Brutus, Vindictive Assassin – The Silenced Blade

Brutus, Vindictive Assassin – The Silenced Blade

Male Human (Rogue)

Leaping dynamically from a jagged rocky outcrop with twin thin-bladed swords extended, this agile vanguard operative infuses immediate lethal tension into the tactical grid. His cowled hood, high-buttoned dual-breasted coat, and full facial mask project the unshakeable discipline of a elite killer navigating high-stakes urban environments. Keepers can deploy this premium Artifact to introduce a ruthless shadow agent, a deadly anti-government asset, or a high-dexterity player character specialized in silent combat loops.

Tabletop Lore

A simple runner and courier turned vindictive assassin after his family was thrown in front of a firing squad for conspiring against the crown. In the eyes of Brutus, the only change that might thwart the system can be done through the blade, and often he has proved that the pen is not mightier than the sword, after dedicating himself to eliminate loyalist propagandists across the kingdom.

Highlight

This Artifact distinguishes itself through the exceptional fluid mid-air physics of its leaping posture, balancing an airborne stride with the expansive, wind-swept panels of his split-tail longcoat.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Brutus to anchor high-stakes rooftop ambushes, cut down critical tactical components, or serve as a fast-moving skirmish boss. Keepers can leverage his dynamic, rock-leaping footing to position him over complex elevations, utilizing his twin-blade style to systematically pressure backline support assets while slipping past heavily armored defenders.

Features

• Twin Piercing Blades: Wields two identical straight-edged dueling shortswords held in high-speed combat stances, optimized for clean metallic edge highlights.
• Clandestine Uniform: Meticulously sculpted with a deep cowled hood, an integrated breather mask, detailed double-breasted button panels, and a textured waist sash.
• Kinetic Crag Base: Balanced gracefully upon an integrated circular base featuring a sharp, cracked stone spire to elevate his airborne silhouette.

Designed For

• Infiltration Operations: The definitive choice to portray an anti-monarchy cell leader NPC, a contract killer rival, or a dedicated player character rogue.
• Urban Guerrilla Warfare: Ideally suited to populate war-torn metropolitan streets, dense residential rooftops, or hidden underbelly passages.
• Advanced Kinetic Painting: Provides hobby painters a spectacular canvas combining deep fabric shading, intricate gold button filigree, and organic stone highlights.

Size Category

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