Bellorath

Bellorath was a minotaur cult leader who dwelt within the Heartcoil Deeps as of the late 15 century DR. He had previously been human.

Personality
Bellorath was known for his rage and anguish. He personally attacked any travelers who entered his territory, and was not too proud to retreat in order to draw combatants into a trap.

Activities
Bellorath led a cult of minotaurs, and ruled over a small but labyrinthian domain in the Heartcoil Deeps. In order to sustain and grow his following, the cult preyed on travelers and explorers in the surrounding Underdark.

History
As a human, Bellorath once led a failed uprising against Chauntea's Citadel, after which he and his followers fled into the Heartcoil Deeps and were never heard from again. This did not mean he was idle or dead, however, as he spent his exile seeking out fiendish power in order to punish his enemies. The Deeps were known for access to such powers, and soon his efforts transformed him and his cultists into minotaurs. This allowed them to carve out a domain within the Deeps, and over the years, they grew their cult by attacking travelers and striking out at their enemies one-by-one. Their expansion disrupted the hunting grounds of many dangerous creatures, notably umber hulks.

In the meantime, Bellorath had became somewhat of a legend among some folk from Harvestshield Mountain. Eventually, two minor nobles&mdash;Elcharn and Cielaro&mdash;went into the notoriously dangerous Heartcoil Deeps to learn what had happened to him. Upon encountering them, Bellorath attacked and separated Elcharn and Cielaro, leading to their tragic demises elsewhere in the Heartcoil Deeps.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Warriors of Waterdeep