) and they are more directly involved with the Astral. com The Emperor plays a key role in the main story of Baldur's Gate 3, and as part of this role his identity and personal background are kept obfuscated for much of the game. In the final fight I didn't kill the emperor before jumping into the portal. Now hope is gone, or so it seems. I mostly enjoyed the. Baldur's Gate was first featured in the 1e Cyclopedia of the Realms and first described in detail in the 2e Forgotten Realms Adventures. It was damaged by time and the elements. The only way The Emperor fights you is if you free Orpheus, and Orpheus has every reason to *hate* The Emperor. He’s a mind flayer. For Catarina, this story comes to light with a shadow of deepest dread. Emperor is a mind flayer. Orpheus is able to extend his protection to your party, including someone who has turned into an illithid (required for plot reasons if you free Orpheus). The fact that he is Balduran seems so. At some point, he married Cethlann. Could not avert his fate. But the reveal that the Emperor was Balduran, the founder of the city, just feels fanfiction levels of contrived. The Guardian/Dream visitor literally admit he was Balduran after the encounter. Succumbed as threat from nether years. Each room will use a different set of "skills". He would directly tell you that having. . That said, the Emperor shares nothing of Balduran's original traits. Adding the emperor is the 2nd worst change Larian did at the end of EA right after consequence free tadpoles, and those things are in the end connected. He is the ruler of Empire City and the Glorius Empire, and He is revealed to be Florian Greenheart in the. It seems Larian might have improved the flow of the game at cost to the ending. Killing Orpheus is an obvious and right decision - the emperor never betrayed your trust, Orpheus on the other hand is a threat to the whole plan and you can’t be sure about his reaction. After the scene, the battle with Ansur will begin. Balduran died when his brain was eaten. No matter what he only uses discourse and attempts to convince you that working together is the only way to survive. Bronze Dragon Ansur reveals Emperor hidden secret Baldur's Gat. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. . Balduran's Log Book was the incomplete logbook of Balduran, detailing his journey to Anchorome and back. Search. Joined: Oct 2020. How to obtain Balduran's Giantslayer Legendary BG3. She's been playing like 13th dimension chess and planned for the Emperor to rebel and recruit tadpoled-empowered adventurers to help him get one of the Netherstones from the Dead Three Chosen. And the Emperor told him to be free and fly away instead of suffering next to him. the founder of Baldur's Gate and, like you, he didn't choose to become illithid. — Zoe Mills. But from the quest and conversations we have about it, we learn that The Emperor only did it out of self-preservation, and that there was no other way because Ansur was always going to kill him first. After Ansur's death, Balduran came to be called the Emperor as he used his. He is, after an encounter with a dragon. In his struggle to protect himself from being murdered, Balduran killed Ansur in self-defence. The discussion is, basically, paraphrased: "I don't trust you. The Emperor plays a key role in the main story of Baldur's Gate 3, and as part of this role his identity and personal background are kept obfuscated for much of the game. The Emperor is exceptional in this regard, he has a unique personality shaped by his origins. Deep under Baldur's Gate is the Wyrmway, a dungeon filled with puzzles, an undead dragon called Ansur, and a lot of lore about the founder of Baldur's Gate: Balduran. But when you get inside, you. Unlike the typical evil Mindflayer, the Emperor portrays complex emotions and even showcases a gentler side. Thanks to all the commenters who contributed. Ansur himself makes it very clear that he was the instigator and that the Emperor acted out of self-preservation. dude has zero integrity, lmao. I feel as tho Wizards of the Coast gave them the idea to add the Balduran aka The Emperor into the game. This unique situation happened in a very rare case. Remember, you freed Orpheus and the only reason any of you are able to resist is. The Emperor's Sword +2. dude has zero integrity, lmao. What im interested in is staying partial-illithid, without becoming full mindflayer. Balduran's Favour: You have a + 1 bonus to AC and Saving Throws. I mostly enjoyed the. He originates from Balduran and has all of his memories, so his identity / personhood is a mixture of Balduran and mind flayer-ness. The Emperor is Later Revealed to Be Balduran. . One of those relics is the missing butter knife the Emperor mentions, with the quest note reading, "Legends often speak of Balduran's Butter Knife. He could feel the agony of Ansur wanting to reverse the ceremorphosis when he himself didn't. