John Stockmer

> "*I protect the Harken Armory, which houses enchanted weapons and armor from the days of the Nerathian Empire*"
> ― John Stockmer
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**John Stockmer** was the Baron of Harkenwold and leader of the Harkenwold Militia. He was the first major character encountered by The Party, as Stockmer had heard of The Party's exploits in the Harken Caves and sought to enlist them in the Militia to fight the Bloodreavers. Stockmer was a very noble man, both in his standing as a noble, and in his duty to protect the Harken Armory from falling into unsavory hands. Stockmer was unfortunately killed when Rob Boss destroyed Harken, dying in the hands of The Party.

# Appearances

## War in Harkenwold

When the Bloodreavers invaded Harkenwold, John Stockmer was slow to initially respond. The only dedicated fighting force in the area was the Tor Clan, which had been weakened after the fall of Tor's Hold, and so Stockmer was forced to spend his time gathering the Harkenwold Militia from nearby towns. When he learned that a party of adventurers had arrived in the town, Stockmer was quick to enlist them in the Militia with promises of payment and access to the Harken Armory. This made up for Stockmer's lack of skilled fighters.

When his small army was assembled, the Baron marched to the aid of the besieged Albridge. Though Stockmer himself did not directly participate in the Battle of Albridge, his forces eventually won the day. He would stay in Albridge preparing the attack on Tor's Hold with Bran Torsson for the next couple of days.

Once plans were complete and more Militia Forces had gathered, Stockmer initiated the march to retake Tor's Hold. Similar to at Albridge, the Baron did not directly take part in the Siege of Tor's Hold, but instead played an administrative role commanding the besiegers.

Following the victory at Tor's Hold, the last Bloodreaver forces retreated from Harkenwold. John Stockmer and most of his forces then began disbanding, though keeping a up a vigilant watch. Stockmer himself returned to Harken, where he payed The Party for their efforts. He they instructed them that if they wished to continue fighting the Bloodreavers The Party should head to Fallcrest and to watch out for the Bloodreaver Outpost at The Raven Roost. In addition, Stockmer sent word of The Party's exploits to Lord Clodese of Fallcrest to make sure they were warmly received.

## Burning of Harken

Once the Heart of Dolon was located in the vaults beneath Harken, The Party rushed there to try and prevent it from falling into Rob Boss's hands. As they did battle in the vault, Harken itself came under attack by Rob Boss's followers. Wielding brushes cursed with his evil pains, they were able to overpower Harken's militia and destroy the town. John Stockmer, Old Kellar, and some others took refuge in the keep, but its defenses were also punctured. Although mortally wounded by corrupted paint, John was able to drag himself into a safe room.

The Party managed to locate John Stockmer after Rob Boss had departed the town, but it was too late to save him as the corrupted paint had dissolved much of his lower body. Nevertheless Stockmer was able to relay where Rob Boss's minions had been departing towards, information invaluable for dictating The Party's next moves. After this he succumbed to his wounds. Aisu Kurimu managed to preserve what remained of John Stockmer after his death, so his body would not be completely consumed by corruption.