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Bardon, one of the followers during your journey to the royal throne, isn’t exactly the best character or the one with the most engaging plot.
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Still, investing in Bardon’s Ranks pays off, especially since his Commander Archetype is one of the best support, particularly when you unlock hisElite Archetype.
The captain also offers someBond abilitiesthat can save you in a pinch in battle, especially if you need to swap out party members or simply escape a tough fight.
Spoiler: Bardon’s interactions involve early game spoilers related to Martira’s storyline.
Character Overview
Roussainte
Personality Traits
Disciplined
Kind-hearted
Signature Archetype
Party Member
Bardon is a kind-hearted Roussainte and the captain of the Martira guard corps. He hires the group when they’re after Heismay as a bounty.
When we discover that Heismay wasn’t the true perpetrator behind the kidnapping of the children in Martira, Bardon gives us the benefit of the doubt and listens to our appeals.
With his help, we uncover a sordid plot deep in Martira involving a human and sacrifices.
After Joana’s downfall, Bardon is elected governor of Martira, but taking on the role is not as easy as he expected.
Bardon’s Bond Ranks Explained
You can start a new Bond with Bardon as soon as you finish Kriegante Castle.All of Bardon’s interactions happen during the afternoon.
There’s an Eloquence requirement at Rank five and a request involving a boss fight at Rank seven.The boss is level 60 but not particularly challenging.
Perks/Abilities
Commander Archetype - The party can now study the Commander Archetype
Checks/Requirements
After completing “Apprehend the Real Kidnapper” operation
After completing theKriegante Castle dungeonand waiting for the path to Brilehaven to open, you may begin interacting with Bardon.
He once again thanks the protagonist for saving the city and uncovering the true root of the child kidnappings but mentions that the villagers are still on edge.
Bardon asks how the boy’s group stays united despite coming from different tribes. The boy says it’s because they share the same vision—or a common enemy.
The captain decides that Martira needs a leader recognized by all and a system where the town can self-govern. Bardon says he’ll ask for the protagonist’s help in the near future.
Commander Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage
Bardon says the town has settled on a self-governance regime, but it still needs a town governor. The captain thinks a local clergyman would be the most appropriate choice.
However, everyone wants Bardon to be the governor, which makes him extremely anxious. He doesn’t believe he’s the noble knight everyone thinks he is.
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Bardon explains that he doesn’t see himself as a leader, despite his strong desire to protect everyone in Martira. After a few drinks and the protagonist’s listening ear, he suddenly decides to accept the role.
His first duty is to apply countermeasures against sandworm attacks. According to the townsfolk, he should also avoid playing with the children because Bardon easily frightens them.
Rank Three
Commander Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the General Archetype
Scion’s Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to two
Bardon invites the protagonist to the administration office, the seat of Martira’s governor. He says he still feels out of place in the role.
He explains that he’s begun building defensive measures against anything that could harm Martira and must ensure everyone’s safety.
In the middle of the conversation, Bardon recalls his past and mentions that he was once married and had a daughter. As captain, he spent much time away from home, and one day, when he returned, he found his house empty.
Soon after, all the problems with Joanna and the child kidnappings happened, and he felt useless. That’s why he now promises to do everything to protect everyone.
Protective Formation - Improves defence when the whole party is in the back row
Care Package - Occasionally, as one day ends and another begins, Bardon will send a parcel
The governor takes the protagonist to show his efforts and how they rebuilt all of Martira’s defenses and doubled the number of guards.
However, Bardon still has to resolve internal conflicts in the town. Gastreaux shows up, demanding to know about these additional taxes, and Bardon explains that they were necessary to build the barriers.
The governor manages to drive Gastreaux away quickly by threatening to expose the man’s schemes. Afterward, Bardon reveals that Gastreaux was the clergyman he had initially considered for governor.
He blames his naivety for this poor judgment of character and decides to keep a close eye on Gastreaux to ensure he doesn’t do anything wrong. If he does, the judgment will be swift.
The protagonist notices that some NPCs are uneasy with Bardon’s excessive protective measures, complaining that they can’t relax because the guards constantly watch them.
