Quote Originally Posted by Darth Paul View Post
I wonder if Belkar's "fake character growth" becoming real (which I think is happening, no matter what) doesn't foreshadow in some way what the ultimate resolution of the HPoH's story will be.

Yes, the "evil creature turning good" is trite and cliched, but when written well, it is also moving. Also, this one has the real Durkon working on him from within. Is there not a possibility of the HPoH allying with Durkon and the Order, once he is made to realize that the whole world may be at stake?
I think his loyalty to Hel would make that very difficult. Clearly, as her Cleric, he has devoted himself to her, and since he is most likely a Lawful guy he probably follows her orders very willingly. Some of the things he's said earlier also make it seem that he believes that Hel has very good reasons for what she's done.