Caliburn

Overview

Caliburn is the ruling faction of Demeniss in Crimson Desert, led by Duke Gabriel Caliburn. Once regarded as an upright and virtuous house, Caliburn's rise to power was built on a bloody massacre of King Thorel's loyalists, an event that permanently altered the political landscape of Pywel. The faction serves as the primary antagonist organization throughout much of the main story, with its agents and military forces creating conflict across multiple regions.

History and Rise to Power

Gabriel Caliburn was once regarded as an upright and virtuous man who served his people faithfully. Speculation still surrounds what drove him to such atrocities, but his insatiable hunger for power led him to orchestrate a bloody massacre of King Thorel's loyalists, seizing control of the Demeniss throne and crowning himself ruler. This event became known as the Blood Coronation.

The political fallout of Caliburn's coup extended far beyond Demeniss. His rise to power was significant enough to prompt the formation of a united front among the three major mercenary factions. Jian hastily united the Greymanes, the Black Bears, and the Jackals under one banner in response to the bloody rise of Gabriel Caliburn in the neighboring region.

Leadership

The Righteous Inquisitors

The Righteous Inquisitors serve as Caliburn's primary military and enforcement arm, led by Lucian Bastier. Originally established as an inspection body meant to prevent corruption within the kingdom, the organization degenerated into a force loyal only to Bastier and, by extension, to Duke Caliburn.

Known as Caliburn's harbinger of doom, Bastier led his army of Righteous Inquisitors to oppress the weak and crush anyone who opposed their cause. The Inquisitors are well-equipped soldiers found throughout Demeniss, and players encounter them frequently during Chapters 7 through 9 of the main story.

Story Role

Caliburn's influence extends across multiple chapters of the main story:

The Abyss Connection

Caliburn's leadership has a deep and dangerous connection to the Abyss. Lucian Bastier carried a hidden Abyss artifact that he consumed during his final confrontation, transforming into the monstrous Awakened Lucian Bastier. This demonstrated that Abyss corruption was not merely a source of power for artifacts and enchantments, but something capable of completely overtaking a person.

Gabriel Caliburn himself was ultimately consumed by the Abyss after fleeing through a portal. In the Abyss dimension, he became Corrupted Caliburn, a twisted version of himself that serves as one of the final bosses of the campaign.

Military Forces

Caliburn commands a variety of military units throughout Demeniss. Players encounter Caliburn soldiers, combat engineers, and Righteous Inquisitors in the field. Equipment associated with the faction includes:

• Caliburn's Plate Armor - Standard issue plate armor for Caliburn soldiers

• Caliburn's Plate Gloves - Armored gauntlets

• Caliburn's Plate Boots - Standard issue boots

• Caliburn's Captain Plate Armor - Officer-grade equipment

• Caliburn's Combat Engineer Cloth Armor - Light armor for combat engineers

• Caliburn's Mercy Pistol - Sidearm carried by Caliburn forces

See Also

• Gabriel Caliburn - Duke of Demeniss and faction leader

• Duke Caliburn - Detailed character page

• Corrupted Caliburn - Endgame boss form in Chapter 12

• Lucian Bastier - Grand General of Caliburn

• Awakened Lucian Bastier - Bastier's Abyss-corrupted form

• Cassius Morten - Caliburn agent who betrayed Calphade

• Demeniss - The region controlled by Caliburn

• Abyss - The corrupting dimension connected to Caliburn's leadership

• Factions - Overview of all factions in Crimson Desert