Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Kill Or Drink With Thisobald Thorm?

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Thisobald Thorm has a memorable presence in Act 2 of , but deciding on the best way to deal with him isn't always easy. The Shadow-Cursed Lands of Act 2 are full of looming darkness and threatening encounters, but a few semi-abandoned locations play host to possibly more peaceful encounters. One of these is the Waning Moon, an old brewery currently occupied by a monstrous barkeep and a variety of ghouls. This barkeep is a strange, Frankenstein-like creature who can seem intimidating, but it's possible to initiate a conversation with Thisobald Thorm without pulling out a blade.

Thisobald seems particularly intent on his lonely occupation, beseeching the protagonist to drink up his special brew in the context of any conversation. It doesn't take much, however, to gather that whatever Thisobald is serving is far from a normal drink. Partaking in it could run a chance of threatening the protagonist's life or altering them in some strange way, while refusing seems likely to anger Thisobald. There are a number of unique ways to navigate this encounter, and treading lightly can be an interesting path for those who have enough luck or Inspiration to manage it.

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Drinking with Thisobald Thorm offers significantly more advantages than engaging in outright combat, making it the best thing to aim for when the party is making its way through the Waning Moon in Importantly, proceeding with the drinking protocol doesn't necessarily require actually imbibing the concoction, as it's possible to make Sleight of Hand checks to feign the affair entirely. Each check will increase in difficulty, however, so it's best to start the conversation with Astarion if the