#in which envy is the embodiment of my inner snarkiness and come-fight-me attitude

[lindira]

Answering more questions from this Baldur's Gate 3 Tav Ask Game!

31. How does your Tav dress for different occasions, like very fancy situations? 

Okay, so I spent WAY too long looking for reference pictures for this. Envy typically wears form-fitting clothing, and they're the type of person who rarely wears sleeves if it's warm enough. As seen in most of my screenshots, they usually like very low-cut outfits with pretty detailing like embroidery.

Before all the adventuring, Envy usually didn't have a lot of money, so they bought or sewed for themselves a few eye-catching pieces of clothing that could be mixed and matched together with simpler pieces to make a stunning outfit. They particularly like brocade or embroidered corsets and vests, and tend to have a steampunk-ish vibe. If they're not supposed to draw too much attention or it's less formal of an occasion, they might wear something like this, with a leather underbust corset and a nicely tailored simple shirt. Slightly fancier events might find Envy in a brocade corset statement piece but otherwise fairly casual clothing. Especially fancy events would have Envy switch to a more elaborate vest like this and this, with the kind of beautiful trousers and shoes that one might find at Figaro Facemaker's (maybe purchased under disguise just in case Envy's recognized from their many pranks). If feeling more femme, Envy would want to wear similar tops/corsets but with a flowy, bustled skirt.

32. How did your Tav get their scars, if they have any? 

Envy has a scar down their lips from a bar fight several years prior to the game. They tend to mouth off at people who are rude to them so they've gotten into a lot of bar fights. During this particularly bar fight, Envy got cut by a broken bottle.

Envy also has several scars all over their body from various fights throughout his years living on the streets. They also have many scars that look like they should be nastier than they are - hastily healed while still fresh - made from knives and hot pokers.

Their worst scar is a line across their throat where it was slit. They obviously survived, but essentially lost their voice as a result. (They can still talk, but in a very hoarse and much quieter voice.)

33. What is your Tav’s relationship with their family? 

Envy no longer has a family. They lost their parents when they were six. What they remember of their parents holds a lot of warmth and kindness. Envy thinks their parents must have loved them very much.

34. What is your Tav’s opinion on nobility and authority? 

Fuck the nobility. Fuck authority. Anyone with a significant amount of power is doomed to be corrupted by it. The poor and the downtrodden owe nothing to people with power and privilege, given that they have done nothing to lift up the lower class after benefitting from their labor. (Envy's a socialist.)

35. How does your Tav react to wearing the Wavemother’s robe? How do they react to their partner wearing it?

Envy loves the Wavemother's robe. They think it's fun and sexy. It's more risqué than what they'd normally wear, but they feel beautiful and powerful in it.

When Astarion wears it, Envy turns speechless - which is pretty impressive because Envy loves to talk. They're putty in Astarion's hands.

36. What is your Tav’s favorite type of environment? Like in a tavern, a library, out in the wilderness, underground, etc.

Envy is most comfortable in urban areas, especially in taverns. They love excitement and music and movement. It also helps that there's plentiful food and booze there, which Envy loves to indulge in.

37. What would your Tav’s Zodiac sign be?

Envy is probably an Aries, like me. I'm not a very good Aries (though I do have those tendencies sometimes), but Envy is. They're brash and loud and will throw down for a fight if challenged - whether with words or swords. They're pretty easy going for the most part, but when they feel like they've been wronged, they can and will make a scene.

38. What is their favorite season?

Spring. They think there's something poetic about so much life coming from the desolation of winter.

39.  Where in the world does your Tav want to visit the most?

Waterdeep, maybe? Envy wants to learn more magic and play music for more famous venues, and they think they can accomplish that there, especially after hearing Gale go on about it. Just to visit, though. Baldur's Gate is a shitty city, but it's Envy's shitty city.

Already answered #40!

41. What animal best represents your Tav?

A Nightingale. It sings in the day and in the night, and is thought by many to have the most beautiful song.

42. What flower/tree/plant best represents your Tav?

Larkspur. It represents an open heart, levity, humor, strong love bonds, and dedication. It even comes in Envy-ish colors.

43. What does your Tav smell like? 

Usually clean with a hint of wood smoke. Envy also wears a jasmine perfume when they have access to their belongings in Baldur's Gate.

44. What song best represents your Tav?

I genuinely can't believe I haven't thought of this song sooner. It's honestly perfect. I already imagine Envy as sounding like Joey Batey, particularly when he's playing Jaskier and singing in The Amazing Devil. But "Whoreson Prison Blues" really exemplifies Envy's attitude towards life and hardship, as well as demonstrates the style of music they most love playing. I can absolutely picture them in a prison cell singing this with a couple of spoons.

45. What would be your Tav’s favorite music genre?

As stated above, The Amazing Devil (and Jaskier's Season 2 songs) shows the type of music Envy loves playing and listening to. The Amazing Devil classifies itself as alt-folk, so I guess that genre.

As far as contemporary music, besides alt-folk, Envy would really love showtunes for its range and theatricality.