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new romance scene is heartbreaking for one key character. One of the key draws of the award-winning RPG has been the depth of interactions between companions and the player, including friendship, rivalry, and even romance. While companions like Astarion and Shadowheart often receive the limelight, a new scene shows a tragic ending to the relationship between one origin choice and everyone’s favorite evil drow, Minthara.
A new cosplay of Karlach from is showcasing the beloved companion outside her regular fantasy-based setting and, instead, brining her into the modern age. Karlach is one of the many recruitable companions, alongside characters like Shadowheart, Astarion, and Wyll. When players make it to the entrance of the Emerald Grove, they will likely hear about Karlach from Wyll, as he is bound to hunt her down. Nevertheless, players can later encounter her and discover she is not the demon she is described as and, in fact, is one of the best companions in .
Upon entering Emerald Grove in Act 1 of , you will encounter a political drama involving Druids under an impending Goblin raid while the Tiefling refugees face eviction. These complex matters offer many paths that you can take to influence the Grove and its inhabitants. Amidst this, you wouldn't have missed the glowing Idol resting on Pedestal in the Sacred Pool, encircled by chanting Druids. While the urge to take it may gnaw at you, you shouldn't be too hasty, as the Idol represents profound significance.
One lesser-known quest in Act One of has players investigate Kagha, the temporary leader of the Emerald Grove. With the archdruid Halsin missing, Kagha has overtaken the druids’ Emerald Grove and rules with an iron fist. Players can choose to investigate her motives to stop her from expelling the Tiefling refugees by force and sealing the grove off forever.
gives characters the opportunity to gain permanent buffs in each of the game's three acts. The effects of each buff vary greatly, from gaining the ability to summon a familiar or getting a bonus point to put towards a character's stats. However, a lot of these permanent buffs are easy to miss, especially during a first playthrough of .
In, the Camp is a place where you can rest after a hard day’s adventuring and gather around a roaring fire with your companions and camp followers. As you explore the Sword Coast with your band of misfit adventurers, you can expect many new characters to visit your camp, some of whom may even join your entourage permanently.
A newly noticed hidden dialogue in helps players delve deeper into one of the main character’s daddy issues. The award-winning RPG by Larian Studios was critically acclaimed due to its depth, both in terms of gameplay mechanics but also its branching narrative and sense of freedom when making choices. Many of these important decisions in are directly connected to the companions that venture alongside the player’s custom character, should they have created their hero or villain instead of using an origin character. Creating a custom character is the best way of getting to know these companions, should the player’s decisions not drive them away.