The Baron

Lord of Besmirch and the source of most of its sorrow. Lives in the haunted mansion at the edge of town and collects tithes you can't afford. Treat with caution; treat with strategy.

Trust modifiers (3)

• +5 Pay the autumn tithe in full and on time. → The Baron records your payment in his ledger and is briefly less hostile.
• -15 Refuse to pay the autumn tithe. → The Baron sends men to the farm.
• +20 Return the relic blade rather than keep it. → The Baron rewards you with a key to the crypt.

Sources

• https://store.steampowered.com/app/3670630/Besmirch/
• https://www.gambitmag.com/work-a-dying-farm-to-feed-starving-townsfolk-in-besmirch/

Last verified: 2026-05-17