Baldur's Gate 3: Why Githyanki and Illithids Hate Each Other

Game Rant

By Cameron Lucas

Published Aug 19, 2023

The Mind Flayers are a major antagonistic force in Baldur's Gate 3, but their history with the game's playable Githyanki species goes way back.

Baldur's Gate 3's success is partly due to its immersive world and characters, with the inclusion of extraterrestrial races like the Githyanki and Mind Flayers setting Baldur's Gate 3 apart from other fantasy games.
The game's story revolves around the conflict between the Githyanki and Illithids, allowing players to align themselves with either side, creating unique and exciting gameplay possibilities.
If players dive into the lore, they can better understand this conflict, with the Ilithids creating and subjugating the Gith in the past - something that lasted until the Gith developed their own abilities and rebeled.