Barzul gro-Batul

"Now my reign can finally begin."

- Barzul gro-Batul

Barzul gro-Batul, also known as The River Snake, is a disinherited member of the gro-Batul family, and father of the Bloodfall Queen, Urzoga gra-Batul.

Background
Barzul gro-Batul is the father of Urzoga gra-Batul, and the son of the Bloodfall King, Durak gro-Batul. He was originally trained to be the ruler of the realm, a training which didn't turn out well. When the Great War broke out, Durak and his loyal forces went out to fight for the Empire. In his absence, Barzul was named regent. Barzul was a great warrior, but a terrible ruler, installing executions as punishments for even the most petty of crimes. As a result the people were terrified of him.

When the Great War ended, the King returned, and took back his throne. When the King learned of Barzul's deeds, he became so furious he disinherited his son, and named his granddaughter, Urzoga, the heir to the throne. When the King died in 4E 186, Urzoga became Queen. In his lust for the throne, Barzul has attempted to kill the Queen through a coup at least once, but failed.

More recent attempts of Barzul to undermine the rule of Urzoga came through taking hold of smuggling routes while posing as the River Snake. He also infiltrated into the realm of the Queen by using his agent, Gabrielle Larouche, as a means to lure the Queen into a trap. This attempt failed, however, as the Hero arrived and rescued the Queen.

The Farmer's Plea
After Barzul murdered a smuggler, the Hero is tasked to investigate who is responsible.

The Big Hit
M'jaddah has found new information on the shipping operations of Barzul. The Hero and Wanum go out to try and stop it.

Gabrielle's Treasure
Barzul has put together a plan to capture the Bloodfall Queen. The Hero must stop him.

Conversations
The River Snake: "Hello, daughter. So nice of you to visit your father."
 * Gabrielle's Treasure

Queen Urzoga: "I have no father!"

The River Snake: "I see you've met my new associate... Gabrielle, why not show the "Queen" what you can do?"

[After the battle]

Queen Urzoga: "You beast! There never was a treasure, was there?"

The River Snake: "Oh, but there is... Ancient Dwemer weapons, thousands of them, hidden somewhere in these lands. With these I will be unstoppable. Why go for a kingdom, when you can have a whole empire?"

Queen Urzoga: "You're insane!"

The River Snake: "I should have just drowned you when you were born. Now my reign can finally begin."

When the Hero arrives:

The River Snake: "Ah, the Queen's champion, just in time! I wasn't sure you'd join us. Gabrielle, would you take care of our guest?"

Gabrielle: "Gladly."