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)

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