Thavius Kreeg

High Observer Thavius Kreeg was a human priest of Torm and the ruler of the city of Elturel and the theocracy of Elturgard in the Western Heartlands in the late 15 century DR. He reigned from the High Hall in Elturel.

History
Kreeg was raised to the position of High Observer around the late 1440s DR, following a crisis of leadership in Elturel and the unexplained but convenient disappearance of the likely successor, and his rival, Tamal Thent and her whole retinue near Boareskyr Bridge. One of Kreeg's first acts as High Observer was to order Bridgefort rebuilt and renamed Fort Tamal. While this might've been an honor, a posting to Fort Tamal was generally a punishment for insubordination.

Circa 1459 DR, the High Observer ordered the Reaching Woods barricaded after the discovery of shrines to certain primal entities he disapproved of. These shrines were maintained by humans and elves as well as gnolls and goblins, but the High Observer said the goblins were vicious and the gnolls known demon worshipers, and declared the death penalty for anyone who came out of, or went into, the forest.

When the entire garrison of Fort Morninglord also vanished without cause and under sinister circumstances in the, Kreeg ordered it bricked up and sealed, out of some fear of what evil or contagion it might house. Furthermore, he decreed that anyone who broke in would be declared an outlaw.

Around 1489 DR, Kreeg was aging and another leadership transition was expected soon.

Activities
Aided by a paladin knighthood, the Order of the Companion,  the High Observer made certain that order was maintained in the city and the realm, with the aim of bringing righteous judgment to all the Realms and "setting Faerûn aright". They ensured the city and countryside remained safe and well-policed and that trade and agriculture were run efficiently. It was reported that Kreeg ruled wisely and well, yet he presided over harsh and rigid laws, intolerant attitudes, banning of disapproved faiths, and inquisitions, with wrongdoers sent to the Dungeon of the Inquisitor, circa 1479 DR.

Appearances

 * Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus