As a devoted fan of Dungeons & Dragons, and specifically the Baldur's Gate franchise, I have grown attached to the character of Viconia DeVir. She is not just a character in a game for me, she represents strength, resilience and complexity that are rare to find. Her presence in the game has been instrumental in shaping my gaming experience.

However, recent developments show that the Viconia DeVir represented in the game is not just a far cry from what I (but many others) remember and indeed feels nothing like the character, in either her actions or appearance.

Viconia DeVir is an integral part of the franchise with her rich backstory and unique personality traits. According to IGN (2019), she ranks among top characters loved by D&D fans worldwide. I feel like the character has largely been ruined and relegated to a throw away Villain.

I urge Larian Studios to reconsider their decision and keep Viconia DeVir as part of Baldur’s Gate 3. Let us preserve this beloved character for both old fans who cherish her story and new players who deserve to experience it.

I feel all that would be necessary is a name change for the character, a name change for her shield and just a few lines of character dialogue referring to her.

My preference would be that this character that I hold very dear receive the same treatment as Jaheira and Minsc, but that would require a massive under taking on Larian's part, and I won't ask that of them this late after release, please at least allow me and others that love her to remember her as she was.

I love BG3 and this is the one thing that broke my heart.

Please sign this petition if you stand with us on preserving Viconia DeVir’s legacy within Baldur’s Gate.