According to legend, Baal has not always been a Centaur. He was once the son of Lochnan of the Dun
Scaith tribe. They say he lost his humanity while bringing down a Formor demon whose evil aura sealed
Baal’s destiny with that of his mount. That day, Baal saved his people and this feat should have let him
claim leadership of the clan. But the law of the Sessairs prohibits anyone with a physical imperfection
from becoming king. Baal bowed to the law without objection. Yet his desire to lead was too strong, so
 he left to join a herd of Centaurs to defy his chief.