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Duke Ulder Ravengard

Supreme Marshall of the Flaming Fist

In-game
Portrait

Identity

Male

Family

Wyll (son)

Hometown

Baldur's Gate

Stats

Size

Medium

Type

Humanoid

Race

Human

Class

Fighter

Subclass

Battle Master

Balanced Difficulty Stats

Level

11

HP

116

AC

21

Initiative

+2

Proficiency

+4

Movement

9 m (30 ft)

Weight

75 kg (150 lb)

XP reward

510

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	14 (+2)	19 (+4)	11 (0)	10 (0)	19 (+4)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+9	+2	+8	0	+4	+4

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Endurance by Fire
You have Resistance to Fire damage and a +2 bonus to Saving throws.
Improved Extra Attack
You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon.
Great Weapon Fighting
When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
Magical Plate
All incoming damage is reduced by 2.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Phalanx Formation
Has Advantage on Attack Rolls if within 3 m / 10 ft of an ally that carries a shield and isn't Incapacitated.
Riposte
When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful strike that deals an additional Superiority Die damage.
Stirring Execution
When you kill an enemy, allies within 9 m / 30 ft gain temporary hit points equal to their^{[See: Bugs]} Charisma Modifier (minimum 1).

Explorer Difficulty Stats

Level

11

HP

174

AC

21

Initiative

+2

Proficiency

+6

Movement

9 m (30 ft)

Weight

75 kg (150 lb)

XP reward

510

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	14 (+2)	19 (+4)	11 (0)	10 (0)	19 (+4)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+11	+2	+10	0	+6	+4

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Endurance by Fire
You have Resistance to Fire damage and a +2 bonus to Saving throws.
Improved Extra Attack
You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon.
Great Weapon Fighting
When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
Magical Plate
All incoming damage is reduced by 2.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Phalanx Formation
Has Advantage on Attack Rolls if within 3 m / 10 ft of an ally that carries a shield and isn't Incapacitated.
Riposte
When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful strike that deals an additional Superiority Die damage.
Stirring Execution
When you kill an enemy, allies within 9 m / 30 ft gain temporary hit points equal to their^{[See: Bugs]} Charisma Modifier (minimum 1).

Technical

UID

S_GLO_Ravengard

UUID

f6620372-ebd0-4511-a39d-8c2d4ad03f03

Stats

GLO_Ravengard

Variant 1

UID

QUEST_IRN_Ravengard_Prisoner

UUID

c7d7ed4f-19a9-4dd5-bbe7-d8ea6d02a46b

Stats

GLO_Ravengard

Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard is the human Supreme Marshall of the Flaming Fist and the father of

Wyll. His story stretches through all three acts of Baldur's Gate 3, and he can become a Camp Follower late in the game.

Ulder Ravengard is a recurring character in the Forgotten Realms setting of Dungeons and Dragons, appearing in the 5e adventures: Murder in Baldur's Gate, The Rise of Tiamat, and Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

Ulder Ravengard is mentioned first during the quest Rescue the Grand Duke, upon arriving near Waukeen's Rest. He is suspected to be trapped inside the burning inn, but after rescuing Counsellor Florrick, she reveals that the Grand Duke has been kidnapped.

Act Two[edit | edit source]

Duke Ravengard is infected

It is revealed that he was taken to Moonrise Towers by the followers of the Absolute. In the Mind Flayer Colony underneath the Moonrise Towers there is an encounter with the Chosen Three - Ketheric Thorm, Orin the Red, and Enver Gortash along with Ulder Ravengard. The three infect Ravengard with a mind flayer tadpole and then whisk him away to Baldur's Gate.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Wyrm's Rock Fortress[edit | edit source]

Duke Ravengard swears Gortash in as Archduke of Baldur's Gate.

Once entering Wyrm's Rock Fortress to attend Gortash's coronation, Ravengard is there in the Audience Chamber and officiates Gortash's swearing in as Archduke of Baldur's Gate. Immediately after the ceremony, Ravengard can be spoken with. If stating that Florrick sent the party, he replies that she is a black widow who betrayed the city, and that she was punished. Choosing to connect with Ravengard's parasite for information about Florrick reveals that she is imprisoned in Wyrm's Rock Prison and set to be executed, starting Free Counselor Florrick. If prodding Ravengard's mind further, reveals his deep uncertainty and fear of an illithid invasion, indicating his mind has not yet been fully subjugated.

