One Disturbing Baldur's Gate 3 Item Shows The Depths Of Durge's Depravity

As if anyone venturing into a playthrough with 's Dark Urge needed a reminder of the Origin character's disturbing background, there is one particular item that really drives it home. Throughout any Dark Urge playthrough there are hints and clues that they might not come from the happiest of circumstances, contrasting sharply with the custom character Tav. However, there is one item found early in the game that takes this dark depravity to a whole new level.

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]

The Dark Urge is just one of seven Origin characters in with predefined backstories, alongside favorites like Shadowheart, Astarion and Gale. As the game progresses, more about the backstory of this strange character is revealed, tying in wonderfully with the main plot. From the beginning of the Dark Urge has some questionable choices that differ from any other playable character, but one item in Act 1 perhaps illustrates that the best.

Can just one item out of potentially thousands in a massive game prove the Dark Urge's true depravity? It can when that item’s name is Roasted Dwarf Belly, but to be fair, there is also Roasted Dwarf Leg and Ribs too. These culinary delights are only found in one area of and can only be eaten by the Dark Urge, hinting at the Origin's disturbing past.

When arriving at the Goblin Camp in Act 1, the party will find the goblins in the middle of a celebration. Those who have taken the peaceful route are welcome to join the festivities, and there is plenty of food and drink on offer, including several pieces of a roasted dwarf. It soon becomes apparent that this was Brian, the dwarf who was once part of Aradin’s adventuring crew, who the goblins have cooked.

Disgustingly, the Dark Urge can eat the pieces of Roasted Dwarf and gain a whopping 4d4 healing from each piece. Only the Dark Urge can eat this «food,» with any other companions refusing due to the taboo nature of the delicacy. But given that the Roasted