Casavir



Casavir (male lawful good human paladin) is a joinable NPC.

"'Casavir radiates an aura of strength even though his face often carries an expression of resignation. Well into his thirties, Casavir takes his status as a paladin very seriously and maintains a dignified and sophisticated air to him. Devoid of any smiles or excitement, Casavir is polite, measured and calm in speech and body language.'"

Gameplay
Casavirs stats are very good (Str 16, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 11, Wis 14, Cha 18) and is especially tuned to dealing with the undead. He starts with Weapon Focus: Warhammer feat.

Original Campaign
Casavir is a Paladin whom the PC first encounters while trying to rescue the Waterdeep emissary while at Old Owl Well. For the past few seasons, Casavir and his sergeant Katriona have been leading guerilla strikes against Logram Eyegouger's orc tribes and slaying many of their finest warriors, thus earning him the title of katalmach (a name given by orcs to warriors who lose themselves in battle). He leads the PC into Logram's lair and helps him/her kill Logram and at the same time rescue the emissary and help Neverwinter reclaim Old Owl Well.

It is revealed that Casavir was once a knight in Neverwinter's service serving alongside Callum, but left under mysterious circumstances, although Bishop did hint that it was because of a woman. Many within Neverwinter view his departure as traitorous. After the liberation of Old Owl Well, he joins the PC in his/her quest. Casavir stays with the PC up to the end of the quest and plays little to no role aside from being a background character. He shows a strong dislike for Bishop because of his methods and the way he treats those who are perceived as weak and needing protection. The PC's action determines Casavir's fate at the end of the quest. If the PC chooses to fight against the King of Shadows, Casavir stays by his/her side and goes MIA along with the PC after the King of Shadows' defeat. If the PC chooses to side with the King of Shadows, Casavir is killed by the PC then corrupted by the King of Shadows into servitude.

Mask of the Betrayer
While Casavir made no appearance in this campaign, a conversation with Ammon Jerro revealed his fate after the King of Shadows was defeated: Casavir appeared to have died in the collapsing vale, as he held up a pillar so the others could escape. However, the weight was too much and his back gave in. According to Ammon Jerro, it was an end befitting for such a selfless hero.

Storm of Zehir
In the city of Port Llast you come across the Captain of the Luskan Occupants. By talking to him you learn that the Luskans found a paladin in the ruins in the mere that had been left for dead. They explain that this paladin was once a great hero of Neverwinter but became a criminal. He explains that this Paladin has been taken prisoner for crimes against Luskan, but he does not say where.

Deleted Content
A deleted quest in the final release of the game would have shed more light on the reason why Casavir left Neverwinter. It seems that he was a former lover of Ophala, but instead he chose his duty as a Paladin over his love for her and somehow ended up killing his rival for Ophala's affection. His rival also happened to be a lord's son. In final version of the game, Bishop did drop hints that he knew why Casavir left Neverwinter when both were competing for the PC's affections (if the PC is female). He hints that Casavir left Neverwinter because of a woman, and taunts him that he is about to go down the same path again.

Tidbits

 * Casavir is the only romance option for female PCs.
 * During the Rite of Tyr, if the PC is female and has higher influence with him than Bishop Casavir will visit the PC and offer to fight as her Champion. If the PC is male, Casavir will not visit the PC during the Rite but is available as a champion the following day.