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been turned into a mind flayer, but has broken free from the elder brain to take down The Absolute. Apparently they were in love with Duke Stelmane long ago and that person was a girl. That said, the Emperor shares nothing of Balduran's original traits. He killed one in self-defense and mind controlled another all to continue his existence. (potentially big spoilers) I really just feel like it’s a whole cop out. He’s no longer balduran. Joined: Oct 2023. Above all else, he will do anything to survive. So the Emperor is not really Balduran, it’s the tadpole that’s using. Baldur's Gate 3 > General Discussions > Topic Details. And The Emperor does seem to have a lot of his memories but, I was under the impression that when you undergo ceremorphosis, your brain is eaten and replaced by the mindflayer tadpole. If betrayed the Emperor immediately shows their true colors, and joins the villains. Ceremorphosis kills you utterly and completely, body AND SOUL, and creates a creature that is imprinted with your memories but isn’t you. Ms. Balduran's Giantslayer is a legendary greatsword that receives doubled damage bonus from Strength, grants its wielder the Giant Form class action and the Topple the Big Folk weapon action, as well as Advantage on Attack rolls against Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. She counted on Balduran's rebellious nature and desire to be free of elder brain domination as a means. Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Song of Balduran (From "Baldur's Gate III") · PelleK Song of Balduran (From "Baldur's Gate III") ℗ PelleK Released on: 2. Balduran disappeared over 300 years ago and was human. He sired Ethniu, who mated with the. The Emperor is just a typical illithid. Balduran, or The Emperor now, grew to accept his. Argumentatively, he’s well written as the emperor, but poorly written/developed as Balduran. so either Balduran the legendary Explorer just wanted to rob a temple in a town full of peopleor he wasn't going to. It is cataclysmic. Baldur's Gate 3 (III) BG3 #BG3 #BaldursGate3 is a ro. Emperor, a catfishing lying manipulator who only cares about himself. About the emperor…. . Wielded by Balduran, the founder of Baldur's Gate and friend to his. Super manipulative. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. Let's consider the Emperor before his transformation. Tap to unmute. . If you succeed, you get to go to the last room where there is a dragon. Balduran's Giantslayer - 6-19 slashing; on hit, double the damage from your Strength modifier; gain advantage on attack rolls against large, huge, and gargantuan creatures; +3 weapon enchantment. He's a survivor, just as Balduran always was, and chose to not be killed against his will. Location: Ukraine. every. . This +3 shield made the wielder feel weak, but possessed the powerful ability to reflect the eye rays of beholders. The Emperor roasted me. Stun Immunity. [deleted] •. aug. The past matters, him trying to force you to become a mind flayer matters, him murdering "allies" matter as you're supposed to be one of his allies. By this. dude has zero integrity, lmao. Just because he was a heroic dragon doesn't mean he wasn't completely intolerant of Balduran's ilithidness. The Emperor is no longer Balduran. You are person with tadpole in the head. . . He's a survivor, just as Balduran always was, and chose to not be killed against his will. