Boris Montesquieu

Art by Chris-tian Mothman

**Boris Montesquieu** is a player character from Shadow Palaces, played by Chris-tian Mothman. He is a human fighter best known for his poor hygiene and anime references.

## Personality

Boris is a weeaboo through and through with a love of anime that even prompted him to pursue learning the katana, which he carries on his person at all times alongside his Glock-19.

## History

### Shadow Palaces (Pre-Reboot)

Boris saw the same dream of the subway station and crimson moon that Marcus and Benny did, but unlike the others, was currently living there, so he did not need to travel far to see the fantastical shenanigans that would ensue. When Marcus arrived, he complained about Boris' smell. Marcus then asked if Boris was Oz, to which Boris vehemently declined. Boris went with the others into the subway station's hidden platform, ending up in the Metaverse and meeting Bartholomew. He compared the situation to an isekai anime before Bartholomew gave Boris' allies their weapons. He did not need any, as he carried his katana and his Glock-19 on him at all times.

After the Shadows appeared, Boris swiftly terminated one of them, remarking that he knew his training would pay off. Marcus, out of fear, asked Boris if Boris was going to kill Marcus in his sleep thanks to how much he bullied Boris, to which Boris replied that he would not kill his party. Marcus then asked why Boris' sword was so clean, to which Boris replied that he cleans it. After Marcus asked how Boris got the katana, Boris replied that he got it as a family heirloom. Marcus then proceeded to ask Boris why his family left him homeless, to which Boris said he did not want to talk about it. After defeating the last Shadow, Boris asked Bartholomew his name, and fought with his allies through the next wave of Shadows, making it to their hideout.

### Shadow Palaces (Post-Reboot)

Entering GonzoMart, Boris asked Heinrich for spare change, to which Heinrich gave him all of the change in his pocket (exactly one quarter). Marcus, who was in line buying ramen, gave Boris a dollar. In Heinrich and Cable Guy's tobacco debate, Boris took Cable Guy's side, saying dipping was healthier. Boris was the only party member not to ask about the Midnight Channel, but did follow them to Cable Guy's apartment anyway. Once inside, he was in a state of wonder about that being what a house is like.

As the Midnight Channel came on, Boris and Marcus both thought the show on the television was SpongeBob, before witnessing Marcus stick his palm up to the TV. After Cable Guy volunteered to enter the TV first, Boris and the others held the rope to let him through, despite the rope snapping upon his entry. Boris was the second-last to enter the Metaverse, taking Heinrich's hand and pulling both of them in. When the Shadows appeared, Boris was the only one armed, the others needing Bartholomew's assistance. Boris helped take down the Shadows before entering the next room. Upon seeing the exit they needed to get to, Marcus picked up Boris, attempting to carry him there, unfortunately dropping Boris on his ass. After this, Boris joined in Marcus and Heinrich's conga line, and failed to convince the Shadows to join, needing Cable Guy to do the talking. When the party found the exit, Boris was the one to find the correct TV, attempting to steal Cable Guy's bed upon his arrival.

## Notable Moments

* Being well-trained in the sword enough to scare Marcus
* Pulling Heinrich into the Metaverse
* Stealing Cable Guy's bed

## Trivia

* Boris is the first character in Flafa D&D history to start a campaign homeless.