Ethel's aunt Baldur's Gate 3 - one of the possible options to cure the illithid parasite in the eye. At the first meeting, the old woman will kindly offer the traveler her help, inviting him to her place in the Tea House. Auntie is not so simple and has her own secrets to be dealt with.
In the article we will tell you in detail where to find the old woman and whether it is worth giving the eye to Aunt Ethel in Baldur's Gate 3. A full analysis of all the consequences and instructions on how to get to Ethel's Tea House.
Where to find Aunt Ethel
Aunt Ethel can be found in two locations, the conversation will have a different tone.
emerald grove
For the first time, Aunt Ethel can be found in a cage with a goblin, then go to the pot. Nearby will be an old woman who sells curiosities.
In a conversation with an old woman, you can talk about the illithid parasite, after which Ethel will offer to visit her. There, the aunt will be able to help the traveler recover. After that a house marker will appear on the map.
Tea house by the river
Moving through the forest towards the house (X: 50; And: 314), meet two men talking with Auntie. After eavesdropping on the conversation, you will find out that they accuse Ethel of kidnapping a little girl. If you agree to help, the quest will start. "Save Mairin".
If you go further along the path (X: 6; And: 252), you can find the corpses of men. After searching them, you will find:
- Gold.
- The weapon.
- I'm going.
- Letter.
While moving through the forest, a chill will run down your back. Opportunity to quit cubes for a check in which you must roll a 20. If you , the environment will turn into a swamp filled with red caps. It doesn't matter if the check is successful, the forest in any case will soon appear in its true form.
The tea house by the river, which you need to get to, is located west of the illithid ship and southwest of the Emerald Grove. It is recommended to make a save so that you can replay further events.
Inside, find the girl and Aunt Ethel. Here you can immediately attack the old woman, or try to continue the dialogue. During the skirmish between Mairin and Ethel, you need to make a choice:
- Is that Mairin? I have bad news for her - will allow you to inform the girl about the death of the brothers, which will immediately lead to the reincarnation of the old woman and the battle with her.
- The rest of the remarks will allow us to move on to discussing the extraction of the parasite.
Should I accept Aunt Ethel's offer in Baldur's Gate 3
If you mind your own business and peacefully continue the dialogue, Aunt Ethel will eventually start talking about the parasite herself. You can discuss this topic, or you can immediately say that you are not going to ask her for help. The following is an important choice:
- Depends on the price - you will find out that in exchange for treatment, Ethel asks to give one eye.
- Yes. Get the damn parasite out of me - Lose one eye.
- I'm better off without you somehow - refuse "treatment". If you change your mind, talk to Auntie again to change your mind.
If you agree to remove the parasite, Auntie will transform into Kargu и will take away the eye.
You can give an eye for a companion by switching to him and talking with Karga.
If you agree, you can put pressure on Karga and get from her Aunt Ethel's Amulet. When broken, grants buffs that last until the next long rest:
- Bear endurance.
- Bull strength.
- Cat grace.
- Eagle splendor.
- Fox cunning.
- Owl wisdom.
If it came to the battle, then read guide how to defeat Karga.
What happens if you come to Aunt Ethel with one real eye
An eye can be lost under other circumstances. If you come to Karga with one real eye, she will report that in this case it will not be possible to agree. This will complete the conversation on the Find a Cure quest. Then you can either leave the house, or complete the quest "Save Mairin".
We hope our guide has helped you understand whether it is worth giving the eye to Aunt Ethel in Baldur's Gate 3 and what the consequences of this will be. If you have any questions - ask them in commentswe will definitely answer. Read other Baldur's Gate 3 guides in the appropriate section of the site.
Are you sure that 1 eye affects the perception test?
It's not written anywhere in the stats.
Yes, this affects perception checks, but since it's a hidden check (i.e. you don't roll dice yourself), the debuff is not visible either.