A player of Baldur’s Gate 3 has brought to light a unique incident when there is no character present for the antagonist Orin to abduct in Act 3. This surprising twist once again puts a spotlight on Larian Studios’ impressive attention to detail.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, an unforgettable scene involves a menacing character known as Orin the Red. Orin convincingly replicates a companion from your Camp, keeping them captive until you venture to confront her. This narrative is fairly dark itself, yet it takes a significantly more chilling turn if you obstruct her scheme.
A unique encounter comes into play when there is no one available for Orin to take away. A player of Baldur’s Gate 3 achieved this by ensuring no one was present in the Camp except their active party members, who were immune to abduction. As a result, the character Yenna was forced to leave multiple times, only for her to plead to stay.
The story veers down an ominous path when it is revealed that Orin has taken Yenna hostage, assuming her shape. However, the narrative then turns even grimmer.
Elaborating on Orin's cruel act, the player recounts, ‘She had me eat Yenna's cat. Then, mocking me, she said I appeared to enjoy the meal and haven’t changed, dear sibling, etc. She then informs the group that she’s going to play with her own prey (Yenna) unless we partake in the gortash task.’
In the player's own words, ‘ORIN ABDUCTED THE GIRL, COOKED HER CAT, AND FED IT TO US PURELY FOR amusement.’
This event in itself is extremely distressing, but it is intensified when considering a piece of information specific to Yenna’s feline companion. It seems when engaged in conversation with the cat using 'speak with animals', the cat would comment on Yenna’s kindness and assurance of safety.
A bitter reality is suggested that Orin likely ended the feline’s life while appearing as Yenna. This would make the last moments of the cat’s life more tragic than what was initially recognized. Undoubtedly, Orin stands out as not only the most competent adversary but also the most heartless.
For the players, albeit gruesome, this narrative arc truly encapsulates why Baldur’s Gate 3 stands out. The probability of chancing upon this sequence is quite low, showing Larian's dedication. However, Larian doesn’t merely slot Yenna as a safeguard to continue the game in the chance that there is no suitable character for Orin to kidnap.
Furthermore, the game creators have gone the extra mile to infuse narrative elements and secrets unique to this context. This serves as an example of Baldur’s Gate 3’s propensity for rewarding players who dare to experiment and deviate from the norm. This feature entices players to revisit the game repeatedly.