Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Member Of The Thorm Family, Explained (2024)

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  • Isobel Thorm

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  • Malus Thorm

  • Thisobald Thorm

When reaching the Shadow Cursed Lands in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you will be dealing with the many dangers presented by the Thorms. This family used to rule the lands before the corruption and now still maintains their titles, even though they are cursed themselves.

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While you’ll learn plenty about Ketheric Throm and his cult of the Absolute, the other family members are more of a mystery. They make for memorable boss fights, but there’s very little to know about them beyond the mechanics they have, so who are these other cursed Thorms?

Ketheric Thorm

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Centuries ago, Ketheric Thorm was a loyal follower of Selune, and he ruled the Moonrise Towers in his goddess's name. That was a time of peace, and the lands around the Towers were a paradise for other followers of the Moon goddess.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Melodia, and their daughter, Isobel. But tragedy would strike him twice, first having his wife die and then his darling Isobel soon following.

It’s believed that Shar had something to do with both deaths, but it isn’t confirmed.

Overwhelmed with loss, he turned his devotion towards Shar, goddess of darkness, and made an army in her name. This massive force was meant to conquer the entire Sword Coast, and Ketheric had the means and skill to do so.

Fortunately, his forces were defeated by the combined efforts of Harpers and Druids, but on his dying breath, he cast a curse on the lands around Moonrise Towers. This deep Shadow Curse was summoned in Shar’s name, corrupting every living thing and turning it into an undead abomination.

Some years later, Ketheric is resurrected as an avatar of Myrkul, one of the Dead Three. Myrkul promised Ketheric to give him what he wanted most: his darling Isobel resurrected. In return, he would enact Myrkul's will on the Material Plane.

Shar likely did not consider Ketheric a traitor for becoming faithful to Myrkul, since the two deities are known allies.

Ketheric once again rose to form an army, this time of undead. And with the Avatars of the other Dead Three, he prepares to conquer the world once more. To do this, the three of them subdue an Elder Brain, putting the entire story of Baldur’s Gate 3 into motion.

Isobel Thorm

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Isobel is a half-elf who grew up in a caring home, becoming a cleric of Selune herself. When her mother died, she was her father's sole comfort, and while he could be harsh, there was plenty of good in his heart.

Since the Moonrise Towers were a place of such divine devotion to Selune, the goddess sent one of her own daughters, Dame Aylin, as a reward for their worship. Aylin and Isobel ended up falling for each other, making them a beacon of light in an already wonderful place.

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She also loves Night Orchids, even if they're deadly poisonous.

Sometime after that, Isobel died, but the nature of her death is unknown even to her. A hundred years later, she’s fully resurrected by her father, who tells her Aylin has died; this was a lie since Ketheric was using Aylin to fuel his own invulnerability.

Sensing a darkness within Ketheric, Isobel ran away into the Shadow Cursed Lands and the dangers within. She prayed for a safe haven, and Selune answered, shielding her and her surroundings against the curse.

She can now be met by players that start Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, staying at the Last Light Inn alongside Jaheira and her Harpers. She can extend her blessing to others, giving people the ability to traverse the Curse without being affected themselves.

Gerringothe Thorm

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Very little is known about Gerringotheapart from her profession and last name. Just like the other Thorm members around the Shadow Cursed Lands, you need to rely on context clues to get to know them, since there’s no way to ask Ketheric about them.

What we do know is that Gerringothe was a toll collector, and she was obsessed with doing her job diligently. The curse has left her with nothing beyond her gold collecting task, with her being completely encased in gold, leaving some to question if there’s even a body under that.

As far as Gerringothe's relationship with Ketheric, with no information to go by, she’s likely a cousin or some other far-off relative.

Yet Gerringothe doesn’t actually like her job, which is why you can avoid the fight if you convince her she doesn’t have to do it anymore. If you successfully convince her, she’ll simply leave, almost as if her soul can finally rest.

Malus Thorm

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Malus Thorm is an Elven surgeon, a fanatical devotee of Shar, and Ketheric’s uncle. While the Malus you can meet in the game is twisted and cursed, the way he was in life was no less corrupted; he was already using corpses and living beings for his experiments.

He was in charge of the House of Healing, a hospital of sorts that was very selective about who it attended. The traditional healing was reserved for Shar Justiciars and other Shar followers, while other people were either turned down or used for experiments.

These experiments were likely just as twisted as what he performs in the game, looking into the nature of pain and how Shar liberates people through it. It’s unknown if his mechanical enhancements were already his or caused by the curse, but considering the state of the other Thorms, the latter is more likely.

Since we know that he was a Shar worshiper before the curse, it’s possible that he’s the one who brought the gospel of the Lady of Loss to Ketheric’s ears. There’s no way to confirm this, but the House of Healing being so close to the Mausoleum (and, in turn, Shar’s hidden temple) points towards it being true.

Thisobald Thorm

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Thisobald, even in his cursed state, is capable of sharing a lot of his background if you entertain him enough. He’s a brewer and tavern keeper in the Waning Moon Inn, and it’s likely he was also that in life.

