Summary
An observantBaldur’s Gate 3player has found an oldSmokey Stovercomic strip series Easter egg hidden within the name of one of the human members of the Cult of Bhaal. In a fantasy game as big asBaldur’s Gate 3, it goes without saying that hidden dialogue and cool references from books, TV shows, and other video games are features that Larian Studios loves to include.
From previous companions in theBaldur’s Gateseries and a tribute to the mirror inUndertale, to a reference to the famous Edgar Allan Poe poem “The Raven” and quotes from Shakespeare, many people considerBaldur’s Gate 3to have the best Easter eggsin gaming. Now, over a year since its launch, players are still finding Easter eggs hidden throughout the game in a variety of creative, and often bizarre, ways.
Reddit user IHad360K_KarmaDammit has stumbled across a very unusual Easter egg during their time in the battle against Minsc and the Bhaalists inAct 3 ofBaldur’s Gate 3. In this particular section of the game, the player noticed an Invoker of Bhaal named “Notar Esojac,” which is already strange since the human members of the Cult of Bhaal don’t have last names. Upon further investigation, IHad360K_KarmaDammit thinks that the name is a reference to “Notary Sojac,” a catchphrase from an old American comic strip series calledSmokey Stoverby Bill Holman, which ran from 1935 to 1972.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Finds Strange Comic Strip Easter Egg
The Redditor also points out in the post that “Notary Sojac” is an intentional misspellingof the Gaelic phrase “Nodlaig Sodhach” for “Merry Christmas” inSmokey Stover,and the word “Sodhach” seems to only show up in articles about the Bill Holman comic strip series. The Invoker of Bhaal, found throughoutBaldur’s Gate 3’s Temple of Bhaaland other areas of Act 3, was therefore seemingly named by Larian Studios after this festive celebration.
In the comments section, a reader pointed out that another cool and interesting Easter egg inBaldur’s Gate 3can be found in the Rivington catacombs, where a dead tiefling is named afterMelkor fromThe Lord of the Rings. There’s still plenty of life left inBaldur’s Gate 3, especially with future updates that will introduce photo mode and crossplay.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
