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| role = [[Camp follower]]
|name       = Tara
| name = Tara
|image       = [[File:Tara.png|350px]]
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|STR        = 3
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|CHA        = 12
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| hometown = [[Waterdeep]]
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| level = 1
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| size = [[Tiny]]
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| type = [[Monstrosity]]
|cha save    = Yes
| ac = 12
|level      = 1
| e hp = 8
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| movement m = 9
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| str = 3
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|proficiency =  
| int = 11
|initiative  =+2
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| wis save prof = Yes
|bludgeoning =  
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{{Q|We have a great deal of catching up to do. Eat that, wash your hands, and for the love of all that's dear, a shave. Then you can fill me in on what I've missed.|Tara, speaking to [[Gale]]}}


'''Tara''' is a Tressym, a cat-like [[Monstrosity]] NPC in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. She is Gale's fluffy companion and assistant.
'''Tara''' is a {{FRWiki|Tressym}}, a cat-like [[Monstrosity]], and {{CharLink|Gale}}'s fluffy companion and assistant.
{{DiQ|We have a great deal of catching up to do. Eat that, wash your hands, and for the love of all that's dear, a shave. Then you can fill me in on what I've missed.|Tara|, speaking to [[Gale]]}}
== Overview ==
=== Background ===
Gale conjured Tara when he was ten years old, after his parents refused to give him a kitten. Tara and Gale's mom eventually became friends, with Tara visiting her after Gale left home. Tara affectionately refers to Gale as "the most expensive pet in Waterdeep", and later states that they both belong to each other.
 
== Involvement ==
===Act One===
Tara first appears upon the first [[Long Rest]] of the game if Gale is chosen as [[origin]]. She notes Gale's somewhat ill appearance, and expresses concern. She also provides Gale with a magic item, the {{SmRarityItem|Ring of Evasion}}, that he can consume when he awakes, to prevent the Netherese Orb from detonating. She remains within the [[Campsite]].
 
===Act Three===
Tara appears - regardless of the player character - on the roof of the [[Open Hand Temple]] in [[Rivington]]. She is involved in the quest {{Quest|Find the Missing Letters}}, and has unique dialogue when Gale is in the party. It is also possible to get the {{SmRarityItem|Ring of Blink}} here, whether having Gale in the party or not. After this encounter Tara can be found on the roof of the [[Devil's Fee]], where she sells the {{SmRarityItem|Hat of the Sharp Caster}}. A third encounter takes place on the roof of [[Highberry's Home]], where Tara sells the {{SmRarityItem|Slinging Shoes}}.


==Act One==
=== Epilogue ===
Tara first appears upon the first [[Long Rest]] of the game if [[Gale]] is chosen as a Player Character. She will note Gale's somewhat ill appearance, and express concern. She will also provide Gale with a magic item he can consume when he awakes, to prevent the Netherese Orb from detonating. She will remain within the [[Campsite]].
Tara appears during the [[Epilogue]], accompanying Gale to the celebration in most endings.  


==Act Three==
If Gale reforged the {{IconLink|size=20|Crown of Karsus Faded.png|Crown of Karsus}} and gave it to Mystra, then talking to Tara causes her to invite the player character to her and Gale's tower, remembering the player character as "the one who saved Faerun alongside Mr Dekarios".  
Tara appears later - regardless of the player character - on the roof of the [[Open Hand Temple]] in [[Rivington]]. She is involved in the quest [[Find the Missing Letters]], and has unique dialogue when [[Gale]] is in the party.


==Notable Items Sold==
If Gale reforged the Crown of Karsus and ascended to godhood, she expresses disappointment in her friend's transformation and failure to learn from his past mistakes.  
If spoken to with [[Gale]] in the party during the quest [[Find the Missing Letters]], Tara appears on various rooftops in [[Lower City]], selling one magical item each time. After buying this item and taking a [[Long Rest]], you can find Tara on another rooftop, selling a new item. Tara only accepts [[Fish]] and/or magical items in exchange for her items.


* On the roof of the [[Devil's Fee]] {{coords|-29|6}}: {{RarityItem|Hat of the Sharp Caster}}
If Gale sacrificed himself to destroy the [[The Netherbrain|Netherbrain]] with his Netherese Orb, Tara mentions how much she misses him and invites the player character to visit Gale's mother in the future.
* On the roof of [[Highberry's Home]] {{coords|1|-36}}: {{RarityItem|Slinging Shoes}}


==Related Quests==
If the player character transformed into an illithid to fight the Netherbrain, then Tara remarks that they must have sacrificed quite a bit to save Faerun.
* [[The Wizard of Waterdeep]]
* [[Find the Missing Letters]]


==Trivia==
==Notable items sold==
If spoken to with Gale in the party during the quest {{Quest|Find the Missing Letters}}, Tara appears on various rooftops in [[Lower City]], selling one magical item each time. After buying an item and taking a Long Rest, Tara can be found on another rooftop, selling a new item.


