This clever nod to two of Vox Machina’s most beloved characters is certain to catch the eye of any “Critical Role” fan wandering through “Baldur’s Gate 3,” and although this Reddit user did not give their exact location, it appears you can find the pair enjoying a beer together at a small table.
This is certainly in line with the Grog Strongjaw and Pike Trickfoot fans have come to know and love from previous “Critical Role” projects, as the two are often portrayed as best friends and drinking buddies. Fans familiar with the characters will know that Pike first found Grog after he had been beaten nearly to death by his goliath tribe and was left in the wilderness. After Pike nursed Grog back to health, they became inseparable — eventually joining Vox Machina together and adventuring across Exandria.
Oddly, this “Baldur’s Gate 3” easter egg seems to present a specific moment in Grog and Pike’s story, as the game’s version of the goliath barbarian is noticeably skinnier and weaker than the Grog Strongjaw of “Critical Role.” U/Pink-Flying-Pie explained that this is probably meant to represent the Curse he takes on during the “The Legend of Vox Machina,” in which a sentient sword named Craven Edge saps his strength and renders him practically useless. This stick-thin version of Grog is once again healed by his lifelong companion, Pike, and perhaps this easter egg is also depicting a Grog Strongjaw who is healing with the help of his gnome buddy.
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