Lothar the Black – Knight of the Dusk

Lothar the Black – Knight of the Dusk

Male Human (Fighter, Paladin)

Resting a massive greatsword easily across his shoulders while his sweeping cape flows dynamically to the side, this heavily armored vanguard champion projects absolute tactical authority. His fully enclosed, fluted helm and meticulously layered plate armor evoke the iron discipline of an elite infiltrator specialized in front-line warfare. Keepers can deploy this premium Artifact to introduce a deadly mercenary rival, a secretive faction enforcer, or a high-stakes martial ally into any urban siege layout.

Tabletop Lore

Dusk shrouds Lothar wherever he treads. A knight of darkness and veiled truths, he operates as a paladin bound strictly by an iron oath of secrecy, sent directly to the front lines of the fierce assault against the city of Grimhelm. Though his battlefield comrades remain completely unaware of his true objective, Lothar answers to a higher order and a classification purpose within the besieged city walls. He skulks through the thick cover of night to uncover the deepest secrets hidden beneath the stone citadel, aiming to retrieve them for his mysterious patron.

Highlight

This Artifact distinguishes itself through the powerful asymmetry of its posture, resting an exceptionally long, broad-bladed greatsword behind the neck to establish a commanding, unflappable silhouette on the table.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Lothar to anchor a high-damage frontline encounter or serve as a dangerous stealth-focused vanguard. Tactically, Keepers can leverage his defensive plate barding to hold vital chokepoints or gatehouses, utilizing his casual, confident stance to coordinate nighttime ambushes and systematically punish overextended player characters who threaten his perimeter.

Features

• Resting Executioner Blade: Wields a colossal, straight-edged greatsword featuring a detailed crossguard and a wrapped hilt, optimized for sharp metallic highlights.
• Fluted Citadel Armor: Meticulously sculpted with layered plate mail, hanging chain links, heavy pauldrons, and an intricate knightly helm that captures fine wash details.
• Ruined Cobblestone Base: Stands balanced upon an integrated circular base textured with fractured stone pavement and loose debris to reflect a war-torn urban environment.

Designed For

• Urban Infiltrators: The perfect visual anchor to portray a high-tier player character paladin, a secretive rogue-fighter multiclass, or an elite military captain.
• Siege Campaigns: Ideally suited to populate war-torn city streets, royal guard posts, or covert operations within a fortified keep.
• Advanced Metal Blending: Offers hobby painters a spectacular canvas combining smooth armor plates for metallic zenithal highlights alongside deep fabric folds.

Size Category

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