In Baldur’s Gate 3 you have the opportunity to engage in a lot of conversations. Not all of them are meaningful or particularly important, but almost always they are entertaining.
But you can not only talk to humanoids or monsters, but also with many animals. They are significantly more intelligent than one would actually expect from them and often have unique information. Some of the best conversations you’ll have are actually with the pigeons – because they take things a bit more seriously.
What about the pigeons? The pigeons in Baldur’s Gate 3 are responsible for communication. They carry letters and small messages – they are indeed carrier pigeons.
The pigeons themselves take their job much more seriously, as this little clip proves:
The pigeons see themselves as part of a “communication unit” and are apparently involved in a “war”.
How can you talk to animals? To speak with animals, you have several options. Many classes, such as druids or barbarians, can learn the spell “Speak with Animals” as a native ability. For some, it is a ritual spell (cost-free), while others must expend a level-1 spell slot for it.
Alternatively, you can drink a potion that has the same effect. The potions are sometimes offered by merchants, but can also be found in the game world or created through alchemy.
The effect of the spell or potion lasts for the rest of the day, so you can benefit from it for a long time.
Essentially, with every class, you have enough opportunities to talk to animals – make good use of it.
Where can you find the pigeons? You can meet the pigeons in the third act of the game, before the city of Baldur’s Gate. In the small village before the big bridge to the actual city entrance, you can find the local post station.
What the “Commander” says about the threat is relevant, by the way. If you investigate the roof west of the pigeon station, you should definitely bring Gale with you. He might have something to say about the terrible enemy.
A small bonus for those who listen closely: The voice of the commander pigeon is actually the same as that of the vampire lord Cazador. Whether this makes the pigeon a bit more epic or Cazador a little funnier is up to your interpretation.
Have you often talked to animals? Or have you largely ignored this feature?
Baldur’s Gate is also foregoing the most boring quests – and that’s part of the success.
