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Vampire spawn

Astarion

Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, forced to follow the orders of his sadistic master, Cazador: seduce every fool with a pulse, and lure them back to Cazador’s lair. Free for now, Astarion will do anything to keep his life in the light. He can see but one way to ensure his liberty for good: become many times more powerful than his old abuser could ever dream of being.

His body is forever tainted by the intricate, patterned scarring Cazador carved upon his back, and the elder vampire seems set on sending out waves of hunters seeking to capture his lost spawn.

Skill Proficiencies

Athletics, Perception, Survival, Intimidation

Languages

Common, Infernal

Background

Outlander

Wizard Prodigy

Gale

What’s a god to a world-class wizard? Gale was once a formidable archmage in Waterdeep, but pushed his relationship with the goddess Mystra too far. Not satisfied with being her lover, Gale tried to impress her further and meddled with powers beyond even his abilities, his attempt leaving him cursed with an orb of Netherese magic trapped inside his body. The cataclysmic power of the orb has turned Gale into a weapon capable of annihilating an entire city, should he fail to control himself.

Wracked with shame for his hubris, Gale retreated to his tower – first out of self-pity, and then out of necessity. His research led him to a means of keeping the orb’s power contained, but only temporarily. Now, with the threat of ceremorphosis looming large – can Gale see off both of the grim fates lurking within him, or is he doomed at every turn?

Skill Proficiencies

Arcana, History, Investigation, Insight, Persuasion

Languages

Common, Celestial, Draconic, Giant

Background

Sage

Ferocious warrior

Lae'zel

Crashed down to the Sword Coast from the stars, Lae’zel is a fierce warrior, even by the standards of militant githyanki society. When faced with the possibility of becoming a mind flayer, the monster she has dedicated her life to defeating, she must prove her worth and earn the right to rejoin her people – if they don’t execute her first. Will Lae’zel’s strength and determination be enough to prove herself to Queen Vlaakith, or must she walk another path in exile?

Skill Proficiencies

Athletics, Acrobatics, Survival, Intimidation

Languages

Gith, Common, Draconic

Background

Soldier

Loyal warrior

Shadowheart

A devoted cleric of Shar, goddess of darkness and loss, Shadowheart agreed to have her memories wiped as part of a holy mission.

Now its sole survivor, she must deliver a powerful relic back to her kin in order to win Shar’s love and have her memories restored – but all the while, she is tormented by strange, painful magic that she struggles to understand.

Skill Proficiencies

History, Religion, Insight, Medicine

Languages

Celestial, Common, Elvish

Background

Acolyte

Living Legend

Wyll

From a scion of a famed Baldurian house to a life of adventure on the road, Wyll’s life as the monster hunter called the Blade of Frontiers has made him one of the beating hearts of the Sword Coast.

While he has done great deeds for the Coast’s people, the source of his power remains secret. The cambion Mizora drew Wyll into a warlock’s pact in a moment with many lives at stake, and cursed him with the duty of hunting her enemies. Mizora only asks Wyll to sacrifice devilish creatures to her, but a cambion’s ambitions are ever fickle, and Wyll wishes to escape the pact before its price grows cruel.

Skill Proficiencies

Arcana, Animal Handling, Survival, Intimidation, Persuasion

Languages

Common, Infernal

Background

Folk Hero

Fury of Avernus

Karlach

Fresh-escaped from Hell, Karlach is finally free of the archdevil Zariel – but not from the infernal engine Zariel planted in her chest. With her first taste of freedom in ten years, Karlach is eager to find a fix for the engine that’s burning hotter and hotter before it burns her out completely. But even more premier in her mind? Exploring, finding like-minded travellers, falling in love (or lust)… and taking revenge on the man who sold her to Zariel all those years ago.

Skill Proficiencies

Athletics, Perception, Survival, Intimidation

Languages

Common, Infernal

Background

Outlander

The Dark Urge

You remember nothing but a path paved with blood. Unimaginable cruelty whispers to you from within. Can you escape it? Would you even want to?

Game Races and Classes

Elf

With ethereal countenances and long lifespans, elves are at home with nature’s power, flourishing in light and dark alike.

