Tiax

Tiax is a chaotic evil gnome multi-class cleric / thief and a potential companion in .
==Baldur's Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast==
===Recruitment===
Tiax is available from Chapter Five and can be found in front of the Flaming Fist Headquarters in southwest Baldur's Gate, at coordinates (1447, 1616). Talk to him, agree to join him, and he'll be off to conquer the world - doing you the honor of permitting you to accompany and serve him.
===Relationships===
*Ajantis will eventually attack any of the evil party members, but you can call him off by controlling him to do something else.
*Tiax will come to disdain Quayle, the other gnome companion in the game, and eventually both will leave the party and fight to the death.
===Gameplay===
Tiax has Summon Ghast as a special ability, which is particularly useful against basilisks and sirines because ghasts (as undead) are immune to petrification and charm. Despite its slow movement, the ghast is one of the best offensive summons, having 3 attacks per round (apr) that will paralyze opponents with successful hits unless the target saves vs. death, and/or cause disease unless the target saves vs. breath.
Tiax is the only companion who can stay safe from a failed pickpocket attempt against a dangerous target - the target will go hostile but Tiax is safe if he has Sanctuary active.
As a gnome with 16 constitution, Tiax has a +4 bonus on saves vs. Spells and Wands. His starting equipment is a mace, leather armor, a sling and 15 bullets.
===Biography===
===Quotes===
	You! Tiax would speak at you, for 'tis destined to be so! 	Initial meeting
	Tiax will rule... from a distance! 	Morale failure
	Tiax is impressed with this group! You will continue to serve him once he rules. 	Happy
	Tiax fails to see how this will aid in his ascension! 	Unhappy-annoyed
	Continue with this unprofitable behavior, and Tiax will seek his destiny elsewhere! 	Unhappy-serious
	You are unworthy to sit at the feet of Great Tiax! I shall find another for that exalted spot!	Unhappy-break
	As it should be! Tiax was destined to lead! 	Leader
	Tiax needs rest if he is to rule! 	Tired
	We get no closer to world domination just standing about! 	Bored
	Tiax will smite thee! 	Battlecry1
	 	Damage
	Destiny had best hurry. Tiax does not feel well at all. 	Hurt
	 	Dying
	When Tiax rules, this forest will be lumber for but a leg of his throne! 	Forest
	When Tiax rules, the stones of this city shall build his castle! 	City
	Why must Tiax traverse this dank hole?! Cyric said nothing of soggy boots! 	Dungeon
	Tiax must squint in the sunlight! One day, revenge shall be his! 	Day
	Night would DARE hamper the sight of Tiax?! 	Night
	Who dares prod Tiax?! 	Select1
	Tiax hears ya. 	Select2
	Soon Tiax rules! 	Select3
	Tiax is as Tiax duz. Hm-hm. 	Action1
	Tiax WILL rule ALL! 	Action2
	Tiax moves. Make way! 	Action3
	Ya little monkey-spanker. 	Action4
	When Tiax rules, breeches shall not ride up so wedge-like! 	Action5
	Tiax does as ye will, but one day... BOOM! He rules! 	Action6
	The day comes when TIAX will point and click! 	Action7
	Where will your learning get you when Tiax rules? Duke of manure at best! 	Interaction1
	Sure you be smart, but none are grander than Tiax! 	
Interaction2
	Thou wouldst mock me? Ye stiff-rumped foole! 	
Interaction3
	All the world will tremble beneath the feet of Tiax! 	
Interaction4
	Tiax and his greatness shall squash you as a bug, you... you—you... insolent BUG! 	
Interaction5
	Ah, your goals are petty in comparison to the wonder of Tiax! 	Insult1
	Do as ye will, but 'tis for naught! Tiax must rule! 	Special1
	Has Tiax mentioned he's going to rule? 'Tis inevitable. 	Special2
	Blast you! Escaping the inevitable rule of Tiax by dying? Coward! 	To death-general
	Ha ha ha ha ha! Smart guy dies, and Tiax goes on to RULE! 	To death-Quayle
	Your insults carry little sting. Tiax knows he will rule in the end. 	To insult1
	Ye cup-shot muttonhead! Tiax will slap ya silly... when he rules! 	
To insult2
	Give thy tongue a holiday! Tiax so commands! 	
To insult3
==Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear==
Tiax finally gets himself locked in jail. Travel to the Flaming Fist Headquarters in Chapter Seven and you'll find him in a cell northwest. He won't be available as a companion, and most of the dialogue options you have are to mock him; he'll fall unconscious after trying to attack you bare-handed from behind the bars.
When you return to the headquarters later in Chapter Thirteen – Epilogue, you'll find Clara in the same cell instead.
==Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn==
In Shadows of Amn, Tiax is in a cell in the asylum Spellhold, a place where the Cowled Wizards keep their prisoners. He is put there because of his want for world domination as it would cause destruction if he tried. He cannot be recruited.
Tiax will participate in a battle against Irenicus, along with several other inmates of the Asylum as well as the Party. Tiax won't survive the battle, because the scripted plot Rules All.
==Personality==
Tiax is quite insane and lives under the delusion of grandeur. He believes he was chosen by Cyric himself to rule over all, and his ego far surpasses his stature or abilities. Most of the time he is oblivious to anyone other than himself.
==Gallery==
Tiax TIAX Portrait BG2.png|Baldur's Gate I portrait, slightly brightened for character generation in Baldur's Gate II
==External links==
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Category:Chaotic evil companions
Category:Companions of chaotic ethos
Category:Companions of evil morality