Archibald the Flametamer
Archibald the Flametamer is a sorcerer who graduated from the Archon Academy. After his graduation he first travelled the realms as a con artist.1
The Farran Islands
The Faaran people regard fire sorcery as an art that demands mastery and count it among the deadliest forms of magic; they do not know that spells of fire are no harder than any others. Archibald carved out a place for himself in the Farran Islands, gathering a small fortune by showing off his skill with fire magic.1
The Eagle Brigade
Having recently left his ventures in the Farran Islands, Archibald arrived in the city of Vansreik. Presenting himself as a novice adventurer, he won a place in the Eagle Brigade. Arcane casters are uncommon in the company, but his loyalty to the Empire and his knowledge of military tactics made it easy for him to fit in.2
In battle
Fascinated by fire, Archibald relies mostly on fire spells. He commands powerful magic that strikes wide areas, aimed at the most crowded parts of the battlefield, and protects himself with warding spells, while drawing attention away from himself in the chaos of battle. He will not work against members of the Archon.1
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 12, 24
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