Sarevok's Glowing Eyes
TethorilofLathander
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I'm not sure if this has been a topic beforehand or if it is a well known thing, but could anyone explain why his eyes glow?
So far I've come to a few conclusions on why his eyes glow and how it affected him in BG1...
He may be an Aasimar, descendant of a god/deity which have similar attributes. Even though he loses most of his Bhaalspawn essence in Throne of Bhaal, he is technically still a child of Bhaal. As far as how Sarevok became so praised in Baldur's Gate among the nobles, considering he has ridiculously evil armour and burning bright eyes...I suspect there was some sort of illusion based magic around him, either from an item, his armour or even Winski Perorate himself, meaning that only CHARNAME and/or those who have seen his true form can see him for who he truly is.
If there's any actual lore on this, I would like to know
So far I've come to a few conclusions on why his eyes glow and how it affected him in BG1...
He may be an Aasimar, descendant of a god/deity which have similar attributes. Even though he loses most of his Bhaalspawn essence in Throne of Bhaal, he is technically still a child of Bhaal. As far as how Sarevok became so praised in Baldur's Gate among the nobles, considering he has ridiculously evil armour and burning bright eyes...I suspect there was some sort of illusion based magic around him, either from an item, his armour or even Winski Perorate himself, meaning that only CHARNAME and/or those who have seen his true form can see him for who he truly is.
If there's any actual lore on this, I would like to know
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But yeah...the fact that they are praising him during the coronation and he stands there looking like every other super-villain and nobody bats an eye is ... strange.
Am I Kawaii? ~ugu
1) Sarevok's eyes likely glow to his being able to channel his Bhaal spawn essence efficiently. He discovered his heritage long before CHARNAME and was able to not only strengthen himself, but to channel the essence into his weapons and armour.
The argument against the above theory is that Sarevok lost his essence upon dying - thus this does not explain BG2:ToB.
2) The glowing eyes is likely a side product of him being a Deathbringer. A kind of fighter kit that works from intimidation and fierce blows.
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Deathbringer
The glowing eyes could be an intimidating technique learned through the extreme training regimes he likely undertook. It is obvious through in-game dialogue that this is something that Sarevok can turn on and off at will. I am sure the Dukes and Nobles of Baldur's Gate would be a little sceptical of his charming ways should he constantly be running around with fearsome glowing eyes. Or perhaps CHARNAME would be slightly less trusting when meeting 'Koveras.'
I am undecided with either theory. I like the Bhaalspawn essence one, but there are a few holes that can't be explained. It is likely that the second theory is the correct theory as Sarevok is the only one of the Bhaalspawn to have glowing eyes (as far as we can tell) and he most certainly keeps his Deathbringer abilities through to ToB.
He might not have permanently glowing eyes, and maybe he dons his armor in public during the seremony to mark his readiness(eagerness) for war against Amn?
if your good: he has glowing eyes because hes the baddie he -has- to look threatening
if your evil: he has glowing eyes because hes badass, kill him and your eyes might glow...go ahead and try
I like the idea of it being to do with him being a Deathbringer. I don't think it would be anything to do with channeling his Bhaalspawn powers because the other Bhaalspawn, most predominantly, Yaga-Shura, had enough Bhaalspawn power to live with a seperate heart, yet didn't have glowing eyes.
That or its a PR firm idea. "Well you know Sarevok I think you'd look a lot more menacing if you just flashed those eyes of yours once and awhile. Especially when killing your enemies."
The symbol of Bhaal, its eyes glow. Therefore it must be a Bhaalspawn trait but singular only to Sarevok
It looks kewl. Thats it.
I'm surprised Sarevok is the one with glowing eyes and not CHARNAME. Would be really handy to have that while reading all those Candlekeep books at night.