Baldassare

Baldassare is the Erminian ambassador. Robert describes him as  'that loathsome little Erminian', who is smug and self-satisfied. He provides King Ademar with fine vintage wines.

In  'The Golden Bird- Part II' , he gives Luca a string of coordinates to remember. When Luca recites them, Baldassare likens him to a songbird. He then tells him about the  'dawnbringer' birds in Irjivi. Later, Luca is surprised by how gently Baldassare treats him when they have sex.