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After his awakening, Baltas acquired a [[faerie (Baltas)|faerie]] companion and became an enforcer for the [[landed lords]]. In May 998, he was sent out to hunt down the [[Intoners]] after they killed Lord [[Beis]] of the [[Land of Sands]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 4}} He fought Intoner [[One]] and a nearby [[Gabriella|dragon]] who got dragged into the conflict. One eventually managed to best him using a dragon fang while she was possessed by her [[Power of Song]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} | After his awakening, Baltas acquired a [[faerie (Baltas)|faerie]] companion and became an enforcer for the [[landed lords]]. In May 998, he was sent out to hunt down the [[Intoners]] after they killed Lord [[Beis]] of the [[Land of Sands]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 4}} He fought Intoner [[One]] and a nearby [[Gabriella|dragon]] who got dragged into the conflict. One eventually managed to best him using a dragon fang while she was possessed by her [[Power of Song]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} | ||
Despite this, Baltas was able to regenerate his body, emerging from the carnage as a young boy. This forced One and her new dragon friend to flee.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} | Despite this, Baltas was able to regenerate his body, emerging from the carnage as a young boy. This forced One and her new dragon friend Gabriella to flee.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} | ||
===Return to Cathedral City=== | ===Return to Cathedral City=== | ||
One month later, on June 6, 998, Baltas arrived in the Cathedral City as requested by Lord [[Gray]] of the [[Land of Mountains]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 6}} He was subsequently handed some [[Old World language|Old World writing]] by Lady Cerulea, who instructed him to read it while interacting with Mercury's Door. When Baltas followed her instructions, a panel near the door opened up, where a projection of the woman known as [[Accord]] appeared. The projection informed him that his voice data was incorrect, after which he was promptly teleported away.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 7}} | One month later, on June 6, 998, Baltas arrived in the Cathedral City as requested by Lord [[Gray]] of the [[Land of Mountains]].{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 6}} He was subsequently handed some [[Old World language|Old World writing]] by Lady Cerulea, who instructed him to read it while interacting with Mercury's Door. When Baltas followed her instructions, a panel near the door opened up, where a projection of the woman known as [[Accord]] appeared. The projection informed him that his voice data was incorrect, after which he was promptly teleported away.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 7}} | ||
While Baltas was gone, Intoner One and her sisters arrived in the Cathedral City as well. After a fight with the landed lords, One managed to shatter Mercury's Door with her song, and the Intoner [[Zero]] destroyed the [[black sludge]] that emerged from behind it.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 8}}{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 12}} Baltas then reappeared in the middle of a battle between One and Zero.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 13}} Zero's dragon companion [[Michael]] recognised Baltas as being from the Old World, and admonished him for the chaos he created, as well as his failure to protect the door. Baltas lamented about how he had been guarding the door for so long that he had forgotten why he was guarding the door or who gave him the task in the first place.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 13}} With his life's duty invalidated, Baltas | While Baltas was gone, Intoner One and her sisters arrived in the Cathedral City as well. After a fight with the landed lords, One managed to shatter Mercury's Door with her song, and the Intoner [[Zero]] destroyed the [[black sludge]] that emerged from behind it.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 2, Chapter 8}}{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 12}} Baltas then reappeared in the middle of a battle between One and Zero.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 13}} Zero's dragon companion [[Michael]] recognised Baltas as being from the Old World, and admonished him for the chaos he created, as well as his failure to protect the door. Baltas lamented about how he had been guarding the door for so long that he had forgotten why he was guarding the door or who gave him the task in the first place.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 13}} | ||
===Fight against [[Gabriel]]=== | |||
With his life's duty invalidated, Baltas' wish became to fight the strongest opponents in the world to find someone capable of killing him. One and Zero, though sworn enemies, form a temporary truce to defeat him.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 13}} However, despite fighting him together, even with the help of their dragon friends, they are ultimately no match for Baltas.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 14}} This forces Gabriella to use her [[final wish]] to transform into a daemon dragon, becoming Gabriel. Gabriel unleashes a powerful attack on Baltas, seemingly disintegrating him.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 15}} | |||
===Final showdown=== | ===Final showdown=== | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
{{ | At first, Baltas appeared as an older man, but after being thoroughly destroyed by One, he regenerated into a young boy.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} His left arm and chest were mechanical.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 15}} His body was mostly uncovered, but he did cover his middle with a black cloak.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 1, Chapter 5}} | ||
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
{{ | Baltas only seemed to be interested in fighting the strongest opponents with the intention of being killed by them.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 15}} He seemed tired of a duty he performed for a long time and yearned for a release from life.{{Bookref|U5|Volume 3, Chapter 15}} | ||
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
Baltas had a remarkable ability to regenerate his body. He was also able to generate magical explosions with his mechanical arm and chest. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||