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Wyll romance

Romance is an optional feature in Baldur's Gate 3. The player can start a romantic relationship with several different characters, be it a brief fling or long-term.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Some relationships can find their peak in sexual scenes, while others will follow different paths. Characters can show interest in the player character regardless of race and gender. More significant relationships will occur only with Companions. Romance is available in multiplayer, but player characters will not be able to start a romance with each other. All romances are available to any Custom and Origin player characters and some Origin PCs have unique dialogue options during romance.

It is possible to be in a relationship with any of the Origin companions, as well as with Halsin and Minthara. Other characters will not consent to being in a polyamorous relationship. Although a player character can initiate romance with up to two origin companions, only one can be maintained in later stages; one of the origin companions will eventually force the PC to choose between them. Though they may mention the idea with certain conversations, companions will not initiate any polyamory on their own with other companions.

Normally, a player character may initiate the beginning stages of romance with up to two origin companions only. However, with the Tiefling victory party after saving the Emerald Grove in Act One, it is possible to add Karlach as a third beginning romance. The first two romances must be started before long resting and the night celebration begins, but can be done on the same "day", and even right after each other. If you want Shadowheart to be included in this trio of budding romances, you must start with her first. After the first two, when the night celebration starts, the PC may approach Karlach and agree to meet with her later in the evening; queued beginning romance scenes (and their progressions) with the other two origin companions will still proceed with subsequent long rests.

There are also some sexual encounters the player character can initiate with characters who are not companions.

Romance options[edit | edit source]

Origin companions[edit | edit source]

Non-Origin Companions[edit | edit source]

Other Characters[edit | edit source]

Aside from the fully romanceable characters, there are several options for one-night stands. They have no romance progression and are one time events.

Companion romance[edit | edit source]

Astarion[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Astarion/Romance

Gale[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Gale/Romance

Halsin[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Halsin/Romance

Karlach[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Karlach/Romance

Lae'zel[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Lae'zel/Romance

Minthara[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Minthara/Romance

Shadowheart[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Shadowheart/Romance

Wyll[edit | edit source]

For information on the romance, see here: Wyll/Romance

Non-companions[edit | edit source]

Haarlep[edit | edit source]

Haarlep is an incubus under the employ of Raphael. They can be found in the House of Hope during Act Three. Approaching them will trigger a conversation where the player character can sleep with them, however, this is not without its consequences.

Sorn and Nym Orlith[edit | edit source]

Nym and Sorn Orlith are twins and courtesans at Sharess' Caress, a brothel just outside Baldur's Gate. The player character can pay 500 gold to sleep with one of them, though their solo services are only available if a romanced companion is in the party. If the player character has a romanced companion(s) in the party, the twins will offer to both sleep with the player character and their partner(s) for 1000 gold instead. However, most companions will refuse until their personal quests have been completed, save Karlach, who always refuses.

To sleep with them, any party members not involved must be sent to camp or at least ungrouped from the main character before initiating the scene. This scene is not animated, and takes place in the dark.

Nym and Sorn's services are also a potential reward for completing the quest Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion.

Mizora[edit | edit source]

Player characters can engage in a one-night stand with Mizora during Act Three, only if Wyll is in the party. If the player character is romancing Gale, Lae'zel, Wyll or Minthara, they will end the relationship.

Naoise[edit | edit source]

Naoise is a courtesan working at Sharess's Caress in Wyrm's Crossing. She can be found on the third floor in her room, Nymph's Grotto.

The Emperor[edit | edit source]

After completing the quest Visit the Emperor's Old Hideout, the Emperor will have a conversation with the player character during a long rest. As long as the player character is receptive to the Emperor's advances, conclusions to this scene will allow the player character to engage in more intimate activities with it.

Inter-character relationships[edit | edit source]

After dealing with the Goblin-Druid Grove conflict in Act One, if the player does not spend the night with Lae'zel she will do so with either Astarion or Wyll - as long as they are still in the camp.

Dark Urge specific scenes[edit | edit source]

The following scenes are only available if the The Dark Urge is chosen as origin character.

