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| − | Balim was a Sage working in the city of [[Ventelas]] and secretly a minor leader in the [[Cult of the Goat]]. A thin human male in his early 50s, Balim had piercing blue eyes and a pale complexion. He specialised in the fields of history, religion and the planes of existence. Balim was consulted by [[Korwyn Valamir]] regarding the ancient ruined kingdom of [[Milandor]]. During this meeting, [[Korwyn]] learnt only a little from Balim; essentially, although conventional wisdom states that [[Milandor]] was destroyed by its Elven inhabitants when they meddled with ancient magic, the surviving Elves, now living in small, isolated communes, know the truth of what really happened but are reluctant to reveal it to strangers. Balim was able to provide a reference to one whom some of the remaining Elves call '[[The King of Brutes - The Betrayer]]'. Apparently this individual is particularly reviled by some of the small enclaves of remaining [[Elves]]. | + | Balim was a Sage working in the city of [[Ventelas]] and secretly a minor leader in the [[Cult of the Goat]]. A thin human male in his early 50s, Balim had piercing blue eyes and a pale complexion. He specialised in the fields of history, religion and the planes of existence. Balim was consulted by [[Korwyn Valamir]] regarding the ancient ruined kingdom of [[Milandor]]. During this meeting, [[Korwyn]] learnt only a little from Balim; essentially, although conventional wisdom states that [[Milandor]] was destroyed by its Elven inhabitants when they meddled with ancient magic, the surviving [[Elves]], now living in small, isolated communes, know the truth of what really happened but are reluctant to reveal it to strangers. Balim was able to provide a reference to one whom some of the remaining [[Elves]] call '[[The King of Brutes - The Betrayer]]'. Apparently this individual is particularly reviled by some of the small enclaves of remaining [[Elves]]. |
During the meeting, [[Korwyn]] accidentally revealed his royal heritage when he admitted that [[Karina Valamir]] was in fact his ancestor, which led to Balim imprisoning [[Korwyn]] in a small dungeon beneath his tower in the city. During his brief incarceration, [[Korwyn]] overheard Balim discussing a trip to [[Riddlebeck]] with his fellow cultists. | During the meeting, [[Korwyn]] accidentally revealed his royal heritage when he admitted that [[Karina Valamir]] was in fact his ancestor, which led to Balim imprisoning [[Korwyn]] in a small dungeon beneath his tower in the city. During his brief incarceration, [[Korwyn]] overheard Balim discussing a trip to [[Riddlebeck]] with his fellow cultists. | ||
| − | Following his escape, [[Korwyn]] headed to [[Riddlebeck]] to track down Balim. Here, he joined the [[Wyvern's Talon]] who had been hired by the [[League of Enlightenment]] to investigate rumours of [[Necromancers]] and Demon worshippers in the area. The party discovered Balim in a small abandoned tomb on the outskirts of the village. Assisted by minor cultists and guarded by Ghouls, Skeletons and Zombies, Balim was confronted by the group of adventurers while he was performing a profane ritual on the corpse of [[Andrius Dy'nesh]]. A fierce battle ensued, during which Balim was killed before he was able to finish the ritual and condemn [[Andrius]]'s soul to an eternity of torment in the Abyss. | + | Following his escape, [[Korwyn]] headed to [[Riddlebeck]] to track down Balim. Here, he joined the [[Wyvern's Talon]] who had been hired by the [[League of Enlightenment]] to investigate rumours of [[Necromancers]] and [[Demon]] worshippers in the area. The party discovered Balim in a small abandoned tomb on the outskirts of the village. Assisted by minor cultists and guarded by Ghouls, Skeletons and Zombies, Balim was confronted by the group of adventurers while he was performing a profane ritual on the corpse of [[Andrius Dy'nesh]]. A fierce battle ensued, during which Balim was killed before he was able to finish the ritual and condemn [[Andrius]]'s soul to an eternity of torment in the [[Abyss]]. |
Amongst Balim's possessions was a note, written in Abyssal, which was duly translated by [[Marinus B Willard]]: | Amongst Balim's possessions was a note, written in Abyssal, which was duly translated by [[Marinus B Willard]]: | ||
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| − | Your work in apprehending the recent intruder pleases me greatly. He will make an excellent sacrifice to the Lord of Unlife, after you have ascertained all you can from him. I am concerned he may have allies who have also learnt of our little outpost in [[Riddlebeck]], which is why I want you to return to [[Ventelas]] as soon as you are able - leave no clue as to your destination or you will feel my wrath. [[Damaris]] is expecting you. | + | Your work in apprehending the recent intruder pleases me greatly. He will make an excellent sacrifice to the [[Lord of Unlife]], after you have ascertained all you can from him. I am concerned he may have allies who have also learnt of our little outpost in [[Riddlebeck]], which is why I want you to return to [[Ventelas]] as soon as you are able - leave no clue as to your destination or you will feel my wrath. [[Damaris]] is expecting you. |
May the Prince favour you, | May the Prince favour you, | ||
S.</strong> | S.</strong> | ||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 6 August 2017
Deceased.
Balim was a Sage working in the city of Ventelas and secretly a minor leader in the Cult of the Goat. A thin human male in his early 50s, Balim had piercing blue eyes and a pale complexion. He specialised in the fields of history, religion and the planes of existence. Balim was consulted by Korwyn Valamir regarding the ancient ruined kingdom of Milandor. During this meeting, Korwyn learnt only a little from Balim; essentially, although conventional wisdom states that Milandor was destroyed by its Elven inhabitants when they meddled with ancient magic, the surviving Elves, now living in small, isolated communes, know the truth of what really happened but are reluctant to reveal it to strangers. Balim was able to provide a reference to one whom some of the remaining Elves call 'The King of Brutes - The Betrayer'. Apparently this individual is particularly reviled by some of the small enclaves of remaining Elves.
During the meeting, Korwyn accidentally revealed his royal heritage when he admitted that Karina Valamir was in fact his ancestor, which led to Balim imprisoning Korwyn in a small dungeon beneath his tower in the city. During his brief incarceration, Korwyn overheard Balim discussing a trip to Riddlebeck with his fellow cultists.
Following his escape, Korwyn headed to Riddlebeck to track down Balim. Here, he joined the Wyvern's Talon who had been hired by the League of Enlightenment to investigate rumours of Necromancers and Demon worshippers in the area. The party discovered Balim in a small abandoned tomb on the outskirts of the village. Assisted by minor cultists and guarded by Ghouls, Skeletons and Zombies, Balim was confronted by the group of adventurers while he was performing a profane ritual on the corpse of Andrius Dy'nesh. A fierce battle ensued, during which Balim was killed before he was able to finish the ritual and condemn Andrius's soul to an eternity of torment in the Abyss.
Amongst Balim's possessions was a note, written in Abyssal, which was duly translated by Marinus B Willard:
Balim,
Your work in apprehending the recent intruder pleases me greatly. He will make an excellent sacrifice to the Lord of Unlife, after you have ascertained all you can from him. I am concerned he may have allies who have also learnt of our little outpost in Riddlebeck, which is why I want you to return to Ventelas as soon as you are able - leave no clue as to your destination or you will feel my wrath. Damaris is expecting you.
May the Prince favour you,
S.