SUBRACES

High Elf

With ethereal countenances and long lifespans, elves are at home with nature’s power, flourishing in light and dark alike.

Wood Elf

These elves spend their reclusive lives in Faerûn’s forests. Decades of training in archery and camouflage are enhanced by an otherworldly swiftness.

Tiefling

Descended from devils of the Nine Hells, tieflings face constant suspicion in Faerûn. Thankfully, their arcane abilities make them natural survivors.

SUBRACES

Asmodeus Tiefling

Bound to Nessus, the deepest layer of the Hells, these tieflings inherited the ability to wield fire and darkness from the archdevil Asmodeus’ infernal bloodline.

Mephistopheles Tiefling

Descended from the archdevil Mephistopheles, these tieflings are gifted with a particular affinity for arcane magic.

Zariel Tiefling

Tieflings from Zariel’s bloodline are empowered with martial strength, and can channel searing flame to punish their enemies.

Drow

Driven to the Underdark, most drow have adopted a ruthless pragmatism. While the Lolth-sworn delight in the goddess’ evil tenets, the Seldarine reject Her attempt to overthrow the leader of the elven pantheon.

SUBRACES

Lolth-Sworn Drow

Raised by Lolth’s cult in the city of Menzoberranzan, these drow embody the virtues of their corrupt and merciless goddess. Lolth marks Her followers with bright red eyes so those in the Underdark will learn to fear them on sight.

Seldarine Drow

Seldarine drow can be found seeking allies from all over Faerûn, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth – and each other – by any means necessary.

Human

The most common face in Faerûn, humans are known for their tenacity, creativity, and endless capacity for growth.

Githyanki

With a ruthlessness borne from mind flayer enslavement, githyanki ride the Astral Sea atop red dragons, bringing their silver swords and psionic might to bear against any trace of the illithid menace.

Dwarf

As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.

SUBRACES

Gold Dwarf

These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.

Duergar

Once enslaved by the eldritch mind flayers, duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known throughout the Underdark.

Shield Dwarf

Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.

Half-Elf

Curious, ambitious, and versatile, half-elves are welcome everywhere, but struggle without a community to call their own.

SUBRACES

High Half-Elf

A touch of the Feywild remains in half-elves with this bloodline, and even those untrained in magic possess a hint of wild power.

Wood Half-Elf

Like their wood elf parent, these half-elves have a quickened stride and an eye for stealth. Yet many break away from isolation in Faerûn’s forests to explore the rest of the Realms.

Drow Half-Elf

Most half-drow result from liaisons between Seldarine drow and surfacers. While half-drow inherited a few magical gifts, they aren’t usually raised in the Underdark.

Halfling

Small yet capable, halflings prefer the comforts of home and hearth – but their natural luck and dexterity makes them fine adventurers.

SUBRACES

Lightfoot Halfling

Stealthy but social, these halflings travel all over Faerûn to make names for themselves.

Strongheart Halfling

Legend has it that dwarven blood gave stronghearts their hardiness. Resistant to poison and wellsprings of endurance, these halflings easily hold their own

Gnome

Small, clever, and energetic, gnomes use their long lives to explore Faerûn’s brightest corners and darkest depths.

SUBRACES

Forest Gnome

Even smaller than their cousins and twice as reclusive, forest gnomes are a rare sight in Faerûn. They master magic and craftsmanship in their distant, idyllic groves.

Deep Gnome

More guarded than their surface cousins, deep gnomes survive in the Underdark with darkvision and skilful stealth.

Rock Gnome

The most commonly seen gnomes on Faerûn’s surface, rock gnomes are named as such for their hardiness and affinity for metal.

Half-Orc

Creatures of intense emotion, half-orcs are more inclined to act than contemplate – whether the rage burning their bodies compels them to fight, or the love filling their hearts inspires acts of incredible kindness.

Dragonborn

A proud race that values clan and skills above all else. Once enslaved by dragons, they strive to be self-sufficient, not wanting to be beholden to anyone, not even the gods.

SUBRACES

Gold Dwarf

These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.

Duergar

Once enslaved by the eldritch mind flayers, duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known throughout the Underdark.

Shield Dwarf

Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.

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Beyond The Black Sea

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Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power.

Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil.

From the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2 comes a next-generation RPG, set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

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For those looking to get a little more out of Baldur’s Gate 3, the Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade content includes in-game cosmetics, such as a unique custom dice skin to show off to your friends, as well as practical in-game items such as the Mask of the Shapeshifter from Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Listen to the magical music of Borislav Slavov’s Original Soundtrack for Baldur’s Gate 3 or even pick up a pen and play D&D as one of our Origin characters with the handy printable pre-made character sheets. There’s plenty to get stuck into, in and outside of the game.

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The multi-award winning RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 released to the mortal plane. Fill your mantelpiece with feelies while you fill your heart with adventure.

Choose from 12 classes and 11 races from the D&D Player’s Handbook and create your own identity, or play as an Origin hero with a hand-crafted background. Or tangle with your inner corruption as the Dark Urge, a fully customisable Origin hero with its own unique mechanics and story. Whoever you choose to be, adventure, loot, battle and romance your way across the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Gather your party. Take the adventure online as a party of up to four.

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Beyond The Black Sea

FAQ

What platforms is Baldur’s Gate 3 available on?

The game is currently available on PC (Steam and GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox, Mac, and GeForce NOW.

WHAT ARE THE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS?

Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB available space

Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB available space

Make sure your device meets these specifications to ensure smooth gameplay.

Are there any in-game purchases?

No, there are no in-game purchases in our game. We believe in providing a complete and immersive gaming experience without the need for additional purchases. Enjoy the game to its fullest without any additional costs or microtransactions.

CAN I PLAY A SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN?

Absolutely! The game features an engaging single-player campaign filled with immersive storytelling and exciting missions. Experience the game’s unique narrative as you embark on a solo adventure.

Can I play the game offline?

Yes, you can play the game offline. However, certain features, such as multiplayer, may require an internet connection.

WHAT ARE THE MAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS?

Minimum:
OS: macOS 12 or newer
Processor: Apple M1
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple M1
Storage: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB available space

Recommended:
OS: Latest macOS
Processor: Apple M1 Pro or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple M1 Pro or better
Storage: 150 GB available space

Make sure your device meets these specifications to ensure smooth gameplay.

IS THERE A MULTIPLAYER MODE?

Yes, the game offers a multiplayer mode that focuses on cooperative gameplay. You can team up with your friends or other players online and embark on exciting co-op adventures, tackle challenging quests together, and strategise as a team to overcome formidable foes. Experience the game’s immersive world in a collaborative multiplayer setting.

WHAT DOES THE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION INCLUDE?

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes all the content from the standard edition, along with additional exclusive items. These items include the Divinity Bard Song Pack, Exclusive Dice Skin, Mask of the Shapeshifter, Cape of the Red Prince, Lute of the Merryweather Bard, Needle of the Outlaw Rogue, Bicorne of the Sea Beast, Paintings from Rivellon, Adventurer’s Pouch, Digital OST (Original Soundtrack), Digital Artbook, and Digital Character Sheets. Immerse yourself fully in the game with these exciting digital bonuses available in the Digital Deluxe Edition.

Beyond the black sea

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Beyond The Black Sea

Awards

Vampire spawn

Astarion

Class

Race

Subrace

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

Wizard Prodigy

Gale

Class

Race

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

Ferocious warrior

Lae'zel

Class

Race

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

Loyal warrior

Shadowheart

Class

Race

Subrace

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

Living Legend

Wyll

Class

Race

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

Fury of Avernus

Karlach

Class

Race

Subrace

Skill Proficiencies

Languages

Background

The Dark Urge

The Dark Urge

Game Races and Classes

Elf

SUBRACES

High Elf

Wood Elf

Tiefling

SUBRACES

Asmodeus Tiefling

Mephistopheles Tiefling

Zariel Tiefling

Drow

SUBRACES

Lolth-Sworn Drow

Seldarine Drow

Human

Githyanki

Dwarf

SUBRACES

Gold Dwarf

Duergar

Shield Dwarf

Half-Elf

SUBRACES

High Half-Elf

Wood Half-Elf

Drow Half-Elf

Halfling

SUBRACES

Lightfoot Halfling