Summary
One of the reasons players keep coming back toBaldur’s Gate 3is because of the rich lore and myriad of possible storylines. This is made possible by the creativity of the developers and writers, along with the vast settings and character choices present in theDungeons & Dragonsuniverse.
A few famous characters made appearances inBaldur’s Gate 3, from both the game franchise and the wider world of Faerûn. Some of these famous characters have already made appearances in other video games, books, and adventure modules. Given the success ofBG3, there’s no doubt that some studio in the future will produce a sequel. Here are some of the popularD&Dcharacters that could be in its story.
7Mordenkainen
A Famous Wizard
If Elminster can appear inBG3, then why not another equally famous and powerful Wizard in the sequel? Mordenkainen is also known by his title, Lord Mage of Greyhawk, which is considerably more flattering than his nickname, the Mad Mage of Mount Baratok,but each is equally appropriate.
Mordenkainen is from the world of Oerth, a planet in the Greyspace, but spends most of his time in Waterdeep, which is also the hometown ofBG3companion Gale. Thanks to the various spells he invented and the magical items he created, he’s been referenced much more than he’s shown up, so maybe it’s time for a more substantial role.
6Dove Falconhand
Famous Among Harpers
Also known as the Lady in Green or Riathra of the Blades, Ambara Dove Silverhand is a Knight of Myth Drannor and a legend among the Harpers, who counted her as a member. Being a Ranger, she has some interesting connections to the Drow renegade and fellow hunter Drizzt Do’Urden, at times hunting him down and at others being his advocate and even protector.
Given her lineage, titles, sword mastery, and other talents such as singing and playing the harp, there’s a lot that Dove can doin any adventuring campaign. She has lived in various places, including the land of Cormyr. When she died in battle in 1487 DR, her spirit was integrated into the Weave, a natural end for a Chosen of Mystra.
5Szass Tam
Mentioned By The Mirror
In Act 1 ofBG3, the Magic Mirror was an interesting riddle hiding beneath the Apothecary’s House in the Blighted Village. It’s revealed through various fragments of letters, books, and notes that this apothecary was secretly a Red Wizard of Thay, which is why the mirror they enchanted mentioned the infamous lich, Szass Tam.
Szass Tam’s story begins in Thay, as the Zulkir of Necromancy, with amassive army of undead soldiersat his command that included vampires and liches. After he became a lich, he went to some trouble to retain his human appearance and continued to grow his army with the help of Bane, one of the Dead Three, a name that’s key to the storyline of the wholeBaldur’s Gatefranchise.
4Vecna
A Lich To Be Reckoned With
Move over, Szass Tam. As nasty and dangerous as that undead creature may be, it’s got nothing compared to the notorious Vecna. Also a lich of considerable power, Vecna has an even longer and more horrifying history that’s big enough to spill into video games, books, and other forms of media.
Vecna wasn’t just a scourge on a single person, family, or place, but rose to a level of evil that made him dangerous to any living thing in the Forgotten Realms. He began as a wizard, became a lich, and was then elevated to a godlike status. He still inhabits the dark tower called Citadel of Cavitius, but it’s more of a prison than a home, to the relief of everyone in Faerûn and beyond.
3Rudolph Van Richten
Vampire Hunter And Novelist
The man responsible for the in-universeanthropological reference bookand adventuring guide, “Van Richten’s Guide to Werebeasts,” appeared in the moduleCurse of Strahdas a vampire hunter. His book was considered such a seminal work regarding the history, causes, and cures of the condition that even the Red Wizards had a copy of it.
Rudolph Van Richten was from Darkon originally, but traveled to Barovia to investigate, hunt, and kill Strahd von Zarovich, a vampire lordon the same level as Cazador. Thanks to the enthusiastic fandom generated by Astarion and his story, vampires in general and this specific adventure have become more popular. Adding similar content to a sequel makes sense.
2Drizzt Do’Urden
Astarion’s Favorite Hero
The world of the Drow was against Drizzt Do’Urden from the start. According to the strict traditions followed by the bloodthirsty spider god Lolth, the fourth son was to be sacrificed in her honor, and Drizzt was one such son. When his older brother Nalfein Do’Urden was killed while attacking another noble house, however, he became the third living son and was spared.
His father and older sister trained him in the art of combat, and his talent with blades saved him from being slain in the usual family skirmishes. The politics of Drow society eventually caught up with him, and even his family tried to manipulate him. Drizzt escaped from Menzoberranzan, exploring the Underdark for several years, always alone. Solitude proved to be one of his worst enemies. His Ranger class gives him an edge in exploration, and his travels take him everywhere eventually, even to the surface.
1Catti-brie
Survived Everything, Even Resurrection
Considering how often Cattie-brie appears in volumes of novels, several video games, and even a Drizzt-themed board game, it’s surprising she hasn’t appeared in any adventuring modules. Her role in Drizzt’s adventures is pivotal, being his long-time partner and eventual wife through both of her two lives. When her first life as an archer ended, she was reincarnated as a magic user by the god Mielikki, guardian of the forest and its creatures, who is closely aligned with Mystra.
Catti-brie was one of the first and only people in the surface world willing to take a chance on Drizzt asmore than a murderous Drow. Any version ofBG4that includes Drizzt should also include Cattii in one of her incarnations.