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. The founder of Baldurs Gate became a Mindflayer lol. Let's assume that Ansur has found a powerful magician who is capable of bringing back the human Balduran, and is ready to cast the necessary spell. Balduran's Favour: You have a + 1 bonus to AC and Saving Throws. Even so the guy is so heroic that he is willing to become himself a mindflyer and passing the leadership of the cause against Vlaakith to Lae'zel. Orpheus would've never spare the Emperor. The quest where you explore the wreckage of the Wandering Eye was so cool, and learning Balduran's tales was a glimpse into this mysterious character. I mostly enjoyed the. Baldurian. Finding out he is a Mind Flayer is detrimental to his plans because it causes you to lose trust (and if you found out earlier, most likely. The Emperor has glimpsed into Orpheus' thoughts and very well knows that the Prince will be willing to work with the adventurers. Our guide discusses whether or not you should help the Emperor. . idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. That's just stupid. He couldn't let it go that Balduran was a mind flayer and alive. Yeah, about the "break free" part, the Emperor didn't break free on its own. - He is an Illithid, which means that his. Larian LOVED that idea and twist (it is juicy) and immediately thought the best spot to put it in was the Guardian slot. I mostly enjoyed the. Most mind flayers would eat brains and execute "lesser beings" on spot. Well, I'm not team emperor anymore, I was allready leaning towards releasing the prince but this new information sealed the deal. Turn left from the entrance and head to the end of the hall where you find two Dragon Head Torches. I mostly enjoyed the. The Emperor is just one of them, and there's a particularly surprising reveal that sets the stage. Ansur hints at a deeper. The Emperor is a mind flayer created from Balduran’s body and mind. The butter knife line is actually a very clever piece of foreshadowing for the revelation that The Emperor is actually Balduran, the founder of the titular city of Baldur's Gate who has been. It had a full armory and catapults to battle hostile ships, and a massive chain which could. How is everyone feeling about the Emperor as a character? Do you find his trustworthy and reliable, or do you distrust him and go against his advice? Personally, for most of the game I was on his side even after finding out that he was an illithid, but many of the details you discover later on in the game made me reconsider my view, He was an unwitting pawn of the Elder Brain for the entire. For Catarina, this story comes to light with a shadow of deepest dread. Balduran is not the human character. Discover more posts about bg3 the emperor, bg3 emperor, mind flayer, the emperor bg3, the emperor, balduran, and illithid. How to Get the Helm of Balduran in Baldur’s Gate 3. They use ppl to their own needs, when those ppl are not useful anymore they are dropped from the equation. So if you free Orpheus it makes sense for. Far from being created for the games that bear its name, the city of Baldur's Gate has been a part of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting since it was first published. This dungeon under the city is full of lore about the founder of Baldur’s Gate, a hero known as Balduran. That just makes the most sense to me considering the tadpole, um, logistics. "O, sing a song of Balduran / Who founded Baldur. The Emperor himself: he is Balduran, yet Balduran was adventuring in the year(s) 1000s-1100, he was also prominently featured as dead and gone in Tales of the Sword Coast where he was allegedly infected with lycanthropy, he was also human, so he is long dead. The Emperor was once the great adventurer and founder of Baldur's Gate, Balduran. So either the Emperor is a straight male or a gay girl (or bisexual or whatever the fuck, doesn't matter. Power/Intimacy. Find the two dragon head torches and cast any lightning spell or scroll on them. Though if what people are saying and there's a conversation, before Orpheus is free, where the emperor explicitly joins the brain then I concede the point. See a recent post on Tumblr from @mintcrows about illithid. I gather Orpheus just stopped giving The Emperor his protection and he fell back under control of the brain. Which felt out of character for my TAV who did genuinely grow to love them. How To Get Crash Landing AchievementBalduran's Giantslayer in Baldur's Gate is a great legendary weapon for any 2H melee user, but it's much more than just a handy combat tool. In the underdark you stumble across another mind flayer, Omeluum, whom you can overhear have a. The Emperor is one of them as he retains the memories of Balduran and is heavily connected with him. So in act 3, it’s revealed that the Emperor/Guardian was Balduran before they turned. The Emperor himself: he is Balduran, yet Balduran was adventuring in the year(s) 1000s-1100, he