Character

Balath Darkbane

CanonOfficial lore from the booksSoVp. 14 SSGp. 13

Balath Darkbane is one of the known Chain Wardens of the Order of Chain who followed the vanguard doctrine, together with Alexander Moonshield and Sir Valian Bluemare.¹

The vanguard doctrine puts the protection of allies above all else and specialises in surviving the most relentless attacks. Its wardens' primary duty is to guard Castle Red and Castle Black, the order's two main headquarters, and they are usually called shields: the first to enter a fight and the last to leave it.¹

In the Ballad of the Six

The Ballad of the Six tells of six Chain Wardens who rose as defenders of the light on Victory Day and faced the grim avatar of The Dark One. It names Balath as a paladin and the embodiment of light, leading the charge with his sword gleaming.²

In the ballad's telling, it was Balath who stepped forth in the heart of the battle and struck the final blow, and the Dark One was defeated. The six, the ballad says, gave everything for their duty.²

Notes

↑BookShadow Over Vansreik, p. 14
↑BookLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 13

Sources

This article draws on:

SoVShadow Over Vansreik(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 14
SSGLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 13

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