Ser Claudius – Knight of the Tower

Ser Claudius – Knight of the Tower

Male Human (Fighter, Paladin)

Standing in full plate armor with a heavy poleaxe held firmly at his side, this resolute defender introduces an unyielding presence to the battlefield layout. His fully enclosed helm, ornate filigree chest scrollwork, and layered protective barding embody a perfect synthesis of martial discipline and duty. Keepers can deploy this Artifact to represent an elite palace guard, a seasoned frontline commander, or a conflicted protector caught between conflicting allegiances.

Tabletop Lore

As a dedicated sentinel of the citadel, Ser Claudius has long served as the steadfast right hand and personal bodyguard to the high field marshal. Now, he stands vigil as the surrounding city crumbles into chaos and flame, forced to watch his superior’s sanity systematically unravel under the weight of the siege. Bound by historical oaths yet deeply troubled by the destruction of his home, the veteran knight silently weighs how long his traditional loyalty can endure before he must take independent action for the survival of his people.

Highlight

This Artifact distinguishes itself through the spectacular fine detailing of its broad halberd blade, which features complex knotwork engraving that pairs beautifully with the heavy, layered armor plates across the shoulders.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Ser Claudius to anchor vital defensive choke points, serve as a high-stakes martial rival, or act as an influential NPC during an urban siege campaign. Tactically, Keepers can utilize his balanced, broad stance to obstruct narrow corridors or gatehouses, forcing players to navigate his considerable melee reach or engage in tense dialogue to sway his compromised loyalty.

Features

• Engraved Sylvan Poleaxe: Wields a tall, broad-headed poleaxe adorned with highly defined relief scrollwork and a sharp top spike that establishes great table height.
• Citadel Plate Mail: Meticulously sculpted with interlocking steel plates, decorative roundels on the pauldrons, and a realistic fabric tabard draped across his greaves.
• Shattered Masonry Base: Balanced firmly upon an integrated circular base textured with broken stone ruins and coarse earth to mirror a city under siege.

Designed For

• Urban Sieges: Ideally suited to populate heavily fortified gatehouses, royal chambers, or war-torn city streets.
• Martial Leadership: The perfect visual anchor for an elite military captain NPC, a sworn personal bodyguard, or a player character paladin.
• Advanced Metal Painting: Provides hobbyists an exceptional canvas combining large, smooth armor sections for metallic blending alongside fine trim engravings.

Size Category

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