Blausten von Clausewitz

Baron Blausten von Clausewitz (born 4E 456) is a dragonborn cogsmith, and the Father of the Industrial Revolution. Perhaps the most renown name in Iskandera, von Clausewitz made a name for himself at a young age through his invention of the steam-powered engine. Since then he has contributed greatly to the technological progression of the world, through his invention of the firearm, and the clock. As an NPC, Blausten von Clausewitz is portrayed by Tony in the A Clockwork Brass campaign.
== Description ==
=== Appearance ===
Clausewitz is a red Dragonborn with glistening scales. He appears gaunt, whereas most Dragonborns are somewhat burly and large, he is of modest height, around five feet and ten inches tall. His most striking feature are his eyes which are a piercing red and are often described as being glowing or otherwise bright and bulbous. Due to his Dragonborn lineage, he appears to be in a state of a perpetual scowl.
He speaks with a Frahtish accent and has a deep, gravelly voice.
=== Personality ===
Clausewitz is calculating and cold. He has been described frequently as being "reclusive", spending most of his time hidden away in his estate. Rarely does he make public appearances, and when he does he has no qualms with expressing his displeasure in doing so.
During the events of Under New Management, Blausten von Clausewitz's personality was on full display. He can be sassy, and his wit is unmatched. His intelligence is on full display with everything he has been able to piece together about the Unnamed Party. He is callous in demeanor, and refuses to dance around points. He is aggressive and able to read people with a single glance.
== Background ==
=== Biography ===
Blausten von Clausewitz is regarded as the wealthiest humanoid in the world. He is remarkable for his incredibly intelligence and his knack for inventing.
=== Known inventions ===
* Clausewitz-brand pocket watch
* Clock
* Cogsmith technology
** Anything seen that can be identified as 'steampunk' has roots in an invention previously devised by von Clausewitz
* Firearm
** Blunderbuss, deringer, wheellock pistol and rifle
* Steam engine
== Relationships ==
=== Abby ===
Clausewitz has had Abby as an employer for a few years. During her time with him, she has grown to understand him a great deal. Rarely does he confide in her though, opting to utilize her understanding of things important to him.
=== Anastazja ===
Clausewitz noted that it was interesting how Anastazja was from Zazska. He was also able to deduce that her show of being Cypryjan's underling was just that, a show.
=== Brynn ===
Clausewitz commented on Brynn being genuine and sincere, and even went so far as to level with her about his discomfort with the situation as well.
=== Cypryjan ===
Clausewitz is/was one of Cypryjan's greatest heroes. In looking up to him, Cypryjan described Clausewitz as "the greatest cogsmith. Nay! The inventor of the cogsmith". However, after Clausewitz levied several charges of crimes committed against the state and against him made by Cypryjan and the party... Cypryjan clammed up and left Clausewitz's estate disgruntled and unnerved.
=== Eislyn ===
Clausewitz commented that Eislyn was far from home and that she should stop pretending. He however did not elaborate as to how she was pretending.
=== Izolda ===
No interactions. Yet.
=== Parsmen Glemkil ===
Upon meeting the party, Parsmen Glemkil told the party that he knew about Clausewitz's pocket watches and knew how to stop him. He met the party in the Der Rex Bastion, a jail in Brisbayern that is owned and operated by the government, a government that Clausewitz leads. One of the tasks that Clausewitz asked the party to do was assassinate Parsmen Glemkil while he is in hiding in Wrowagn.
== Quotes ==
* See: Under New Management
== Trivia ==
* Blausten von Clausewitz's namesake is Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian military theorist who wrote Vom Kriege.
** The inspirations for Blausten von Clausewitz are several American inventors and titans of industry. Including: John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Thomas Edison.
** The name "Blausten" was created by Tony. It has roots in German with blau meaning "blue" and sten from stein meaning "stone". Combining them creates the meaning "blue stone".
Category:Cogsmiths