Artos Polemistis

**Artos Polemistis** is the Homini Captain of Spieti's militia. He was introduced in Asphodel. *(Created by Katt\_Nexus.)*

## Biography

### *Pre-RPG*

Born and raised in a fief too close to Sheolfolk territory, Artos was forcefully bonded to a follower of Wrath around age fifteen against his will. Three years of near slavery broke his spirit, and ironically, in a fit of rage, he set himself upon his Bonded partner and slew him with his bare hands.

He left the land of the Sheolfolk and ran westward, eventually finding a home in the mountain fief of Spieti. Artos quickly found his place amongst the then part-time militia men and in a space of six seasons, earned the title of Captain.

Over the next two and a half decades, Artos built the few dozen militia men of Spieti into a professional army whose mission profile could include phalanx based plains warfare, guerrilla style combat utilizing crossbows, and even a few minor sieges on other city states. In the seasons when war isn't necessary, he's spear pointed his troops to construct railroads connecting Spieti to the neighboring fifes, rebuilt and refurbished the cities walls, constructed irrigation systems for the local farms, and re-routed a small stream to create a moat for Spieti.

The army has become Artos' life blood, personally overseeing each and every operation. He loves it, and his men adore him for it.

### *Asphodel RPG*

Artos gathers his wards around him to talk names for goddesses. After going back and forth a while, Lae is decided upon. Meanwhile, Phoenix has fallen asleep at the dinner table. Intending to ride off into Spieti to lay claim to the title of Dux, Artos hugs his wards in pride, gives a warm speech, and takes to horse to ride his men into the city. He is met with jovial welcome and a full crowd ... and a crossbow bolt through the head. Artos dies then and there, traumatizing his wards.

## Personality

Artos' personality resembles that of a storm: it is a boon to those commoners who pray to the heavens for rain, but it can spell doom for any who try to slow its path. His years as a soldier have taught him that patience is a virtue, wrath is a valuable tool, and loyalty is everything. As such, he is man loyal to his comrades to a fault, and vengeful to his enemies.

He is a hard man who has seen both the good and the bad the world has to offer. He's no longer an idealist but can recognize a good idea when he sees one and is always the first to capitalize on an opportunity, even if it means waiting a long time for the pay out.

Trust is a gift hard pressed to find in these troubled times, but once given is given completely. Artos prefers to do things himself, but isn't above delegating to trusted friends and allies; but at the end of the day, he holds to the ideal that 'if you want a job done right, you do it yourself,' and very much prefers to do his own dirty work.

### *Strengths*

A skilled commander, Artos has taught himself the arts both of tradition, and invention, specifically in relation to war. He has a tactical mind and is a good leader. Though it may not have been inherent in his personality, he has trained his capacity to wait things out and look for the best possible solution. When said solution inevitably presents itself, he is able to act with a swift decisiveness. He also is a skilled combatant, adept in the usage of swords, shields, short spears, and crossbows; as well as being able to take, and throw, a few solid punches.

### *Weaknesses*

He is no longer a young man by Homini standards, and while he is still strong and sharp, his body is beginning to show signs of wear. The lingering effects of Wrath still manifest themselves in his heart and have cost him many a battle. It also means that he has a tendency towards brutality if it means victory. There is no mercy on a battlefield, and life itself is a battleground.

**PERSONALITY TYPE:** ESTJ

## Trivia

* An actually good dad, may he rest in peace.