* Tressyms have the ability to detect poisons, as well as see Invisibility. Presumably, Tara has these traits as well.
Tara accepts most magical items and any type of {{SmRarityItem|Fish}} in exchange for her items. The fish are exchanged for their gold value and must be outside of a [[Camp Supply Sack]] in order to be seen in the bartering menu. Tara can also be pickpocketed for the item at each location.
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Hat of the Sharp Caster}} – on the roof of the [[Devil's Fee]] at {{coords|-29|6}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Slinging Shoes}} – on the roof of [[Highberry's Home]] at {{coords|1|-36}}
 
==Notable loot==
* {{MdRarityItem|Tressym Collar}}
 
== Related Quests ==
* {{Quest|Find the Missing Letters}}
* {{Quest|The Wizard of Waterdeep}}
 
==Notes==
{{notebegin}}
* Tressyms usually are unable to speak. Tara, however, is capable of speech, likely through external magical means.
* Tressyms usually are unable to speak. Tara, however, is capable of speech, likely through external magical means.
* Tara affectionately refers to Gale as "the most expensive pet in Waterdeep", and later states that they both belong to each other, suggesting that she sees Gale as her pet human.
* Tara refuses to stop using Gale's surname, referring to him as "Mr. Dekarios".
* She is friends with Gale's mother and visits her while Gale is absent.
* Tara nags Gale about being single.
* Gale conjured Tara when he was ten years old, after his parents refused to get him a kitten.
* Gale asked "Halaster" - presumably {{FRWiki|Halaster Blackcloak|Halaster}} - to take care of Tara in his absence.
* Tara refuses to stop using Gale's surname, referring to his as "Mr. Dekarios".
* If offering a magical item in the barter screen, then clicking the "balance offer" button, money is used to make up the difference. The party can then remove the original magical item offered and press the balance offer button again to top up the offer with gold. This is likely an exploit and may be patched out in future updates. (This was carried out on a PC without any money in their inventory, so it was added from another character's. Whether this is required is untested).{{verify}}
* Tara apparently nags Gale about being single.
{{noteend}}
* Gale asked "Halaster" - presumably {{FRWiki|Halaster Blackcloak|Halaster}} - to take care of Tara in his absence.  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:39, 31 January 2025

Tara is a Tressym, a cat-like Monstrosity, and Gale Gale's fluffy companion and assistant.

Portrait Tara.png
We have a great deal of catching up to do. Eat that, wash your hands, and for the love of all that's dear, a shave. Then you can fill me in on what I've missed.
Tara, speaking to Gale

Overview[edit | edit source]

Background[edit | edit source]

Gale conjured Tara when he was ten years old, after his parents refused to give him a kitten. Tara and Gale's mom eventually became friends, with Tara visiting her after Gale left home. Tara affectionately refers to Gale as "the most expensive pet in Waterdeep", and later states that they both belong to each other.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

Tara first appears upon the first Long Rest of the game if Gale is chosen as origin. She notes Gale's somewhat ill appearance, and expresses concern. She also provides Gale with a magic item, the Ring of Evasion, that he can consume when he awakes, to prevent the Netherese Orb from detonating. She remains within the Campsite.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Tara appears - regardless of the player character - on the roof of the Open Hand Temple in Rivington. She is involved in the quest Find the Missing Letters Find the Missing Letters, and has unique dialogue when Gale is in the party. It is also possible to get the Ring of Blink here, whether having Gale in the party or not. After this encounter Tara can be found on the roof of the Devil's Fee, where she sells the Hat of the Sharp Caster. A third encounter takes place on the roof of Highberry's Home, where Tara sells the Slinging Shoes.

Epilogue[edit | edit source]

Tara appears during the Epilogue, accompanying Gale to the celebration in most endings.

If Gale reforged the Crown of Karsus Crown of Karsus and gave it to Mystra, then talking to Tara causes her to invite the player character to her and Gale's tower, remembering the player character as "the one who saved Faerun alongside Mr Dekarios".

If Gale reforged the Crown of Karsus and ascended to godhood, she expresses disappointment in her friend's transformation and failure to learn from his past mistakes.

If Gale sacrificed himself to destroy the Netherbrain with his Netherese Orb, Tara mentions how much she misses him and invites the player character to visit Gale's mother in the future.

If the player character transformed into an illithid to fight the Netherbrain, then Tara remarks that they must have sacrificed quite a bit to save Faerun.

Notable items sold[edit | edit source]

If spoken to with Gale in the party during the quest Find the Missing Letters Find the Missing Letters, Tara appears on various rooftops in Lower City, selling one magical item each time. After buying an item and taking a Long Rest, Tara can be found on another rooftop, selling a new item.

Tara accepts most magical items and any type of Fish in exchange for her items. The fish are exchanged for their gold value and must be outside of a Camp Supply Sack in order to be seen in the bartering menu. Tara can also be pickpocketed for the item at each location.

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related Quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Tressyms usually are unable to speak. Tara, however, is capable of speech, likely through external magical means.
  • Tara refuses to stop using Gale's surname, referring to him as "Mr. Dekarios".
  • Tara nags Gale about being single.
  • Gale asked "Halaster" - presumably Halaster - to take care of Tara in his absence.
  • If offering a magical item in the barter screen, then clicking the "balance offer" button, money is used to make up the difference. The party can then remove the original magical item offered and press the balance offer button again to top up the offer with gold. This is likely an exploit and may be patched out in future updates. (This was carried out on a PC without any money in their inventory, so it was added from another character's. Whether this is required is untested).[Needs Verification]