Oswald

Oswald is an Aluvian assassin and secret mentor of Prince Borelean Strathelar.
Like Nuhmudira, he has the power to give True Death (i.e. the person does not reappear at a Lifestone).2005/12 Through Sacrifice, Strength - Town Crier Rumors He is described as having extraordinary green eyes and blond hair 2004/12 - Assassination, and he prefers to dress in green.
== Isparian Background and whereabouts on the Halaetan Isles ==
Oswald studied to become a master assassin, with for example Selaina the Subtle.2009/04 What Once was Lost - Teaser He served as an assassin, together with MacTavish in the war between Aluvia and Viamont on Ispar.2008/08 Ancient Powers - Teaser He arrived on Dereth after fleeing from Viamontian trackers 2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Oswald's Prison Journal who were hunting him down after his attempted assassination of King Varicci I of Viamont.2004/12 - Assassination Oswald arrived on the Halaetan Isles, where it would seem all the portals to Auberean that appear in Viamontian lands send you. Oswald took a great interest in anything which had to do with the Ruschk.2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Varette's Orders Later, after the Varicci II took the Royal Army through the portals, Oswald was captured and held in the Viamontian Royal Prison2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Varette's Orders2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Note to a generous host2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Prison Warden's Orders2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Oswald's Prison Journal. He easily escaped, which angered the Viamontian King greatly.2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Chasing Oswald#Lore & Dialog Selaina the Subtle received a contract to track down and kill Oswald.2009/04 What Once was Lost - Teaser
== (In)famous Deeds ==
Oswald was able to freely pass through the Fiun Barrier which had kept Dereth and the Halaetan Islands divided.2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Oswald's Prison Journal It is unknown how he was able to do this, however, this may explain why Oswald's hidden lair in the Fir Tree is on the coast closest to the Halaetans. 
On Dereth, Oswald was hired for many jobs. He killed Gertarh the Banderling who lived in the Thieves' Den near Eastham.2000/05 - Heroes' Respite - Inscription on Oswald's Dagger2000/05 - Heroes' Respite - Town Crier Rumors2000/04 - Thorns of the Hopeslayer - Description of Corpse of Gertarh2000/04 - Thorns of the Hopeslayer - Mysterious Note He was hired by either Devana bint Hamudi or the Shagar Zharala to end the misery of her father Hamud ibn Rafik who had turned into a Shadow. 2000/05 - Heroes' Respite - Hamud's Demise#Lore & DialogThe Brink of the Abyss And most notably, Oswald killed the mayor of Ayan Baqur, Jaleh al-Thani2003/06 Heart of Woe - Heart of Innocence (Text)2003/06 Heart of Woe - Note Scrawled in Blood 
He was hired first by another employer, then by Nuhmudira to assassinate High Queen Elysa Strathelar.2003/09 Groundswell - Teaser2008/08 Ancient Powers - Asheron's Call Nostalgia Blog #1: Allan "Orion" Maki He altered the magic of the shrines (Altar of Bael'Zharon and Altar of Asheron) in such a way, that neither Bael'zharon nor Asheron were tied to the souls of Isparians; instead, it will go to his first employer (players were since then able to go PK Lite).2003/09 Groundswell - Teaser He did attempt to kill Elysa2003/10 - Reign of Terror - Teaser 2 but did not succeed, Elysa fell in a coma of which she later recovered. Both Nuhmudira and Elysa were not his best friends after this.2005/01 Assault - Queen Elysa's New Year's Resolutions2005/01 Assault - Nuhmudira's New Year's Resolutions
Other deeds presumably attempted with more or less success was the stealing of the Bandit Shield 1999/11 - Release - Inscription on the Silver Key, sharing his knowledge on how to make Spikes 2003/04 A Gathering of Colors - A note, the stealing of the Lens of Filinuvekta by one of his followers, Benedino2008/08 Ancient Powers - Adept Test#Lore & Dialog. Somewhere during his time in Dereth, he and Nuhmudira fell out, and she is trying to get hold of him.2008/08 Ancient Powers - Teaser
== The War of Blood and Shadow ==
During The War of Blood and Shadow (the Grael arc) Oswald was made out to be less of a villain, when he became the secret mentor of Borelean Strathelar2005/12 Through Sacrifice, Strength - Teaser 2006/12 Cold Tracks- Rollout Article 2007/01 Bridging the Vast Divide - Teaser and helped the people of New Aluvia stand up against Varicci II. Later Oswald brought the Ordina Rossu Morta and Whispering Blade together to fight against Grael.2006/08 - Shattering the Dark - Teaser2007/09 Dark Materials - Teaser
== Aftermath ==
Oswald send his Followers to capture and interrogate one of the altered Moarsmen during the T'thuun Story Arc, and sends his findings to, amongst others, Lord Rytheran.2008/05 - Introductions - Teaser
He meets up again with Selaina the Subtle, their dialog ending with an attempt of Selaina to kill him, and her losing the fight.2009/04 What Once was Lost - Teaser From the teaser it also becomes clear that Oswald is more and more willing to work with followers instead of alone.
These followers include Sabritha and Adso.2008/01 Recollections - Teaser2008/05 - Introductions - Teaser
He is also implied in the attempted assassination of Queen Elysa, being the one who prophesied this attempt.2010/06 Shifting Gears - Queen Elysa in Danger#Lore & Dialog
== Related Pages ==
=== Texts ===
* The spells Oswald's Blessing and Oswald's Boon are named after him.
== Quests ==
* Chasing Oswald
* Heart of Innocence Quest
* Hamud's Demise
* Oswald's Dirk Quest
* Feud of Neydisa and Bandit Castle
=== NPCs ===
* Hemmik the Sly - 2003/11 Visions in the Darkness - Town Crier Rumors2003/11 Visions in the Darkness - Hemmik the Sly#Lore & Dialog
* Shanrek the Forger - claims to be a personal friend of Oswald.2005/08 Friend and Foe - Counterfeit Writ#Lore & Dialog
=== Creatures ===
Many Humans are found in locations associated with Oswald or his followers, such as
* Assassin
* Bandit
* Bandit Mage
* Thief 
* Benedino - a follower of Oswald who stole the Lens of Filinuvekta 2008/08 Ancient Powers - Adept Test#Lore & Dialog
=== Locations ===
* Fir Tree - Location of Oswald's hidden lair (Oswald's Room)
* Heart of Innocence - where the remains of Jaleh al-Thani can be found
=== Items ===
* also, the Weeping Weapons and the Elemental Weeping Weapons are probably created by or with the help of Oswald.2003/11 Visions in the Darkness - An Interesting Note
== Images ==
File:2008 Artwork Oswald.jpg|2008 Artwork
File:Darkmysterycomic5.jpg|Oswald's attempt to assassinate Elysa (Reign of Terror Teaser)
File:0x06005A9A.png|Oswald's Manual
File:osdirk.jpg|Oswald's Dirk
== References ==
Category:Lore Database Entry
Category:Major Character
Category:Isparian Character
Category:Aluvian Character