Lore Whore: Videogame Deepdives

Valeria the Hollyphant initially seems like an odd presence in Baldur's Gate 3 lore. She's involved in two quests, and sticks out like a sore thumb in the city as she is a celestial elephant with golden wings. But read deeper into her character and her diary and you can find out how if only Mount Celestia had listened to her, the entire Zariel chapter of the Blood War could have been avoided...00:00 - Valeria in Baldur's Gate04:43 - !!Descent into Avernus Spoilers!!15:38 - Her Time in Baldur's Gate

The Undercity is one of the most enticing parts of Baldur's Gate 3 Lore. Buried underneath the city proper, it is a hidden treasure trove of architecture, strange bridges, and unanswered questions, but I'm going to do my best to fix that last aspect. The Undercity is absolutely ancient. Existing long before Baldur's Gate, Loklee, or Shavinar, its streets have few answers and even fewer clues as to who built it - but I think I've found the answer.

Ramazith's Tower is one of the most enigmatic structures in Baldur's Gate 3. In this Baldur's Gate 3 lore video I dive into who Ramazith Flamesinger was, how his tower was created, and where he went - or at least, I theorise about where he went.

Arabella is one of Baldur's Gate 3's most mysterious entities. In this Baldur's Gate 3 lore video I explore what her powers are, how they affect the story, and what Arabella may actually be. She seems to escape any easy answer but through delving into Dungeons and Dragons sourcebooks I think I have an answer. A couple of them, really.

Join my Patreon for early, ad-free lore and exclusive videos!patreon.com/zoedelsThe House of Hope is hovering in Avernus, and its master, Raphael, is a tyrant. Inside the House of Hope you can find errant souls, eternal debtors, a special cameo from a former video, and Haarlep. There's also someone waiting deep in its depths who poses more questions than answers...Be the first to know about lore deep-dives at:TikTok - @zoedelahuntylightBluesky - @zoedels.bsky.socialInstagram - @zoe_delsTumblr - zoedelsYouTube - Zoe DelsTwitter - @zoe_dels

Join my Patreon for early, ad-free lore and exclusive videos!patreon.com/zoedelsThe Circus of the Last Days is present in Rivington when Tav arrives. In this BG3 Lore video I explore what's going on under the brightly-coloured tents, how it is linked to the Feywild, and why Lucretious may be far more powerful than she's letting on. As well as spending time talking about everyone's favourite kobold, of course: Popper!Be the first to know about lore deep-dives at:TikTok - @zoedelahuntylightBluesky - @zoedels.bsky.socialInstagram - @zoe_delsTumblr - zoedelsYouTube - Zoe DelsTwitter - @zoe_dels

Join my Patreon for early, ad-free lore and exclusive videos!patreon.com/zoedelsEnver Flymm started out as a cobbler's son, his sharp intellect doing its best to find an outlet in Heapside. After being sold to a 'warlock', Enver would gradually disappear and be replaced by Gortash: the genius Chosen of Bane who isn't scared of anything - except acknowledging his own past. Gortash is one of Baldur's Gate 3's most fascinating characters, and this is his story and psychology explained.Be the first to know about lore deep-dives at:TikTok - @zoedelahuntylightBluesky - @zoedels.bsky.socialInstagram - @zoe_delsTumblr - zoedelsYouTube - Zoe DelsTwitter - @zoe_dels

The second era of the Grymforge from BG3 lore had high aspirations. Ketheric Thorm had resurrected the worship of Shar in the Grymforge and created the Gauntlet to churn out Dark Justiciars in service to Shar. But how legitimate were these warriors? How adequately did the Gauntlet prepare them for war? I explore those questions and Shar's manipulative tactics in this lore video as well as what life was like for initiates in the second era of the Grymforge. #dnd Join my Patreon for early, ad-free lore and exclusive videos:patreon.com/zoedelsBe the first to know about lore deep-dives at:TikTok - @zoedelahuntylightBluesky - @zoedels.bsky.socialInstagram - @zoe_delsTumblr - zoedelsYouTube - Zoe DelsTwitter - @zoe_dels

Shar is a constant presence in #baldursgate3. As the goddess of loss, grief, the underdark, and much more, she has had influence in the Trielta Crags (specifically Reithwin) for centuries. Her Grymforge is a huge part of the game in not one, but two acts - but how did it come to be? In this lore deep dive I explore Shar's dogma, her worshippers, and how she convinced Silouv Yali to join her worshippers and create an indestructible entity in her name. #dnd Be the first to know about lore deep-dives at:TikTok - @zoedelahuntylightBluesky - @zoedels.bsky.socialInstagram - @zoe_delsTumblr - zoedelsYouTube - Zoe DelsTwitter - @zoe_dels

This is four whole hours of lore from Baldur's Gate 3 Act One, taking you from the Blighted Village to the Temple of Selune, to Emerald Grove and Auntie Ethel, all the way to Rosymorn Monastery and Lenore de Hurst in the Underdark. So many of you told me that you like listening to this lore to relax so this omnibus of lore is to put all the thematically-linked aspects of Baldur's Gate 3 in the same place!