Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Ketheric Thorm's Quests

Confront Ketheric Thorm in Baldur's Gate 3 Act 2 by infiltrating Moonrise Towers and uncovering the Shadow-Cursed Lands secrets.

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Ketheric Thorm's Quests

Ketheric Thorm is the primary antagonist of Act 2 in Baldur's Gate 3, and his defeat is the central objective of the act. Your journey to confront him involves infiltrating Moonrise Towers and uncovering the secrets of the Shadow-Cursed Lands. Several main quests directly lead to your confrontation with Ketheric Thorm.

Key quests related to Ketheric Thorm include:

  • Infiltrate Moonrise Towers: This quest is the gateway to reaching Ketheric Thorm.
  • Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic: Locating this relic is a critical step before confronting him.
  • Defeat Ketheric Thorm: The ultimate main quest of Act 2, culminating in a direct confrontation with Ketheric Thorm.

To prepare for these confrontations, you will need to:

  • Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse: This is vital for navigating the Shadow-Cursed Lands leading up to Moonrise Towers.
  • Follow the Convoy: This quest will guide you towards Moonrise Towers.
  • Resolve the Abduction: Address the abduction events that occur in the region.

While pursuing Ketheric Thorm, you will also encounter other significant events and characters:

  • Capture Isobel the Selunite Cleric: This objective is tied to the events within Moonrise Towers.
  • Balthazar's Room: Explore this area within Moonrise Towers, solving a bookcase puzzle and finding an ancient altar and a Moonlantern.
  • Rescue the Tieflings: These prisoners are held in Moonrise Towers Prison, and their rescue can yield the Potent Robe.
  • Rescue Wulbren: There are different methods and outcomes for rescuing Wulbren.

Companion quests, particularly those involving Shadowheart and Astarion, often overlap with the main narrative in Act 2. Having Shadowheart in your party is highly recommended when visiting the Gauntlet of Shar, as it provides additional interactions. Astarion also has more options for interaction with Raphael in this act. Withers, an important NPC found in the Dank Crypt after completing the side quest Explore the Ruins, can be invited to your Camp to provide services like respeccing, reviving dead party members, or hiring Hirelings for a fee.