Rolf of Lohensloss

**Rolf of Lohensloss** was a soldier and aide during the Edelmaa Great War.

## Great War

Rolf was part of the Sidelian garrison when the war began, and was quite an asset for the regiment, since not only could Rolf read, but he could recognize heraldry. Both feats he learned in his birthplace of Lohensloss.

Rolf took part in the assault on Maakor Castle during which he was the second man to scale the battlements. When the Regiment was moved to Muede and Rolf was assigned to forage for food, Rolf's unit was ambushed by three Royalist soldiers. Rolf identified one of them as an esquire of Ridley Hogman, information that later helped the army.

When the Army was resting at Olav Castle Rolf's company was sent to raid Ridley Hogman's manor and attempt to capture his family alive. During the raid Rolf assisted in slaying a young knight, Sir Patrick Arkoon, whose sword, the Goldhilt Sword, Rolf looted for himself.

After resting in Olav Castle, the army continued the march towards Dives. During the march the army stumbled upon the Castle Klancain guarded by Sir Klancain. Rolf volunteered to join the assault. In the midst of the assault Rolf assisted in the killing of Sir Brutus, a squire of Klancain. Soon after Klancain Castle Rolf partook in the Battle of Red Forest where he first encountered the fierce Baathúr Warriors. Rolf didn't risk fighting the warriors and joined his commander's troop Elius of Sidelia who formed the men in a schiltron formation. Rolf then helped his commander and men fend off an Steel Order assault.

Few days after Red Forest, Rolf fought in the Battle of Dives where he helped slay Sir Ridley Hogman whose armor Rolf looted. The battle was pure chaos and Rolf, Elius and Mindhur of Dives fled the battle north to the Steel Forest. In the Steel Forest Rolf's group joined a mercenary company led by Blau van Dire. He joined the sacking of Thormgard where he was nearly killed by Sir Astarticus but saved by his commander Elius.

### Royalists

Blau van Dire was hired by Arthur Varjangaria and Rolf was then taken to a colossal army encampment near Antikea. There Rolf rested, read books and bathed, for the first time. Two days before the Battle of Ravaged manor field, five champions were requested to volunteer and challenge five Baathúr Warrior champions. Rolf volunteered and was accepted as one of the five champions. His peers were much better equipped and trained which made Rolf doubt his decision. Later the same day bets were placed by the Sidelia Regiment as to will Rolf win the duel. Most betted in favor of Rolf but some greedy soldiers betted against Rolf, knowing the Baathúr Warrior was going to be better equipped and trained.

Rolf then dueled the Baathúr Warrior who was at a disadvantage, as Rolf held a halberd whilst he held a longsword. Rolf used his range to chip the Baathúr Warrior and managed to deal a good amount of damage. But alas, the skill gap was too great and the Baathúr Warrior was much better. Eventually the two held a brief lull in their duel. Then the warrior requested they fought without armor and both with halberds. Rolf accepted and the two readied for an even deadlier duel. Rolf betted on his skill of handling his trusty halberd, however the Warrior was too good and managed to parry most of Rolf's attacks. Eventually the Warrior managed to strike Rolf critically near the stomach nearly killing Rolf. Immediate medcial treatment saved Rolf's life, but he was too wounded to keep fighting the war for a long time. He was too wounded to partake in the deadly Battle of Ravaged manor field the next day.

### Kingdom of Edelmaa

Following Ravaged manor field, the remains of the Sidelia Regiment decided to desert the Royalist Army and join King Abe Perickard. Rolf was completely onboard and after a long ferry voyage, Rolf reached Olav Castle where he continued his recovery. Rolf, like the rest of his unit, war knighted. Rolf was personally chosen by King Abe to become a royal knight of the King, as Abe was impressed by Rolf's bravery for challenging a Baathúr Warrior to a champion duel.

Rolf partook in the Tournament for Summer Victory where he placed 4th, having lost to Ryle Durk who ended up winning the tournament.