Galdric, the Moonlit Wolf[2] is a wolf and former companion of Purvan Suul, the Champion of the Raven Queen. As an NPC, Galdric is played by Matthew Mercer in Critical Role and Brennan Lee Mulligan in Exandria Unlimited: Calamity and "Downfall: Part One" (3x99).
Description[]
Fan art of Galdric, by Daydreamdeuce.[art 2]
Appearance[]
Galdric is a large dark gray and black wolf.[3]
Personality[]
Galdric was loyal to his last master, Purvan. Upon being released from Raven's Slumber, he was nervous and didn't trust Vox Machina, backing away, snarling, trying to look intimidating, and biting Percival's hand when he extended it. In response, Trinket growled at him.[4]
Biography[]
Background[]
Purvan Suul was accompanied by Galdric when he was in the flying city of Avalir immediately prior to its destruction.[5] During the ensuing Calamity,[2] Galdric was an ally and animal companion of Purvan, and together, they fought fiends from the Nine Hells and a faction of the Abyss.
Toward the end of the Calamity, the Matron of Ravens took mortal form on Exandria in order to infiltrate the flying city of Aeor. She sent a vision to Purvan that led both him and Galdric to the child Emhira whom they both guarded and were companions to as she grew up. Eventually, they escorted her to Hawk's Hill, where she would meet with others like her. Purvan sent Galdric to scout the area, and while he was doing so, the wolf met Asha (the mortal incarnation of the Wildmother). Recognizing the power of the goddess, he showed respect and allowed her to pet him before returning to his companion. As Emhira left, she tasked Galdric and the aging champion with the mission of escorting the family of Trist (the mortal incarnation of the Everlight) to safety.[6] That same day, however, a devil army sent by Asmodeus attacked the town, and the Champion and Galdric fought to protect the people there, alongside warriors such as a bloody werebear and a burned dryad. The wolf ended up badly hurt, but they got additional assistance when Haylie and Topher used their demigod powers to summon divine light that repelled the fiends.[7]
When Purvan died, Galdric was sealed within the Raven's Slumber amulet and interred with Purvan. Vex'ahlia's history book contained few details on the creature, though it did refer to the "dangerous and respected Galdric".[8]
"Those Who Walk Away" (1x45)[]
When Vox Machina looted the Raven's Slumber from Purvan Suul's corpse,[9] they unwittingly acquired Galdric, who was magically stored within a pocket plane inside the enchanted crystal.[10] The Raven's Slumber was identified by Keeper Yennen in Whitestone,[11] and Vox Machina decided to release the creature outside the city, hoping to form an alliance if friendly or defeat it in a safe area if hostile.[12] Once they reached their destination, Scanlan activated the Raven's Slumber to release the creature inside.[13] After multiple failed attempts by the rest of Vox Machina to communicate with the wolf,[14] Keyleth cast Speak with Animals and asked the wolf if he was Galdric. Galdric seemed to respond to this, so Keyleth continued and explained that, while Purvan had since died, the Raven Queen had chosen a new master, and gestured toward Vax'ildan. Galdric did not seem impressed by Vax, and turned to leave, but was stopped by Grog yelling for him to heel.[15]
Grog believed Galdric to be a powerful creature and suggested that the group give Galdric a task. Galdric followed Grog as the party re-entered the city, and Keyleth, again via Speak with Animals and with Grog's help, successfully assigned the wolf to the task of protecting the lands around Whitestone. Galdric turned and set out into the wilderness to begin his guardianship.[16]
"A Cycle of Vengeance" (1x58)[]
When Hotis hired several assassins from the Clasp and tried to kill Vax and the other members (and allies) of Vox Machina in Whitestone, Galdric killed one of the fleeing assassins.[17]
"The Chapter Closes" (1x115)[]
Fan art of Pike and Galdric howling, by Lap Pun Cheung.[art 3]
Vox Machina returned to Whitestone after Vax'ildan fulfilled the terms of his deal with the Raven Queen and passed on. That evening, Pike Trickfoot found a clearing in the woods to sit and think. She was joined unexpectedly by Galdric. He recognized Pike and let out a howl that Pike understood to be a tribute to Vax. Galdric allowed Pike to hug him and the two howled together in Vax's memory.[18]
After the Campaign of Vox Machina[]
Fan art of Galdric, by Callum Lyall.[art 4]
Galdric continued wandering and protecting the Parchwood near Whitestone, and is rumored to sometimes visit the city's shrine to the Matron of Ravens at night.[1] As of 836 PD, Galdric had become something of a local legend, and attained a small degree of divine power that classifies him as a lesser idol; he could grant some of that power back to mortals as either a Celestial or Undying patron.[19]
Relationships[]
Appearances and mentions[]
- Exandria Unlimited: Calamity
- "Excelsior" (E3x01)
- Campaign One: Vox Machina
- "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) (first appearance)
- "A Cycle of Vengeance" (1x58)
- "The Frigid Doom" (1x64), mentioned only
- "One Year Later..." (1x95), mentioned only
- "The Chapter Closes" (1x115)
- Campaign Three: Bells Hells
- "A Desperate Call" (3x36), mentioned only
- "Downfall: Part One" (3x99)
- "Downfall: Part Three" (3x101)
Trivia[]
- Percy and Vex'ahlia consider him an honorary member of the Grey Hunt.[20]
- Gwendolyn de Rolo has a miniature wooden rocking wolf that she named "Galdric".[21]
- Interestingly, the toy was carved by Chetney Pock O'Pea, who is a werewolf.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, p. 51.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, p. 40.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) at 1:45:50.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) at 1:46:16.
- ↑ See "Excelsior" (E3x01) at 2:29:21.
- ↑ See "Downfall: Part One" (3x99) from 0:56:58 through 1:41:54.
- ↑ See "Downfall: Part Three" (3x101) from 5:12:34 through 5:15:32.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) from 0:25:21 through 0:26:15.
- ↑ See "The Sunken Tomb" (1x44) at 4:37:30.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) at 0:21:24.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) at 0:21:24.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) from 0:26:20 through 0:31:35.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) at 1:42:24.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) from 1:42:24 through 1:49:08.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) from 1:49:08 through 1:56:06.
- ↑ See "Those Who Walk Away" (1x45) from 1:56:06 through 2:05:30.
- ↑ See "A Cycle of Vengeance" (1x58) at 2:50:40.
- ↑ See "The Chapter Closes" (1x115) from 3:22:17 through 3:26:45.
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, pp. 39–40.
- ↑ See "One Year Later..." (1x95) at 0:51:12.
- ↑ See "A Desperate Call" (3x36) at 0:59:17.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of Galdric, by Lap Pun Cheung (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Galdric, by Daydreamdeuce (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Pike and Galdric howling, by Lap Pun Cheung (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Galdric, by Callum Lyall (source). Used with permission.
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