While he’s prone to turn violent, this is likely the result of the Shadow Curse, since nothing points to him having a turbulent past. He does seem to have a tragic one, however, since he keeps referring to Ketheric as his father.

If true, that would make Thisobald Ketheric’s son, but it’s unlikely he’s also Melodia’s son. What’s more likely is that he’s Ketheric’s bastard son, someone the ruler of Moonrise Towers had after Isobel died.

Considering how open Thisobald is about his parentage, his existence is no secret, but Ketheric doesn’t seem to care or even bother to acknowledge the fact that he has other children. He sees Isobel as the only one worth preserving, while Thisobald is left aside and forgotten, even in the narrative of the game.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Member Of The Thorm Family, Explained (2024)

FAQs

How many Thorm siblings are in BG3? ›

Three other individuals with the surname Thorm were encountered by adventurers within the shadow-cursed lands surrounding Reithwin: Malus Thorm, Ketheric's physician uncle; Gerringothe Thorm, the toll collector; and Thisobald Thorm, the brewer who states that he is Ketheric Thorm's son.

Is Isobel Ketheric Thorm's daughter? ›

Isobel Thorm was a half-elf cleric of Selûne and daughter of general Ketheric Thorm.

Is Thisobald Thorm Ketheric's son? ›

Thisobald Thorm is a unique intelligent Undead, the master brewer of the The Waning Moon. He is the son of Ketheric Thorm.

Why did Ketheric turn to Shar? ›

Grief-stricken and unable to cope with her loss, Ketheric Thorm renounced the worship of the Moonmaiden and turned to Shar, the Lady of Loss.

Who is the most romanced character in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

But let's talk romance: while Baldur's Gate 3 has a number of intriguing romance paths, Shadowheart's is easily the most popular, with 51.3% players completing her romance arc (which you can find a walkthrough of here). It turns out she really is God's favorite princess and the most interesting girl in the world.

Do I tell Arabella her parents are dead? ›

Arabella remains in camp until the end of Act Two. As long as the news of her parents' death is broken to her successfully, she can be found in Act Three. If she is never told of her parents in Act 2, she will instead leave a note and depart the game for good.

Is Dame Aylin immortal? ›

Aylin is explicitly immortal, both in terms of not aging and resurrecting after death, whereas aasimar have finite lifespans similar to that of half-elves. She can use her wings for as long as she wishes as many times as she wants, whereas only one kind of aasimar can use theirs, and only a limited time per day.

Can you save Isobel if Marcus takes her? ›

This is because the fight can end quickly if Isobel's HP falls to zero. While she will not be killed, it will let Marcus grab her and flee. The only way to save Isobel in this situation is to defeat Marcus before he can bring Isobel's health to zero.

Are Isobel and Aylin together? ›

After Ketheric is defeated, Isobel will travel to Moonrise Towers where she will reunite with her lover, Dame Aylin.

What happens if you drink Thorm BG3? ›

See, once you drink, Thisobald wants to hear a tale from your adventures. Depending what you've done in the game so far, you'll be presented with a variety of options with different Performance difficulty ratings. If you fail the Performance roll, you'll have to roll a DR 18 Deception roll to make a story up.

Who is Ketheric's wife? ›

The Thorm family consists of Ketheric, family man and husband of Melodia, a strong follower of Selune, and giving birth to Isobel to please and serve Selune at Melodia's behest.

What happened to the Thorn family in BG3? ›

Ketheric Thorm

But tragedy would strike him twice, first having his wife die and then his darling Isobel soon following. It's believed that Shar had something to do with both deaths, but it isn't confirmed. Overwhelmed with loss, he turned his devotion towards Shar, goddess of darkness, and made an army in her name.

Can you romance Isobel in BG3? ›

However, not only can Isobel unfortunately not be romanced, but it is also difficult to keep her alive or even just keep her safe, as the Inn will get attacked when players first talk to her. Thankfully, if players can save her and Dame Aylin later on, they can both be recruited to camp, although not as companions.

Can you keep ketheric thorm alive? ›

Unfortunately, saving him is impossible, as he will toss himself into the pit. Additionally, Myrkul will still want to fight you and your squad, which is unavoidable. However, passing the persuasion check allows you to technically not end Ketheric Thorm (as he chooses to dive into the pit himself).

Who is the last Dark Justiciar in BG3? ›

Lyrthindor was the last of the Dark Justiciars of Shar that survived the near-extermination of his order.

Are Malus Thorm and Ketheric Thorm related? ›

Relationships. Malus Thorm and his pupils in the House of Healing. Malus Thorm was General Ketheric Thorm's uncle.

Can you side with Ketheric Thorm BG3? ›

It's Impossible To Side With Ketheric Thorm In BG3

General Ketheric Thorm, the leader of the armies of the Absolute, seeks to retrieve the Nightsong from the Shadowfell, which is described to the party as a relic that he requires.

Who is Thisobald Thorm in BG3? ›

Thisobald Thorm is a character the player might run into while exploring the Shadow Cursed Lands in Act 2. He is quite the repulsive-looking character whose belly looks like it is near the point of exploding. To be specific, Thisobald Thorm is an undead elf. He's also referred to as the Wretched Distiller.

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