Duke Belynne Stelmane

Once a vigorous and formidable politician, Duke Belynne Stelmane recently suffered a seizure that left her with a partially paralyzed face and slowed speech. In truth, a mind flayer provoked the duke’s “seizure” when it took mental possession of her. Now Stelmane wages a silent war against the mind flayer’s influence, biding her time until she can find a way to signal for aid or regain her will. Not even Stelmane’s aides are aware of her secret struggle, though they cover for her as best they can.
Given her current situation, Duke Stelmane is in no position to oppose attempts by her fellow dukes to seize the reins of power in Baldur’s Gate.
Daughter of a wealthy family with vast mercantile connections, Belynne married well, joining the Stelmane family. The Stelmanes own a string of counting houses, moneylenders, and jewelers in Baldur’s Gate and other places in the Sword Coard. Belynne proved her understanding of business, and she increased her family’s wealth. However, in other matters, she was conservative and even unimaginative. In many cases, power fell into her lap as the lesser evil. Many in Baldur’s Gate preferred her to their immediate enemies since they could depend on her to maintain the status quo and prevent serious shake-ups to the city. Most Gate power players considered her an ally or a pawn, not an enemy. For this reason, her stroke is considered by some terrible luck in intensity and timing rather than a deliberate attack.

Current Location

Baldur's Gate

Species

Human

Age

61

Gender

female

Belief/Deity

Waukeen

Aligned Organization

Council of Four