Vericus Valentus

Vericus Valentus

Holy Sir, Commander of Gatewatch Academy

Age: 55 • Virtue: Honest • Vice: Depression Goals: Increase Imperium and Civic Beauty in the Holding, Find a worthy replacement for himself at the Academy

Abilities

Agility: 2, Quickness 1b Animal Handling: 2 Athletics: 2 Awareness: 5, Empathy 2b Cunning: 4, Decipher 1b, Logic 1b Deception: 2 Endurance: 3 Fighting: 4, Long Blades 1b, Shield 1b Healing: 2 Languages: 4 Knowledge: 2 Marksmanship: 1 Persuasion: 4, Bargain 1b, Charm 1b, Convince 1b Status: 2, Reputation 2b Stealth: 2 Survival: 2 Thievery: 2 Warfare: 4, Strategy 1b, Command 2b Will: 4, Coordinate 1b

Intrigue

Intrigue Defense: 11 • Composure: 12

Combat

Combat Defense: 9/13 • Health: 9 Armor Type: Hide • Armor Rating: 5 • Armor Penalty: -2 Weapons: Longsword

Sorcery

Sorcery Points: 0 • Sorcery Defense: x Arts & Works: x

Qualities

Destiny Points: 1

Benefits

Artist (Musical Composition), Cautious Diplomat, Courteous, Dutiful, Eloquent, Knight-Sanctified, Prophetic Alignment

Drawbacks

Crippled, Flaws (Marksmanship, Survival, Thievery), Honor-Bound, Inept, Nemesis

Background

Adolescence: The childhood friendship between Vericus and Ludogranz grows into something more and Ludogranz names him his Sworn Companion. They both attend the Coronet, where Vericus discovers a love for music.

Young Adult: Vericus is sponsored by House Stannum to attend the Academy of Courtly Arts, where his musical talent is nurtured and developed. There, he meets and falls in love with another student, and together they are a sensation at court. She isn't satisfied however, and uses the Ritual of the Muse. Together, they create masterpieces but afterwards she breaks up with Vericus.

Adult: A heartbroken Vericus leaves House Gerwalt for a while, learning from the followers of Eleah and attending a few classes at the University. When he returns, he becomes Ludogranz's squire, and eventually is Knighted.

Middle Age: Vericus helps Ludogranz form the Academy. He survives the attack on Ludogranz with grievous injuries, and is named Commander once he has recovered.

Rumors & Tendencies

There are a variety of local rumors about Vericus:

• Vericus was grievously injured in the same attack that killed Ludogranz. He walks with a pronounced limp and he has reduced strength in his left arm. His left hand sometimes shakes. Vericus does his best to hide his injuries, but that only seems to call attention to them more.
• Some uncultured wags in the Academy speculate that Vericus was neutered as well in the attack, as no one can remember him coupling with anyone since. In truth, after losing both of the loves of his life, he has been despairing of ever finding love again.
• Vericus is prone to bouts of melancholia. Many think this somehow romantic, as they assume he is simply still in mourning for his beloved Ludogranz.

Goals

• Find a worthy successor to command the Academy
• Build a grand Arcadae/Concert Hall
• Erect a heroic statue of Ludogranz on horseback in front of the Academy

Possessions

Possessions: 260 sd, common clothes, boots, Dagger, Longsword, Heavy Shield, Hide Armor, Courser.

Future Benefit Wishlist

• Adept Negotiator (Deception 3)
• Inspiring
• Natural Leader
• Pious (Dedication 1b)
• Polyglot
• Respected
• Shield Mastery
• Stubborn (Dedication 1b)