Escapades Into Fantasy

So I remade Auriel because it had been so long since I visited her playthrough! (And I missed Act 1)

So I finally finished Baldur’s Gate 3 and it has been a journey. I cried at the end, and then I was sad the next day because I felt a little empty after completing it. But alas, I felt immense satisfaction from finishing the game, and I’m happy I did!

I also definitely have to recon Saran’s changes after the course of the game. Act 3 had me stressed out, so I decided to pick options that reflected that in her character. But I like to think she came out of her journey as more assertive and comfortable in a leadership role. I’ll explain it in another post😅

Lastly, I finally came up with a name for Saran and Gale, took me forever because I had no idea what would fit. Therefore, I have settled upon:

“One moment with you could sate me for a lifetime, and prise the fear from my heart.”

Bad news: Gonna have to recon Saran’s epilogue a bit because there’s no way she didn’t just change a little bit over the course of this adventure.

Neutral news: Why the fuck don’t the Gondians have any kind of will to live???

“In case you ever foolishly forget: I am never not thinking of you.”

- Virginia Woolf

I wasn’t tagged this go around (Someone remind me to do this for Xifiel bc I was definitely tagged in the Durge edition😅) HOWEVER! Introducing the ✨Syraela (BG3) edition✨

Syraela Thaterel / Half-Elf / Cleric of Selûne / She/Her / 21

What’s your Tavs…

Favorite Weapon: Blood of Lathander (Although she’d prefer a mace from Selûne, she won’t refuse a blessing!)

Style of Combat: Defensive/Support; Syraela has never been much of a fighter, but she was always a damn good cleric. She will keep her allies healed and distract enemies if someone else can do the heavy hitting.

Most Prized Possession: A pair of lapis lazuli earrings that were gifted to her by her mother after she succeeded in her Selûnite Rite of Passage.

Deepest Desire: She has dreams of gaining the position of a high priestess at her temple. It would be the HIGHEST honor!

Guilty Pleasure: Syraela secretly admires ancient Sharran temples. She has no love for the goddess, but she admires the architectural handiwork of her followers.

Best-Kept Secret: Admiration for Shadowheart before she became a Selûnite. She doesn’t agree with her faith, but considering Shadowheart is the first companion she gains, she accepts it. But she also respects her for being proud of her faith despite it not being ideal.

Greatest Strength: Her faith. Syraela lives by Selûne’s teaching and sees the good in everyone. In her words, “The Moonmaiden’s light will help them find their path.”

Fatal Flaw: She takes people at face value, someone who seems good is good and someone who seems bad has the capacity for good. She lets her better judgement of people blind her to evil or dark characteristics.

Favorite Smell: Citrus scents and honey

Favorite Spell or Cantrip: Spirit Guardians (Radiant)

Pet Peeve: People who believe that violence is the best/only way. This is the main reason why she bumps head with La’zael so much early on.

Bad Habit: Tends to talk to herself a lot, although she doesn’t view it as a bad habit. The others have varying opinions though.

Hidden Talent: Silver tongue. Syraela herself doesn’t understand it, but she is quite convincing. If she was raised among nobility, it’s quite possible she could’ve been an ambassador or representative.

Leisure Activity: Syraela enjoys cooking! She’s no master chef, but she has some skills. (She also gets lessons from Gale!)

Favorite Drink: Moonslake (An alcoholic apple cider that she tried from a halfling friend, she doesn’t indulge often but she loves it!)

Comfort Food: Faerûnian Fried Rice (Her mother makes it the best!)

Favorite Person: Wyll Ravenguard (Especially after their dance😉)

Favorite Display of Affection (Platonic and/or Romantic): Words of affirmation is her main way of showing affection to her friends as she believes in them. Romance is new for her, Wyll is really her first and last love. But she finds that she likes holding his hand and kissing his cheek the most.

Fondest Childhood Memory: The celebration following the successful completion of her Rite of Passage. Celebrating with her fellow Selûnites and her mom was one of the best nights of her life.