Baelthane Anvilmar

Baelthane Anvilmar
Squire Baelthane Anvilmar is an aspiring knight under the mentorship of Lord Jeremaias Auromere. He serves under the Knights of Ashfall (also established by Lord Auromere), which is aligned with the Kingdom of Stormwind. Primarily, Baelthane seeks to assist in reclaiming the seemingly abandoned Duchy of Ashfall and achieve the status of knighthood.

After a humble start to his life, Baelthane joined the ranks of the order in mid February, 37 L.C., whilst stationed in Redridge. Awaiting his call to Cinderwatch, Baelthane spent a very short time in Northrend in hopes of discovering the whereabouts of his father, Darius J. Anvilmar, who went missing in action during the Wrathgate incident. His time was cut short, as he was summoned to Cinderwatch to assist in the reclaiming of the Duchy of Ashfall.

During the reclaiming of Ironwall, and with the help of Neapolitan Q. Butterchurn, he largely prevented a possible complication with Blackrock Orcs that would endanger members of the order, and was granted the opportunity to serve as Lord Aurmomere’s squire. Upon his return home, an extremely late package (due to a postal miscommunication) from his father arrived at his family settlement in Southern Elwynn. Within was a compilation of his father’s works in blacksmithing titled, “The Construct,” which, to this day, has largely influenced his path as both an individual and as a squire.

Baelthane is nearing his knighthood.

Early Life (17-35 L.C.)
Born into a family of skilled blacksmiths, Baelthane began his life as an apprentice to his father Darius, seemingly from birth. Baelthane was the only child of his family at the time, and remains to be the singular offspring of the Anvilmar name. That being said, Baelthane was entreated to the responsibilities of an adult before he was prepared to handle them. While pressured to perform tasks “in a man’s fashion,” Baelthane never quite hardened into an adult before he was due. Realizing that Baelthane was impervious to his methods, Darius often became angry with him, making for a sensitive relationship between father and son.

Baelthane’s mother, Avila, formed a strong bond with him. She taught him to draw scenery, faces, and weaponry, as learning from his father was often a toxic experience. Naturally, he preferred his mother’s company. His time in the forge was diverted to learning household tasks. He was often sent to Goldshire to fetch the bread not fit for the inn’s usage, as his father’s ambitions left his family on the brink of poverty, though, they never complained.

In the year 28 L.C, during the breakout of the Scourge in Northrend, Darius was summoned to the Frozen Wastes, as his knowledge in weaponry was favorable. The sudden absence of his father during his maturing years prevented Baelthane from learning the code of law a man should follow. Frustrated, Baelthane turned to a short lived life of petty crime. Instead of retrieving the scraps of bread from Goldshire, he stole the favorable loaves instead. Instead of tending to the forge to make money, he sold his father’s possessions in a blind rage. All the while, Avila notified Darius of these developments. His final letter suggested he be signed into the army to be shaped, as Darius was when he was a young adult.