Bodil Aldrnari

Bodil Ignatius (also known as Bodil Aldrnari) is an ancient figure that displayed prominently as one of the witches that aided prior to and during the Day of the Pact. He is also the first member of the Ignatius family, and was part of the Holgataen clan. He is portrayed as a gentle yet fierce man, with long red hair arranged in a pony tail.

Due to being born in the cold Northern regions, and once being a member of the religion Logi, he specialized in fire magic and knew of glyphs that were unknown to most of the witches of Cenningstōwa Wiss.

## Appearance

Most commonly seen wearing bulky knight's armor and long red hair, arranged in a pony tail, he was a tall and imposing figure. Despite that, he had a calm face and gentle smile, said to be filled with understanding for others. He has a few scars on his face and the tip of his left ear cut off. He wears a white pointed hat with the symbol of his clan drawn on.

In his usual attire, he prefers dressing in his traditional Northern clothing of long and flowing sleeves. He usually takes off his pony tail allowing his hair to reach near his calves.

## Personality

Calm and gentle, he is never quick to be spurred to anger and will always try to understand the situation before acting. He has shown to be a great diplomat and be very practical and understanding of others. He however is ready to risk and raise his voice if the situation calls for it, and would not let his values, friends and history be insulted.

Valuing honor, strength and temper, he hides his passion under reason.

## Magical Items

The magical items he possessed were based on Northern magic culture, one of which became the basis for modern magical items (notebook).

* Magic notebook
* Warmstone
* Ink Chalk

## History

Bodil Ignatius was born 1112, and by prophecy of the local oracle, was claimed to be the next in line as the head witch of the village, claiming that he will bring new future to the village. He studied under the previous head witch and learned much of what was necessary to become a proper leader, witch and helper, capable of helping and leading the town when necessary. He studied hard and was known by the village as the most kindhearted witch so far.

When he was 27, he began writing down notes on fire, religion and meaning. This will later be compiled on his later work and book when he becomes a Pointed Hat. During this time, he famously wrote:

> *"fire was an unwieldy tool, both capable of creating life and taking it away. To use it is to assume supremacy over both life and death, which is why we must remember that we are nothing against it."*
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When he was 36, his village was burned down and pillaged to supply the Falking against their war with the Ragnulfun. There were several casualties, one of whom being his teacher. This has lead him to the decision to have his village go on an exodus to move to the south. This decision was not something his teacher would have agreed with, but he believed that the village came first before tradition. Although initially many wished to stay, he was able to convince everyone in the village to join him. A few months after, they trekked all over the mountainous regions, able to survive thanks to Bodil's leadership and practical skills, reaching the village of Sestia, part of the kingdom Cenningstōwa Wiss, without any loss or damages.

In Sestia he meets his future wife Amelia Pyff, a witch that specialized in wind magic. Amelia and her family greets his village and teaches them the cultural and social norms of their kingdom. His village was given temporary homes until they were able to create their own. Bodil at this time worked as a lumberjack and magic teacher to the locals of the village.

During this time, scholars came seeking Bodil as the nearest primary source on information about the north. Once the story of his village being a collateral of the war reached the Court of the Wise, he was formally invited to be in their presence. There he learned that Cenningstōwa Wiss also had issues with magic use turning violent, and that they have learned that even the eastern and western countries have seen their share of devastating troubles due to its use. The Court of the Wise asked for Bodil's support on their plans to create laws concerning the use of magic, with no political affiliations and acting as its own entity. Bodil, after spending 3 weeks in the center of Cenningstōwa Wiss, decides to formally change his surname to Ignatius, and swears allegiance to the Court of the Wise.

In 1152, as murmurs of the regulation of magic arose, political opposition began to arise, with the witch population being divided on the issue. The Brim Hat group formed, with a smaller faction within, Liberta Mago, starting a violent riot in the castle, which Bodil was able to peacefully cease. He became active in making speeches on the importance of the establishment of laws, and would continuously seek the support of other witches to join the cause. Several Brimhat witches asked to duel him, to which he accepts and promptly wins most of them, with the remainder being a tie. He would be prominent figures in other rallies, and his active involvement has given him mythological status.

In 1157, weeks after the Day of the Pact when almost all political violence ceased, he became a Knight Moralis and established many of the procedures still used in the modern day. Additionally, he proposed to Amelia Pyff and got married, formally starting the Ignatius family. He also wrote the book *'Logi: The Meaning of Fire and Passion'* a few years after.

He continued to be politically active throughout his life, but believed that others are better suited for the role and slowly dwindled in his participation through the years. He retired in 1184, at the age of 72.

He died 1201, at 89 years old, surrounded by his family and colleagues.