Once the coronation is complete, Mizora appears and reveals that Duke Ravengard is already moved to another location to be disposed of. She refuses to elaborate and tells the party to go to camp. After a Long Rest, Mizora appears before Wyll to present a new contract - an eternity of servitude for Zariel in exchange for rescuing the Duke. If Wyll signs the contract, she reveals Duke Ravengard is in Gortash's underwater prison, the Iron Throne and promises to keep him from harm. Otherwise, if Wyll breaks the contract, Mizora states that Duke Ravenguard is as good as dead, and that she plans to stick around to see what happens.

If ignoring the coronation and moving to the Lower City, then Duke Ravengard remains in the Audience Hall with Gortash until the ceremony is completed. If completing the Disable the Steel Watch without attending the coronation, then the entirety of Wyrm's Rock Fortress becomes hostile, including Duke Ravengard. Clearing the Iron Throne before the coronation causes the coronation attendants to become hostile, even if the Steel Watch is not fully disabled. To ensure the Duke can be rescued, it is advisable to attend the coronation, speak to Mizora, and take a long rest to ensure he can be found in his intended location.

The Iron Throne[edit | edit source]

After the previous events, Duke Ravengard is moved to the Iron Throne, dead or alive. The party can find the Iron Throne either by exploring the Lower City, or be guided there as part of the quests Disable the Steel Watch, Save the Gondians, Avenge the Ironhands, or Avenge the Drowned.

Duke Ravengard is in the block of cells directly east from the ladder to the submersible. Normally, he is in the middle cell, alive, and with only 35 HP. He also has the Fiendish Obeisance status, unless Wyll is not rtecruited to the party. Upon opening the door to Duke Ravengaard's cell, he becomes a controllable character. However, once he leaves the cell, if Wyll has broken his pact with Mizora, she appears and summons multiple Combustion Belly Spiderlings to kill the Duke. She orders him to kneel while the spiderlings explode on their turn. The Duke can be saved by healing him (via Healing Word, throwing healing potions, or other tactics) or through spells like Dimension Door or Arcane Gate.

If Mizora and her witnesses Cirrus and Feena have not been spoken with at camp yet, then the Duke is found dead. After escaping the Iron Throne, the party can make a deal with Mizora to resurrect the duke in exchange for renewing Wyll's pact, or reject the deal in order to break his pact. The availability of this option depends on Wyll's status and earlier choices.

If Duke Ravengard is saved, he stays at camp under the protection of the Astral Prism. If Wyll is recruited to the party, the pair can reconcile, and Ravengard asks the party to seek out Ansur, Baldur's Gate's guardian dragon who sleeps under the city. If the party Wyll is killed, such as playing origin Karlach in their altercation during Act One, this detail is NOT shared with Ravengard when sharing the player character's memory via The Emperor.

