Aimar Batteux, Vampiric Vintner – The Masterless Thrall

Aimar Batteux, Vampiric Vintner – The Masterless Thrall

Male Vampire (Rogue)

Poised with professional grace while carrying a silver serving tray laden with bottles and stemware, this calculated figure projects an aura of eerie servitude. Beneath the refined exterior of a high-society court sommelier lies a sharp predator skilled in navigating the deadly architecture of aristocratic intrigue. For Keepers seeking an unsettling servant NPC, a deceptive informant, or an elegant agent of a vampire court, this Artifact delivers an indelible narrative presence to the tabletop.

Tabletop Lore

Aimar served as a court sommelier for centuries, having been turned and enthralled by a powerful duke. Three years ago, he managed to slip the grasp of his master and fled into the dark wilderness as a masterless thrall. There, he was discovered by a member of an influential noble bloodline, drawn by the presence of an unclaimed servant. Now, he is drawn to work for them, finding his new masters to be kinder in their treatment of him, though considerably more ruthless when selecting their food.

Highlight

The stark juxtaposition of an elegant servant’s uniform and fine tableware against his pale, undead features provides an instant visual hook that establishes atmosphere without a single word spoken.

Encounter Insight

Introduce this attendant during a tense social gathering or masquerade; he can subtly pour wine for the party while quietly slipping them crucial intelligence—or measuring their reactions to prepare an ambush for his masters.

Features

• Sommelier Attire: Intricately sculpted layered vestments, a tailored bowtie, and draped fabrics capture the meticulous presentation of elite court staff.
• Serving Platter: Holds a finely detailed silver tray complete with miniature wine bottles and stemware, emphasizing his domestic specialty.
• Tiled Base: Stands upon a cleanly patterned interior floor tile, allowing him to blend seamlessly into ballrooms, mansions, or grand castle keeps.

Designed For

• Social Intrigue: Engineered perfectly for non-combat interactions, political investigations, and tense noble banquets.
• Deceptive Adversaries: Ideal as a stealthy rogue archetype hidden in plain sight as a harmless domestic servant.
• Fine Detail Painting: Offers hobby painters an engaging blend of smooth cloth folds, sharp metallic accents, and tiny glass textures.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)