Ser Balthazar Thornwood
Faction: Antagonist
Status: DECEASED (killed by Lady Odonia of Galantri)
Tags: #npc/deceased #npc/antagonist #npc/shapeshifter
Description
Man who could transform into a wyvern. Killed by Riders of the Storm during siege on Belendar. Killing blow delivered by Lady Odonia of Galantri, making her most famous person in city. Kept detailed diary with darkest secrets. Had death certificates prepared for party members.
Key Details
- True form: Could transform into wyvern
- Killed by: Lady Odonia of Galantri (delivered killing blow)
- Location: Silverdew Crossing gate, siege on Belendar (Sessions 16-17)
- Impact: Lady Odonia of Galantri became most famous person in Belendar
- Possessions: Personal diary, death certificates, tracking book, various items
- Confirmed Kill: Diary states he killed Ser Pas Rata ~1 month before party discovered it
The Siege Battle (Sessions 16-17)
- Belendar attacked on all four gates simultaneously (Silven Embrace, Glimmering Vale, Silverdew Crossing, Eldergrove Arch)
- Party coded correspondence linked "B" signature to Silverdew Crossing gate
- Party dispatched to defend Silverdew Crossing
- Balthazar transformed into wyvern during battle
- Lady Odonia of Galantri delivered killing blow - became most famous person in Belendar overnight
Tracking Operation
- Kept diary revealing darkest secrets
- Had death certificates for current party members (dates blank)
- Had Ser Pas Rata's death certificate (dated ~1 month ago - accurate)
- Kept book with many crossed-out names (tracking/hunting list)
- Tracked current party members, Ser Pas Rata, Mark, and others
- Purpose: Unknown (serial killer? prophet? hunter?)
Loot Distribution
- Elik'r Stormswallow: Massive iridescent scale from unknown sea beast
- Lady Odonia of Galantri: Book with many names (mostly crossed out), includes party members
- Ser Tessell Highfrost: Set of lockpicks (can permanently lock anything, cannot unlock)
- ToooAh: Small book "Tales of the Lost Princess" (author unknown)
- Elvva Beltavar: Diary revealing darkest secrets, death certificates
Mystery
- Why was he tracking the party?
- Who were all the crossed-out names?
- Did he kill them or predict their deaths?
- Were death certificates prophetic or murder plans?
- How did he know Ser Pas Rata would die?
- Was he working alone or for someone?
- Connection to larger conspiracy?
Relationships
- Killed by: Lady Odonia of Galantri
- Tracked: Riders of the Storm, Ser Pas Rata, Mark
- Body looted by: Party
Appearances
- Sessions 16-17 (Siege of Belendar): Engaged party at Silverdew Crossing gate during coordinated four-gate assault on city. Transformed into wyvern during battle. Killed by Lady Odonia of Galantri (killing blow). Body looted by party.
- Session 18 - 2 November 2024 - Aftermath: Diary and items examined by party, death certificates discovered including Ser Pas Rata's (accurate date, diary confirms he killed Pas Rata)
Related Quests
- Quests - Mysteries#Balthazar's Death Certificates - Why did he have them? How accurate?
- Quests - On Hold#Pas Rata Investigation - Had accurate death certificate for Pas Rata
Related Items
- Homebrew#Permanent Lockpicks
- Homebrew#Tales of the Lost Princess
- Death certificates
- Personal diary