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+| title = Ulder Ravenguard
+| description = Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard is the Supreme Marshall of the Flaming Fist and the father of Wyll.
+| image = Duke Ulder Ravengard.png
+}}
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 | name = Duke Ulder Ravengard
+| identity = Male
 | image = <gallery>
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 | family = [[Wyll]] (son)
 | hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
-| role = [[Camp follower]]
+| role = [[Camp Follower]], [[Attached Follower]]
 | race = [[Human]]
-| class = [[Battle Master]]
+| class = [[Fighter]]
+| subclass = [[Battle Master]]
 | level = 11
 | size = Medium
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 | hp = 116
 | movement m = 9
+| xp = 510
 | weight kg = 75
 | str = 20
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 | wis save prof = yes
 | resistances = fire resistance nm
-| passives = Opportunity Attack, Improved Extra Attack, Great Weapon Fighting, Phalanx Formation, Riposte, Stirring Execution @ Duke Ravengard's Longsword, Magical Plate (-2) @ Emblazoned Plate of the Marshal, Endurance by Fire @ Emblazoned Plate of the Marshal
+| passives = Endurance by Fire @ Emblazoned Plate of the Marshal, Improved Extra Attack, Great Weapon Fighting, Magical Plate (-2) @ Emblazoned Plate of the Marshal, Opportunity Attack, Phalanx Formation, Riposte, Stirring Execution @ Duke Ravengard's Longsword
+| uid = S_GLO_Ravengard
+| uuid = f6620372-ebd0-4511-a39d-8c2d4ad03f03
+| stats = GLO_Ravengard
+| uid2 = QUEST_IRN_Ravengard_Prisoner
+| uuid2 = c7d7ed4f-19a9-4dd5-bbe7-d8ea6d02a46b
+| stats2 = GLO_Ravengard
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-Grand Duke '''Ulder Ravengard''' is the [[human]] Supreme Marshall of the [[Flaming Fist]] and the father of {{CharLink|Wyll}}. His story stretches through all three acts of ''Baldur's Gate 3'', and he can become a [[Camp Followers|camp follower]] late in the game.
+Grand Duke '''Ulder Ravengard''' is the [[human]] Supreme Marshall of the [[Flaming Fist]] and the father of {{CharLink|Wyll}}. His story stretches through all three acts of ''Baldur's Gate 3'', and he can become a [[Camp Followers|Camp Follower]] late in the game.
 Ulder Ravengard is a recurring character in the Forgotten Realms setting of ''Dungeons and Dragons'', appearing in the 5e adventures: ''{{FRWiki|Murder in Baldur's Gate}}'', ''{{FRWiki|The Rise of Tiamat}}'', and ''{{FRWiki|Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus}}''.
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 == Involvement ==
 === Act One ===
-The party first learn about Ulder Ravengard during the quest {{Quest|Rescue the Grand Duke}}, when arriving near [[Waukeen's Rest]]. He is suspected to be trapped inside the burning inn, but after rescuing {{CharLink|Florrick|Counsellor Florrick}} she reveals that the Grand Duke has been kidnapped.
+Ulder Ravengard is mentioned first during the quest {{Quest|Rescue the Grand Duke}}, upon arriving near [[Waukeen's Rest]]. He is suspected to be trapped inside the burning inn, but after rescuing {{CharLink|Florrick|Counsellor Florrick}}, she reveals that the Grand Duke has been kidnapped.
 ===Act Two===
 [[File:Ravengard Tadpole Quest.jpg|thumb|left|Duke Ravengard is infected|250px]]
-The party learns that he was taken to [[Moonrise Towers]] by the followers of the [[Absolute]].
+It is revealed that he was taken to [[Moonrise Towers]] by the followers of the [[Absolute]]. In the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] underneath the Moonrise Towers there is an encounter with the Chosen Three - {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, and {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} along with Ulder Ravengard. The three infect Ravengard with a mind flayer tadpole and then whisk him away to [[Baldur's Gate]].
-In the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] underneath the Moonrise Towers the party will encounter the Chosen Three - {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}}, and {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} along with Ulder Ravengard. They watch from the shadows as the trio infect Ravengard with a mind flayer tadpole and then whisk him away to [[Baldur's Gate]].
 === Act Three ===
 ==== Wyrm's Rock Fortress ====
 [[File:Gortash Coronation Quest.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Duke Ravengard swears Gortash in as Archduke of Baldur's Gate.]]
-Once the party enters [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]] to attend Gortash's coronation, Ravengard is there in the Audience Chamber with Gortash and officiates Gortash's swearing in as Archduke of Baldur's Gate. Immediately after the ceremony, Ravengard can be spoken to. If that party says that Florrick sent them, he says that Florrick is a black widow who betrayed the city, and that she was punished. Choosing to connect with Ravengard's parasite to seek information about Florrick reveals that she is imprisoned in [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]] and set to be executed, starting [[Free Counselor Florrick]]. If the party prods Ravengard's mind further, they find that deep uncertainty and fear of an illithid invasion is within him, indicating his mind hasn't fully been taken over.
