One Fan-Favorite Baldur’s Gate Character Is Officially In D&D’s 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide
The games feature plenty of familiar people and places from , but the reverse isn't quite as true. While characters from like Astarion and Karlach have been popping up in promotional material recently, video game characters don't often make appearances in source books or campaigns. There's always room for exceptions, however, and the 2024 that's set for a wide release on November 12 contains a big one.
Minsc, a Ranger who's been included in every game to date, appears in both artwork and the Lore Glossary found in 's 2024 . The artwork, created by Katerina Ladon, depicts Minsc, his hamster Boo, and the Wild Mage Delina dancing at the Boreal Ball, the setting of a sample Level 7 adventure found in the book.
The Lore Glossary, meanwhile, describes Minsc's "" and "." A separate entry for Boo describes him as a "," a claim that Minsc has long asserted to be true.
Although Minsc often plays the role of comic relief in the games, his good-hearted loyalty and bravery have done a lot to endear him to fans over the years. Minsc's role in is less central than in the previous games, but uncovering his storyline in Act 3 can be engaging, even for those who didn't make his acquaintance previously.
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This isn't the first time that Minsc and Boo have shown up in modern books, as the duo previously appeared in the set of books for 5e. The creature book included in the set,, even took its name from Minsc's companion and showcased them both on the cover. is a niche product compared to the core rulebooks, however, so even a minor appearance in the might be bigger for Minsc's career.
It's nice to see Minsc solidify his position in tabletop material, and he'd certainly appreciate the official statement that Boo is, in fact, the miniature giant space hamster that he claims. Fans of in particular might be champing at the bit to see some of
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