Baldur’s Gate 3’s Hidden Detail in Hell Reveals More Truth About Moonrise

In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are many small details that can easily go unnoticed, such as the Moonrise Easter egg in the House of Hope, which serves as an example.

Arriving at Baldur’s Gate 3 in Act 3 is a welcome change after successfully escaping Moonrise Towers. The once desolate and gloomy world now feels alive and bustling with numerous people. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

The game can feel overwhelming to many players due to the numerous quests in Act 3. As a result, it is easy to overlook certain aspects, particularly when playing without any prior knowledge.

If you choose to accept Raphael’s offer and forgo the task of retrieving your contract and the Orphic Hammer from hell, you will miss out on a special Easter egg involving Moonrise Towers. As revealed in a Reddit discussion, you have the opportunity to encounter the architect of Moonrise Towers while in hell.

To successfully meet Infernal Mason, one of the souls bound to Raphael, and visit Raphael’s House of Hope, players must open the portal to hell. However, if they are in a hurry while exploring the House of Hope, they may easily overlook Mason.

Baldur's Gate 3 Ketheric Thorm looking stern — Larian Studios

Baldur’s Gate 3 players can learn more about the truth behind Moonrise Towers when visiting the House of Hope in hell.

Following their conversation, he discloses that he is a real-life architect and shares his proudest project. He also reveals the agreement he made with Raphael that led to his damnation in hell. Players are then given the choice to inquire if he is the architect of Moonrise Towers, which he affirms.

After informing him about your encounter with Ketheric, his response leads to meaningful discussions. He expresses joy at the defeat of Thorm and thanks you for lifting the shadow curse, assuming that you were successful in protecting the portal.

“After spending nearly 400 hours, I still have no clue who this guy is. It’s unbelievable how much I have yet to uncover,”remarked one user.

In the meantime, a different user commented, “When I do a run without battling Raph, I make sure to stop by HOH [House of Hope] and let the friendly skeleton guy know about his tower. He’s one of my favorite unimportant NPCs. I’ve always wanted to see him interact with Hope.”

There are numerous small details in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can be easily overlooked. These include not only details revealed through conversations with NPCs, but also those that involve interacting with specific items, such as the hidden buff that can be obtained from Cazador’s bed.