was also prominently featured as dead and gone in Tales of the Sword Coast where he was allegedly infected with lycanthropy, he was also human, so he is long dead. Balduran is not the human character. When three, though dead, assailed his port. The Emperor has not once lied to us, only concealed matters he determined to be irrelevant to our cause. Yeah that was pretty shocking. dude has zero integrity, lmao. Turn left from the entrance and head to the end of the hall where you find two Dragon Head Torches. [Verse 1] O, sing a song of Balduran. As The Legend of Ansur says, The Dragon’s Sanctum is history begging to be unearthed. You can't blame Balduran (The Emperor) for fighting back. Following his ill-fated voyage, it was left in the wreck of his ship, the Wandering Eye, on Werewolf Island. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ?. . He hasn't been a mindflayer for that long. A knave, a wizard, devil, gith. In Gortash's interrogation, he says he was enslaved to the Elder Brain for just short of 14 years before escaping during a mission where he was sent to Baldur's Gate. Emperor: The Emperor is Balduran, as confirmed by the spirit of Ansur. I hadn’t gotten that far and based on what I know of the guy, I didn’t think that was possible and it still doesn’t make any sense based on previous lore. kl. Plus the fact that fucking Balduran himself will immediately hop over to help the Netherbrain if you disagree with him says all. That said, Mind Flayers only live like ~150 years max and there is a book "Evading the Elder Brain" that says the Emperor was enslaved under the Elder Brain for 13 3/4 years before escaping to Baldurs Gate. emperorapologist asked: may i humbly ask for my favorite malewife mansplain. Or Karlach. I mostly enjoyed the. (potentially big spoilers) I really just feel like it’s a whole cop out. Honestly I wouldn't even be too angry if we got to the end and it turned out that that was the case. First, go to Wyrm’s Rock Fortress and head down to the prison. Agreed. 2- he and Balduran where in hiding/isolation for years or even decades at that point 3-surprise attack. As a reminder on how The Emperor ends up where it does. It's a being made to emotionally manipulate you and feels nothing doing it. Balduran might have been a decent dude. Minthara is the best character and she NEEDS to be recruitable if you side with the grove! Re: Romance with the Emperor, the Mind Flayer. Discover more posts about bg3 the emperor, bg3 emperor, mind flayer, the emperor bg3, the emperor, balduran, and illithid. venacoeurva. Join our active forum today!Ansur wanted to kill him first for the crime of being Ilithid. He was captain Barbossa with legendary great sword and helmet. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #bg3 raphael #bg3 the emperor #bg3 orpheus. #2. Here's the most interesting thing, with the Emperor's case. When Withers says they're soulless it's not an entire truth but it's close to it. . The Emperor Is Balduran . We are led to believe, in the end, that we might also get so lucky if we transform. 19 AGO a las 11:47 a. For example: He chooses to side with us despite of overwhelming odds because he knows that if the absolute and the three win, it’s over. It is accompanied by a montage of him enslaving Duke Stellmane. He risks losing not only her trust but placing her life in danger. The Emperor's choice was between killing Ansur or being killed by Ansur, not between being an Illithid or not. Moonrise towers and the surrounding City were built 150~ years ago by Ketheric BEFORE he lost it. The only way The Emperor fights you is if you free Orpheus, and Orpheus has every reason to *hate* The Emperor. Upon entering the prison, turn left and you should see 2 dragonhead torches flanking a bare wall. What a reveal. A knave, a wizard, devil, gith. idk, unnecessary? forced? out of nowhere? I mean the one guy who helps us and happens to be an illithid is also the guy who founded the damn city ? Isn't it a bit much? On a side note, when he joins the Netherbrain in the end if you refuse to give him the stones. dude has zero integrity, lmao. In Baldur's Gate III, Balduran is revealed to be the illithid "The Emperor"; he had somehow escaped or avoided his implied stranding and death on the Isle of Balduran, and eventually was infected by a mind flayer colony. When players walk into the Chamber of Strategy, and interact with the Statue of Balduran there, the challenge is