Bartholomew Samael Bartz

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**Bartholomew Samael Bartz** [*バーソロームーウ サマエル バーツ, Baasoroomuuu Samaeru Baatsu*] is Clover Kingdom Magic Knight and member of Green Mantis.

## **Background**

Bartholomew was born as noble in Clover Kingdom. Bartz family wasn't really liked due to them being unconventional and overall having ideology similar to communism. During his childhood Bartholomew's father was only one to understand his magic and in order bot to harm other people, Bartholomew had to wear special bracelets which blocked his ability to use Magic. Bartholomew was often target of bullying because no one knew what his magic is as it was kept in secret by his family. After Bartholomew recieved Grimoire everything went wrong. Other noble families were even more fearful and decided to act. One night bunch of Assassins were sent to get rid of whole Bartz Family. Operation ended unsuccessfully and Bartholomew as the last member of his family survived. He was accused of not being able to control his Magic and killing his own family because of it. Bartholomew was able to flee far in Neutral Zone where, he met with Niveus. Niveus was only person except for his family that didn't hated him for his magic and even stated to be "lucky". They both understood each other and Niveus taught Bartholomew, how to control his mana and even passed down on him secret of **Hermit Mana**. After 3 years living together Bartholomew thanked to Niveus for everything, but revealed his life goal is to become Wizard King and change everything like his father waned. Niveus had a good response to that, as he found Bartholomew's ideology similar to his. They swore and oath to each other, so they would never fight even if they would be ordered to. At his 18 Bartholomew attempted to join Magic Knights while hiding his magic's true nature and calling it "Corrosion Magic".

## **Personality**

Bartholomew was always playful, kind child, willing to help anyone if they asked for help. He was always honest and humble which didn't actually fit to his noble title. As he grew, he kept this kind of personality until, he met Niveus. Niveu's teachings and knowledge changed Bartholomew's view on society, life and caused him to understand, his father's ideology. 3 years with Niveus changed Bartholomew in cold, collected tactician with radical ideology believing that, he can rely on himself. Bartholomew as we can see him now is still the same as he was with Niveus, but he became more warming to people, he knows for longer time.

His ideology as it goes is based on believing that, with power, he can balance wealth around kingdom and discard noble and royal titles in order for everyone to be equal.

## **Appearance**

Bartholomew is a young man with grey eyes and bushy black hair, the sides of which are shaven and blond in colour. Additionally, he has a tattoos all over half of his body and face with are connected to Hermit Mana, a pair of piercings on his right eyebrow, and stud earrings. As child Bartholomew wore a green shirt with a blue sleeveless vest jacket with grey stripe patterns on the collar and dark pants with a studded belt. At adult, he is seen wearing a violet infinity scarf and belt, white overalls with his chest exposed, and a black vest trench coat.