It is possible to snap Minthara's neck after having sex with her in Act 1.
If not killing Isobel before dealing with Ketheric Thorm, then Sceleritas Fel will try to force the player character to kill their love interest. If not waking up the love interest, they will be dead in the morning.

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-'''Romance''' is an optional feature in [https://baldursgate3.game/ Baldur's Gate 3]. The player can start a romantic relationship with other characters - be it a brief fling or long-term. Some relationships can find their peak in sexual scenes, while others will follow different paths.
+'''Romance''' is an optional feature in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. The player can start a romantic relationship with several different characters, be it a brief fling or long-term.
-Characters can show interest on the player regardless of race and gender. Most important relationships will occur only with [[Companion|companions]]. Romance is available in multiplayer, but players won't be able to start a romance with each other. Some companions will be okay with being in a polyamorous relationship if the character pursues more than one companion and asks to be with them, but companions will not initiate any polyamory on their own. You cannot be in a poly relationship that includes multiple [[Origin]] characters.{{verify}}
+== Overview ==
+Some relationships can find their peak in sexual scenes, while others will follow different paths. Characters can show interest in the player character regardless of race and gender. More significant relationships will occur only with [[Companion]]s. Romance is available in multiplayer, but player characters will not be able to start a romance with each other. All romances are available to any [[Custom]] and [[Origin]] player characters and some Origin PCs have unique dialogue options during romance.
-There are also some sexual encounters the player can initiate with NPCs who aren't companions.
+It is possible to be in a relationship with any of the Origin companions, as well as with [[#Halsin|Halsin]] and [[#Minthara|Minthara]]. Other characters will not consent to being in a polyamorous relationship. Although a player character can initiate romance with up to two origin companions, only one can be maintained in later stages; one of the origin companions will eventually force the PC to choose between them. Though they may mention the idea with certain conversations, companions will not initiate any polyamory on their own with other companions.
-{{SpoilerWarning}}
+Normally, a player character may initiate the beginning stages of romance with up to two origin companions only. However, with the [[Tiefling]] victory party after saving the [[Emerald Grove]] in Act One, it is possible to add Karlach as a third beginning romance. The first two romances must be started ''before'' long resting and the night celebration begins, but can be done on the same "day", and even right after each other. If you want Shadowheart to be included in this trio of budding romances, you must start with her first. After the first two, when the night celebration starts, the PC may approach Karlach and agree to meet with her later in the evening; queued beginning romance scenes (and their progressions) with the other two origin companions will still proceed with subsequent long rests.
-== List of Romance Options ==
+There are also some sexual encounters the player character can initiate with characters who are not companions.
-<big>'''<big>Characters open to polyamory will have a ♥ next to their name.</big>'''</big>
+== Romance options ==
+=== Origin companions ===
-=== Female Characters ===
+<gallery heights="150px" mode="packed">
+Portrait Astarion.png|link=Astarion/Romance|[[Astarion/Romance|Astarion]]<br>[[High Elf]]|alt=Astarion
+Portrait Gale.png|link=Gale/Romance|[[Gale/Romance|Gale]]<br>[[Human]]|alt=Gale
+Portrait Karlach.png|link=Karlach/Romance|[[Karlach/Romance|Karlach]]<br>[[Zariel Tiefling]]|alt=Karlach
+Portrait Laezel.png|link=Lae'zel/Romance|[[Lae'zel/Romance|Lae'zel]]<br>[[Githyanki]]|alt=Lae'zel
+Portrait Shadowheart.png|link=Shadowheart/Romance|[[Shadowheart/Romance|Shadowheart]]<br>[[High Half-Elf]]|alt=Shadowheart
