Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, a novel written by Drew Karpyshyn, was released in September 2001 as a companion novelization of the video game expansion pack Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal; it is one in a trilogy. The Throne of Bhaal was Karpyshyn's first published novel.^[1]

Plot summary

Abdel, the giant son of Bhaal is with two companions as they flee the wrath of Bhaal and his other children. There are five of these Bhaalspawn which survive the initial spawning process during which many spawn are slaughtered without mercy. The first of the surviving Bhaalspawn sent out to destroy Abdel is Illasera. Even though Abdel is immortal and has gone through the fires of the Underworld, Illasera has Rune-bearing arrows that can pierce his flesh, bringing him immense, crippling pain. She also has the ability to cause wolves and other creatures of the night to be attuned to Abdel, making them seek him and his friends out and attack them. They are able to kill the wolves. Abdel is then attacked by Illasera with the Rune-bearing arrows that pierce his flesh. He then releases the power of Bhaal inside him to defeat Illasera and save his friends. Word of Illasera's defeat spreads to the four remaining Bhaalspawn. Later in the narrative, Sarevok, who had previously killed one of Abdel's friends, is resurrected. This time, Sarevok offers to help Abdel and although Abdel is initially reluctant, Sarevok appears to be sincere.

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