Patriarch Siegfried Wildner

Faction: Ally | Status: Active (Recovered)
Race: Human | Class: Wizard 11 (Evocation)
Tags: #npc/ally #npc/mage #npc/scholar #npc/bane-influenced

Description

48 years old, tall with striking silver hair and blue eyes. Leader of the school of Evocation at the Mage's Tower in Belendar. Renowned as very ambitious person who pushes boundaries of fire, air, water, and thunder magics. Created his own spells. Ambitions reach outside of Mage's Tower, often seen around castle. Determined to leave a legacy that will change magic within this world.

Current Status: Recovered with unexplained power increase (Session 25) after appearing to sacrifice himself during Session 23 resurrection ritual. Made dramatic battlefield entrance riding elk, destroyed approaching siege wyvern with single devastating beam spell showing significantly enhanced magical power. Led reinforcement forces including Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian into enemy rear lines during palace siege. Power source unknown - what happened during unconscious state remains mystery.

Key Details

Age: 48
Physical: Tall, striking silver hair, blue eyes
Position: Patriarch - Leader of school of Evocation
Location: Underground tavern hideout, Belendar (protecting Avicia)
Specialty: Fire, air, water, thunder magics (Evocation school)
Achievement: Created own spells
Personality: Very ambitious, legacy-focused, willing to sacrifice for others
Currently training: Avicia
Power Level: Level 11 wizard (very powerful)
Knowledge: Knows Avicia's true identity as royal heir
Revelation: Revealed Avicia's identity to party, swore them to secrecy (Session 24)
Royal Family Expert: Has access to complete lineage records, deep knowledge of succession
Recovered Session 25 after being unconscious with no vital signs
Demonstrated significant power - destroyed wyvern with single beam spell
Riding elk onto battlefield
Leading reinforcement forces in palace defence
Still carries dormant Bane command: "Betray the mole" (target unknown)
Mystery: Unexplained power increase after recovery - what happened during unconsciousness?
Session 25 Power Display: Single beam spell destroyed siege wyvern (previously would require sustained effort)
Current Status: Leading reinforcements on battlefield, riding elk mount

Relationships

Student: Avicia (knows her true identity as royal heir)
Location: Belendar Mage's Tower
Allied with: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
Protected by: Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (while unconscious at tavern)
Bane Influence: Dormant command planted in Session 23 - "Betray the mole" (target unknown, may never activate if he doesn't wake)

Appearances

Training Avicia at Mage's Tower
Session 23 - 6th April 2025: Led resurrection ritual for Elvva Beltavar, travelled to ethereal plane with party, guided them through multiple realms, commanded "One of us has to take the Bane" and apparently sacrificed himself - now unconscious with no vital signs
Session 24 - 4 May 2025: Still unconscious at tavern hideout, revealed Avicia's true identity as royal heir before palace mission, swore party to secrecy
Session 25 - 14 June 2025 - Rode elk onto battlefield dramatically, destroyed approaching wyvern with single devastating beam spell (significant power display), led reinforcements with Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian into enemy rear, coordinated assault showing enhanced capabilities

Session 26 - Educational Assessment & Avicia's Talent

Avicia's Magical Assessment:

Asked by ToooAh about Avicia's education progress
Noted limited recent learning (siege/battle/chaos interruptions)
Critical Assessment: Avicia has natural affinity for magic
Comparison: Talent rivals Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
Rarity: "Haven't seen student like her since the Princess herself"
Source: "Natural affinity - in her blood"
Implication: Royal bloodline carries exceptional magical potential

Educational Role:

Formal teacher for Avicia at Mage's Tower
Recognizes her extraordinary potential
Providing foundation training
Progress slowed by recent events but talent undeniable

ToooAh's Parental Concern:

ToooAh inquired about Avicia's future education
Options discussed: Continue mage training vs accompany party north
Decision pending
Demonstrates ToooAh's protective parental instincts

Educational Stakes:

Exceptional talent requires proper guidance
Rightful heir's magical development important for kingdom
Potentially "the vessel" needs training for protection
Civil war complicates safe learning environment

Session 26 - Post-Recovery Status

Physical Condition:

Fully recovered from Session 23-25 unconscious state
Power increase from Session 25 maintained
No explanation yet for enhanced abilities
Leading reinforcements demonstrated tactical command

Current Activities:

Teaching Avicia at Mage's Tower
Advising on her exceptional talent
Available for consultation
No longer at battlefield (returned to Tower)

Bane Command Status:

Still carries dormant command: "Betray the mole"
Target unknown
Has not activated
Ongoing threat

Notable Actions

Session 23: Dealt 32 damage to hellhound with Catapult spell (boulder)
Session 23: Maintained concentration and guidance through multiple ethereal plane dangers
Session 23: Teleported into void realm during final confrontation with possessed Elvva Beltavar
Session 23: Commanded all party members to grasp his staff for return journey
Session 23: Final words: "There's only one choice to save her now. One of us has to take the Bane"
Session 24: Revealed centuries-old royal succession secret about Avicia
Session 25: Destroyed siege wyvern with single beam spell strike
Session 25: Led reinforcement forces riding elk into battle
Session 25: Coordinated assault on enemy rear lines

Quests - Active#Avicia's Education Decision - Assessed talent Session 26, educational decision pending
Quests - Active#The Bane - Carries dormant Bane command ("Betray the mole")
Quests - Active#Visit Bane Watcher Citadel - May need treatment for dormant command
Quests - Mysteries#Patriarch's Power Increase - Unexplained enhancement after resurrection ritual