Unveiling the Epic Avatar: The Last Airbender Easter Egg in Baldur's Gate 3

Highlights

Baldur's Gate 3 pays homage to beloved fantasy franchises like Avatar: The Last Airbender, including a hidden Easter egg referencing the show.

Engaging with non-playable characters (NPCs) within the game uncovers entertaining Easter eggs, enhancing the vibrant and immersive world of Baldur's Gate 3.

With an extensive amount of content spanning thousands of hours, Baldur's Gate 3 presents numerous hidden surprises and allusions for players to uncover, enriching the game's intricacy and potential for replayability.

Baldur's Gate 3 has become incredibly popular in the gaming world, thanks to its connection to the Dungeons and Dragons franchise and its groundbreaking size and depth. It has captivated both new and dedicated fans alike, and stands out as one of the top titles of the year. The game is enormous, filled with nods to Larian's previous games, Undertale, Blizzard games, and more. One of these references is a hidden Easter egg that pays tribute to the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a fitting successor to the original games developed by BioWare, which are still highly regarded as some of the best CRPG titles ever made, even after more than 20 years. Similarly, Avatar: The Last Airbender has earned its own praise and remains enjoyable to watch, even after all these years. The fact that the franchise is receiving a live-action adaptation on Netflix and continues to stay relevant, even a decade after its conclusion, further justifies Baldur's Gate 3's homage to this popular fantasy world.

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Running Cabbage Gag

In the TV series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," there is a recurring gag involving a traveling cabbage seller. Aang and his friends first encounter him in the fifth episode titled "The King of Omashu." Outside the city gates, they witness the guards accusing the merchant of bringing in spoiled cabbages, resulting in his produce and cart being thrown into the valley below. He exclaims, "No! My cabbages!" Throughout the series, the cabbage seller's cart and its contents are repeatedly destroyed, often during important story events and occasionally by Aang himself. While the merchant's name is never revealed, he has gained a strong following among fans and is even referenced in the sequel series, "The Legend of Korra."

In the video game "Baldur's Gate 3," players may come across a character named Geezer Loryss. He can be found next to a toppled cart, with a broken box and cabbages scattered around. Loryss is frustrated with the thieves who presumably caused the destruction of his cart. Having a conversation with him is unremarkable, but if the player's character is a monk, Loryss will comment that monks have caused enough damage and will request them to keep away from his cabbages. Unfortunately, this encounter does not appear to be a recurring one like in the TV show. However, it is possible that future DLC for "Baldur's Gate 3" could introduce such a recurring interaction.

References in Baldur's Gate 3 Bring Its World To Life

The presence of a cart of cabbages and Geezer Loryss' comments strongly suggest that the destroyed cabbages in Baldur's Gate 3 are a deliberate reference to Avatar: The Last Airbender. These kinds of references contribute to the liveliness of the game world. Interacting with non-playable characters who may seem unimportant can sometimes reveal enjoyable surprises, like Easter eggs. The fact that this particular reference is exclusive to the monk class adds to its obscurity and depth. Geezer Loryss exemplifies how Baldur's Gate 3 incorporates Easter eggs in a playful yet unobtrusive manner that fits within the game's lore. Fans of Avatar can appreciate the reference and those who are unfamiliar may not give it a second thought.

Baldur's Gate 3 successfully includes references, and one of the most enjoyable ones is its Easter egg from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Due to the vast size of the game, many players may never come across it, but for those who do, Geezer Loryss is a delightful nod to another popular fantasy franchise. However, one Easter egg that players cannot miss is Baldur's Gate 3's main menu Easter egg, which pays tribute to Larian's own Swen Vincke. With countless hours of content waiting to be explored, Geezer Loryss is just one of many secrets in Baldur's Gate 3, and players are likely to discover more as they progress.

Baldur's Gate 3 is out now on PC and is set to release on September 6, 2023, for PlayStation 5.