Sir Adolf von Rosengart

Sir Adolf von Rosengart, dated 194

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**Sir Adolf von Rosengart** (b. 172 - 210) is the only son of Sir Henry von Rosengart and heir to the von Rosengart estate.

## Biography

#### Early Life

Adolf was born to Sir Henry von Rosengart and lady Catholine Pelisika in Rosenhall of Pretzuntif on the 23rd of September 172, named after an old friend of Henry (which was later revealed to have been Henry's childhood dog). He would spend his early years taking a deep fascination with the surrounding rose gardens and the literature. As a child, he would often march around Rosenhall like a soldier.

For Adolf's 15th birthday, he was granted his choice of puppy from a litter of Alsatian Pit bull crossbreed. Adolf grabbed the largest of the litter, pulling it out to reveal it was a female, causing him to exclaim, "Bollocks!" He would name the dog Bollocks and would spend the next year together inseparable. He would later confide that Bollocks was the closest thing he had to a friend

He would attend Martyr Varick's Military Academy in Pretzuntif

### Astarian War of Aggression

#### Early Years

Upon graduation, Adolf would enlist in the 34th Infantry Regiment nicknamed, "The Old Roses," as they all originated from Pretzuntif and the military academy. At the time, the men were unaware of the seriousness of the Astarian War of Aggression and had originally thought the war was moreakin to a boar hunt than anything else.

#### Battle of Hambourg

Captain Adolf would be stationed at Hambourg to recover during the 195/196 winter season. His commanding officer, Major-General Rupert would prepare the defenses of the city and try to offer aid to the citizens who suffered during the artillery and air bombardment. It would be here when news of the naval defeat first reached their shores and few survivors would arrive in small rafts, clinging to survival. It is here that Adolf met Wilhelm Mandred Ziegler who had swam to shore after the sinking of the H.M.V Prince Henrik. Over the night the two would bond over a shared knowledge of literature.

After both sides destroyed the pier preventing landings and escapes, the Astarians took the university district and the surrounding area, surrounding the sea wall where Adolf was stationed. Many of the higher-ups decided to abandon post and escape through a tunnel underneath the city, leaving the army and the citizens to their doom. Captain Herschel of the 36th Westfield Battalion also fled, calling Rupert a coward. The tunnel eventually collapsed after an artillery shell.

With little hope, Major-General Rupert led one last charge to push for one of the city's many bridges, relieving the army and allowing a thin escape out of the city. Major-General Rupert would die in the conflict whilst Adolf held him in his arms. After the battle, Adolf would be promoted to Major-General of the 64th Rifle division, Rupert's old position.

The battle of Hambourg was a serious defeat for the Volkhard Confederacy and granted the Astarians another place to push from, prolonging the war and stretching the Confederacy to it's limits.

#### Major-General of the 64th Rifle Division

Following the defeat at Hambourg, Adolf met his disillusioned division over time alongside his friend Wilhelm Mandred Ziegler who had earned the rank of colonel for his bravery at Hambourg. It was during this time that Adolf also met Angelo Vecchiarelli who taught him how to make traditional Cape Golami cuisine including spaghetti. Over the course of a month, the division would trek 500 miles against the ensuing Astarians.

After resting in an abandoned village, Adolf kept watch as he allowed his soldiers to sleep. By 2 o'clock in the morning, the ensuing Astarians attacked them in the night, causing Adolf to wake his men and fight back, miscalculating how far ahead they were of the enemy. Ziegler would fight the entire battle in his slippers, an idea that Adolf found funny and gave him the nickname, "Slippers." However for his bravery, Adolf wrote a letter of commendation to High Command, requesting for Ziegler's promotion to Captain. Despite jitters of a commonborn naval man earning such a high rank so quick, they were persuaded by Adolf's trust in the man and Sir Henry von Rosengart's trust in his son.

#### Werra Bridge and Court Martial

Adolf was sent to offer aid to the troops stationed in Werra, in the county of Suntz. Himself, Ziegler and Brigadier Maximillian Duval would plan to hold the bridge from the Astarian invaders. During the Battle of Werra Bridge, Adolf would lead 23 men up the cliff side after watching Astarians head towards the source of the river. While Duval held the bridge, Adolf fought against general Mäelgwn Mefüs and prevented an automaton from leaking a substance into the River Artur. Unknown to Adolf, the substance was minwaeso-Ni, a byproduct of Mergi gas, that would lead to thousands of casualties and a poison water supply. Adolf returned with only 3 men including Ziegler whilst Duval suffered massive casualties, calling Adolf a coward and a charlatan while Adolf relieved him of power, calling him a "pissbaby."

