Neil Newbon, the voice actor of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion, gives voice to the legendary D&D villain Vecna in this trailer for 5e’s latestadventure module.
Vecna is one of D&D’s most iconic villains, a Lich wielding dark magic and all-but-forgotten knowledge in an attempt to secure absolute power and life beyond death. Such a legendary, imposing villain deserves a performance to match, and Wizards of the Coast has struck gold in that regard.Neil Newbon, voice of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion, is lending his talents to the undead tyrant in a brand-new trailer.
In this trailer for the Eve of Ruin adventure module,Newbongives voice to Vecna’s dastardly plans for multiversal conquest. Anyone who has had hours of their life devoured by Baldur’s Gate 3 will know that Newbon has plenty of practice playing anundead being seeking power and ascension, making this casting a slam-dunk.
This adventure module is set to be a whirlwind tour of 5E’s multiverse, as high-level characters race through beloved settings likeRavenloftand Sigil in an attempt to gather the Rod of Seven Parts and put an end to Vecna’s dreams of remaking all worlds in his ghastly image.
BG3 fans will be delighted to see Newbon’s collaboration with Wizards of the Coast continue, and D&D players have a lot to be excited about in advance of this climactic 5e adventure. Vecna: Eve of Ruin is set to launch onMay 21st.
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