"The Crusaders stand guard."

Balderich, along with the Crusaders, were seen in the battle of Stuttgart. Where German armies defended the city against the advance of a Bastion army.

Balderich in battle

Later, during the Omnic Crisis, Eichenwalde came under attack by omnic forces. Balderich took a handful of Crusaders to the village and made a last stand against the omnic army.

Balderich projecting his shield, protecting his allies.

Balderich's soldiers were able to break down the enemy forces, giving the German military an opportunity to push back, but the Crusaders didn't make it out of the battle. Balderich finally collapsed in the castle's great hall on the throne, later dying.

His remains were left on the throne of Eichenwalde Castle.

Today....

Decades later after his demise, an effort was made to recover Balderich's remains, as one force sought to breach the castle, while another defended the fallen general.

The fallen general