Bartoz
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Biographical Information
An Addermarian human (he/him)
Died April 1st, 1715
Master Smith of Torvaine Watch (until April 1st, 1715)Lived in Torvaine Watch, the Torvaine Forest, Addermarch
Undead form destroyed by the Addermarch Mercenaries on April 28th, 1715 in Torvaine Watch
Bartoz was the master smith of Torvaine Watch, who opposed the presence of the Serpentine Dagger and later rose as an undead guardian at the forge in the keep.
Overview
Bartoz served as the master smith and informal quartermaster of Torvaine Watch, keeping the garrison’s arms battle‑ready and the gate winches oiled even through winter storms. When the cursed Serpentine Dagger surfaced, he insisted it be locked away and sought temple steward Wulfram’s guidance. Sir Einrik Arpaad fell to the weapon’s malice regardless, and Bartoz paid with his life stopping his commander’s rampage, only to rise again as the fort’s undead smith until the Addermarch Mercenaries cut him down.
Personality & Outlook
Plainspoken and dutiful, Bartoz valued discipline over rank and looked first to the welfare of the ordinary soldiers. He distrusted strange magic, yet when the watch faltered he confronted the crisis head-on. Even in undeath he clung to the forge, a grim echo of the responsibility he refused to abandon.
Relationships
- Wulfram – Spiritual confidant who helped him quarantine the dagger.
- Marshal Hildo Brask – Partner in garrison logistics; Brask’s death hardened Bartoz’s resolve.
- Sir Einrik Arpaad – Commander he respected until the curse forced Bartoz to strike him down.
Events
- Apr 01, 1715 DR: Mortally wounded Sir Einrik while defending Torvaine Watch, and fell in the smithy, only to rise again as an undead.
- Apr 28, 1715 DR: Undead remains defeated by Fazoth de Brune, Drou, and Yvan Greenrabbit during the watch’s liberation.
- Apr 30, 1715 DR: Lady Elowen Duval recounted Bartoz’s sacrifice, cementing his legacy in Roscombe.