+Portrait Wyll.png|link=Wyll/Romance|[[Wyll/Romance|Wyll]]<br>[[Human]]|alt=Wyll
+</gallery>
+=== Non-Origin Companions ===
 <gallery heights="150px" mode="packed">
-Portrait Karlach.png|link=Karlach/Romance|'''[[Karlach/Romance|Karlach]]''' ♥, a [[Tiefling]]. <br />|alt=Karlach
+Portrait Halsin.png|link=Halsin/Romance|alt=Halsin|[[Halsin/Romance|Halsin]]<br>[[Wood Elf]]
-Portrait Laezel.png|link=Lae'zel/Romance|'''[[Lae'zel/Romance|Lae'zel]]''', a [[Githyanki]].|alt=alt language
+Portrait Minthara.png|link=Minthara/Romance|[[Minthara/Romance|Minthara]]<br>[[Drow]]|alt=Minthara
-Portrait Minthara.png|link=Minthara/Romance|'''[[Minthara/Romance|Minthara]]''', a [[Drow]].|alt=alt language
-Portrait Shadowheart.png|link=Shadowheart/Romance|'''[[Shadowheart/Romance|Shadowheart]]''' ♥, a [[Half-Elf]].|alt=alt language
 </gallery>
-=== Male Characters ===
+=== Other Characters ===
+Aside from the fully romanceable characters, there are several options for one-night stands. They have no romance progression and are one time events.
 <gallery heights="150px" mode="packed">
-Portrait Astarion.png|link=Astarion/Romance|'''[[Astarion/Romance|Astarion]]''' ♥, a [[Elf|High Elf]].|alt=alt language
+Portrait Incubus.png|link=Haarlep|[[Haarlep]]<br>[[Incubus]] |alt=Haarlep
-Portrait Gale.png|link=Gale/Romance|'''[[Gale/Romance|Gale]]''', a [[Human]].|alt=alt language
+Portrait Mizora.png |link=Mizora|[[Mizora]]<br>[[Cambion]]|alt=Mizora
-Portrait Halsin.png|link=Halsin/Romance|alt=Halsin|'''[[Halsin/Romance|Halsin]]''' ♥, a [[Elf|Wood Elf]]. <br />
+Portrait_Naoise.png |link=Naoise|[[Naoise]]<br>[[Wood Elf]] |alt=Naoise
-Portrait Wyll.png|link=Wyll/Romance|'''[[Wyll/Romance|Wyll]]''', a [[Human]].|alt=alt language
+Portrait Drow Female Escort.png |link=Nym Orlith|[[Nym Orlith]]<br>[[Drow]]|alt=Nym Orlith
-</gallery>
+Portrait Drow Male Escort.png |link=Sorn Orlith|[[Sorn Orlith]]<br>[[Drow]]|alt=Sorn Orlith
+Portrait The Emperor.png|link=The Emperor#Romance|[[The Emperor]]<br>[[Mind Flayer]]|alt=The Emperor
-=== Non Companions ===
-{{SpoilerBox|
-<gallery heights="120px" mode="packed">
-Portrait The Emperor.png|link=The Emperor#Romance|'''[[The Emperor]]''', a [[Mind Flayer]].|alt=alt language
-Portrait Drow Male Escort.png |link=Sorn Orlith|'''[[Sorn Orlith]]''', a [[Drow]].|alt=alt language
-Portrait Drow Female Escort.png |link=Nym Orlith|'''[[Nym Orlith]]''', a [[Drow]].|alt=alt language
-Portrait Mizora.png |link=Mizora|'''[[Mizora]]''', a [[Cambion]].|alt=alt language
-Portrait_Naoise.png |link=Naoise|'''[[Naoise]]''', a [[Wood Elf]]. |alt=alt language
-Portrait Incubus.png|link=Haarlep|'''[[Haarlep]]''', an Incubus. |alt=alt language
 </gallery>
-}}
-== Romantic Interactions ==
-{{MatureWarning}}
+== Companion romance ==
 === Astarion ===
-''Main page [[Astarion/Romance|Astarion Romance]].''
+* [[File:Astarion Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Astarion/Romance]]
-: ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Players should be aware that Astarion's romance and conversations in general hold mentions of and allusions to various types of abuse, manipulation, and sexual assault.}}
-[[File:Astarion Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-After the cutscene of Astarion sneaking away at night triggers, the player can find an exsanguinated boar at the bridge before the [[Blighted Village]], to the far right path of the signpost saying "Moonhaven" (north of the village), or just after the dialogue with Auntie Ethel at the entrance of Sunlit Wetlands (south of the village). The following long rest, the player will wake up to Astarion trying to drink their blood. He will approve of the player saying they trust him, and further approve of them letting him drink their blood. Note that if the player doesn't successfully stop him the '''second''' time the choice is presented, the player will die. They can simply be revived using a revivify scroll later. Note that players do not need to be aware Astarion is a vampire to sleep with him later on; not triggering this scene will not affect the romance.
 === Gale ===
-''Main page [[Gale/Romance|Gale Romance]].''
