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King Arcturus XIII
Basic Information
Type Stat Also known as King Gender Male Race Human Class Noble / Warlord Age 72 Faith - Alignment Neutral Factions - Places Springwater Status
Type Stat Status Dead
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King Arcturus XIII
1. Description
1.1. Appearance
Under Jarvis’s guidance, Arcturus authorized the creation of a massive army, aimed at waging war against Lord Strahd.
1.2. Personality
For years, he was known for his fairness, wisdom, and unwavering kindness, guiding the people of Lemuria with a gentle yet firm hand from his palace in Springwater.
2. Biography
2.1. Background
King Arcturus XIII, once a beloved and benevolent ruler of the Kingdom of Lemuria, has seen his reign take a dark and tragic turn. For years, he was known for his fairness, wisdom, and unwavering kindness, guiding the people of Lemuria with a gentle yet firm hand from his palace in Springwater. His leadership brought prosperity to the kingdom, and he was adored by his subjects. But all of that changed the day his beloved daughter, Tatyana, was mysteriously murdered. The grief was too much for the once-strong king to bear, and it shattered him completely. Dr. Dr. Jarvis, his closest advisor and right hand, accused Lord Strahd von Zarovich of the heinous crime, igniting a thirst for revenge within the broken king.
Consumed by sorrow and rage, King Arcturus retreated into the depths of his palace, isolating himself from the world and falling deeper under the influence of Jarvis. The once-kind ruler began to lose his way, allowing Jarvis to take control over the kingdom’s affairs. Under Jarvis’s guidance, Arcturus authorized the creation of a massive army, aimed at waging war against Lord Strahd. What the public does not realize is that their once-noble king is no longer the man they knew. Jarvis, whispering dark ambitions into the king’s ear, seems to have a near-mind control over Arcturus, bending his will to pursue war and vengeance rather than peace.
Though outwardly King Arcturus still appears to lead, many close to the crown suspect that something is terribly wrong. His decisions grow colder, more ruthless, and his once-warm demeanor has turned icy. The kingdom, unaware of the full extent of Jarvis’s influence, can only watch in confusion and fear as the kindhearted king they loved is slowly lost to the snake-tongued manipulation of his advisor.
3. Character Information
3.1. Notable Items
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3.2. Former Items
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4. Appearances
- Chapter 11 - The Mad Scientist, Journey to Springwater: To attend the audience with King Arcturus XIII, the team once again travels to Springwater. At the harbor of Waterdeep, they encounter Lazy-Eye Larry and his ship, the Leaking Lobster. After brief negotiations, the group manages to secure a cheap passage to Springwater. Upon arrival, they notice some subtle changes in the city. In the outer districts, where the lower class lives, City Watchers patrol, equipped with mechanical backpacks. The group had already seen one of these backpacks before when they fought Tatyana.
- Chapter 11 - The Mad Scientist, The King’s Assassination: Afterward, they return to the king, only to discover a grim scene: King Arcturus XIII lies dead on the floor, his throat slit. His two City-Watch.jpeg bodyguards have been deactivated. For a brief moment, the party glimpses Zephyr teleporting away. Unsure how to proceed, they begin to investigate the scene. FEND examines the deactivated City Watchers more closely, noting that the purple glow in their mechanical backpacks has faded. The group channels their own magical energy to reactivate one of the Watchers, but the effort drains their strength.