A Secret Romance in Baldur's Gate 3: Finding and Romancing Naoise Nallinto
While Baldur's Gate 3 boasts many well-known romance options, a hidden encounter with Naoise Nallinto at Sharess' Caress often goes unnoticed. This guide details how to find and romance this intriguing character.
Locating Naoise Nallinto
Act III and Sharess' Caress: The encounter occurs in Act III, specifically at Sharess' Caress, a brothel in Wyrm's Crossing. If you haven't already visited, travel to Wyrm's Crossing; Sharess' Caress is east of the bridge leading into Baldur's Gate. Alternatively, use the South Span of Wyrm's Crossing fast travel point.
Nymph's Grotto: Naoise resides in the Nymph's Grotto, a chamber on the second floor. Look for a door with a green light and ivy – it's locked, but easily pickable (requires a lockpicking roll of 10 or higher).
Pursuing a Romance with Naoise
The Encounter: Inside, you'll find Naoise with Jara, a Flaming Heart soldier. Interrupting their private moment will trigger a confrontation. Choose your dialogue carefully. The path to romance involves navigating this interaction strategically. One effective approach includes responding with:
- "Whoever you think I am, you're mistaken."
This leads to a fight with a mind flayer-transformed Jara. After defeating her, engage Naoise. Successful dialogue options include:
- "Your client is dead. I thought you'd be more upset."
- "What did you have in mind?"
- "Close your eyes and listen."
The Choice: Naoise will present you with a choice: "What you will be?". The options are Revered, Contented, Powerful, Rich, or "I think we're done here." Selecting "Contented" leads to a unique, mental romance scene.
The Aftermath: This romance is fleeting. Naoise will not be interested in further encounters. Returning later will only yield a refusal. Note that this encounter doesn't seem to affect existing relationships with other companions. Shadowheart will grant you the "Carnal Rituals of Sharess" inspiration point upon completion. The encounter rewards you with the "Rapture" boon, granting a passive 1d6 bonus to most ability checks.
This unique and easily missed encounter adds another layer of intrigue to Baldur's Gate 3's already rich tapestry of romance options. Remember, the key is to approach the situation with tact and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.
