Sideplot Burden

We seem to be treating the lack of an involved side plot as a disadvantage, but actually Tav doesn't suffer sideplot burden. That's Tav's notable strength.

Astarion looks at the party and sees everyone wanting to get rid of the tadpole. Gale knows none of the others want to give him powerful magic items. No one has much inclination to see Shadowheart safely to Baldur's Gate. I could go on.

Because Tav doesn't have an involved side plot competing with the main story, they're the common denominator. The closest natural ally to all. Maybe everyone doesn't agree with Tav, but they definitely don't agree with each other.

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It'll be interesting to see origin characters as MC. Will they have a harder time keeping the party together? Will they be able to complete as many companion subplots as Tav?

I'm hoping not. I'm hoping that Tav, and only Tav, is the MC that can complete breadth of side plots.

Last edited by FreeTheSlaves; 02/02/23 08:16 AM.