Withers was the name given to a mysterious being that was interred within an ancient temple of Jergal on the Sword Coast and who remained there until the late 15th century DR.[1]
Description[]
Withers appeared as a decrepit humanoid corpse, partially wrapped in bandages and clothed in priestly garments, wearing a unique form of metallic adornment across its head and chest. To those attuned as such, Withers gave off an aura of both divinity and eternal, inescapable death.[1]
Abilities[]
Withers was capable of "mending the threads" between life and death, in effect offering a form of resurrection.[1]
He possessed an aspect of divine power, comparable to that of a god's chosen.[1]
Withers could not be injured by attacks. He stated, "Fate has not declared mine injury. Therefore it shall not occur."[1]
Possessions[]
He carried a simple quarterstaff.[1]
Activities[]
In Withers' own words he was an "arbiter of certain matters" and a "servant to obligation". [1]
History[]
Withers was interred within the temple of Jergal many years before the era of the Second Sundering, in a sarcophagus designed for the "Guardian of Tombs". As of the Year of Three Ships Sailing, 1492 DR, Withers was tasked with assisting those that emerged from a crashed nautiloid on the Sword Coast of west Faerûn. He was forced to accept and had no choice in the matter.[1]
Appendix[]
Background[]
Withers is revealed to be an avatar or other manifestation of the god Jergal in a post-credits scene, as well as an in-game book.
Appearances[]
- Video Games
- Baldur's Gate III
Gallery[]
External Links[]
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Withers article at the Baldur's Gate 3 Community Wiki, a community wiki for Baldur's Gate 3.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Larian Studios (October 2020). Designed by Swen Vincke, et al. Baldur's Gate III. Larian Studios.
Connections[]
Astarion • Gale • Halsin • Jaheira • Karlach • Lae'zel • Minsc • Minthara • Shadowheart • Wyll
Followers
Florrick • Glut • Halsin • Hope • Losiir • Omeluum • Sazza • Ulder Ravengard • Us • Zanner Toobin
Camp Followers
Alfira • Arabella • Aylin • Barcus Wroot • Elminster • The Emperor • Grub • Isobel Thorm • Mizora • Oathbreaker Knight • owlbear cub • Quil Grootslang • Raphael • Sceleritas Fel • Scratch • Tara • Thaniel • Ulder Ravengard • Volothamp Geddarm • Withers • Yenna
Hirelings
Eldra Luthrinn • Brinna Brightsong • Zenith Feur'sel • Danton • Varanna Sunblossom • Sina'zith • Kerz • Ver'yll Wenkiir • Maddala Deadeye • Jacelyn • Kree Derryck • Fuzzalump