This article provides insight into the consequences of letting Auntie Ethel extract the Illithid Tadpole Parasite from your eyes in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).
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As you make your way to the Riverside teahouse you will meet Auntie Ethel once again.
Inside, you’ll discover her holding Mayrina captive. The way Auntie Ethel greets you will be affected by your previous interaction with her.
- You have the option to inquire about Mayrina, but Auntie Ethel will issue a threat, warning you to stay out of her affairs. If you persist or inform Mayrina of her brother’s fate, Auntie Ethel will teleport her and reveal her true form before vanishing behind the furnace, exposing her secret base.
- If can stay out of Mayrina, ask about the parasite-removal procedure. Then accepting the procedure will result in losing your eye, but the parasite won’t be removed.
Aunt Ethel offered to help you remove the parasite in exchange for one of your eyes if you choose to stay out of Mayrina
She wants one of your eyes, either your right or left. We don’t advise sacrificing your eye since Auntie Ethel will be unable to remove the parasite because it has been tampered with by odd shadow magic. You will permanently suffer from Perception Checks and have a disadvantage against Hag opponents
