Ludwig Volkssbacher.

[Battle Beetles]

Ludwig Volkssbacher was the product of my desire to play yet another wizard and also watching the Quentin Tarantino film "Inglorious Basterds" three times in succession for hazy reasons.


Big ole Backstory:

Ludwig Volkssbacher was, until the Darkening, a student of astronomy and divination dwelling in the city of Raven's Bluff.  Being of a cynical nature, Ludwig was of the opinion that the true merits of a Diviner lay not only in the potent scrying magics at his disposal, but in his ability to charm, read and deceive his clientele.  Cultivating a winning smile and a flatterer's tongue, he eked out a dishonest living upon the streets of the Bluff, using his gains to fund his study of greater fates writ upon the stars.  The eldritch and curious changes to the skies upon the advent of the Darkening fascinated Ludwig, and he spent countless hours of the apocalypse struggling to comprehend the "truths" inherent within the ever-brightening stars.  


Though he gained little true understanding, his constant star-gazing had an adverse effect on his psyche, and he had come to believe that the stars were not simple celestial bodies, but silent entities gazing impassively down upon him.  Stranded below the crust of Toril without the chance to even glimpse them again, Ludwig found himself curiously yearning to be observed by these stars or to observe others in their stead. Believing that the Reformed Order of the Spellguard possessed the means whereby he might resume his study, he offered them his service as an experienced manipulator and spy.


All in all, he was a joy to play, and I want to thank each and every person who interacted with me, from Ascensionist to Watcher and everything in-between.  I'd also like to thank the DMs for enabling cruelty, lies, and backstabbing PATRIOTISM at every opportunity.  Screenshots to follow once I've tossed them all together.  

A few thematic bullshots!



Pose as a team, who is who?!?!



Miller is a scary man.



Gideon and I had some good dialogue, here is me shamelessly posting only my own replies!  (Much love to the players of the Brotherhood as a whole, some sick antags who took big risks)



The Auxiliary never knew anything-  From a cool Talir mystery quest.




Until next time, EfU!

[Random_White_Guy]

T'was an honor staging governmental cover ups with you.



RIP Deathand

[MaimedGod]

Good SG Agent...

[NamelessSong]

If Hans Landa was a wizard this'd be it

[The Old Hack]

Volkssbacher was creepy. Good work!

[xXCrystal_Rose]

Gone before Astrid could finish preparing his court hearing! Probably met a better end instead. I really liked Ludwig. Never knew him until after he became an Agent but always had something sneaky and fun going on with him.

[granny]

He killing Camel man and then going clumsily through the Public Square as the Operative marched in front of him was priceless. Really an antagonist that I loved to oppose.

[quesadilla98]

great guy :)