Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Use Alcohol in the game is OK, but not Cannabis

In the game wrath of the rightous there's characters that smoke. I think Greybor does. And a certain gnome alchemist.

It's possible. But Shadowheart doesn't seem like the type of person to do weed to me. She's already forgotten her past. Herself. A bit of wine at a party is one thing. That's less likely to "numb" the mind. Any "breathed" substance would likely be done in some ritual in her cult. She's not TRYING to make herself relax. It's a party. But she's there. She won't pass up on the chance too if it's that in your face either. She's on the cynical side. Pleasure kind of goes against her faith. She's mistrustful. Expects the worst around every corner. It's even encouraged by her faith. This is not the kind of person that would go "I want to indulge in pleasure and seek it out".

She's a "teetotaler". It fits her personality. The vampire wouldn't be one for smoking either. Some of the other characters maybe. The mage no, he needs the self control (it's his life or death). But there's probably someone that is more likely to indulge in smoked substances.

Weed affect you more then drink in the long run. Provided you're going lighter with the drinking and not overdoing it. Shadowheart knows the line. She can't afford to let her guard down too much. Despite the fact she's forgotten her past for reasons unknown, she also seems to know better then to "escape" and forget. She desires the answers too much because she's already forgotten and knows it. Thus why I consider her less likely to smoke anything that might "numb" her mind. In addition to not seeking pleasure due to her faith, which I already covered.

In time she'll learn to loosen up (something is going to go down with her cult at some point). Even then I think she'd want to ensure she never risks forgetting again. Even for a moment. Lose yourself for long enough and you'll understand why. Thus, why the wine?

Situation: Party.
Thought procress: When in Rome.

Take into account that she's one to hide. That also means blending in. Party. Drink. It might even be out of pure habit alone. "Just a little wine" is different then "This joint takes a hit".