Moritz (MLTO)

Moritz is a semi-main character and a former Antagonist in "MLIV:TO".
He is one of the "Avernum's Saviors" 's most esteemed combatants and a close ally of its notorious "vigilante" leader Bael Bridges. Due to the fact that he is one of the unfortunates who were chosen by Baron Bridges to put a swift end to Geralt and his allies, he is forced to go outside and face the rising hero on his way toward the source of chaos in Avernum, in the hopes that "Avernum's Saviors" can convince the desperate citizens of the underworld that they are the heroes that they need in dark times like these.
After a fateful meeting with Geralt Kaos and his allies, Moritz comes to the realization that the laws that he has been abiding to are very wrong. Until that moment, he has been willingly dragging himself into the darkness, but he wishes to drag himself no longer, so he makes peace with his former rivals and sets off on a journey that will show him whether he is truly worthy of being a hero or not.
He served as a minor, but influential Antagonist in the sixth Part of Chapter V.
== Personality ==
Unlike most villains that our heroes have met along the way, Moritz is the embodiment of the smart villain. He loves to trash talk others, but attempts to not demoralize them in the process, thinking that a fair fight is the only thing an enemy needs to vanish from existence and that others should be treated with a certain level of respect, something that is quite unusual for a villain of his high status and skill.
Moritz is quick to see a seemingly untrustworthy person as his enemy and does not hesitate to attack them, if it means that he will prevent a certain disaster. This is the case with the Kaos confrontation in Avernum, where he and his gang attempt to stop Geralt's group from proceeding further into its heart, misled by Baron Bridges that they are the true enemies, not him and his people.
Even so, Moritz is willing to forgive others if they are not what he thought that they would be. He can make peace with those who deserve it, even if the people in question are his enemies. This shows that Moritz has the potential of an antihero, if he is willing to drop the pretense of being a mighty and undefeatable vigilante who works for the wrong side of the conflict.
== Battle Expertise ==
Moritz is a man with many abilities, even if they are not related to magic. His weapon of choice is the modern weapon known as the gun, a deadly weapon that can easily pierce through an unprepared opponent. Such a deadly addition can allow Moritz to easily turn the tables of any conflict but the most perilous ones. However, the young villain seems to be rather reluctant when using it, creating the impression that he has certain thoughts about killing someone in such a swift and unfair way. Quick execution is not his way of battle, so he prefers to fight a little bit slower, giving his enemy the chance to strike back at him.
In addition to that, Moritz is also capable of crafting certain powerful off-hand weaponry, such as flashbangs, incinerators and, most notably, the stick-like grenades that have the potential to decimate an entire group of foes. He is known to have taken advantage of his abilities and that, for this very reason, is much more capable of a mere villain leader, were he not so reluctant and slightly disobedient.
== Fate ==
After being defeated by Geralt's allies, Moritz is forcefully thrusted into a hole by Kaiden's magic. He is trapped in the middle of a raging earthquake, waiting to be crushed by the falling rubble.
However, much to his surprise, Geralt forms a rope with his magic and, after a lot of effort from both sides, he is pulled back up. There, he finally realizes that the ways of his master are not the only ones and vows to make a difference, even if it's not that significant.
Now redeemed in the eyes of his former enemies, Geralt's group and Moritz part ways on friendly terms. It is unknown what happened to him afterwards, but it can be safely assumed that he is alive and well.
== Killed Victims ==
* Marcus Redmark (Caused)
*Many unnamed enemies of "Avernum's Saviors"
* Many unnamed Avernite rebels
== Trivia ==
* Moritz's name is of German origin. It means "moor" or "dark-skinned". 
** This slightly contradicts with the color of his skin ("dark-skinned"), but also serves as a reference to his love for the numerous fens around Avernum- possibly one of his favorite hunting locations of all time (the other meaning for "moor" is "fen").
*Moritz is one of the few Antagonists who renounce their antagonistic ways.
*Moritz is the third person with a Status of "Unknown", the other two being Adam Kaos and Dillon.
**In addition, he is the only former human Antagonist with this Status.