![[ClarenceCrestthornPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Clarence Adorellan Shandalar Crestthorn _Human Physician / Cleric of [[Bhaal]] (Spirit) | Within [[Petra]]'s Mind_ ## Summary A malevolent entity that possessed [[Petra]]'s body and attempted to deliver the [[Wave Echo Cave|Forge of Spells]] to [[Dagult Neverember]] through [[Ianaro Albreck]], before Petra regained control and warned the heroes of [[Neverwinter]]'s plans to claim the artifact. %% ## Now _Deceased — his consciousness lingers within [[Petra]]'s mind, reached through her [[Soulmonger]] abilities._ ## Appearance Impeccably dressed in noble physician's robes with cold, calculating eyes and meticulously clean hands, maintaining this precise, clinical look even as a mental presence. ## Personality Outwardly charming and benevolent with a refined demeanor, hiding a deeply sadistic and power-hungry nature. His refined, soothing voice shifts to cold menace when discussing darker topics, and he frequently mimics washing his hands. ## Quote _"My dear, in medicine as in life, sometimes we must make incisions to excise the disease. The question is, are you prepared to wield the scalpel?"_ ## Connections **[[Petra]]** — whose body and mind he possessed. **[[Bhaal]]** — his divine father. **[[Ianaro Albreck]]** — the conduit through whom he tried to deliver the [[Wave Echo Cave|Forge of Spells]]. ## Background **The Bhaalspawn:** Born the illegitimate son of a noblewoman and the god [[Bhaal]], he grew up with aristocratic privilege but always felt rejected for his status. His medical practice in [[Baldur's Gate]] — free clinics — became cover for ritualistic murders, selecting victims to bring him closer to Bhaal's favor. A rival Bhaalspawn assassinated him during one of his clinics, and his consciousness later found its way into [[Petra]]'s mind through her [[Soulmonger]] abilities. %%