presented: within two moves, checkmate the Purple King. 6 comments. The most logical answer is a time dilation between the material and astral plains, or at least the astral prison. Join our active forum today!Balduran reinserts himself into Baldur's Gate politics, mind controlling Duke Belynne Stelmane and through her taking over the Balduran branch of the Knights of the Shield, a devil-worshipping group of merchants, nobles and information dealers. . . The fact that he is Balduran seems so. He ends up getting tadpoled himself, but comes to enjoy his now Illithid form, though he hates being enslaved by an Elder Brain. The ancient dragon under the city tells you what a shit person Balduran was. We are led to believe, in the end, that we might also get so lucky if we transform. Moonrise towers and the surrounding City were built 150~ years ago by Ketheric BEFORE he lost it. Yeah its that SOMA question of "is an exact copy of a person still the same person", but either way he has an identical personality of Balduran only now with the powers and alien senses of a mindflayer he's able to indulge on his worst and most. So boring and not climactic at all for a dragon fight (one of I. It's just that everyone in Faerun considers a mind flayer to be an "it" , rather than an actual individual. Saving the world is like, a side thing in his attempt to prevent the brain to enslave him again. Emperor Solarius is the main antagonist of the Overlord sequel game. So yeah, I don't like him. Location: Ukraine. So as we meet the emperor turns out he's Balduran the founder of baldur's gate turned into a mindflayer long ago. 18. The emperor knows you need a mind flayer to use the netherstones to subjugate the netherbrain. Finding out he is Balduran does nothing really for Tav or Emperor taking down the brain. (As an additional note, the murals in the wyrmway strongly suggest Balduran was an elf once upon a time, not a human). He isn't anymore, but he believes he is. Rude. By this point in the game, players will. But when you get inside, you. Either way Balduran is f'd (his soul) and The Emperor very well knows that, and knows he is not Balduran when he talks with you. . However, a surprising turn of events quickly unfolds: The Emperor killed Ansur. If you act cool, its the easier path, sadly there is no option to clap him at the end of the game (there is one where you are a mind flayer). Minthara is the best character and she NEEDS to be recruitable if you side with the grove! Re: Romance with the Emperor, the Mind Flayer. The Emperor has glimpsed into Orpheus' thoughts and very well knows that the Prince will be willing to work with the adventurers. Stun immunity. But by his own comments, he was already on his way back since he was ceremorphed in the Moonrise Towers: in the heartlands already. " etc. K. General Nuclear Aug 30 @ 1:30pm. Did you know you can romance a Mind Flayer? Watch this video to find out what a love scene with The Emperor / The Guardian looks like :) !Note: I quickly add. The Emperor's Identity. From what I understand of mind flayers, they get memories from the brains they devour. He mapped a number of islands on his route. The whims of fortune's few. Most of the stuff you already know by that point, but the truth about The Emperor being Balduran isn't revealed for at least another twenty hours. The emperor is literally just a normal mind flayer for all intents and purposes. The fact that he is Balduran seems so. The big thing to remember is that, at that point, the Emperor is getting exasperated with the player. We see this through his trials in Wyrm's Rock and also by the fact his best friend was a good-aligned metallic dragon. Balduran was. This is a difficult battle due to the large health pool that Ansur has which ranges from 400 (Explorer) to 600+ (Tactician) as well as its propensity to use a lot of. The most important third act decision regarding the ending involves the Emperor, Orpheus, and the player character's illithid potential. I couldn't bear to force Orpheus to turn into one, and I can save Karlach's life by doing it. The Emperor is featured (but unnamed) as the evil entity that entralled Selmane in the adventure Murder in Baldur's Gate. I finished the game after 304 hours last night! But something that I feel was a bit lackluster was the endings for each companion and the romances. The Song Of Ba. Follow the passage and enter the Wyrmway, then continue and lockpick the.