Balthazar



Balthazar is the god of war and fire. He is the patron god of Warriors, Fire Elementalists, Protection and Smiting Monks, Command Paragons, and Scythe Dervishes. He is often associated with honor and valor, and with Griffons, wolves, and hounds. He is greatly revered and celebrated by the Zaishen Order, who host tournaments in Balthazar's name on the Battle Isles. He is also tied to the Season of the Phoenix.

Shortly before the Exodus of the Gods, Balthazar forged the chains that imprison Abaddon within the heart of the Realm of Torment. Menzies, Balthazar's half-brother, has waged war on Balthazar within the Fissure of Woe.

Areas of interest

 * Great Temple of Balthazar
 * Temple of Balthazar

Appearance
The appearance of this statue depends on whether or not the world is currently blessed with the Favor of the Gods.
 * During favor, flames blaze along the base of the statue and the eyes burn brightly.
 * Without favor, the statue is grey with dark eyes and no flames.

Locations



 * Prophecies
 * Majesty's Rest
 * Old Ascalon
 * Temple of the Ages
 * The Falls
 * Factions
 * Arborstone
 * Archipelagos
 * Boreas Seabed
 * Bukdek Byway
 * Drazach Thicket
 * Ferndale
 * Harvest Temple
 * Maishang Hills
 * Melandru's Hope
 * Mount Qinkai
 * Mourning Veil Falls
 * Nahpui Quarter
 * Pongmei Valley
 * Shadow's Passage
 * Sunjiang District
 * Sunqua Vale
 * Tahnnakai Temple
 * The Undercity
 * Unwaking Waters
 * Xaquang Skyway
 * Zen Daijun
 * Zin Ku Corridor


 * Nightfall
 * Chantry of Secrets
 * Churrhir Fields
 * Cliffs of Dohjok
 * Fahranur, The First City
 * Issnur Isles
 * Lahtenda Bog
 * Plains of Jarin
 * Zehlon Reach


 * Eye of the North
 * Shards of Orr, Level 2

Trivia

 * Balthazar is a name used many times in mythology and literature. The name may be derived from the name Belshazzar, the name of an ancient Babylonian king, who was killed in his sleep by the invading Persians.  It is also possible that Balthazar (also spelled Balthasar or Balthassar) was named after one of the magi recorded in the Bible, who was presumed to have the same name.