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The Executioner’s Blade: 5 Chilling Facts About Baral, The Claw Of Library Of Ruina

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Few antagonists in the Project Moon universe embody the cold, unyielding authority of The City like Baral. As an Executioner of the Claw, Baral represents the absolute, brutal finality of The Head, the secretive governing body that maintains order through fear and overwhelming force. His appearance in the climactic Final Reception of Library of Ruina, alongside the Arbiter Zena, cemented him as one of the most formidable and stylishly terrifying adversaries in the game's deep lore. This article, updated for December 2025, delves into the essential details of this high-ranking agent, exploring his unique combat style, his role in enforcing The City’s most sacred taboo, and his ultimate confrontation with Roland and the Librarians.

Baral's significance extends far beyond a simple boss fight; he is a direct manifestation of the rules that govern The City, a cybernetically enhanced assassin tasked with eliminating any threat to the established order, particularly the "taboo" of artificial intelligence like Angela. His sharp suit, mechanical mask, and lethal precision make him an iconic figure, a perfect blend of high-society elegance and sheer, overwhelming combat power. Understanding Baral is key to grasping the true nature of The Head and the dark, dystopian world of Library of Ruina.

Baral: Executioner of the Claw Profile and Biography

Baral's background, like many agents of The Head, is shrouded in secrecy, but his rank and actions reveal a clear, terrifying profile. The following details compile the known facts about this elite enforcer:

  • Full Title: Executioner of the Claw Baral
  • Affiliation: The Head (The City's governing body)
  • Rank: Executioner (a superior rank within The Claw, the Head's enforcers)
  • Key Role in Lore: Enforcing The Head's iron rule, specifically the taboo against AIs with human-like intelligence, making him a primary antagonist to Angela.
  • Appearance: Distinguished by a sharply tailored suit, a sleek, mechanical mask covering his face, and cybernetic enhancements that grant him superhuman combat capabilities.
  • Key Event: The Final Reception, where he and Arbiter Zena attempt to reclaim the ultimate Book and punish Angela.
  • Known Associates: Arbiter Zena (The Eye), Beholder Luda, and the entirety of The Head's hierarchy.

The Terrifying Combat Mechanics of an Executioner

The Executioner of the Claw is not merely a strong enemy; he is a masterclass in aggressive, high-speed combat designed to overwhelm opponents with sheer force and precision. His fighting style in Library of Ruina’s Final Reception is a brutal display of The Head’s technology and martial arts.

The Distinction of the Executioner Class

Baral is not a standard Claw; he is an "Executioner of the Claw," implying a higher tier of agent, one superior in skill, combat prowess, and access to The Head’s secrets compared to the Claws encountered earlier in the game. This distinction is reflected in his unique Key Page and enhanced passive abilities, which make him a significantly harder challenge than the generic Claw Ordeal. His role is to ensure the job is done with absolute finality, leaving no room for error or resistance.

Unique Combat Pages: The Tri-serum Cocktail

Baral’s arsenal features a unique Combat Page that defines his lethal approach: Tri-serum Cocktail. This move hints at the cybernetic and alchemical enhancements utilized by The Head’s agents, suggesting a blend of three powerful, performance-enhancing serums. In gameplay, this translates to a devastating attack that rolls multiple high-value dice, making it incredibly difficult to clash against and often leading to an instant stagger or elimination of a Librarian. The move perfectly encapsulates the Claw's philosophy: a quick, overwhelming strike to end the battle before the enemy can react.

Baral’s Enhanced Passive Abilities

As a Key Page in the Final Reception, Baral’s passive abilities are significantly enhanced, making the fight a true test of the player's deck-building and strategy. While the exact names of all his passives are complex, their effects revolve around maximizing speed, damage, and consistency:

  • Unwavering Speed: Baral consistently maintains a high Speed Dice count, ensuring he often acts first in a Scene to disrupt the Librarians' plans.
  • Lethality Focus: His attacks are heavily weighted towards Pierce damage, a common trait of The Claw, designed to bypass defense and deliver critical blows.
  • Resilience and Stagger Resistance: Baral possesses high stagger resistance and health, enabling him to withstand the combined E.G.O. and Abnormality Pages of the Librarians, forcing players to commit significant resources just to slow him down.

The Final Reception: Baral’s Role in The Head’s Judgment

Baral’s ultimate purpose in the Library of Ruina narrative is to serve as the muscle and executor of The Head’s final judgment against Angela. The Head views Angela's existence as an intelligent AI, capable of emotion and self-determination, as a dire violation of The City's most fundamental law—the prohibition of advanced, human-like AI.

The Trio of Authority: Claw, Eye, and Beholder

The Final Reception is not just a battle against Baral; it is a confrontation with the full authority of The Head, represented by three distinct ranks: Baral (Executioner of the Claw), Zena (Arbiter of the Eye), and Luda (Beholder of the Eye). Baral's role is the most straightforward: the swift and decisive elimination of the threat. While Zena provides strategic oversight and Luda gathers information, Baral is the direct instrument of violence, the ultimate assassin sent to tear apart the Library and reclaim the ultimate Book.

A Clash of Ideologies: Roland vs. Baral

The confrontation is made even more poignant by the presence of Roland, the Black Silence. Baral's comments on Roland's strength and the realization that The Head was aware of Roland's true prowess add a layer of tragic irony to the encounter. Baral's mission is to uphold the structure of The City, while Roland, though a former agent of its violence, is now fighting for a chance at a new beginning alongside Angela and the Librarians (Gebura and Binah). This epic showdown is less about a simple fight and more about the clash between unyielding control (The Head) and the chaotic, desperate fight for change (The Library).

Ultimately, Baral and Zena represent the powerful, almost insurmountable odds that Angela and Roland must overcome to truly break free from The City's oppressive cycle. Their defeat is not just a victory in a game; it is a symbolic triumph over the established, brutal power structure of the Project Moon universe.

The Executioner’s Blade: 5 Chilling Facts About Baral, The Claw of Library of Ruina
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