Robert Thornwood

Infobox

Robert Thornwood

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General Information
Type Stat
Type NPC
Pronouns He/ Him
Occupation Leader of the Organisation of Free Cities (OFC)'s military & cultural exchange with Uvam Dynasty (Current),Leader of the Fruit Cutters (Previous)
Race Human
Age 40/50s
Languages Common
Nationality Uvam Dynasty
Residence OFC
Family Claribelle Reverence † (Wife), Mordecai Reverence (Child), Theodore Thornewood (Son), Unnamed Siblings
Status
Type Stat
Status Alive
Appearances
Type Stat
First Seen Session 35
Last seen Session 49

Overview

Robert is Mordecai's biological father and was the main reason Mordecai was unable and fearful about returning to the Uvam Dynasty. Since his defeat in Session 36, he has taken up residence in the OFC after being kicked out of the Fruit Cutters.

Description

Appearance

Robert is an average-sized human covered in battle scars. He is missing many of his limbs, including a leg, an arm and some fingers. All of which have been replaced by prosthetics.

Personality

Robert has a cold and cruel personality, especially towards his son, Mordecai. He enjoys war and being unkind to those around him that he sees as weak, or even worse, weak-willed. He can be incredibly spiteful and prideful, often to his own detriment.

Having worked in the military, or because of his Spiteful personality, he is incredibly strict, especially around how people address him. he does not care for people calling him Robert or any other nickname and insists that people refer to him at minimum as Mr Thornwood.

Mordecai

Before Mordecai's magic randomly activated, he seemed to be fine with Mordecai, if a little disappointed that Mordecai didn't take to the blade as well as their siblings had. However, after the incident, Robert blamed Mordecai for actively killing his wife and youngest children. He never attempted to find out what actually happened. he ruthlessly hunted Mordecai out of Uvam and set up specific patrols to make sure Mordecai could never return without being killed or in fear.

Immediately after his defeat, he was bitter and spiteful that his child had not only beaten him unfairly, but also kept him alive. He desired to die a warrior's death and saw Mordecai's mercy as not only weak but disrespectful of how way of life.

Now that he lives in the OFC, he is the leader of the military force and takes great pleasure in mocking and annoying Mordecai. His favourite way to try to convince Mordecai that they aren't much better than him

The Party

Robert doesn't have many strong opinions about the Party's members, except that he loathes being under their command rather than the other way around.

History & Mentions

§ Interactions
Session 51 The only other option they had at the moment was travelling to Fort Molden and finding a way to take back their previous wealth from the Dwarves. Halfbie said it would be essential to do that, but it might not be worth the trouble at the moment until they solved the rest of their issues. Halfbie suggested they split up; Halfbie could research both forts and prepare the golems while Mordecai and Drache spoke with Robert Thornwood to secure support for the raid.
Session 51 Mordecai and Drache made their way up the black tower to where the old councillors' officers were. In one of the rooms, they found Robert Thornwood sitting at a desk in a well-lit room. There was a fire lit before it, which clearly also burned out. Near the fireplace, two Fruit cutters stood hand on hilt, glaring at the outsiders.
Session 51 Mordecai, without removing their gaze from Robert, shot a fire bolt at the fireplace, reigniting the fire. Robert let out a shuddering laugh and sarcastically thanked his son for helping them, stating that it was starting to get cold. "Maybe that's suitable for your reading hairline." hissed Mordecai.
Session 51 "Robert we've come..." Drache quickly cut off.
Session 51 "You will address me as Mr Thornwood", said Robert, violence flaring in his eyes.
Session 51 "... Mr Thornwood", Drache continued, "We wondered if you could help us with an expansion we had planned."
Session 51 Mordecai bit their tongue and began explaining their plan to raid the gold through, and they hoped they could utilise Roberts' skills to take over the fort. Drache tried to help by explaining that there would be a lot of money available if the raid were successful; however, Robert did not care about the money.
Session 51 "Fine, I'll be you're general, I don't need anythin' for you lot." replied Robert, practically spitting each plosive.
Session 51 "No, Mordecai, you are not an angel; you're my blood, and you're a butcher like me. You are doing what is right. You are doing what is good, and you are spilling blood like I love." Robert said with a grim smile.
Session 51 Robert beckoned Mordecai closer with a scared finger and leaned forward to whisper in the tiefling's ear. "Mordecai you are already lower than me." He then got up from his desk. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have a war to prepare for." As he left the room, his guards followed at heel.
Session 50 They quickly returned to the Black Tower, where they got into bed and began to drift off. Along the way, they had decided that the Golden Fleet would be too difficult for them to take on. However, if they went to Fort Moldan to get their money back, they could stand a chance, as they could fund the army that Robert Thornwood was creating.
Session 49 Mordecai had spoken to Drache and realised that Robert Thronwood|Mordecai's father]] would make a great candidate for leading the military and could help them get their art/ exports into the Uvam Dynasty. Mordecai explained that after a rather annoying conversation, Robert agreed to help them with the military and would even sell their art to the fruit cutters on the condition that they give him a new pair of legs. It was something Mordecai hoped Halfbie could help with, since they were good at building things.
Session 49 Halfbie soon built the legs and a wand for Mordecai. He worked with Viktor to create a pair of prosthetics made of wood and with the prestigitation spell built into them. They were programmed to make a spark every time Robert took a step, but for the first 8 hours, he was the only one not to notice.
Session 49 Leaning against the door, Robert asked what he should get started on first and instead pointedly suggested that it would be the art. Mordecai defensively said yes, but had no idea why that should be. Halfbie helpfully chimmed in, explaining that running a military without capital would be difficult. Robert immediately brightened to the idea and commended Halfbie for their smarts. While looking down their nose, they wondered why Mordecai couldn't be more like his friend.
Session 49 "This is for difference between you. Someone who understands the world." growled Robert.