Baltazarus

Baltazarus is a name used in fantasy and speculative fiction to denote a character, place, or artifact. The form often signals an archaic or authoritative presence, drawing on literary associations with Baltazar (Balthazar), one of the traditional Magi, and the Latin suffix -us that is frequently attached to mythic or ceremonial terms.

The name Baltazarus is commonly employed in translated works or worldbuilding to convey antiquity and gravitas. Etymologically, it combines the historic Magi-related root with a classical ending, producing a sense of timeless authority that writers use to mark significance within a story or setting.

In fiction, Baltazarus is most often a character—a mage, scholar, or ruler whose wisdom or power drives important plot elements. It can also appear as the name of a city, a guild, or an ancient relic within a fantasy realm. Because it appears across diverse authors and universes, there is no single canonical portrayal.

See also: Baltazar, Balthazar, Belshazzar.