r/BG3 • u/TheJoshArchives • 2d ago

What is Withers saving up for? Spoiler

I never understood why Withers requires money for his support, is there any Lore to justify this?

I always thought it would be better if his payment method was soul coins, then we would have to prioritise buffing Karlach or restrictions.

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u/Aeroshe 2d ago

I think it's because of who he actually is. He's technically forbidden from directly interfering with mortal affairs, so by "selling" his services it can be seen as an equal exchange instead of directly aiding mortals.

And I use selling in quotes, because his services are insanely cheap for what he offers, and you have 0 penalty for stealing your money back from him.

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u/TheJoshArchives 1d ago edited 1d ago

Ahh yeah like paying a lawyer £1.00 to initiate patient-client confidentiality 🧐

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u/Tavdan 1d ago

Yeah, that's a great analogy. And Withers is not saving. He doesn't care if you pickpocket him.

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u/Kman1986 1d ago

Also, you can just pick pocket it back consequence free. No matter how many times he spots you or you fail the roll, he never aggros. He's a real bro.

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u/TheJoshArchives 1d ago

And I'm also providing first class experience in to why I need a lawyer