![[TheMarquis.png]] # 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 [[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. %% ## At a Glance Impeccably dressed in noble physician's robes with cold, calculating eyes and meticulously clean hands; maintains this precise, clinical appearance even as a mental presence. Refined and soothing voice that shifts to cold menace when discussing darker topics; frequently mimics washing his hands. Born as the illegitimate son of a noblewoman and the god [[Bhaal]], he grew up with aristocratic privilege but always felt rejection due to his status. His medical practice in [[Baldur's Gate]] became cover for ritualistic murders—free clinics where he selected victims to bring him closer to [[Bhaal]]'s favor. His life ended when a rival Bhaalspawn assassinated him during one of his clinics. His consciousness found its way into [[Petra]]'s mind through her [[Soulmonger]] abilities. ## Personality Outwardly charming and benevolent with refined demeanor, hiding deeply sadistic and power-hungry nature. ## 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?"_ %%