Baldur’s Gate 3 tie-in novel announced by T. Kingfisher

T. Kingfisher is authoring ‘Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion’, the first tie-in novel for Larian Studios’ award-winning video game. The story focuses on the character Astarion Ancunín, a vampire spawn serving the sadistic Cazador Szarr. The plot follows Astarion as he seeks to escape his servitude by attempting to claim the blood of a dead god buried beneath Baldur’s Gate.

In the broader context of the Computer Role-Playing Game (CRPG) genre, Baldur’s Gate 3 is credited with reviving interest in the field. For players seeking similar experiences, the 2001 title ‘Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura’ by Troika is noted for its emphasis on player freedom and its unique blend of traditional fantasy with an industrial revolution setting.