The Emperor's Surprising Dialogue Reveals He's Always Watching From The Astral Prism
Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of hidden Easter eggs and dialogue depending on the choices players make. One Reddit user encountered an interesting reveal when meeting the Emperor, which recharacterizes the mind flayer in an unexpected way.
This reveal comes from Reddit user remarastrong447, who posted a video from the beginning of Act Three. When players learn about the true identity of the Dream Guardian, a mind flayer known as the Emperor, they ask for proof. In remarastrong447's video, the Emperor starts by recounting the player's romance with Minthara, rather than any of their other exploits.
The Mind Flayer Is Watching The Party's Ever Move
The Emperor's choice of memory results in a hilarious scene. The Emperor says, "You slept with the drow Minthara. You pleased her." The person recording the video is immediately astonished and starts to laugh. Many comments on the Reddit post share similar sentiments about how strange the Emperor's choice of memory is.
This unexpected memory reveal proves a couple of things. First, it shows that in the first two acts, the Emperor was watching everything the protagonist did, including very private moments. Second, it shows that the Emperor wasn't afraid to continue watching these intimate moments, even commenting on how the protagonist "pleased" Minthara.
It's Not Just A Funny Scene
It should be noted that players can Romance the Emperor after they reveal themselves in the third act. This romance arc is similar to other romantic arcs in the game. Unused code even implies that the Emperor's romance could've been deeper.
The Emperor's surprising Dialogue demonstrates the depth of detail that Larian Studios put into the game. The game features many interwoven characters and interactions, making for a truly immersive experience.
The Emperor Wants To Embrace Your Illithid Potential
It's entirely optional to romance the Emperor, as are all other romance options in the game. It's just one of many choices players will encounter in Baldur's Gate 3. The Emperor encourages players to embrace their Illithid potential by using the Astral-Touched Tadpole.
This Dialogue raises more questions about what other hidden text exists in the game. Will players uncover more unexpected dialogue if they make the right Choices? This is just one example of how Larian Studios has created a game that rewards exploration and experimentation.
