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The Emperor describes Belynne as its former ''partner'', but if pressed will claim that it used its illithid powers on her to make her its thrall. Investigations by the Knights of the Shield hypothesise this is what eventually caused her to suffer her stroke, which left her partially paralysed.<ref> Investigations from The Knights of Shield | The Emperor describes Belynne as its former ''partner'', but if pressed will claim that it used its illithid powers on her to make her its thrall<ref>Dialogue with the Emperor in the Astral Realm, after it is rejected and distrusted.</ref>. Investigations by the Knights of the Shield hypothesise this is what eventually caused her to suffer her stroke, which left her partially paralysed.<ref> Investigations from The Knights of Shield.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:53, 22 September 2023
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 Race
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Significance
- Served as a member of The Council of Four[1], until at least 1471 DR[2]
- Affiliated with an organization known as the Knights of the Shield.[3][4]
- Reported to struggle with health issues, and commonly believed to have suffered a stroke.[5][6]
Quests
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Characters
Several characters in Baldur's Gate 3 describe their past experiences with Belynne Stelmane.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Wyll During Act 3, it is possible to ask Wyll about his own experiences meeting Belynne Stelmane.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Selecting the option "Did you know Stelmane very well, back in the day?" will yield the following information initially:
The first time, I was a boy of seven or eight, at a banquet in the Flaming Fists's honor. One look and I was smitten. Chestnut hair that flowed behind her like willow fronds. She floated from one room to the next as if carried by clouds. The second time, Stelmane was - different. Even with the aid of a cane, each step she took was a struggle. Every word she spoke took great physical effort. 'A stroke victim?' I asked father later. 'No', he said. 'A stroke survivor.'
If the player passes an automatic Wisdom (Perception) check after Wyll finishes speaking, another dialogue option appears that is locked behind a Charisma (Persuasion) check. If this check is passed, he offers the following:
Something's always gnawed at me. At the banquet, Stelmane didn't seem to look at us, but through us. But that second time, her gaze never left me. It was steel, sharp and unyielding. It could just be my imagination. But I always felt that it was more than a stroke that had changed her. What, though... I couldn't say.
Locations
Other Content
- Baldur's Mouth 1492 DR Issue 86
- The Stelmane Connection
- Patient Log: Duke Belynne Stelmane
- Shield Steward Interrogation Log
References
- ↑ The Dukes of Baldur's Gate refers to The Council of Four as being a governing body of Baldur's Gate, consisting of four Dukes who oversee a Parliament of Peers consisting of the city's patriars.
- ↑ The Dukes of Baldur's Gate refers to Belynne's role on the council occuring as recently as "Last Year." Baldur's Mouth Gazette articles strongly suggest that the "current" year is 1472 DR.
- ↑ Specific dialogue with a former partner of Belynne's reports her affiliation with the Knights of the Shield.
- ↑ It is not clear if Belynne's affiliation with The Knights of the Shield is widely known to the Baldurian public.[Needs Verification]
- ↑ Patient Log: Duke Belynne Stelmane describes the observations of her doctor after suffering the alleged stroke.
- ↑ Specific dialogue with Wyll during Act Three describes the public perception of Belynne's health issues as being a "stroke."
- ↑ Dialogue with the Emperor in the Astral Realm, after it is rejected and distrusted.
- ↑ Investigations from The Knights of Shield.
Gallery
Stelmane listening
Stelmane and her Advisor
Notes
- During Act 3, it is sometimes possible to ask Wyll about his own experiences with meeting Duke Stelmane. Passing an automatic perception check as he finishes speaking will reveal 1 additional conversation option, requiring a DC 15 Persuasion check. If passed, Wyll will go on to describe his observations about Stelmane's behavior after she suffered her stroke.