+Once entering [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]] to attend Gortash's coronation, Ravengard is there in the Audience Chamber and officiates Gortash's swearing in as Archduke of Baldur's Gate. Immediately after the ceremony, Ravengard can be spoken with. If stating that Florrick sent the party, he replies that she is a black widow who betrayed the city, and that she was punished. Choosing to connect with Ravengard's parasite for information about Florrick reveals that she is imprisoned in [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]] and set to be executed, starting {{Quest|Free Counselor Florrick}}. If prodding Ravengard's mind further, reveals his deep uncertainty and fear of an illithid invasion, indicating his mind has not yet been fully subjugated.
-Once the coronation is complete, {{CharLink|Mizora}} appears and reveals that Duke Ravengard is already being moved to another location to be disposed of. She refuses to elaborate and tells the party to go to camp. After a Long Rest, Mizora appears before Wyll to present a new contract - an eternity of servitude for Zariel in exchange for rescuing the Duke. If Wyll signs the contract, she reveals that Duke Ravengard is in Gortash's underwater prison, the [[Iron Throne]] and promises to keep him from harm. Otherwise, if Wyll breaks the contract, Mizora states that he's as good as dead, but that she plans to stick around to see what happens.
+Once the coronation is complete, {{CharLink|Mizora}} appears and reveals that Duke Ravengard is already moved to another location to be disposed of. She refuses to elaborate and tells the party to go to camp. After a [[Long Rest]], Mizora appears before Wyll to present a new contract - an eternity of servitude for Zariel in exchange for rescuing the Duke. If Wyll signs the contract, she reveals Duke Ravengard is in Gortash's underwater prison, the [[Iron Throne]] and promises to keep him from harm. Otherwise, if Wyll breaks the contract, Mizora states that Duke Ravenguard is as good as dead, and that she plans to stick around to see what happens.
-If the party ignores the coronation and moves into the [[Lower City]], then Duke Ravengard remains in the Audience Hall with Gortash until the ceremony is completed. If the party completes the questline {{Quest|Disable the Steel Watch}} without attending the coronation, then the entirety of Wyrm's Rock Fortress becomes hostile, including Duke Ravengard. Clearing the [[Iron Throne]] causes the coronation attendants to become hostile, even if the party didn't fully disabled the Steel Watch. To ensure that the Duke can be rescued, it is advised to attend the coronation, speak to Mizora, and take a long rest to ensure that he can be found in his intended location.
+If ignoring the coronation and moving to the [[Lower City]], then Duke Ravengard remains in the Audience Hall with Gortash until the ceremony is completed. If completing the {{Quest|Disable the Steel Watch}} without attending the coronation, then the entirety of Wyrm's Rock Fortress becomes hostile, including Duke Ravengard. Clearing the [[Iron Throne]] before the coronation causes the coronation attendants to become hostile, even if the Steel Watch is not fully disabled. To ensure the Duke can be rescued, it is advisable to attend the coronation, speak to Mizora, and take a long rest to ensure he can be found in his intended location.
 ==== The Iron Throne ====
-After the previous events, Duke Ravengard is moved to the [[Iron Throne]], either alive or dead. The party may find the Iron Throne either by exploring the Lower City, or be guided there as part of the quests {{Quest|Disable the Steel Watch}}, {{Quest|Save the Gondians}}, {{Quest|Avenge the Ironhands}}, or {{Quest|Avenge the Drowned}}.
+After the previous events, Duke Ravengard is moved to the [[Iron Throne]], dead or alive. The party can find the Iron Throne either by exploring the Lower City, or be guided there as part of the quests {{Quest|Disable the Steel Watch}}, {{Quest|Save the Gondians}}, {{Quest|Avenge the Ironhands}}, or {{Quest|Avenge the Drowned}}.
+Duke Ravengard is in the block of cells directly east from the ladder to the submersible. Normally, he is in the middle cell, alive, and with only 35 HP. He also has the {{Cond|Fiendish Obeisance}} status, unless Wyll is not rtecruited to the party. Upon opening the door to Duke Ravengaard's cell, he becomes a controllable character. However, once he leaves the cell, if Wyll has broken his pact with Mizora, she appears and summons multiple [[Combustion Belly Spiderling|Combustion Belly Spiderlings]] to kill the Duke. She orders him to kneel while the spiderlings explode on their turn. The Duke can be saved by healing him (via {{SAI|Healing Word}}, throwing healing potions, or other tactics) or through spells like {{SAI|Dimension Door}} or {{SAI|Arcane Gate}}.
