Alianna

Alianna was a disciple of Bhaal and the mother of Gorion's Ward.

History
Alianna, a priestess of the Lord of Murder, was visited by her deity during the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR. He whispered to her that she would bear one of his children. She rose up her arms and was elated. Those of the order took Alianna away, and hid her in a dark temple away from prying eyes. Other young Bhaalspawn were present in the temple and, as Bhaal died, their task to continue his legacy began.

Her task was to slay her child as a sacrifice upon the bloodiest of altars. She was more than glad to carry out this task, but was interrupted by the sage Gorion and several of his colleagues who had recently discovered the location of the temple. They attacked her and stopped the sacrifice from taking place. She resisted with the will of Bhaal, and fought back with her fellow priests. There was little time, so Gorion slew her where she stood. Gorion saved the babe and fled from the temple, but many of the other Bhaalspawn children did not make it out. Sarevok was one of the few young Bhaalspawn who managed to escape the chaos. From then on, Sarevok made a home at the Iron Throne and was raised by his foster parents. Even through the long course of time, Sarevok harbored hatred towards Alianna's child, who became known as Gorion's Ward. Later in life, Sarevok killed Gorion, but her child survived the encounter.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal