Baldur
MinorHis gap-toothed smile breaks through the quiet like sunlight on ice, tall for his age with a gentleness that disarms. There's a solemnity in how he pours juice, hands steady and eyes earnest, hinting at depths beyond his years. You can't help but wonder what stories lie behind that quiet Obsidian gaze.
Baldur is introduced in Iron Gold as a young Obsidian boy who befriends Pax au Augustus, Darrow's son, within the family household. His presence marks a quiet but significant shift in the Red Rising Saga, symbolizing the tentative integration of Obsidians into the personal lives of the ruling class. Though his role remains minor, Baldur embodies the fragile hope of cross-color alliances in a society still fractured by centuries of color-based hierarchy.
Physical Description
Baldur is a 10-year-old Obsidian boy nearly as tall as an adult Sevro, with pale, almost translucent skin and a quiet, gap-toothed smile that reveals earnest eyes. His build is lanky yet sturdy, clad in simple camp attire that hangs loosely on his frame. He moves with solemn deliberation, hands steady whether dusting off a friend or pouring juice.
Evolution
Iron Gold
Baldur appears briefly as Pax's young Obsidian friend in the family setting, helping dust him off and sharing solemn moments at dinner. His quiet presence adds warmth to the children's interactions, pouring juice with earnest smiles amid the household bustle. He represents the budding alliances across colors in Darrow's home, a minor but touching figure of innocence in a tense world.
- Appears as Pax's young Obsidian friend in the family household
- Helps dust Pax off after play, showing early camaraderie
- Shares solemn moments at dinner with the Augustus family
- Pours juice with earnest smiles amid the household bustle
- Represents budding alliances across colors in Darrow's home
Relationships
Baldur and Pax share a budding childhood friendship that hints at the possibility of cross-color bonds, with Baldur acting as a supportive companion in the Augustus household.
Book Appearances
Iron Gold
First appears Ch 2