+* [[File:Gale Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Gale/Romance]]
-[[File:Gale Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-As early as [[Act One]] (if the player has '''Medium''' approval), the player can trigger a scene with Gale where Gale talks to the player about Mystra can be triggered. During the scene, Gale will offer to share with the player being under the weave, and if the player successfully passes all the checks, they may envision holding hands or kissing Gale for approval points.
-{{clear}}
 === Halsin ===
-''Main page [[Halsin/Romance|Halsin Romance]].''
+* [[File:Halsin Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Halsin/Romance]]
-[[File:Halsin Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-His first scene can be during [[Act Three]]. In the camp, and '''only if the player had successfully completed [[Lift the Shadow Curse]] before embarking on the Road to Baldur's Gate.
-{{clear}}
 === Karlach ===
-''Main page [[Karlach/Romance|Karlach Romance]].''
+* [[File:Karlach Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Karlach/Romance]]
-[[File:Karlach Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-Her first scene can be during [[Act One]]. If the player has '''Medium''' approval{{Verify}} you can drum up the courage to tell her how much you like her. This will lead to Karlach meeting you, once you went to bed and everybody else is asleep. Since you haven't been able to continue with [[The Hellion's Heart]] past the first step in [[Act One]], you will not be able to touch her. You can convince her, however, to kiss you - which you can either end sooner or embrace the moment, only to burn your lips.
-Once you reach [[Act Two]] and arrive at the [[Last Light Inn]], you can repair Karlachs Engine with the help of [[Dammon]]. During the next long rest (and if no other events are queued), the player can sleep with her.
-{{clear}}
 === Lae'zel ===
-''Main page [[Lae'zel/Romance|Lae'zel Romance]].''
+* [[File:Laezel Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Lae'zel/Romance]]
-[[File:Laezel Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-Her first scene can be during [[Act One]]. She finds the player's martial prowess endearing, and will offer a single night of debaucherous pleasure.
-{{clear}}
 === Minthara ===
-''Main page [[Minthara/Romance|Minthara Romance]].''
+* [[File:Minthara Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Minthara/Romance]]
-[[File:Minthara Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-Her first scene can be during [[Act One]]. During the party, '''only if the player sided with the goblins''', she will offer the player a night of pleasure.
-{{clear}}
 === Shadowheart ===
-''Main page [[Shadowheart/Romance|Shadowheart Romance]].''
+* [[File:Shadowheart Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Shadowheart/Romance]]
-[[File:Shadowheart Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-In [[Act One]], during the party and '''only if the player sided with the tieflings and has at least Medium approval'''. The player and Shadowheart will drink wine, have a deep conversation, and can choose to kiss at the end of the night, away from camp.
-{{clear}}
 === Wyll ===
-''Main page [[Wyll/Romance|Wyll Romance]].''
+* [[File:Wyll Portrait.png|50px]]For information on the romance, see here: [[Wyll/Romance]]
-[[File:Wyll Portrait.png|80px|left]]
-In [[Act One]], during the party and '''only if the player sided with the tieflings and has at least Medium approval'''. Wyll and the player can meet away from camp to make love.
-{{clear}}
-== Non Companions ==
+== Non-companions ==
-{{RomanceBox|[[File:Portrait_Drow_Male_Escort.png|30px|link=]] [[File:Portrait_Drow_Female_Escort.png|30px|link=]] '''<big>Sorn and Nym Orlith:</big>'''
+===Haarlep===
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Haarlep#Act Three|Haarlep's romance]]}}
+Haarlep is an incubus under the employ of {{CharLink|Raphael}}. They can be found in the [[House of Hope]] during Act Three. Approaching them will trigger a conversation where the player character can sleep with them, however, this is not without its consequences.
