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Posted August 02, 2019
Hello!

There's a point in BG1 where Sarevok, disguised as "Koveras", gives you a ring.

1) Did turning his name backwards come from the Hammer Dracula films? The son of Dracula is Alucard, which is just Dracula spelled backwards. I can't think of any other media where this is used as a plot element.

2) Why does he give it to you? The ring itself is not trapped, cursed, or rigged in any way. In fact, the enchantment actually helps you. If you read the letters dropped by the assassins that hound you throughout the Sword Coast, you'll see he ups the bounty each time. So he's aware of your capabilities at this point. It would be like if you are fighting a troll, and he just walks up to you and hands you fire arrows.

Edit: Thanks!
Post edited August 02, 2019 by jsidhu762
Posted August 02, 2019
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jsidhu762: Hello!

There's a point in BG1 where Sarevok, disguised as "Koveras", gives you a ring.

1) Did turning his name backwards come from the Hammer Dracula films? The son of Dracula is Alucard, which is just Dracula spelled backwards. I can't think of any other media where this is used as a plot element.

2) Why does he give it to you? The ring itself is not trapped, cursed, or rigged in any way. In fact, the enchantment actually helps you. If you read the letters dropped by the assassins that hound you throughout the Sword Coast, you'll see he ups the bounty each time. So he's aware of your capabilities at this point. It would be like if you are fighting a troll, and he just walks up to you and hands you fire arrows.

Thanks in advance for replying.
1. Artistic invention. 'Trebor' is cooler than 'Robert'. It's a common enough theme.

2. Who knows what the writers intended? To insult you? To attempt to ingratiate yourself to him? Anybody's guess. It's a crap ring by that stage of the game.
Posted August 02, 2019
I wondered about the motives behind Sarevok's decision, too. Yes, at this stage of the game is just another +1 ring, but you can still sell it for a hefty sum in a store.

Maybe he simply wanted to make sure it is you before framing you into the murder of Iron Throne bigwigs?
Posted August 02, 2019
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jsidhu762: Hello!

There's a point in BG1 where Sarevok, disguised as "Koveras", gives you a ring.

(...) Why does he give it to you? The ring itself is not trapped, cursed, or rigged in any way.
[spoiler alert]

Storywise, the ring is an heirloom that their mutual foster father, Gorion, wanted Sarevok to give to the protagonist.

Perhaps Gorion sensed that Sarevok could have a change of heart, after all (the ring is given if the protagonist is polite toward Sarevok).
Posted August 02, 2019
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PontoTriplo: Perhaps Gorion sensed that Sarevok could have a change of heart, after all (the ring is given if the protagonist is polite toward Sarevok).
Now I feel vaguely bad about not doing my part in ToB. :(
Posted August 02, 2019
Actually, the ring is one of the things that get you framed for murdering Rieltar and others. Ulraunt mentions in the prison that they've found (thanks to Koveras of course) a ring - mark of the Shadow Thieves' assassins and the gold from Amn in your belongings. They take it as a proof of your guilt. So, it's hardly a genuine gift in this case, I think.
Posted August 03, 2019
Yep, what Tuthrick said. I don't remember the exact wording, but the ring is part of what Ulraunt takes to be proof that you are the party that killed Rieltar and the rest of the Iron Throne delegation. (Maybe the ring used to belong to Rieltar and the fact that it's now in your possession is taken as proof of your guilt?)

Koveras is actually pretty darn insistent that you take the ring when he meets you, although you can still avoid getting the ring if you outright refuse. It doesn't alter the outcome one bit though, so why not just take the ring and sell it for extra gold later? ;)
Posted August 03, 2019
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Tuthrick: Actually, the ring is one of the things that get you framed for murdering Rieltar and others. Ulraunt mentions in the prison that they've found (thanks to Koveras of course) a ring - mark of the Shadow Thieves' assassins and the gold from Amn in your belongings. They take it as a proof of your guilt. So, it's hardly a genuine gift in this case, I think.
Aaaand now I feel less guilty. :)
Posted August 06, 2019
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jsidhu762: Hello!

There's a point in BG1 where Sarevok, disguised as "Koveras", gives you a ring.

(...) Why does he give it to you? The ring itself is not trapped, cursed, or rigged in any way.
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PontoTriplo: [spoiler alert]

Storywise, the ring is an heirloom that their mutual foster father, Gorion, wanted Sarevok to give to the protagonist.

Perhaps Gorion sensed that Sarevok could have a change of heart, after all (the ring is given if the protagonist is polite toward Sarevok).
I don't think Gorion was ever Sarevok's foster father. Imoen was. In ToB, young Sarevok is summoned by the Solar to tell his story, which is that Gorion left him there to die and took the PC instead.
Posted August 06, 2019
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DCC74: I don't think Gorion was ever Sarevok's foster father. Imoen was.
I can't unsee this, and I'm wondering about what might have been...
Posted August 07, 2019
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DCC74: I don't think Gorion was ever Sarevok's foster father. Imoen was.
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Bookwyrm627: I can't unsee this, and I'm wondering about what might have been...
My oh my! Me too!
Posted August 07, 2019
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Bookwyrm627: I can't unsee this, and I'm wondering about what might have been...
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Hickory: My oh my! Me too!
No wonder she's so insistent on joining you. She is trying to fix a deep, dark mistake in her past!

"I tried so hard, but I was just so young!"
Posted August 07, 2019
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Hickory: My oh my! Me too!
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Bookwyrm627: No wonder she's so insistent on joining you. She is trying to fix a deep, dark mistake in her past!

"I tried so hard, but I was just so young!"
"It's not my fault. Really!"
Posted August 13, 2019
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DCC74: I don't think Gorion was ever Sarevok's foster father. Imoen was.
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Bookwyrm627: I can't unsee this, and I'm wondering about what might have been...
LOL! Yeah, someone didn't proofread his post, eh?

I'd attempt to fix it, but I figure everyone here knows what I meant to say. Plus it's funnier to read my screw-up.
Posted August 14, 2019
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DCC74: LOL! Yeah, someone didn't proofread his post, eh?

I'd attempt to fix it, but I figure everyone here knows what I meant to say. Plus it's funnier to read my screw-up.
Beautiful mistakes should be left alone :)
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