Difference between revisions of "Baon"

|You know a lot about war, dear man. Of course, that’s what you’re paid for, isn't it!

|[[Cynder]] to Baon.{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}}

'''Baon''' is a soldier from [[Iiaria]] on the [[Darkside]] of [[Taldain]].

Baon has a "brutish frame".{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}} He is tall and muscular, with broad shoulders. He has short, dark hair and dark skin, and wears a goatee.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}{{book ref|ws|17|review=yesprologue}} He typically wears a long white duster over khaki pants, a blue button-upor gray shirt with a blue vest that has gold ornamentation at the collar,. khakiHe pants,typically andhas at least two holsters, often either underarm or on each side of his waist.{{book ref|ws|5|review=yes4}}

He is perceptive and, speaks eloquently, and sometimes displays a sardonic wit.{{book ref|ws|3|review=yesprologue}} He is also pragmatic and blunt.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}

Baon has the ability to [[worldhop]],{{wob ref|5556}} as well as the ability to use [[sand mastery]].{{book ref|ws|18|review=yesepilogue}}

He is a skilled soldier and marksman, and usually carries firearms. HeFearing isthat lessrelying sensitiveon tosunglasses thewould sunlightput ofhim Daysideat thana otherdisadvantage Darksiders and,in unlikea themfight, doesBaon notstopped wearwearing sunglasseshis tospectacles protectonce histheir eyesparty fromstarted crossing the glare[[Kerla]], ofto force himself to adjust the sun's brightness.{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes1}} He is very perceptive and skilled at reading body language.{{book ref|ws|4|review=yes3}}

He has been trained in many disciplines and is a gifted sailor.{{book ref|ws|16|review=yes}}

Baon was sent by [[Skathan]] to [[Dayside]] to investigate whether the [[Diem|sand masters]] posed a threat to the Dynasty.{{book ref|ws|14|review=yes}} Duchess [[Khrissalla]] hired Baon to guard her on her trip to Dayside to find prince [[Gevalden]] and the [[sand mastery|Sand Mages]] hethat Prince [[Gevalden]] was looking for.{{book ref|ws|prologue}} Baon went on the journey to Dayside with both of these purposes equally in mind and did not consider them mutually exclusive.{{book ref|ws|14|review=yes}}

When Captain [[Deral]] and his lieutenant attempted to sell their party to thea [[Dynastic]]{{ref|text=Only stated explicitly in the [[White Sand (prose)|prose]].}} border patrol, Baon killed both of them to ensure that they escaped safelyand neither mission was jeopardized.{{book ref|ws|14}} He took Deral's pistols for himself thinking that no one would notice them for what they were.{{book ref|ws|12|review=yes}}

WhenAfter Flennid killed their groupguide, was[[Daazk]], runningand lowfled onwith Torth and the group's provisions of water and foundfood, Baon and Cynder find [[Kenton]], unconcious in one of the Diem's tents at the based of Mount [[KraeDa]]. Baon noted that Kenton spoke to him in Dynastic while semi-lucid, somehowand detectingverified that he was being understood. At Baon's prodding Kenton showed them how to get water from the [[dorim vine]]s. Kenton then guidedagreed to guide Baon and his companions to [[Kezare]], the capital of [[Lossand]].{{book ref|ws|3}} When their group was attacked by [[Kerztian]] [[DaiKeen|warrior-priests]], Baon used one of his pistols to kill two of the warriors and scare the rest of them away. When they arrived in Kezare the group parted ways with Kenton, who went to the [[Diem]], and headed for the Darksider quarter, [[Lonzare]].{{book ref|ws|4|review=yes}}

They followed [[N'Teese]], the guide Kenton arranged, across the [[Ry'Do_Ali_River|Ry'do Ali]] and headed for the Darksider quarter, [[Lonzare]]. N'Teese, for a ten [[lak]] fee, brought the group to meet with [[Loaten]]. Baon tried to join Khriss in her meeting with the man, but the guards at the door would not let him through. Khriss told him that it was fine and entered. When Khriss was leaving the office, Baon caught a glimpse of Loaten through the door and recognized him for who he was, a traitor to the Dynasty. He immediately pulled out his pistol and made to attack him, Khriss calmed him down, and the group made a hasty exit.{{book ref|ws|5|review=yes}}

Baon accompanied Khriss as she attempted to meet with the [[Taishin]], searching for information on Gevinthe Sand Mages. After being stonewalled by all of the other Taishin, they went to the Diem where they found the new acting [[Taishin#The Lord Mastrell|Lord Mastrell]], Kenton.{{book ref|ws|6|review=yes}} Baon accompanied Khriss when she returned to meet with the [[Lord Merchant]] and [[Lady Judge]] again on Kenton's behalf. Afterwards they meet with [[Nilto]], who gives Khriss Gavin's pistol, and they return to Lonzare.{{book ref|ws|8|review=yes}}

|Baon after mastering sand for the first time.{{book ref|ws|18|review=yesepilogue}}