Magnus Brock

—Magnus Brock

**Magnus Brock** is a Human historian currently serving as Grand High Artificer and Scribe of the Library of Sacred Artefacts of the Guild of History. Travelling with Queen Adalhard's Caravan since its inception, he is notable for his extensive investigations into the larger galaxy and the sword Sorrowfall.

## Life

Magnus Brock was born in Mossdale to Maxim Brock, a stonemason, and Magda Brock, a herbalist. Pursuing the study of history, he was apprenticed to Everard Payne of the Guild of History, specialising in Archaeology. He also at this time became a follower of Ulkenwell, a three-eyed God of Truth associated with the Guild.

When Lady Adalhard sent out a summons for warriors to investigate the disappearance of settlements in the southern Greenskin lands of Etalaan, Brock was sent by the Guild as the official Chronicler of the ensuing battle, entrusted with recording 'salient political aspects' and the number of casualties.

When the Caravan encountered an army of undead and an associated cursed book, Brock co-ordinated its study, uncovering (in ancient versions of the major races' languages) information regarding the Silverhead Elven clan and Goldtip Dwarven clan, who had been consumed by the Mortuus Arvum and whose souls had been imprisoned in the book to turn them into undead. The book also contained information on Brors, better known as the Necromancer, who as a vessel for Arvum energy planned to create an undead army with which to 'torture the soul and destroy the world'.

During the battle, Brock's numerous messenger birds to the Guild were intercepted, convincing him of the need for a robust historical presence in the field that could investigate and contain powerful artefacts without outside help.

Brock was present, alongside a larger field team, at the Siege of Adalhard Manor at which Brors was slain, attempting but failing to contain the recently encountered sword Sorrowfall. He also participated in a ritual that teleported him to a place outside of Archaeus where he was attacked and almost killed by a Naga. For his efforts, he, along with the other members of the caravan, was granted a knighthood.

Brock would again encounter Sorrowfall during the Arbeth-Tegerron Conflict, also aiding in the development of Ritual Portalism before using it in an attempt to teleport to another planet. Before leaving, he appointed Sana-Rae Wyldwood, his student, as Acting Chronicler of the Caravan until his return.

Returning during the hunt for the Journal of Jack Ketch, Brock was appointed Grand High Artificer and Scribe of the Library of Sacred Artefacts of the Guild of History, replacing the retiring Lord Pol Lingusferne. Opting to remain in the field, he was also charged with further investigating the Kenku and Naga, and Sorrowfall.

In the months leading up to and during the hunt, Brock's field team expanded dramatically, adding an artificer sent by the Guild, members of the Order of the Winged Lion, independent historians, and liaisons with other factions.

During the Invasion of the Pale Elves, Brock delivered a lecture on the Kenku and Beholder languages alongside Rrrr'k't Zygyjy pt'!, teaching the language to several other members of the Guild and Caravan. He later made use of an artefact known as the Hat of Knowledge to briefly learn the Pale Elf language.

Brock was also at the centre of multiple investigations during the invasion, including a mysterious letter in Arvum Cipher written to Mrs Greenbeans, the advancement of knowledge regarding the relationship between the races, magic, and elements, and divinations to better understand the Arvum and a mysterious creature known as 'the h'. He recruited Spiffel Van Tunt, a halfling alchemist and medic, to the Guild as its accountant, and successfully prevented a diplomatic rift from forming between the Guild and the retinue of Viscount Edrich von Gutenheim.

## Personality and Traits

Brock is curious and driven, with a jolly sense of humour. He is notoriously easily frustrated and sometimes tactless; despite this, he maintains close friendships with several members of the Caravan, allowing for co-operation between its different factions.

## Abilities

Brock is an experienced and talented historian, having earned the highest title in the Guild of History. He is fluent in all currently known languages, having learned the Kenku and Beholder languages from recovered documents and Rrrr'k't Zygyjy pt'! respectively.

## Paraphernalia

Brock is easily identifiable in his signature wide brimmed red hat and robe. He carries a satchel with a notebook, quill, and ink, and keeps a messenger raven for sending messages to the Guild. When forced to defend himself, he wields a *dolabra*, or entrenching tool. He also possesses a golden quill that he occasionally uses as a dagger.