Bertrand Dwendal

King Bertrand Dwendal is the king of the Dwendalian Empire in Wildemount and was one of the targets listed on Ripley's gun, "Animus". As an NPC, Dwendal is played by Matthew Mercer.

Background
King Bertrand Dwendal seized the estates of the Briarwoods for their practice of necromancy, spurring their flight to Tal'Dorei.

Anna Ripley
The exact nature of Ripley's relationship to Bertrand Dwendal has not been revealed, but because his name was listed as a target on Ripley's gun Animus, they likely had a negative interaction that caused her to seek vengeance on him.

Trivia

 * As it was never revealed why Ripley had to flee the Dwendalian Empire, it is unknown why specifically Ripley sought revenge against King Betrand Dwendal.