Many gamers were delighted by the high-quality variability of the RPG Baldur's Gate 3, where player decisions shape a unique storyline. Developers from Larian Studios created a complex system that allows for many good and "bad" endings.
Photographer Margarita "Dzeta" Ishmaeva conducted a photoshoot during which cosplayer Maria "Lady Melamori" Davydova appeared as the Dark Urge. Unlike other pre-made characters like Astarion or Shadowheart, the Dark Urge is fully customizable in appearance: you can choose any race, gender, and class for them.
The Dark Urge is a mortal in whom the essence of the god of murder, Bhaal, is imprisoned. Before losing their memory, this character was the leader of Bhaal's cult in Baldur's Gate and the main architect of the entire Absolute conspiracy.
Playing as the Dark Urge offers unique mechanics, including exclusive dialogues with companions, brand new story cutscenes, and the appearance of a personal servant named Sceleritas Fel, who pushes the hero towards new atrocities.
Successfully carrying out cruel commands rewards the hero with powerful bonuses, such as an invisibility cloak after the first kill or the ability to transform into a terrifying multi-armed monster — the Slayer.