Ulder Ravengard
Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard (a.k.a. Ravengard)
Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard (pronounced: /ˈʊldɛrˈreɪvɛngɑːrd/ UL-der-RAY-ven-gard) was a lifelong soldier of the Flaming Fist who ascended to the rank of Marshal, and served on the Council of Four of Baldur's Gate in the late 15th century DR.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Ulder Ravengard is a mysterious character who appeared as part of Abdel Adrian's entourage while Abdel served as Grand Duke.
Often jokingly called Abdel's dark twin, Ulder was the same height and build as the massive Bhaal-Spawn, and many said he fought with the same ferocity.
The Ravengard family had never been heard of in Baldur's Gate, and Ulder was the first of the name be known among the Patriars of the city.
He served in the Flaming Fist, rising very quickly through the ranks, and many said he was Abdel's personal henchman, who carried suicide missions and undertook impossible challenges.
The death of Abdel Adrian saw Ulder rise to take his place, and he did so in ways not everyone approved of, as he essentially seized control of the city in the chaos that followed.
Ulder has remained Grand Duke since and has led the city into a brutal new era, utilizing the Flaming Fist as his weapon to poise Baldur's Gate to become the most powerful city on the Sword Coast.
Dark Secret
As expected with such a mysterious character, Ulder has a dark secret that few are privy to - namely that he is actually Sarevok Anchev, or rather the two are part of the same. After going to Kua-Toa to burry the love of his life, Sarevok was struggling - part of Bhaal's Essence had allowed him to live again, and each life he took fed that essence until he became a fully-fledged Bhaal-Spawn again - but he had forsaken that life and now struggled against his own nature. He sought help from Kua-Toan sages and was able to literally expel Bhaal's essence from his own body, causing the two to split into two completely separate individuals - both manifesting as children. The two had all the same memories, but while Sarevok remains a murderous Bhaalist, Ulder remained devoted to his half-brother, Abdel Adrian, and returned to serve him. Utilizing a number of powerful spells, Ulder has effectively locked away the memories of himself being Sarevok, and only Abdel and a few others knew who he truly was. He continued to serve Abdel, believing himself to be the son of a blacksmith that Abdel's family employed.Early Years as Grand Duke
When Abdel Adrian died on Returning Day, in the Year of the Narthex Murders, 1482 DR, Ravengard was immediately promoted to Marshal of the Flaming Fist. Despite some protest from amongst the Parliament of Peers,[14] he was nonetheless elected as Grand Duke sometime before the Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn, 1488 DR. He refused to surrender command of the Flaming Fist after his commencement, becoming the most influential person in Baldur's Gate. When the restored Cult of the Dragon began operating in the Sword Coast after many years of inactivity, the rogue cultist Deniak managed to transform himself into a red dragon within the city walls of Baldur's Gate, threatening the safety of its citizens. Duke Ravengard rallied the Watch and responded to the threat but arrived moments too late, as a local adventuring group had brought down the dragon Deniak. Despite this missed opportunity, Grand Duke Ravengard proved he could still hold his own in battle. On one occasion when he hosted a secret meeting of the Parliament of Peers at High Hall to discuss the burden that the ever-growing population in the Outer City of Baldur's Gate placed upon its populace, he unwittingly attracted an assassination attempt on Councilor Coran at the hands of Burgust and his thieves' guild. He helped turn away Burgust's killers, fighting alongside the halfling hero Shandie Freefoot.Employment
Flaming Fist.
Social
Religious Views
Helmite.
Wealth & Financial state
Modest.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate and Marshal of the Flaming Fist Mercenary Company
Currently Held Titles
Age
44
Birthplace
Children
Current Residence
Sex
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Black, cropped short
Height
7"
Weight
290 lbs
Belief/Deity
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations
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