Gorion's Ward

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Gorian's Ward was the last Bhaalspawn left alive at the end of the Throne of Bhaal conflict. While his (or perhaps her) true name is disputed, it is known that they were raised as the foster child of the sage, Gorion, and thusly received this nickname.

Early History
Gorion's Ward was raised, in Candlekeep a library fortress on the Sword Coast. The ward, along with Imoen and Sarevok were found as babies by the sage. Gorion took the ward and Imoen but left Sarevok behind. All three children were known by Gorion to be Bhaalspawn, the mortal half-god progeny of the dead god Bhaal, who had created an intricate plan to be raised from his unavoidable death by using the souls of his children to resurrect himself. All Bhaalspawn feel the need for conflict to some degree, save for Imoen, who's nature is drowned by a carefree spirit.

The Cold war between Amn and Baldur's Gate
Gorion believed Candlekeep to be a safe place to hide the children from their bloodthirsty siblings. To Gorion's fear, in 1368 DR, Bounty Hunters under the pay of Sarevok infiltrated the keep and made an attempt on the ward's life. The sage sent word to his old contacts, including Elminster, along with the Harpers: Khalid, and Jaheira, and made plans for an escape. He planned to group with the Harpers and help protect the ward from Sarevok. Gorion and the ward left hurriedly from Candlekeep but were waylaid by Sarevok. Seeing no way out, Gorion sacrificed himself to allow the Ward enough time to flee. Sarevok, having lost his prey put out a public bounty on Gorion's Ward. The next morning the ward was greeted by Imoen who had sneaked into Gorion's chambers and read a private note. She suspect to trouble and left the city to aid them. The Ward had been told to find Khalid and Jaheria at the Friendly Arm Inn if something were to happen to Gorion. It is not known if The Ward met with the Harpers (it is known he traveled with the pair later), as on the way to the inn he met a pair of Dubious individuals; Xzar, a mad Necromancer, and Monteron an evil halfling, who were Zhentarim agents. They wanted traveling companions for a trip to Nashkel in the opposite direction of the inn, to investigate trouble at the local iron mines. History is unsure whether The Ward accepted their company or found the Harpers. Perhaps they did both, as the Harper's were also traveling to Nashkel for the same reason. Either way, it is known that the ward and his companions found that the iron mines were being tainted by Kobolds led by a Half-orc Cleric of Cyric named Mulahey. After Dispatching of Mulahey, The Ward learned that Sarevok might have been behind the cold war brewing between Amn and Baldur's Gate. Baldur's Gate believed Amn was poisoning the Iron and stealing the weapons so that when it attacked, the sword coast would be defenseless. The Ward followed a lead to Beregost, where an agent of Sarevok named Tranzig was staying. It is unknown whether or not The Ward interrogated Tranzig as it is rumored the Elminster gave him the information needed to move on to the next goal. Either way, The Ward's next lead took him to a bandit camp in Wood of Sharp Teeth, where one of Sarevok's highest ranking agents, the Ogre Mage Tazok was leading the bandits stealing the small amounts of good iron being brought in from the Sword Coast's mines, and fueling the aggregations between Amn and Baldur's Gate. The Companions arrived and routed the camp but Tazok was not found, However a new lead sent them to the Cloakwood Forest. There they found a secret mine where Sarevok was creating the small amount of good iron to be found on the sword coast. He was selling the iron to Baldur's Gate through his position as leader o the Iron Throne Merchants, and gaining renown within the city. The Ward and heir companions flooded out the secret mine, ending Saevok's opperation there. Now knowing about th Iron Throne's affiliation with Sarevok, With the help of a Flaming Fist mercenary named Scar The Ward destroyed their leaders at their headquarters in Baldur's Gate; Sarevok eluded him however. It is at the point that the ward returned home to Candlekeep. It was here that The Ward learned of his true nature as Bhaalspawn, after reading a letter left to him by Gorion. He also met a man named Kevoras who was actully Sarevok in disguise. Kevoras had The Ward kill some nobles who had been replaced by Dopplegangers. After doing so Sarevok placed the bodies of the real nobles in the place of the fake bodies and accused The Ward of murder. The Ward and his companions were branded as outlaws and imprisoned below Candlekeep, in a set of monster infested catacombs. They escaped with their lives, but were considered criminals. They returned to Baldur's Gate to find proof of Sarevok's plans. Ironicly, Tomoko one of Sarevok's chief agents as well as his lover betrayed the location of the evidence. Sarevok was just about to be crowned a Duke of Baldur's Gate when The Ward announced that Sarevok wanted to use Baldur's Gate for a bloodwar against Amn, which he believed would grant him his father's divinity as the lord of murder. Sarevok fled to the catacombs beneath Baldur's Gate, and the Ward was pardoned and charged with Sarevok's destruction. Deep below Baldur's Gate in a buried Temple of Bhaal, The Ward and his companions faced off against Sarevok and his chief agents. The Ward emerged victorious and was hailed a hero.