Scion’s Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to three
Escape Artist - Improves the chance of escaping from Squad Battle
Eloquence (3+)
You need three or more points in Eloquence before starting this rank.
Bardon gathers the townsfolk in the square to announce that someone has set fire to the administration building. He quickly points the finger at Gastreaux.
The clergyman claims it wasn’t him, and before being arrested on Bardon’s orders, he rallies the people, taking advantage of everyone’s uneasiness about the current governor’s over-surveillance.
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Gastreaux suggests holding a vote to let the public decide who should be Martira’s next governor. Despite his reluctance, Bardon has no choice but to agree.
Bardon places his trust in the people, believing they will see that his only intention is to protect the children from any kind of villainy.
Commander Veneration - Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Commander Lineage
Rapid Swapper - Halves the Turn Icon cost of switching with a reserve member during Squad Battle
The vote concludes, and Gastreaux is selected as the new governor of Martira.
Bardon is in disbelief, accusing Gastreaux of bribery or other underhanded methods, but even Bardon’s aide says there was no foul play.
The captain doesn’t take the defeat well and unleashes on the people, claiming he gave his all, but when he needed them, they turned their backs on him.
Conveniently, a sandworm is spotted approaching Martira, and Gastreaux panics, unsure of what to do. The protagonist goes after Bardon, and the man doesn’t hesitate to decide to protect the town, especially the children, from the human threat approaching.
Bardon instructs the guards to declare it a false alarm because he doesn’t want to see the town fall into chaos. He says he’ll handle the sandworm human himself—with the help of the protagonist’s power, of course.
This starts the “The Right to Rule” request.
Rank Seven
Escape Master - With certain exceptions, escape will always succeed during Squad Battle
Must complete the “The Right to Rule” request
Even though the follower interface doesn’t indicate a conversation is available,you need to talk to Bardon in Martira in the afternoon to proceed with the quest and Bond.
After speaking with him, you’ll automatically begin thefight against Homo Butera, the same human you know intimately from before.
The boss is level 60, but we defeated it with a party at level 55. Bardon passively joins the fight, constantly buffing the party.
The battle isn’t particularly difficult, but if you need help, we used a party composition with theArchetypes Prince, Paladin, Samurai, and Ninja.
Homo Butera is weak to ice and has no resistance at all. We took advantage of debuffs, lowering its hit/evasion and defense and using severe-damage attacks.
The boss’s sandstorm attack hits everyone and lowers the party’s hit/evasion, but Bardon can help with that. ensure to have inherited heal-all magic. Eventually, the monster will fall.
Back in the village, some folks side with Bardon, while those who support Gastreaux claim that Bardon only cares about power.
However, even some of Gastreaux’s supporters mention Bardon’s altruistic moments and how he wanted to handle the sandworm alone to avoid worrying the townsfolk.
In the end, the villagers realize they’ve been piling all their problems on Bardon, expecting him to shoulder their woes without caring about how he will handle them.
Bardon is still resting from exhaustion after the battle, but the villagers promise to take care of him.
Rank Eight
Commander Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the Warlord Archetype
Scion’s Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Commander Lineage to four
While preparing for “The Final Battle”
The final interaction with Bardon takes a while to unlock andwill only be available after 09/26, when you start preparing for “The Final Battle.”
When you talk to Bardon, he says Gastreaux has called everyone to gather in the square and fears it’s a gathering to exile him.
However, to his surprise, Gastreaux announces that he is naming Bardon as governor. The clergyman says he barely managed to protect himself when the sandworm approached, while Bardon took the brunt of it for everyone’s sake.
Bardon apologizes to everyone, admitting that his overprotective measures were a reflection of his own insecurities, but he promises to do better.
The townsfolk also commit to helping, with everyone doing their part instead of dumping all their problems on Bardon alone.
Bardon asks all of Martira to support the protagonist’s royal campaign, calling him the town’s true hero.
Afterward, the two head to the tavern, and Bardon thanks the prince, saying it was only because of him standing by his side that he made it this far.
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