Originally Posted by JandK
Who was the necromancer in Moonhaven trying to bring back? And what happened to the necromancer? We find the apprentice's body, but not the necromancer's.

Based on all the books and letters in the game, I believe that the Necromancer in Moonhaven (Blighted Village) was Balthazar.

Because Moonhaven was devoted to Selune and it's pretty much confirmed by Shadowheart that Shar's followers raided the village. And in Ancient Temple of Shar (Grymforge) there are several notes, letters and even a map detailing the pre-planned raid of Moonhaven.

So considering how incredibly planned the raid was, it looks like they did not just go there on a whim to destroy Selune statues and kidnap her followers but also to bring the Necromancer to the Ancient Temple. Which correlates as to why the General sent True Soul Nere and Z'rell (female Drow Chosen) there in the first place, exactly to find Balthazar.

For what purpose though, I have no idea as it is outside the content of Early Access so it's pure speculation. But one good guess would be... the General requires a powerful Necromancer to bring someone powerful back to life. Maybe.

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