Duval would put in a report against Adolf, citing his "insubordination" and "desertion" at the river, claims that would lead to a tribunal and a court-martial. The tribunal originally saw to demote Adolf two ranks, however a message by Sir Henry von Rosengart managed to swing the punishment as not too severe. Adolf would be demoted to Major General leading the Pretzuntif Brigade, made up of the 33rd and 34th Infantry Regiment. Ziegler would follow him though news of Adolf's disgrace would spread rapidly around the higher ups, a stain on the "perfect" von Rosengart soldier.

### Retirement

Following the death of Prince Alexei, Adolf ventured into the government building to question who was responsible for the bombing. It was here that he discovered Edvard Fairfax over a dead body and, knowing the man had killed a corrupt politician who had insulted Sir Henry von Rosengart, took a liking to the lad. Adolf managed to smuggle Edvard away from the crime scene and, in return, Edvard would help Adolf learn who had set the bomb. This would begin a long standing friendship with Edvard.

Following the death of Bollocks in Spring 201, Adolf would return to Pretzuntif to bury his late dog. This was the last time he would return to his homeland and one marred by his dysfunctional family. He shared a brief drink with Ziegler and gave a speech at the military academy to the new recruits who called him, "disorderly" and, "no war hero." In general, he returned to the Capital more disheveled than before, fearing his father's death had left him with fewer allies in the world.

In 106, Ziegler traveled to the Capital to meet with Adolf in a month long trip. However, the war hero had become a drunken wreck and Ziegler left after four days, enraged and disappointed in his friend. He said that Adolf was, "no longer the man [he] respected and admired." Ziegler returned to his home and Adolf continued drinking whiskey, falling deeper into depression, melancholy and drink.

### Campaign

#### Vinas

Adolf and Edvard arrived in Vinas in the morning of the 28th of June though Adolf was still phasing in and out of consciousness. Edvard immediately sought out of the aid of a doctor, being delivered to Paulus Potts in an alleyway inside the city. Potts stitched the bite wound, dressed the eye with herb leaves and, in secret, placed a scarab inside his left eye socket. Throughout Adolf's visit to Vinas, the insect would slowly eat his left eye until nothing remained.

Theodoras granted the duo an apartment for their stay in the city and allowed them to rest. In the early evening, the duo head out onto the town to try some of the local cuisine including the wine raki and the drudanea. Outside one of the taverns, a decrepit old man sat with a coin in his forehead. After Edvard goaded Adolf into taking the coin, he was chased after by the zombie and bit on the arm. Upon returning to the baths, many of the Vinasians were frightened of the mark he had received.

The next day the duo were beset upon by janissaries and saved by Saab, learning that Dimiir was being funded by the Astarians in an effort to get another foothold on the continent. Edvard and Adolf, taking the persona of "Typhus" and, "Gonarea" gained entrance and met with the Astarian politician Vivian inside the estate. The duo tried to steal Astarian documents but were apprehended and Edvard escaped out of the window.

Imprisoned, Adolf suffered under Potts torture whilst awaiting Edvard's rescue mission. It would be revealed the insect had eaten his left eye, causing the socket to be empty and Adolf to rely solely on his left eye. Eventually help would arrive and free Adolf but not before learning the Dimiir forces were about to destroy the social situation of the city. A wounded and injured Adolf managed to escape with Jerilath but not before killing Potts with a pineapple-of-anguish. War had beset the city and, with what little troops Vinas could provide, Adolf trained them as best as he could. In what is known as the Battle of Vinas, Adolf would lead the attack against the Dimiir troops, spearheading towards the Capital Embassy where he would be surrounded. The troops would try to return to the docks but would be surrounded, capturing Isador and forcing von Rosengart into the sewers where he would reunite with Jerilath. Out of the sewers, he watched Edvard sail away with Princess Alice leaving him alone. Depressed and alone, Adolf would remain in Vinas

#### Death

After a few hours, trying to make a break for a boat on the docks of Vinas, Adolf handed his possessions to Jerilath and ran. He was stopped by Astarian troops and, after making it fifty feet short on the water, he was surrounded and gutted by bayonets. Edvard Fairfax and those onboard the ship watched as he died in the Astarian arms.

Arriving back at the Capital, Edvard learnt of his friends death and procured his will by bribing the lawyer Gaul Söodman. In the toilet, Edvard altered the will before heading to Pretzuntif for Adolf's funeral.

## Military Career

* **First Lieutenant** (190 - 192)
* **Captain** (192)
* **Colonel** (192 - 193)
* **Brigadier General** (193 - 196)
* **Lieutenant General** of the 64th Rifle Division (196 - 198)
* **Major-General** of the Pretzuntif Brigade (198 - 200)

## Trivia

* Adolf started writing a diary after being inspired by Wilhelm Mandred Ziegler who also wrote a diary
* Adolf's favourite book is the "Never-Ending Sacrifice" by Johan Kilviers