-Duke Ravengard is in the block of cells directly east from the ladder to the submersible. Normally, he is in the middle cell, alive, and with only 35 HP. He will also have the Fiendish Obeisance status, unless the party simply did not recruit Wyll. Upon opening the door to his cell, the party gains control over the Duke's movements. However, once he leaves the cell, if Wyll broke his pact with Mizora, then she appears and summons multiple [[Combustion Belly Spiderling|Combustion Belly Spiderlings]] to kill the duke. She orders him to kneel while the spiderlings explode on their turn. The Duke can be saved by healing him while he is in his cell (via {{SAI|Healing Word}}, throwing healing potions, or other tactics) or through spells like {{SAI|Dimension Door}} or {{SAI|Arcane Gate}}.
+If Mizora and her witnesses {{CharLink|Cirrus}} and {{CharLink|Feena}} have not been spoken with at camp yet, then the Duke is found dead. After escaping the Iron Throne, the party can make a deal with Mizora to resurrect the duke in exchange for renewing Wyll's pact, or reject the deal in order to break his pact. The availability of this option depends on Wyll's status and earlier choices.
-The Duke is found dead if the party has yet to speak with Mizora and her witnesses Cirrus and Feena at camp. After escaping the Iron Throne, the party may be able to make a deal with Mizora to resurrect the duke in exchange for renewing Wyll's pact, or reject the deal in order to break his pact. The availability of this option may depend on Wyll's status and earlier choices.
+If Duke Ravengard is saved, he stays at camp under the protection of the {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism}}. If Wyll is recruited to the party, the pair can reconcile, and Ravengard asks the party to seek out {{CharLink|Ansur}}, Baldur's Gate's guardian dragon who sleeps under the city. If the party Wyll is killed, such as playing origin {{CharLink|Karlach}} in their altercation during Act One, this detail is NOT shared with Ravengard when sharing the player character's memory via {{CharLink|The Emperor}}.
-If Duke Ravengard is saved, he stays at camp under the protection of the {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism}}. If Wyll was recruited, the pair can reconcile, and Ravengard asks the party to seek out {{CharLink|Ansur}}, Baldur's Gate's guardian dragon who sleeps under the city. If the party has killed Wyll, such as playing as an origin {{CharLink|Karlach}} in their altercation during Act One, this detail is NOT shared with Ravengard when sharing the player character's memory via {{CharLink|The Emperor}}.
+== Related literature ==
+{{div col}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|A Father's Diary}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Detainee Census}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Flaming Fist History}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Florrick's Demotion Notice}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Hostage Census}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Letter from Ravengard}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Orders from Duke Ravengard}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Patriars Journal}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|SPECIAL ORDER}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|The Dukes of Baldur's Gate}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|U. R. : For the Absolute's Glory}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard}}
+{{div col end}}
 == Related quests ==
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 * {{Quest|The Blade of Frontiers}}
 * {{Quest|The Grand Duke}}
+== Combat ==
+=== Actions and abilities ===
+{{Feature box|Commander's Strike}}
+{{Feature box|Fire Shield}}
+{{Feature box|Lacerate}}
+{{Feature box|Pommel Strike}}
+{{Feature box|Rush Attack}}
+=== Loot ===
+* {{MdRarityItem|Duke Ravengard's Longsword}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Emblazoned Plate of the Marshal}}
+* {{MdRarityItem|Metal Shield}}
 == Gallery ==
-<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
+<gallery heights="250px">
 Ulder_Model.png|Ravengard's model.
 </gallery>
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 [[Category:Characters in Act Two]]
 [[Category:Characters in Act Three]]
-[[Category:Temporary Companions]]
 [[Category:Camp Followers]]
-[[Category:Members of the Flaming Fist]]
+[[Category:Attached Followers]]
+[[Category:Members of the Flaming Fist
+[[Category:Fighters]]
+[[Category:Authors]]

v t e Mind Flayer Colony
Characters	Apostle of Myrkul Balthazar Chop Gortash Hairy Henry Ironfinger Ketheric Thorm Kressa Bonedaughter Maghtew Budj Mizora Orin Reconstituted Arcanist Slack-Skinned Head The Netherbrain Ulder Ravengard Us Yeva Zevlor Zombie Dror Ragzlin Zombie Minthara Zombie Wulbren
Locations	Barracks Tadpoling Centre Morgue Necrotic Laboratory
Quests	Defeat Ketheric Thorm Find Mol Find Zevlor Lift the Shadow Curse The Blade of Frontiers The Grand Duke The Wizard of Waterdeep

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