Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 106 - Not Waving, But Drowning

Summary

Dragon Aftermath

The party finishes looting Ansur’s lair and finds the legendary Giant Slayer. John gives it to Lae’zel to try, weighing its damage against her Silver Sword of the Astral Plane. He also tests the Helm of Balduran, which offers protection and a small amount of healing, then rests the party.

Reconnaissance at Wyrm’s Rock

John discovers a route through the upper levels and bell tower toward Gortash’s rooms. The area reveals the aftermath of the coronation massacre and suggests ways to approach or bypass parts of the fortress later.

Rescuing Volo

At the docks, a hostile crowd is about to burn Volo. The party intervenes: John knocks enemies off ledges and extinguishes the fire threatening the cart Volo is tied to. After the fight, Volo is freed. He later confirms that Orin is Bhaal’s Chosen and can become the Slayer, though John says he has already dealt with the temple and the Slayer.

Gathering Intelligence

John sneaks aboard a guarded ship and finds evidence that Gortash is using it to transport tadpoles. He consumes another parasite, bringing his brain’s infestation to its maximum, and gives Lae’zel Luck of the Far Realms for its powerful critical-hit benefit.

The Wave Mother’s Funeral

At a temple devoted to Umberlee, John learns that a Steel Watcher killed a worshipper named Holly. The Wave Mother’s followers ask him to kill the creature’s master. He also makes offerings at the temple, though he is unsure whether they provide any benefit.

The Iron Throne

Following machine oil and dead fish, John enters a building connected to Gortash’s operations. After fighting its guard dogs, the party finds a hidden basement containing a detention area, records, and equipment. Notes reveal a secret underwater prison called the Iron Throne, where Gondians are being held as leverage over workers at the Steel Watch Foundry.

The basement leads to a submersible dock. Its pilot, Redhammer, confirms that the Iron Throne is a prison and that he can take the party there. John kills him to avenge Holly, as requested by the Wave Mother’s followers, and receives a fire- and cold-resistant robe as a reward. He later realizes the pilot may have been the only person who knew how to operate the submersible.

Next Steps

The party has found a possible route to the Iron Throne, but John postpones the trip. Rescuing the Gondians—or attacking the Steel Watch Foundry—could alert Gortash and trigger a major confrontation, so he plans to prepare before committing.

The video ends with brief comic outtakes, including John joking that he was outwitted by a butterfly and apologizing for touching shoes while shopping.

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• Game: Baldur’s Gate 3