Baldur's Gate 3's Strangest And Most Intimidating Enemy Actually Has A Deeper Lore

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By Melissa Sarnowski

Published 22 hours ago

Elder Brains are part of D&D’s illithid lore, but what’s the lore behind Baldur’s Gate 3’s Netherbrain and how is it different from an Elder Brain?

Baldur's Gate 3 can be enjoyed without prior D&D knowledge, but some context may be missing for those unfamiliar with the Forgotten Realms.
The game provides information about enemies like the illithid, but there is a lot more to know about their society and the world of the Forgotten Realms.
The Netherbrain, the game's antagonist, is unique among illithid elder brains, created out of circumstances directly related to BG3, not D&D at large.