Summary
In addition to introducing many new characters,Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with returning favorites from previous games. Allies Minsc and Jaheira join the adventure once more, Viconia and Sarevok are fought as enemies, and many others are referenced in dialogue and in-game text. But one party member from both previous games is noticeably missing: Edwin Odesseiron, an ambitious, egotistical, Red Wizard of Thay. However, some subtle hints and information from other Forgotten Realms materials indicate that Edwin may be hiding out inBaldur’s Gate 3after all.
Edwin Apparently Defeated Lorroakan
Edwin is a power-hungry and confident man, believing himself to be the greatest wizard in Faerun and constantly seeking greater magical strength. He particularly enjoys taking down other wizards, even believing himself strong enough to face Elminster, Faerun’s greatest mage. In theDungeons and Dragons5th edition bookMinsc and Boo’sJournal of Villainy,Edwin appears as a Henchman-class villain. He is described as having recently killed a young wizard named Lorroakan, and to be residing in Ramazith’s Tower, which Lorroakan once claimed. Although human, Edwin is mentioned as having gained an “elf’s lifespan” via his spells.
He has recently taken over Ramazith’s Tower and adopted the identity of Lorroakan, the young mage who formerly lived in the tower (now dead by Edwin’s hand) -Minsc and Boo’s Journal of Villainy
Lorroakan May Be Edwin In Disguise
Despite this information, players can encounter a seemingly living Lorroakan inBaldur’s Gate 3.He seeks theNightsong- actually the aasimar paladin Dame Aylin - in order to steal her power of immortality. Players have a choice between surrendering Aylin to Lorroakan, earning his aid as an ally in the final battle, or killing him, allowing the tiefling wizard Rolan to take over Ramazith’s Tower instead.
While there is no official confirmation that the “Lorroakan” players meet is in fact Edwin pretending to be the wizard he previously killed, there are several hints indicating that this might be the case. These include:
However, there are a few indications thatBaldur’s Gate 3ignoresMinsc and Boo’s Journal of Villainy,and that Lorroakan is himself, not Edwin. NeitherJaheiranor Minsc, both of whom previously traveled with Edwin, notice anything strange about Lorroakan or any potential connections with their former companion. Additionally, there are hints that Edwin is still active in the world - Gale threatens to “go all Edwin Odesseiron on [the player]” should they click on him too many times in combat.
Edwin’s mysterious fate and lack of presence inBaldur’s Gate 3has been a point of discussion among fans of the previous two games. It remains to be seen whether the “Edwin is Lorroakan” theory will be confirmed by Larian Studios, or if the sinister but memorable Red Wizard will show up in another context, perhaps infutureBaldur’s Gate 3DLC.
