Ketheric Thorm is a mysterious figure in Baldur’s Gate 3 and serves as one of the primary antagonists. According to recent developer reveals, there were initial intentions for Thorm to be a potential companion, causing speculation among fans about the possibility of redeeming him and changing his fate.
Defeating Ketheric Thorm: Optional or Required in Baldur’s Gate 3? (BG3)
The initial interaction with Thorm reveals his malicious nature and his treatment of those who oppose him. It is not necessarily immoral to personally end his life, as you have the capability to do so.
At the Moonrise Towers, your first encounter with him takes place on the rooftop where you meet Thorm. There are various options for dialogue, some of which involve activity checks. To succeed in these checks, you may need to roll high, so keep that in mind. Additionally, there is a bonus opportunity to learn more about Thorm’s wife, Melodia.
At the point when Thorm’s health drops to 50%, the first stage concludes and he flees to the Mind Flayer Colony, which is situated directly below the Moonrise Towers. Unlike in the first stage, there is a chance that you won’t have to engage in combat with Thorm. This outcome depends on a dialogue option that becomes available when you and Thorm are alone.
During the dialogue, there are opportunities for both intimidation and persuasion checks. If you pass the check, you can avoid fighting Thorm, but there is a caveat. Although you won’t have to physically defeat or kill Thorm, he will still choose to throw himself into the pit, resulting in his death. Therefore, while you won’t be responsible for ending his life, you also won’t be able to save him.
The conclusion of Act 2 in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) hinges on the success of your persuasion check and the outcome of your battle with Myrkul. Although Ketheric Thorm may have opted not to engage in combat, his champion will not surrender without a fight. Upon defeating him, the next act of BG3 will commence.
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