#shadowheart is there for vibes and sass only

[orkazh-arts]

"Somebody will die… 😡" "Of fun ! 🥰"

[thefloatingstone]

Question, so far in BG3 what do you think about each companion and who is your favorite ? Personally, like many, I pick Karlach !

I like the companions but I am still figuring them out (which is funny considering I have 50 hours into the game which is longer than the entirety of Mass Effect 1).

Lae'zel - Completely out of her depth culturally but at this point unaware of it. Very black and white in her thinking regard right and wrong... and yet surprisingly VERY quick to move someone from the "wrong" side in her head over to the "right" side. I was shocked by how she instantly liked Karlach the second Karlach explained her situation to us, and had 0 problem in immediately being like "this is a good one." despite her history. Thinks she's big and tough but is actually just a tsundere. Reminds me of Worf.

Gale - shockingly quick to latch on and trust people. To a degree that suggests he's a little bit desperate for affection. However it's not manipulative or anything, it's very genuine. He just trusts too quickly and will drink up any positive interaction like a man dying of thirst. possible praise kink.

Astarion - Like I said in the other post; essentially a cat that's been mistreated its whole life and will now swat and hiss at anyone trying to be nice to him simply out of fear. Constantly afraid but is hiding it behind sass or bitching. Only member left in the team who is still stuck on neutral in terms of relationship with Tav. Is constantly annoyed with me for being nice to the broken the beaten and the damned. Almost certainly because his experiences have taught him if you're not powerful you will be abused by those who are and it's upsetting to see someone who doesn't follow this internal logic of his. Needs a hug and a hot chocolate.

Wyll - Guy of all time. But he does come with hot demon mommy so that's a plus.

Shadowheart - obviously grew up a spoiled little princess by people who are actively grooming her for some fucked up religious role and have been telling her for her whole life that it's TOTALLY awesome and TOTALLY special and that she's TOTALLY special for being trained for it when really they're just brainwashing her into thinking getting used and and forced into something without her consent is something she actually wants and she should be proud of it. She hasn't figured this out yet tho and mostly still has amnesia about it which is 100% just more grooming. For some reason unlike my friend who found her insufferable and bratty, she's been very nice to me. Sucks to use in a fight tho.

Karlach - Ray of fucking sunshine. Somehow both the mom friend AND the little sister friend. Most purehearted member of the whole lot. Has the ADHD experience of literally vibrating in place but getting told by the entire world to "calm down" and "sit still". Uncomplicated but not in a bad way. Nothing but good vibes all the time. Has never had a bad thought about anybody. Deserves the fucking world.

[zorkaya-moved]

gen - 3, 9, 10 . story - 2, 7, 11. rom - 3, 7, 5

@poswiecenia

BG3 COMPANION ASK LIST.

Due to how many questions are here (ily), I'm going to separate this ask into 3 posts. This is the first one addressing the GENERAL section.

3. Does Zarina have any comments or advice when you recruit other companions?

If you recruit Zarina first out of all companions, she has comments on all companions. Well, she has comments in general. Always. The thing is that Zarina doesn't show her full true thoughts when you recruit each other. During Act I, she is still a charming liar. That's why Jaheira and Minsc have very different vibe of commentary. They go as follow:

Shadowheart: "She has sass and class? Consider me intrigued! I like her, let her stay for a while." Astarion: "Aw, he's going to fit into our little camp just perfectly. We need those who are always on their toes." Lae'zel: "A githyanki warrior is a rare ally, indeed. Believe me when I say this: she's a force to reckon with." Karlach: "What a darling! I can trust her to keep our heads safe. What a wonderful addition. Do enjoy your stay." Wyll: "The Blade of Frontiers is a known legend with powerful skills. It's an honor to have you fight by our side." Gale: "A wizard of his caliber joining our merry band? Well, we just keep finding golden nuggets, don't we!" Halsin: "A druid like him can either help us more or not at all. Do be sure to keep an eye on him." Minthara: "She called me ugly. Of course, I don't like her. I remember grudges, sweetheart. Sleep with both eyes open." Jaheira: "You can stop glaring at me, Jaheira, I will explain everything in due time. We can talk more when we're not as... occupied." Minsc: "Minsc will be a powerful ally to have for our future endeavors. Make sure to use him to our advantage."

9. Does Zarina have any escalating conflicts with one of the other companions, like Lae’zel and Shadowheart’s knife-fight?

The biggest conflict from the known people who can enter the camp would be DAME AYLIN. If you rescue the Nightsong, it will trigger a series of events where Dame Aylin makes it very clear how upset she is with Zarina as a daughter of a fellow Moon Goddess - Sehanine Moonbow. Aylin not only exposes Zarina greatly, but also lets her temper get the best of her despite Isobel's words.

Dame Aylin has all the reasons to be upset. Not only does Zarina reject her mother's gifts/call by refusing to sleep/dream and embrace her birthright but she also hides from her own truth from everyone. There is another level where the hostility grows and it's with how Zarina does NOT follow the path of those who are born from the Moon (Selune or Sehanine). Upon confrontation in the camp post-Myrkul fight, Dame Aylin and Zarina get into a one-sided fight until Tav (or any origin character) interrupts the beginning of the conflict.

Around the time of the Spellplague, Sehanine Moonbow was a fey aspect of Selune, which also gives a complicated dynamic between the two. Almost akin to sisters, but not exactly. Thanks to that, Dame Aylin treats Zarina's choices and existence as a betrayal to both Selune and Sehanine Moonbow as Zarina not only refused her name, her birthright as a demigod, and her path but also continues to stroll towards the darker shades instead of bringing justice in Faerun.

10. Are there any unique NPCs associated with Zarina that can show up during the course of the game?

As I'm still working on the Frigid Moon Companion Questline, I will say that there will be a deeper insight into Zhentarim's members and how Zarina has connections to almost everyone in Baldur's Gate when it comes to information exchange, power/influence and authority over organized crimes.

There will also be appearance of Sehanine Moonbow through one dream but only if the path of 'good ending' will be used to further her quest line. But that's it for now since I haven't yet fleshed it out more.