Ad placeholder

Belynne Stelmane

From bg3.wiki
Revision as of 12:25, 23 November 2023 by Twyrine (talk | contribs) (slight reorganising)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Duke Stelmane
Belynne Stelmane
Belynne Stelmane Screenshot.webp
Stats
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Human
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Human
Character information
Location Elfsong Tavern, Lower City (formerly)
Allies The Emperor (Charmed)
Belynne Stelmane, also known as Duke Stelmane, is a character mentioned in Baldur's Gate 3. She can not be interacted with directly by the player, but appears in a few cut-scenes and plays an important role in several areas of the game's story.

Overview

Background

Stelmane served as a member of The Council of Four[1], until at least 1471 DR[2], and was affiliated with an organisation known as the Knights of the Shield.[3][4]

Later in her life, she struggle with health issues, and was commonly believed to have suffered a stroke.[5][6] These health issues continued for over a decade, until she was murdered in her suite at the Elfsong Tavern by Bhaalists.

Quests

Character recounts

Several characters in Baldur's Gate 3 describe their past experiences with Belynne Stelmane.

Wyll

During Act 3, it is possible to ask Wyll about his own experiences meeting Belynne Stelmane.

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.

„


The Emperor

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

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.[7] This eventually caused her to suffer her stroke, and left her partially paralysed.[8][9]

Related literature

Trivia

  • In Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, the segment describing Bellyne Stelmane describes her as having a secret, mental battle against a Mind Flayer. This Mind Flayer is very likely to be The Emperor himself, and as a result, puts his entire "alliance" with Belynne Stelmane into question.
    • If the Emperor truly is the Mind Flayer described in the 5e module, it's very possible they did not have a proper alliance at all, and rather, The Emperor enthralled her for his needs. Whether this was always the case, or if they had a genuine alliance beforehand, isn't fully clear as The Emperor is an unreliable narrator.

Gallery

  • Stelmane listening

    Stelmane listening

  • Stelmane and her Advisor

    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 behaviour after she suffered her stroke.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ The Dukes of Baldur's Gate refers to Belynne's role on the council occurring as recently as "Last Year." Baldur's Mouth Gazette articles strongly suggest that the "current" year is 1472 DR.
  3. ↑ Specific dialogue with a former partner of Belynne's reports her affiliation with the Knights of the Shield.
  4. ↑ It is not clear if Belynne's affiliation with The Knights of the Shield is widely known to the Baldurian public.[Needs Verification]
  5. ↑ Patient Log: Duke Belynne Stelmane describes the observations of her doctor after suffering the alleged stroke.
  6. ↑ Specific dialogue with Wyll during Act Three describes the public perception of Belynne's health issues as being a "stroke."
  7. ↑ Dialogue with the Emperor in the Astral Realm, after it is rejected and distrusted
  8. ↑ Investigations from The Knights of Shield.
  9. ↑ Descent into Avernus pg. 162.
Spotted an issue with this page? Leave a comment! Note that your IP address will be publicly logged unless you create an account. You can also edit the page to fix the issue. See How to Contribute to get started, and maybe join our Discord so we can coordinate our efforts.
Retrieved from "https://bg3.wiki/w/index.php?title=Belynne_Stelmane&oldid=116198"