Uncover a Hidden Romance in Baldur's Gate 3: Naoise Nallinto
While Baldur's Gate 3 boasts many well-known romance options, a secret encounter with Naoise Nallinto awaits those who venture off the beaten path. This guide details how to find and romance this intriguing character at Sharess' Caress.
Locating Naoise Nallinto
This fleeting romance unfolds in Act III.
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Reach Sharess' Caress: Travel to Wyrm's Crossing, located on the route to Baldur's Gate. Sharess' Caress, a brothel, is situated east of the bridge leading into Baldur's Gate. Alternatively, use the Wyrm's Crossing (South Span) fast travel point.
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Find the Nymph's Grotto: On the second floor, locate a door marked by a green light and ivy. This locked door (easily lock-picked with a roll of 10 or higher) leads to the Nymph's Grotto.
Romancing Naoise Nallinto
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Interact with Naoise and Jara: Inside the Grotto, you'll find Naoise and Jara, a Flaming Heart soldier, engaged in an intimate moment. Your interference will trigger a confrontation. Choose dialogue options strategically; selecting "Whoever you think I am, you're mistaken" is a viable starting point.
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Defeat the Mindflayer: Jara transforms into a Mindflayer. Defeat her to proceed.
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Engage Naoise: Naoise reveals her fascination with Mindflayers. Avoid judgmental responses. Options like "Your client is dead. I thought you'd be more upset" can lead to a positive outcome. Further conversation should steer towards expressing interest in a romantic encounter.
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The Mental Encounter: The romance unfolds within your mind. Naoise presents choices reflecting different desires ("Revered," "Contented," "Powerful," "Rich," or "I think we're done here"). Choosing "Contented" is one path to a successful encounter.
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The Aftermath: This romance is unique; Naoise offers "rapture" only once. Even existing relationships with other characters (like Karlach) don't appear to impede this encounter. Shadowheart will reward you with the "Carnal Rituals of Sharess" inspiration point. The Rapture boon grants a passive 1d6 bonus to most ability checks.
This hidden romance provides a unique and memorable experience within Baldur's Gate 3's rich tapestry of interactions.
