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===In-game information=== | ===In-game information=== | ||
* He is found in the [[Overgrown Ruins|Chapel of Jergal]] and scribes there bear Jergal's insignia | * He is found in the [[Overgrown Ruins|Chapel of Jergal]] and a successful [[Religion]] check, confirmes that this is a shrine of Jergal and the undead scribes there bear Jergal's insignia. | ||
* The [[ | * The ''[[Book of Dead Gods]]'' can be found nearby, containing a clear reference to the Dead Three | ||
* Paladins or Clerics can feel divine energy from Withers. ''"He has a divine aspect, yes. A reflection of death itself. Eternal and inescapable."'' If asking him if he's a god's Chosen he will refuse to answer questions in that regard. | * Paladins or Clerics can feel divine energy from Withers. ''"He has a divine aspect, yes. A reflection of death itself. Eternal and inescapable."'' If asking him if he's a god's Chosen he will refuse to answer questions in that regard. | ||
* When a party member dies and is resurrected by Withers, he will say ''"I strike thy name from the archives"'' | * When spoken to by a new companion, Withers will remark ''"Ah, another. Thy name has been recorded."'' alluding to his title as ''"the Final Scribe"'' | ||
* Clerics of Kelemvor have unique dialogue when talking to Withers | * Likewise when a party member dies and is resurrected by Withers, he will say ''"I strike thy name from the archives"''. | ||
* Clerics of Kelemvor have unique dialogue when talking to Withers and sense something familiar about him upon first meeting. He will say unique lines such as ''"Thou walk with death, child of Kelemvor. That is enough for an understanding between us"'' and ''"No, although Kelemvor chose wise to bless one such as yourself"'' when replying to the player character's questions. | |||
* When talking to Withers in [[Moonrise Towers]], the Party can note that he seems to know a lot about the Dead Three. | * When talking to Withers in [[Moonrise Towers]], the Party can note that he seems to know a lot about the Dead Three. | ||
* In the [[Ancient Mausoleum]], a [[Crumbling Journal]] can be found, detailing the encounter of a mortal with Jergal, with a description much alike Withers, and asking the same question that Withers does when the party first meet him.<ref>''[[Crumbling Journal]]: "Masked in gold, his skin fine and worn as parchment. Jergal, the death-keeper, the End of Everything. I asked what he needed of me. He asked a simple question: “What is the worth of a single mortal's life?” "''</ref> | |||
* In the post credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three, expressing disappointment of their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. The way he speaks to the mural is that of someone who is familiar with the Three which Jergal would be. | * In the post credits scene, Withers is seen talking to a mural of the Dead Three, expressing disappointment of their actions and telling them that he overestimated them. The way he speaks to the mural is that of someone who is familiar with the Three which Jergal would be. | ||
* In Withers' post-epilogue party players can find Milil, a god of song, poetry and inspiration, performing as entertainment. When spoken to, Milil explains that Withers saved him from being trapped in the Fugue Plane by Cyric. He also states that he always performs at Withers' parties and is glad to do so, showing that Withers' powers effect even gods, all but confirming that Withers is Jergal. | |||
* This is further shown if the player attacks another character at the party. Withers approaches and reprimands them for it, opens a portal to the Fugue Plane and easily hurls the player character into it, ending the playthrough. This happens with all player avatars, even ones such as a Mind Flayer or Gale who successfully became the God of Ambition. | |||
===Datamined content=== | ===Datamined an other content=== | ||
According to datamined notes, [[Withers]] ''is'' Jergal. The datamined notes say that he is compelled by Helm to assist the party as penance. | According to datamined notes, [[Withers]] ''is'' Jergal. The datamined notes say that he is compelled by Helm to assist the party as penance. | ||
* From the Chapel dialog notes: | * From the Chapel dialog notes: | ||
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{{Q|Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players.}} | {{Q|Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players.}} | ||
* His texture files are named {{InfoBlob|SKEL_HUM_M_<...>_Jergal}}. | * His texture files are named {{InfoBlob|SKEL_HUM_M_<...>_Jergal}}. | ||
* In Withers' official concept art (see gallery below) he is referred to as Jergal. | |||
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||