Baron Ghalder Veymar

Grimwold Marches, Duchy of Tenh

Human (Flan) • Cleric (War Domain) 8 / Fighter 1 • Lawful Neutral

Baron “Ghal” – Ghalder Veymar is a grim-eyed man known as “The Lantern of the Marches.” His bloodline traces back to pre-Duchy Flan priest-kings, and he views his position not merely as military governor but as sacred custodian of a haunted borderland. Raised in a fortified temple near the river Zumker, Ghalder blends battlefield leadership with ritual vigilance. He is equally comfortable reciting funerary rites or ordering a cavalry charge against hill giants.
His domain includes ruin-haunted woods, cursed cairns, and forgotten roads — and he takes special care to ensure his soldiers are trained to face more than just mortal foes. His symbol — a torch cradled in iron branches — is burned into every shield and standard flown along the marches. Though slow to trust outsiders, he respects courage and duty, and despises cowardice or necromantic tampering.

Traits

• Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral
• Cleric (War) 8 / Fighter 1
• Armor Class: 20 (Chainmail +1, Shield +1, Defense Fighting Style)
• Hit Points: 75 (8d8 + 1d10 + 27)
• Speed: 30 ft.
• Proficiency Bonus: +3

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	10 (+0)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	18 (+4)	13 (+1)

Traits

• Divine Domain: War
  • War Priest (5/day): Make a weapon attack as a bonus action after attacking.
  • Guided Strike (1/rest): Add +10 to a missed attack.
  • War God’s Blessing: Add +10 to an ally’s missed attack (1/rest).
  • Channel Divinity (2/rest): War God’s Blessing or Turn Undead
• Fighter 1:
  • Second Wind (1/rest): Regain 1d10+1 HP.
  • Spellcasting: Cleric 8th-level (Wisdom-based DC 15, +7 to hit)
  • Prepared Spells (Examples):
  • Cantrips: Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy, Guidance
  • 1st: Shield of Faith, Command
  • 2nd: Spiritual Weapon, Aid
  • 3rd: Spirit Guardians, Revivify
  • 4th: Guardian of Faith, Freedom of Movement

Traits:

• +1 Warhammer. +7 to hit, 1d8+4 bludgeoning (versatile 1d10+4)
• Spiritual Weapon. Bonus action, spectral weapon deals 1d8+4 force on hit.

Equipment:

• +1 Warhammer
• +1 Shield
• +1 Chainmail
• Holy Symbol (steel torch wrapped in twisted oak)
• Scroll of Dispel Magic
• Ring of Spell Storing (holds Sanctuary and Bless)
• Grimwold seal (torch over black roots, 250 gp)

Personality Quirk:

Ghalder lights a flame — candle, brazier, or fire — before every major decision or judgment. He says the gods speak best through smoke and shadow.