Glathra Barcantle
De Facto Third-in-Command of the War Wizards
Basic Information
Titles: War Wizard, De Facto Third-in-Command of the War Wizards
Home: Suzail, Cormyr
Sex: Female
Race: Human
Occupation: War Wizard
Personality
Glathra Barcantle was infamous for her abrasive and overbearing nature. Her imperious demeanor and arrogance made her unpopular among both her peers and subordinates.
Reputation
- Disliked: Few in the War Wizards or elsewhere could tolerate Glathra’s demeanor.
- Elminster: She harbored an intense dislike for the legendary mage, whom she erroneously believed to be an enemy of Cormyr.
History
In 1479 DR, during the reign of Queen Raedra Obarskyr, Glathra assumed temporary command of the War Wizards in the absence of her superiors.
Key Events
- Crisis of the Royal Crypt:
- Imprisonment of Leadership: The Royal Mage Ganrahast Aeiulvana and his deputy Vainrence were magically imprisoned by a servant of Manshoon within a crypt beneath the Royal Palace in Suzail.
- Emergency Leadership: With the War Wizards’ leadership incapacitated, Glathra assumed command.
- Preventing Rebellion:
- During the crisis, Queen Raedra convened the Dragon Council to manage the kingdom's affairs.
- Glathra’s decisive actions thwarted a potential uprising by disgruntled nobles, maintaining order during a time of uncertainty.
Relationships
Queen Raedra Obarskyr: While Glathra served loyally during the crisis, her overbearing personality strained her relationship with the Queen.
Elminster: Glathra viewed Elminster with suspicion and hostility, convinced he was working against the interests of Cormyr.
War Wizards: Though her actions were competent, her personality alienated her from most of her peers and subordinates.
Legacy
Despite her unlikable personality, Glathra’s leadership during the imprisonment of Ganrahast and Vainrence demonstrated her ability to maintain stability in dire situations. Her role in preventing rebellion during the crisis ensured that the War Wizards remained a vital force in Cormyr.
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