Unlocking a Hidden Romance in Baldur's Gate 3: Naoise Nallinto at Sharess' Caress
Many players are familiar with Baldur's Gate 3's prominent romance options, but a captivating, easily missed encounter awaits at Sharess' Caress: Naoise Nallinto. This guide details how to find and romance her.
Locating Naoise Nallinto
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Reach Act III: Progress to the early stages of Act III, passing through Wyrm's Crossing on your journey to Baldur's Gate. You'll need to visit Sharess' Caress, a brothel east of the bridge leading into Baldur's Gate. Alternatively, use the South Span of Wyrm's Crossing fast travel point.
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Find the Nymph's Grotto: On the second floor, locate a door with a green light and ivy. This door, leading to the Nymph's Grotto, is locked but easily pickable (requires a lockpicking roll of 10 or higher).
Romancing Naoise Nallinto
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Interact with Naoise and Jara: Inside, you'll find Naoise and Jara, a Flaming Heart soldier, in a compromising position. Jara will react negatively to your interruption. Choose dialogue options carefully; selecting "Whoever you think I am, you're mistaken" is a viable option.
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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 interest in Mindflayers. Avoid judgmental responses; "Your client is dead. I thought you'd be more upset" works well. A successful Insight check reveals her romantic interest.
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The Romantic Encounter: Choose dialogue options that lead to intimacy. "What did you have in mind?" followed by "Close your eyes and listen" are effective choices.
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Choosing Your Role: Naoise asks you to choose a role ("Revered," "Contented," "Powerful," "Rich," or "I think we're done here"). The choice affects the scene's outcome. "Contented" is one possibility.
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The Boon: This encounter is unique and occurs mentally. Upon completion, Naoise grants the "Rapture" boon, providing a passive 1d6 bonus to most ability checks. Note that this encounter is a one-time event.
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Relationship Status: This romance doesn't seem to affect other existing relationships.
This hidden romance adds a unique layer to the Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Remember to explore thoroughly and enjoy the unexpected!
