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| Lord Balthazar | |
| Also Known As | "Godfather" (by Gargamel)
"Uncle Balthazar" (by Denisa) |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human |
| Nationality | European |
| Occupation | Sorcerer |
| Alignment | Evil |
| Known Relations | Gargamel (God-Son) Denisa (Niece) |
| Voice Actor | Keene Curtis (Original)
Jim Cummings (Desired) |
| First Appearance | Original: "The Smurf's Springtime Special" Season 1
Fanon: "Rising Flames" Season 1 |
| Universe | LD Stories |
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Lord Balthazar is a character from the cartoon show. His Wiki page is located here. He also exists in The Smurfs: Light and Dark.
To see a full list of episodes in which he appears, please CLICK HERE.
Background Information
A well-established Lord of his personal castle, he is a highly educated and powerful sorcerer, a top graduate from Wizard's School, and truly wicked at heart. He once believed the Smurfs, leprechauns, fairies, Mother Nature and Father Time, and other creatures were only myth - and he only knew of them from an ancient spell book he used to have in his library. After Gargamel stole this book, he realized that his only motive would have been to capture the Smurfs, which would mean they were real.
As with his cartoon show counterpart, he tends to concoct various schemes to capture the Smurfs by lethal measures, and wants them to create gold (if not obtain the Philosopher's Stone). In order to keep visitors away, he has a pet serpentine monster that lives in the lava-filled moat surrounding his castle, which at times may turn on him for being neglectful. He also has a pet raven that he uses as a carrier bird for messages he wants delivered.
Minions and Cohorts
Throughout the original cartoon show and this series, Balthazar has several pets and other individuals who do his bidding for one reason or another.
- The Moat Monster -- The most infamous of Lord Balthazar's pets. This massive creature is some sort of fire dragon and sea serpent hybrid, likely created through one of his master's experiments many years ago, and he currently resides in the lava-filled moat surrounding the his master's castle. He imposes immediate threat to all who dare approach the drawbridge and is often referred to as a method of disposing of anyone who Balthazar deems unwelcome in his home. It is unwise to disturb this creature while he is sleeping.
- Monstro -- One of Lord Balthazar's pets. This crocodile is mostly used in place of a hunting dog for his master's ventures in the forest, often searching for a specific item or person of interest, such as a cursed future-foretelling amulet that was once owned by Poet Smurf. The crocodile can also be found roaming in Balthazar's castle to intimidate visitors and dissuade potential robbers.
- TBA Character -- A character set to debut in "The Unsmurfiest Prank Ever Pulled."
- His Apprentice -- TBA in Balthazar's Apprentice.
Family Relations
Lord Balthazar is not known for having good relationships with anyone in his known family.
- Denisa -- He despises little Denisa when she visits his castle. However, his sister has a vast fiscal wealth, which motivates him to put up with his niece. Regardless, he tries to find any way possible to spend as little time together as could be per visit. When she became friends with Sassette, and thus a friend to all Smurfs, his attitude towards her further soured because he cannot attempt to do them harm with her present. This is another reason he tends to leave her with Gargamel.
- Gargamel -- He may be Gargamel's Godfather, but he is neither loving nor sympathetic for his God-son. He despises him calling upon him for favors and sees his as an overall failure as a wizard, a disgrace upon their family name, and an absolute mockery to all that is Evil. He only works with him if it will mean a personal gain, which is a rare occurrence at best.
- Lady Prisca -- His previously unseen wealthy sister. She is set to be introduced in "My Kingdom for a Crook."
Relationship with Scruple
After once being tricked into thinking that Scruple was a peasant boy looking for work as a housekeeper, he has little respect for him since he is associated with his God-son. However, because he is a motivated young boy trying to leave the desolate hovel and finish Wizard's School, he has an unspoken interest about his future. He recognizes that he has a gift for magic, which is currently being neglected, but the old sorcerer is certainly not jumping to his aid anytime soon.
He speculates that, should Scruple successfully finish school and become a true wizard, he and Denisa might do well if "nudged" into a relationship when they are older. Until then, he has his eye on the boy, but he has better things to do.
Appearance
Lord Balthazar is a gruff, heavy Caucasian male standing around 5'11" (American measurement) with standard black eyes and black facial hair. He typically wears a dark mulberry purple robe with yellow edges and a black waistband with a draping yellow-lined sash on the front. He has a sheer black cape with a red undertone and high villain's collar, which compliments his black pointed shoes. As for jewelry, he has a ruby ring on his left hand, a gold crown with a single ruby at his forehead, and a heavy gold and ruby necklace that hangs at the end of his torso.
Voice Actor(s)
His original voice actor was Keen Curtis. A latter would be Jim Cummings, who is known for countless roles through various companies such as Pete (1992 - present), Cat in Nickelodeon's CatDog (1998 - 2005), and the Tasmanian Devil (1991 - present).
Trivia
- Denisa is named Gargamel's god-niece, although a father's niece should be someone's cousin.