Abdel Adrian
Duke of Baldur's Gate, Marshal of the Flaming Fist Abdel Adrian
Among Baldurians, Duke Abdel Adrian is universally considered to be the city’s greatest hero, second only to Balduran the Brave.
Adrian is more than a century old, and his divine heritage has kept him well preserved. He appears to be in his sixties, and his body retains the strength of youth. At nearly 7 feet in height, Adrian towers over most Baldurians. Black hair frames his unrelenting eyes and slightly wizened face. Unlike other dukes, he wears comfortable, plain garments and shuns jewelry. The only time he dresses as a state official is for parades.
Adrian rarely speaks at council meetings. But when he does, his voice for moderation carries tremendous weight. Most days, Duke Adrian walks the city’s streets, talking with citizens; helping them in their daily labors; and offering charity, an encouraging word, or a stern reprimand as needed. He sometimes seems grim and lost in thoughts, perhaps of days past, but the Flaming Fist marshal and Council of Four duke is also known to break out in great guffaws when the occasion arises.
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The wizard Gorion raised Adrian in Candlekeep, but Adrian, a child of Bhaal,was swept up in a series of deadly events orchestrated by his half-siblings, the Bhaalspawn. Adrian’s life as an adventurer became notorious when he saved Baldur’s Gate from the Iron Throne’s machinations and killed his half-brother Sarevok to averta war with Amn.
Afterward, Adrian fought countless battles against people seeking to use his Bhaalspawn blood for nefarious purposes. Baldurians know little of these adventures, and few people alive today comprehend the meaning of Adrian’s status as a Bhaalspawn. Most people believe the God of Murder is long dead and, if they know anything of Adrian’s story, that their beloved duke made certain Bhaal remained dead.
Following his adventuring days, Adrian lived for a time in contemplation in Candlekeep. He eventually decided to settle in Baldur’s Gate, which had become his second home.
Adrian joined the Flaming Fist as a private and quickly ascended through the mercenary company’s ranks. Lower City citizens respected his courage and dashing ways, and Outer City residents loved him for his charitable works. After Valarken killed the Flaming Fist’s marshal, who was also a duke, Adrian replaced him in both positions. He originally tried to turn down his ducal nomination, but public acclaim was too strong, and the military leader reluctantly accepted the post.
In the year 1482, while giving a speech during Returning Day, Abdel’s long lost half-brother Viekang showed up and killed him in a fight. His death lead to Viekang turning into giant monster that was slain by the Heroes of the wide.
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A Duke of Baldur's Gate and the Head of the Flaming Fist, Abdel Adrian is the most beloved figure in Baldur's Gate, having saved the city in it's youth and still being the most approachable and to various degrees fair member of the Council. His sudden murder in the Wide brought together the group of adventurers/heroes that would come to be known as the Heroes of the Wide.
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