Balthazar

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This article is about a Tyrian god. For his avatar form, see Avatar of Balthazar.

Balthazar is the god of war and fire. He is the patron god of Warriors, Fire Elementalists, Protection and Smiting Monks, and Paragons

Contents 1 Description 2 Balthazar statues 2.1 Inscription 2.2 Appearance 2.3 Locations 3 Notes 4 Trivia

[edit] Description

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The god of war and fire, Balthazar is often worshipped by Warriors and Elementalists, though there are Monks who have been known to follow his scriptures as well. Army commanders and guild lords will often say a few words to the Bastion of Martial Glory before leading their followers into battle. Balthazar is frequently shown holding a greatsword, its tip lodged in the ground, with a pair of battle hounds sitting at attention at his feet.

— The Guild Wars Manuscripts

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The god of war and fire, Balthazar is often worshipped by Warriors and Elementalists, though Monks devoted to the Protection or Smiting disciplines can also be found among his devotees. Army commanders and guild lords will often say a few words to the Bastion of Martial Glory before leading their followers into battle. Balthazar is frequently shown holding a greatsword, its tip lodged in the ground, with a pair of battle hounds sitting at attention at his feet. In Cantha, the sword is usually one of the single-edged imperial style, and the battle hounds are usually replaced with winged drakes.

— The Guild Wars Factions Manuscripts

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Worshiped by Warriors and Fire Elementalists, the Lord of War watches over the battlefields and arenas of the world. Monks who practice Protection and Smiting disciplines speak his name with reverence. Balthazar gives strength to soldiers marching into battle and any adventurer who’s ready for a fight. He guides the sharpened edge of a sword or axe so that it cuts deeply. Many insist that he watches over the battlegrounds of the world to see who glorifies his name. In arenas protected by his priests, followers demonstrate their prowess in battle to earn his favor.

Statues of Balthazar show him holding a greatsword, sometimes with a pair of faithful battle hounds sitting at his feet. Some Elonian art portrays him with majestic lions or other predatory companions crouching beside him. A Dervish taking the Form of Balthazar is a fiery presence, assaulting the world with armor as resilient as heavy plate and a weapon as lethal as the deity's greatsword.

— The Guild Wars Nightfall Manuscripts

[edit] Balthazar statues

[edit] Inscription

For weeks did the battle rage on, and those who had taken up the mantle of war grew weary and their courage began to falter. Then did Balthazar, god of war and fire, appear to the soldiers, carrying with him a grand sword that did glow with such brilliance it blinded any who looked upon it. When he spoke, His voice was like thunder, and it shook the ground with force. Then saith He, "Lift up thy weapons. For you are my soldiers, and must you be steadfast, strong, and brave of heart. They who neither hesitate nor stumble shall be rewarded. Then shall you have glory. Then shall your deeds be remembered for eternity." And then did release from His sword a hundred thousand flames, which encircled the soldiers. For this was the fire of courage, and forthwith did they follow the god into battle without fear or hesitation. Thence was the enemy struck down. Scriptures of Balthazar: 48 BE

[edit] Appearance

The appearance of this statue depends on whether or not the world is currently blessed with the Favor of the Gods.

• During favor, flames blaze along the base of the statue and the eyes burn brightly.
• Without favor, the statue is grey with dark eyes and no flames.

[edit] Locations

Prophecies

• Majesty's Rest
• Old Ascalon
• Temple of the Ages
• The Falls

Factions

• Arborstone
• Archipelagos
• Boreas Seabed
• Bukdek Byway
• Drazach Thicket
• Ferndale
• Harvest Temple
• Maishang Hills
• Melandru's Hope
• Mount Qinkai
• Mourning Veil Falls
• Nahpui Quarter
• Pongmei Valley
• Shadow's Passage
• Sunqua Vale
• Tahnnakai Temple
• The Undercity
• Unwaking Waters
• Xaquang Skyway
• Zin Ku Corridor

Nightfall

• Chantry of Secrets
• Churrhir Fields
• Cliffs of Dohjok
• Issnur Isles
• Jokanur Diggings
• Lahtenda Bog
• Plains of Jarin
• Zehlon Reach

[edit] Notes

• Kneel at the tablet of the Statue of Balthazar and a Champion of Balthazar will arise. Dedicate an offering to one of his causes and you might get a special treat. Once an offering has been made you will receive a Blessing.
• You also have the option to access The Fissure of Woe from this statue. To access The Fissure of Woe, kneel at the statue of Balthazar in the Temple of the Ages, Zin Ku Corridor or Chantry of Secrets and pay 1 platinum.
• His nemesis is Menzies, his half-brother.
• Balthazar forged the chains to chain Abaddon, which is why he might also be a god of craftmanship.

[edit] Trivia

• Balthazar is a name used many times in mythology and literature. The name may be derived from the name Belshazzar, the name of an ancient Babylonian king, who was killed in his sleep by the invading Persians. It is also possible that Balthazar (also spelled Balthasar or Balthassar) was named after one of the three wise men recorded in the Bible, who was presumed to have the same name.

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