Bradley Smythe

"Never pray for justice, because you might get some. Criminals do not die by the hands of the law. They die by the hands of other men."
-Bradley Smythe
== History ==
A renegade from the army, Bradley Smythe lived in exile far away from the Citadel. He had been considered a brilliant and unorthodox strategist in his time, but he was always opposed to Alphius Kreiton, which earned him his exile. During Cordelia's rebellion, he was brought on with the promise of a pardon and the restoration of his status. He accepted, and was an integral part of the rebellion's victory. 
== Personality ==
A brilliant and farsighted man, Bradley Smythe was brusque and unnerving, focused on tasks and goals rather than individuals. He inevitably came into clashes with authority figures, earning him the enmity of King Alphius. By the time of the War of the Philosopher-Kings, he was grating on Cordelia's nerves as well, until necessity forced them to work together. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Bradley Smythe was an integral strategist during the war, contributing to many battlefield victories. Over a time, a disturbing pattern would emerge - though Smythe was undoubtedly talented, his skill was winning individual battles, often at great cost, with little to no concern for the war effort as a whole. Before he could be called to task, Cordelia was dead and the war was over. Thus, Smythe remained on the war council, leaving many of his compatriots unsettled and uneasy. 
== After the War ==
Bradley Smythe and the other members of the War Council would be devoured by the cloud drake Pyndran during his conquest of Aurum. Category:Aasimar
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