Haldmeer Grobaras
Haldmeer Grobara was lord-mayor of Magnimar from 4700 AR1 until his mysterious death.
Background
As one of the most powerful men in Magnimar, Grobaras was an arrogant, self-serving man who cared very little for the struggle of the people he ruled, as long as he was kept in comfort. In theory he must share power with the equally bloated Council of Ushers, but in reality he handles much of the immediate running of the city himself. Due to his general lack of interest in city affairs most of his decision are based on which side offers him the largest gift or bribe. Despite his portly appearance and foppish demeanor, Haldmeer Grobaras is a fearsome political opponent with a silver tongue and the wealth to back up his position. While officially the lord-mayor has to enforce any mandate passed on from the Council of Ushers, Haldmeer rarely does. He is more interested in seeing that his personal mandates, which do not have to be approved by the council, are enforced.3
Grobaras dwelled in the Vista neighborhood mansion of Defiant's Garden, the city's largest house,4 right above the Sczarni camp of the Gallowed.5
Tenure and death
Grobaras was elected lord-mayor of Magnimar in 4700 AR.1
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In 4712 AR he survived an attempt on both his life and office by members of House Derexhi, who attempted to force Arrus Derexhi into the role of lord-mayor. Khonderian, the head of Grobaras's bodyguards, was murdered as part of the plot. Several Korvosan mercenaries and members of House Derexhi were killed or executed in the attempt, including Arrus, and several bystanders were also killed.678
At some point between 4712 and 4719 AR, Grobaras died under mysterious circumstances. He was succeeded as lord-mayor by Sabriyya Kalmeralm.9
Servants
Grobaras's assistant, a man named Valanni Krinst, censored and vetoed many of his superior's more absurd mandates, despite this being a highly illegal act.103 The mayor was guarded by the dour Khonderian, who oversaw a small army of toughs.3 Grobaras's most powerful protector, however, was a clockwork golem that was gifted to him by the city's Golemworks on the day he took office.111
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The attempt on Grobaras's life in 4712 AR also resulted in damage to the golem, and its fate after those vents remains unknown.12
Heraldry
Grobaras's personal crest was a pelican with fishtails dangling from the pouch of its gaping beak.13
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 . “Magnimar” in Magnimar, City of Monuments, 5. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Year of death in AR estimated based on the publication dates of Magnimar, City of Monuments and World Guide.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 . “Magnimar” in Magnimar, City of Monuments, 19. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ . “Magnimar” in Magnimar, City of Monuments, 32. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ . “Denizens” in Magnimar, City of Monuments, 57. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ . Blood of the City, 36. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ . Blood of the City, 341. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ This is a simplified and incomplete summation of the events of Blood of the City, with the year estimated from the publication date.
- ↑ . “Saga Lands” in World Guide, 112. Paizo Inc., 2019
- ↑ . “Magnimar” in The Skinsaw Murders, 57. Paizo Inc., 2007
- ↑ . Blood of the City, 103. Paizo Inc., 2012
- ↑ No work after Blood of the City mentions Grobaras's clockwork golem.
- ↑ . Blood of the City, 97. Paizo Inc., 2012
| WorkThis entity is best represented by this wikipage. | ReleaseThe release date or a partial release date. |
|---|---|
| Blood of the City | August 2012 |
| The Golemworks Incident | August 2012 |
| The Bronze House Reprisal | 30 July 2015 |
| Preceded by Varnagan Draston-Meir |
Lord-Mayor of Magnimar Haldmeer Grobaras 4700 AR–ca. 4712-9 AR |
Succeeded by Sabriyya Kalmeralm |