It’s generally said that archmages have knowledge of everything, but seldom is that such detailed knowledge as Nicholas the Wonderworker. Early in his career, Nicholas realized that while people could be forced or controlled to do good acts, it was a more morally conscious act to encourage good behaviour from children, and let them grow into good adults. He earned his name smithing simple wooden and tin toys, and animating then with simple dweomers, distributing them among the children of his city. In this endeavor, he earned the enmity of a powerful cabal of evil spellcasters. While he battled them, many of the children he cared for were injured or slain in the battles. Grimly, he swore vengeance upon them, and justice for his children. From then, he was a common sight in the skies, his flying sleigh battered and singed, but always radiant with his Staff of Fire. He gained allies in the form of a tribe of Elves, also attacked by the cabal. Over decades, he crushed his foes completely, and realized that he needed isolation to avoid the children close to him being harmed. So he established a polar citadel, staffed by the Elves who had become friends and allies. There, he works most of the year forging toys and trinkets for those he wishes to encourage. There are still those who oppose him, however, and those who remember Nicholas’ gifts as children are sometimes called upon to assist him in his efforts. (Originally posted on Game Masters Stash on 22 December 2018) Categories All Comments are closed.
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