Tamriel Rebuilt:Baluath Clan

Baluath Clan
Locations:
Malawius Camp Khirakai Ald Balaal (after A New Lair)
Leaders:
Kashshaptu Ofelia (after Hunting the Hunter)
Favored Skills:
Acrobatics Sneak Mysticism Conjuration Illusion Athletics
Favored Attributes:
Agility Speed
Friends & Foes:
Baluath Clan	3
Great House Telvanni	0
Mages Guild	-1
Thieves Guild	-1
Fighters Guild	-2
Great House Dres	-2
Great House Hlaalu	-2
Great House Indoril	-2
Great House Redoran	-2
Imperial Cult	-2
Imperial Knights	-2
Imperial Legion	-2
Ashlanders	-3
Aundae Clan	-3
Berne Clan	-3
Quarra Clan	-3
Tribunal Temple	-3

The Baluath Clan (archaically referred to as Baalvayn) is a gathering of vampires found primarily within the wastes of the Armun Ashlands. Unlike their nearby and newborn rivals, the Orlukh Clan, the Baluath bloodline has a truly ancient history, and were reputedly the first great vampiric clan within Morrowind. As noted by Sathram Volos, a vampire and historian, their origins lie east of the Thirr River, "before the ash". Sathram makes the additional claim that the clan once "strove to bring down the Tribunate in their infancy". In this respect they were unsuccessful, and at the time of your arrival in Morrowind have been scattered and broken into a few small groupings and many lone hunters.

Beyond the clan's unknown founder, notable vampires in the Baluath Clan's history have included Turon Baluath, who led the half-destroyed clan from their ancestral lands to the relative safety of Armun, and his protege, Vunal, a powerful Elder known as "the Ageless Apprentice". Vunal himself committed suicide up to four years before your arrival, yet scattered pieces of his armor appear as rewards through the clan's questline, although only three pieces can be obtained. In current times, the vampire Ofelia can be found leading the largest splinter group from the old Indoril ruin of Khirakai. A leader of another group, Kashshaptu, seeks the reunification of the clan, and can be found underneath Malawius Camp, the former home of an unfortunate (and near-extinct) Ashlander tribe of the same name.

Joining the Baluath Clan

The vampire Kashshaptu can induct you into the clan, and will do so at the end of the quest Troubles on the Road, assuming that you do not reject her 'gift'. Kashshaptu can be found in a dug out cavern beneath the sole yurt that forms Malawius Camp. Armas Tyravel in Arvud will direct you here if asked about vampires.

Bloodline Bonuses

Baluath Clan Vampires gain the following clan specific bonuses:

• +20 to Speed, Sneak, Illusion, and Mysticism.
• In ash storms, they gain an additional +10 to Speed and Sneak, +30 Chameleon, and no longer take Sun Damage.

Baluath Clan Ranks

Rank	Required Attributes	Required Skills
0. Cattle	Agility 30 Speed 30	—
1. Neonate	Agility 40 Speed 30	One skill at 30 and one at 20
2. Minion	Agility 45 Speed 35	One skill at 40 and two at 20
3. Servant	Agility 50 Speed 40	One skill at 50 and two at 25
4. Stalker	Agility 55 Speed 45	One skill at 60 and two at 25
5. Bloodkin	Agility 60 Speed 50	One skill at 70 and two at 30
6. Reaver	Agility 65 Speed 55	One skill at 80 and two at 30
7. Lord	Agility 70 Speed 60	One skill at 90 and two at 35
8. Elder	Agility 75 Speed 65	One skill at 100 and two at 35
9. Ancient	Agility 80 Speed 70	One skill at 110 and two at 35

Baluath Clan Quests

Armas Tyravel's Quests, Arvud
Troubles on the Road: Vampiric assaults plague the Armun Ashlands...
Kashshaptu's Quests, Malawius Camp
Hunting the Hunter: Turn the tables on a prolific vampire killer.
Ofelia's Quests, Malawius Camp and Ald Balaal
A New Lair: Return the Baluath to a den reminiscent of their ancient glory. The Ageless Apprentice: Investigate a strange apparition. The Sorceress of Arvs-Shadan: Teach a lesson to a student of the vampiric condition.	The Solitary Savant: Prepare a suitable study for a solitary scholar. Amulets and Pacts: Gather ash from the ectoplasm to seal an ancient pact. Slay Orlukh Ancient: Destroy the founding father of a rival bloodline.

Baluath Clan Members

Name		Race	Class	Ranking	Location	Notes
Kashshaptu		Dark Elf	Monk	5 Bloodkin	Malawius Camp, later Ald Balaal
Utukku-Seri		Dark Elf	Rogue	3 Servant	Malawius Camp, later Ald Balaal
Etemmu		Dark Elf	Hunter	3 Servant	Malawius Camp, later Ald Balaal
Ofelia		Breton	Sorcerer	7 Lord	Khirakai, later Malawius Camp, later Ald Balaal
Hannat-Tulu		Dark Elf	Nightblade	4 Stalker	Armun Ashlands, later Ald Balaal
Alvayah		Dark Elf	Enchanter	4 Stalker	Arvs-Shadan, later Ald Balaal
Sathram Volos		Dark Elf	Savant	4 Stalker	Ngelfltingth, later Verenabi
Velyn Thindo		Dark Elf	Smith	2 Minion	Ald Balaal
Esar-Dan		Dark Elf	Agent	3 Servant	Ald Balaal
Nabdanir		Redguard	Bard	3 Servant	Ald Balaal
Vrashammu		Dark Elf	Necromancer	4 Stalker	Madalvel Ancestral Tomb
Olmas Uvayn		Dark Elf	Noble	2 Minion	Uvayn Ancestral Tomb