Dalin d'Vadalis

Baron Dalin d'Vadalis is the patriarch of House Vadalis . He is renowned for his skill in breeding animals and befriending people. [3] [2] [1] [4] [5]

Don't get sentimental. A beast is a tool. Our role is to find the right tool for the task and to make sure they're of the finest quality. Nature is our kingdom; never forget that we were born to rule it.
— Baron Dalin d'Vadalis [5]

Home

He lives at the Vadalis estate of Foalswood outside of the city of Varna in the Eldeen Reaches . [1] [4] [5] His personal quarters are relatively modest, like most others in this rustic community. [3] He lives at Foalswood but conducts his work in Varna. [10]

Personality

Despite being the leader of House Vadalis, Dalin disdains the use of formal titles and prefers to avoid the trappings of nobility, much like the rest of his house. [4] [5] His aspirations are for House Vadalis to be a positive force in the world, [4] and he has no ambitions for greater power or status. [5] While goodhearted, friendly, [4] and empathetic, Dalin is still a shrewd leader, who can handle individuals as well as he can handle animals. [3]

Activities

Dalin continues to actively work as an animal breeder alongside his duties of leading House Vadalis [3] and managing house operations from Varna. [2]

Relationships

Dalin's brother Sasik d'Vadalis renounced his position and ties to House Vadalis in order to marry Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn of Aundair . However, the brothers remain close and Sasik has kept the family name. [1] [4] [6] Another brother is Brumar d'Vadalis . [7]

Dalin has multiple sons, [8] including Unthark d'Vadalis . [9] One of his sons heads the enclave outside Shavalant in Breland . [8]

History

Recently, Dalin has only begun to uncover evidence of a secret organization within House Vadalis known as the Feral Heart that is at odds with his goals for the house. He would have Vadalis agents investigate or thwart the group given the chance. [4]

These are difficult times for all of us. I assure you that House Vadalis will conduct a full investigation of this incident and work to regain the trust of the good people of Fairhaven.
— Dalin to the Korranberg Chronicle [11]

When elite Aundairian forces raided a Vadalis facility in Fairhaven and discovered a cult and an enormous heart pumping blood throughout the structure, Dalin denied all knowledge and ties to those responsible when speaking to the Korranberg Chronicle , but vowed to investigate. [11]

Appendix

Appearances

Adventures

Steal This Hook! : "Life-or-Death Countdowns" (The Secret of the Stolen Psyche) • "Unusual Jobs" (Let No Man Put Asunder)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 89, 91. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 239. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 173. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 James Wyatt and Keith Baker (2009). Eberron Campaign Guide . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 235. ISBN 0-7869-5099-4 .
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 42. ISBN 0786966890 .
  6. 6.0 6.1 Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 136. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
  7. 7.0 7.1 Doug Beyer (2004-11-08). Steal This Hook! : "Life-or-Death Countdowns". Wizards of the Coast . Archived from the original on 2008-02-28.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 144. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
  9. 9.0 9.1 Doug Beyer (2005-01-31). Steal This Hook! : "Unusual Jobs". Wizards of the Coast . Archived from the original on 2008-02-28.
  10. Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 93. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .
  11. 11.0 11.1 Keith Baker , Jeremy Crawford , & James Wyatt (2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 146. ISBN 0786966890 .