Glorious as they are, the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons carry with them an intimidating amount of lore and baggage. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 does a fantastic job of offering necessary exposition - though that might be just what you’d expect from one of the best RPGs out there. What’s clear from the outset of Larian Studios’ blockbuster RPG, however, is that the roots of the game world run far deeper than can possibly be explored, even in 100 hours of play.
Baldur’s Gate 3 takes place in the Forgotten Realms, perhaps the most famous Dungeons & Dragons setting; a melting pot of years’ worth of fantasy tropes, intermingling storylines, and supernatural drama. For many Baldur’s Gate 3 will be their first step into this intimidating but rewarding cosmos, but for those looking to delve further into the mysteries and wonders of the Forgotten Realms, there are a wealth of tabletop adventures that are poised to whet your appetite. And this is where Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus comes in. This campaign for the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop RPG is not only 256 pages of top-tier dark fantasy adventure, but is also an explicit prequel to Baldur’s Gate 3, setting up threads and themes that pay off across Larian’s RPG.
