Godfrey Gwilym

**Sir Godfrey Gwilym** was a character in the *Forgotten Realms Campaign* of Nat19. He was a member of the Order of the Silver Dragon who resided in Argynvostholt, and a revenant paladin. As an NPC, he was portrayed by *Aaron Robert Parnell*.

## Personality

Godfrey is stern but has a sense of honor and fairness. He is not without mercy, as even after being attacked unprovoked, he was still willing to negotiate with his attacker's allies and broker peace.

## History

Godfrey was a member of the Order of the Silver Dragon, serving under Argynvost. He and his order were set upon by Strahd and his minions, with Godfrey being slain by Strahd himself.

He returned as a revenant and guarded Argynvostholt and its secrets for centuries.

## Role in Plot

Godfrey and several other revenants were discovered and abruptly attacked by Xhantharykk Quelzorladar in the meeting chamber of Argynvostholt. In retaliation they attacked him and Ashley, as well as the rest of the Curse of Strahd Party once they arrived. Xhantharykk and Ashley were unconscious and near death when Hadrick beseeched the revenants to cease all aggressive action, as Xhantharykk did not represent them.

The revenants deemed that since Ashley claimed to be Xhantharykk's master, both of them were guilty. Godfrey demanded recompense, and told them that one of the two of them must die. The party, acknowledging the dangers Xhantharykk posed to their safety, chose to kill him and spare Ashley. Godfrey aided Hadrick in swiftly killing Xhantharykk with his magic.

With peace being established between the Curse of Strahd Party and the Order of the Silver Dragon, the two groups agreed to meet and discuss the treasure held within Argynvostholt. However, as they were about to have their talks, Strahd and Rahadin arrived, with Monty of Kinshan in tow. Godfrey guided the Curse of Strahd Party to the lighthouse of the mansion as his fellow revenants combated Strahd. Godfrey offered the Sun Sword to Hadrick, asking the group to defeat Strahd. He then joined his revenants in the futile fight against the dread lord outside.

Later on, after Strahd had been defeated by the Curse of Strahd Party and Argynvost's skull had been returned to its crypt, Godfrey and the Order of the Silver Dragon disappeared.

## Relationships & Affiliations

### Order of the Silver Dragon

Godfrey was a loyal follower and a ranking officer in the knighthood; Fighting until the bitter end against an ocean of darkness.

### Vladimir Horngaard

Sir Godfrey was a lover to Vladimir; during the siege of Argynvostholt, Godfrey was slain personally by Strahd. Vladimir's rage and hatred, mixed with his time spent has a revenant has burned those memories from his mind. leaving Godfrey alone with them.

### The Curse of Strahd Party

Godfrey showed a fragment of his remaining humanity, and trusted the party to destroy Strahd. Seeing a dedication to justice when they chose to strike down their own rather than let him execute Xhantharykk himself, he entrusted them with the Sunsword.

## Abilities

### Spells

#### Level 1 Spells

* Command
* Detect Magic
* Divine Favor
* Thunderous Smite

#### Level 2 Spells

* Aid
* Branding Smite
* Magic Weapon

#### Level 3 Spells

* Blinding Smite
* Dispel Magic
* Remove Curse

#### Level 4 Spells

* Aura of Purity
* Staggering Smite

### Other Abilities

* **Vengeful Glare**: Wisdom save against paralyzation (DC 15) until the end of Sir Godfrey's next turn, after which the target is frightened of him for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns (with disadvantage if it can still see Godfrey, ending the fear on itself on a success).