How to speak with animals in Baldur's Gate 3

How can you speak with animals in Baldur's Gate 3? The amount of conversation to be had in BG3 is staggering; every person has a tale to tell and often a request to ask. What you may not realize is, however, that it isn't just the various races of Faerun who have something to say, but the animals that inhabit the lands, too. Speaking with animals doesn't come naturally to all, though, so how do you do it?
Check out our Baldur's Gate review if you haven't yet decided whether to dive into the world of Faerun, but for those of you who have, it's time to get your talk on. There are some races who live in harmony with nature, and can converse freely with any animal they see, for most of us, however, it's a little bit more difficult than that. Here's how to speak with animals in Baldur's Gate 3.
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