Prologue Main Quests

Prologue Main Quests: Escape the Nautiloid & Rescue the Illithid's Captive

The journey in Baldur's Gate 3 begins with a harrowing escape from a Mind Flayer Nautiloid. You'll immediately be thrust into the main questline, tasked with surviving the alien vessel and understanding the parasitic tadpole implanted in your brain. This initial act sets the stage for your overarching goal: finding a cure before you're fully transformed. Key objectives include navigating the ship, dealing with its inhabitants, and ultimately finding a way to crash-land on the Sword Coast.

The prologue is crucial for understanding the immediate threat and the desperate circumstances of your character. You'll encounter various threats, including Mind Flayers and their minions, as well as other captives. The primary focus is on survival and the initial steps towards understanding the tadpole's influence. Success in the prologue directly leads into the first act of the game, where the search for a cure becomes paramount.

Escape the Nautiloid

Your first major objective is to escape the Nautiloid. This involves navigating the ship's various chambers, often under duress. You'll need to overcome obstacles, defeat enemies, and find a way to reach the ship's controls or an escape pod. Pay attention to environmental clues and any available resources to aid your progress. This questline is linear but introduces core combat and exploration mechanics.

Rescue the Illithid's Captive

During your escape, you'll likely encounter other individuals who have been abducted and implanted with tadpoles. Rescuing these captives is a secondary objective that can lead to new allies or valuable information. One notable captive you might encounter is Myrnath, an Intellect Devourer whose fate you can influence. Your choices regarding these captives can have ripple effects on your journey.