Rikkit
Five Stars, Three Braids, and Twelve Pip Major General Rikkit Glimmerblast (a.k.a. Slaughterhound)
The warlord's name is Rikkit Glimmerblast, known for his tactical brilliance and engineering prowess. He hails from the Gnomish Empire, a nation renowned for its technological advancements and strategic thinking. Despite his small stature, Rikkit commands respect with his keen intellect and commanding presence.
Rikkit's mission in Neklek is twofold: to secure the Thairin Gwâs resource for his empire and to avoid escalating tensions with the Golden Tower wizards. He understands the importance of diplomacy and negotiation but is prepared to use military force if necessary.
Rikkit's background is marked by a series of successes in battle and innovation in engineering. He rose through the ranks of the Gnomish military, earning a reputation for his unconventional tactics and ingenious inventions. His crowning achievement was the development of the Glimmerblast Cannon, a weapon that played a decisive role in a major conflict against the Dwarven Kingdoms.
Despite his military prowess, Rikkit is not without compassion. He cares deeply for his troops and the citizens of his empire, always striving to minimize casualties and collateral damage. He believes in leading by example, often putting himself in harm's way to protect his people.
In Neklek, Rikkit faces his greatest challenge yet. The delicate balance of power between the Gnomish Empire and the Golden Tower wizards hangs in the balance, and Rikkit must navigate political intrigue and magical machinations to achieve his goals. His legacy as a warlord and engineer depends on his success in this pivotal mission.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Despite his advanced years, Rikkit is in peak physical condition.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Rikkit Glimmerblast is known for his tactical brilliance and engineering prowess. He hails from the Ley Empire of Gnomekin , a nation renowned for its technological advancements and strategic thinking. Despite his small stature, Rikkit commands respect with his keen intellect and commanding presence.
Rikkit's mission in Neklek is twofold: to secure the Thairin Gwâs resource for his empire and to avoid escalating tensions with the Golden Tower wizards. He understands the importance of diplomacy and negotiation but is prepared to use military force if necessary.
Rikkit's background is marked by a series of successes in battle and innovations in engineering. He rose through the ranks of the Gnomish Gondolamarine, earning a reputation for his unconventional tactics and ingenious inventions. His crowning achievement was the development of the Glimmerblast Cannon, a weapon that played a decisive role in a major conflict against the Beastlands.
Despite his military prowess, Rikkit is not without compassion. He cares deeply for his troops and the citizens of his empire, always striving to win fast and avoid grinding wars that take decades to recover from. He believes in duty, often putting himself in harm's way to protect his people.
In Neklek, Rikkit faces his greatest challenge yet. The delicate balance of power between the Gnomish Empire and the Golden Tower wizards hangs in the balance, and Rikkit must navigate political intrigue and magical machinations to achieve his goals. His legacy as a warlord and engineer depends on his success in this pivotal mission.
Sexuality
Rikkit has two wives, sixteen ex wives, and thirty eight children, only half of which are actually with women that he married. He's known for visiting local gnomish girls and throwing the sort of money that a Gondolan on leave can get up to.
Education
Rikkit graduated wtih honors from the Gnome Academy in Teknokraticonica
Employment
Rikkit is among the very highest honored ranks of the Gondola Corps.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Rikkit's most lauded campaign took place in the Beastlands, where he led a series of strikes against the Yakfolk and their allies over contested nodes where the Yakfolk had built their monasteries. The campaign was more violent and even than Rikki liked, so he invented the Glimmerblast weapon series, which immediately became standard issue for the Gondola Corps.
Other notable accomplishments include:
Slew the Titan Vherigaunte
Won the Antidragon Pogrom
Liberated Carcossine
Sank the Dread Steel
Closed the Feresgaard Incursion
Defeated the Warlord of Gorgorath Pass
Led the Siege of Blackstone Keep
Negotiated the Treaty of Thalendor, ending a century-long conflict with the elves in a manner favorable to the gnomes
Discovered the lost city of Zan'Thur, unlocking its ancient mysteries
Survived the Trial of the Serpent's Gaze, earning the respect of the Lizardfolk tribes
Foiled the Daisy Plot at the Imperial Gala
Broke the Siege of Ironhold, saving thousands of lives
Tamed the Wyverns of the Ashen Peaks, establishing a new aerial cavalry
Unearthed the Hand of Vecna, securing it from dark forces
Led the Defense of Emberwood, repelling a massive Kuo-Toa horde. He's now worshipped as a minor diety by the survivors of the battle.
Failures & Embarrassments
Despite the many laudits earned for his Beastlands Campaign, Rikkit regrets the unnecessary loss of life inflicted by his failure to secure a quick victory.
Mental Trauma
Rikkit remembers seeing young gnomes torn to pieces by Tabaxxi, and is uncomfortable around cats of any size or persuasion. In general, he has a distaste for anthropomorphic animals.
Intellectual Characteristics
Rikkit is of Choleric temperament.
Morality & Philosophy
Rikkit is a Virtuist, like most gnomes.
Taboos
Despite his reputation and the words that often come out of his mouth, Rikkit despises unneccesary destruction.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Rikkit will always do his duty, and expect others to do theirs. Even his enemies.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Rikkit is a genius tier engineer, strategiest, and tactician.
Politics is often his weak point, and he has little stomach for the ladder climbing of the aristocracy.
Virtues & Personality perks
Vigor
Vices & Personality flaws
Indulgence
Hygiene
Rikkit always smells of gunpowder and ozone.
Social
Religious Views
Rikkit is a Practicing devotee of Aincuggesnirviclagillipog.
Hobbies & Pets
Rikkit is a gambler, though he prefers games of strategy to chance.
Piggly Pie, Rikkit's pet and companion for more than sixty years.
Wealth & Financial state
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Five Stars, Three Braids, and Twelve Pip Major General.
Five Star - Achieved the highest rank.
Three Braid - Annihilated three entire enemy armies.
Twelve Pip - Completed twelve ten year tours of duty.
Major General - A member of the Ley Empire of Gnomekin's General Staff.
Date of Birth
1st of Midwinter
Year of Birth
656 Y
339 Years old
Birthplace
Children
Sex
Male
Eyes
Red
Hair
Blonde, going white
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pasty
Height
2 ft.
Weight
25 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"A headless titan is shorter than a gnome in every way that matters."
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