Ashford History: Duke Barradin

Ashford History: Duke Barradin

Location

Special Collections
(Hidden Arcana)

Type

Book

Interact

Yes

Destructible

No

Other images

Interactive map (floor -13)

Ashford History: Duke Barradin is a book found in the Durmand Priory's Special Collections during the Hidden Arcana chapter of the Echoes of the Past.

Location

Shiverpeak Mountains

• Hidden Arcana
  • Special Collections

Story involvement

Living World Season 2

• Episode 5: Echoes of the Past
  • Hidden Arcana

Text

Written by Ela Makkay, this collection of historic facts reveals the life and death of one of Ascalon's most notorious dukes.

Read on.

Though first in line to the throne, Duke Barradin did not object when the people called for Adelbern to be king instead. He spent his life on the Barradin Estate, making wine and training warriors.

Read on.

Barradin's daughter, Althea, was betrothed to Prince Rurik, son of King Adelbern. Althea was murdered by charr, and her ghost remained restless until a renowned hero returned her ashes to Barradin.

Read on.

Duke Barradin was caught in the Foefire, and his ghost now causes regular trouble for the charr in the Plains of Ashford.

Close book.

Close book.

Notes

• Only accessible after speaking to Archivist Ernswort during Hidden Arcana.
• The ascended accessory Althea's Ashes is a reference to Lady Althea.