-Sorn and Nym Orlith are twins and courtesans at Sharess' Caress, a brothel just outside Baldur's Gate. You can pay 500 gold to sleep with one of them though you cannot actually pay them for solo service if a romanced companion is in the party. If you have a romanced companion or companions in the party with you, they will offer to both sleep with you and your romance(s) for 1000 gold instead, however, most companions will refuse until you have completed their personal quest, save Karlach who always refuses. To sleep with them, you must send any party members not involved in the affair to camp or ungroup them from the main character before you can initiate the scene. Note that this scene is not animated, and takes place in the dark. You may also instead do the quest [[Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion]] and receive their company for free as a quest reward.
+=== Sorn and Nym Orlith ===
+{{main|Nym Orlith|Sorn Orlith}}
+Nym and Sorn Orlith are twins and courtesans at [[Sharess' Caress]], a brothel just outside Baldur's Gate. The player character can pay 500 gold to sleep with one of them, though their solo services are only available if a romanced companion is in the party. If the player character has a romanced companion(s) in the party, the twins will offer to both sleep with the player character and their partner(s) for 1000 gold instead. However, most companions will refuse until their personal quests have been completed, save Karlach, who always refuses.
-}}
+To sleep with them, any party members not involved must be sent to camp or at least ungrouped from the main character before initiating the scene. This scene is not animated, and takes place in the dark.
+Nym and Sorn's services are also a potential reward for completing the quest [[Find the 'Stern Librarian' Ffion]].
+=== Mizora ===
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Mizora#Romance|Mizora's romance]]}}
+Player characters can engage in a one-night stand with Mizora during Act Three, only if Wyll is in the party. If the player character is romancing Gale, Lae'zel, Wyll or Minthara, they will end the relationship.
-== Inter-character Relationships ==
+=== Naoise ===
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[Naoise]]}}
+Naoise is a courtesan working at Sharess's Caress in Wyrm's Crossing. She can be found on the third floor in her room, Nymph's Grotto.
-* After dealing with the Goblin-Druid Grove conflict in [[Act One]], if the player does not spend the night with '''Lae'zel''' she will do so with either Astarion or Wyll - as long as they are still in the camp.
+=== The Emperor ===
+{{hatnote|Main article: [[The_Emperor#Romance_2|The Emperor's romance]]}}
+After completing the quest [[Visit the Emperor's Old Hideout]], the Emperor will have a conversation with the player character during a long rest. As long as the player character is receptive to the Emperor's advances, conclusions to this scene will allow the player character to engage in more intimate activities with it.
-== Dark Urge Specific Scenes ==
+== Inter-character relationships ==
+After dealing with the Goblin-Druid Grove conflict in Act One, if the player does not spend the night with Lae'zel she will do so with either Astarion or Wyll - as long as they are still in the camp.
-The following scenes are only available if the player is playing as [[The Dark Urge]] origin character.
+== Dark Urge specific scenes ==
-{{SpoilerDurge|
+The following scenes are only available if the [[The Dark Urge]] is chosen as origin character.
-* You can snap Minthara's neck after having sex with her.
+* It is possible to snap Minthara's neck after having sex with her in Act 1.
-* If during Act 2 you do not kill Isobel before dealing with the Act 2 boss, [[Sceleritas Fel]] will try to force you to kill your love interest. If you do not wake them up, they will be dead in the morning.
+* If not killing {{CharLink|Isobel Thorm|Isobel}} before dealing with {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, then {{CharLink|Sceleritas Fel}} will try to force the player character to kill their love interest. If not waking up the love interest, they will be dead in the morning.
-}}

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Overview[edit | edit source]