Chief Brick Bonesmith
Warchief Brick Bonesmith (a.k.a. Last Voyager; Scar of Balance)
Brick Bonesmith is the current Warchief of Durghaz Cliffs and one of the most iconic figures in modern Orcish history. Once a heroic barbarian warrior of the legendary Archwardens, Brick fought in the climactic battles of the Overseer’s Incursion that threatened to collapse Astrium into a multiversal vortex. Though slain during an infernal confrontation within an Ice Devil’s mansion in the first layer of Hell, Brick’s soul traveled to the Astral Sea—where he was fused with crystalline essence by the enigmatic being known as Void. Returned to life with a black-purple scar and a pact to ferry souls aboard his ship, The Last Voyage, Brick now leads the united orc tribes of the Xublouze Archipelago. He is a spiritual leader, warrior-chieftain, and anchor between the material and astral worlds.
Brick Bonesmith is more than a war hero—he is a living myth. Both bound to the mortal world and tethered to the spirit sea, he serves as a bridge between past and future, land and ocean, life and afterlife. In his leadership, the orcs have found both unity and purpose, reclaiming not only a homeland but a spiritual destiny. Should the tides of war rise again, the Last Voyager will answer—not with vengeance, but with balance.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Prime shape, maintained through spiritual rites and combat training
Body Features
Towering physique, layered with knot-like muscle and ritual scarring
Facial Features
Broad-jawed, tusks tipped with bone glyphs, weatherworn with a solemn dignity
Identifying Characteristics
Black-purple crystalline scar running from right shoulder to left hip; pulses when invoking ancestral power
Physical quirks
Stands motionless for long periods as if listening to waves others can’t hear
Special abilities
Summons spectral ancestral guardians to protect allies
Can channel his scar to heal himself or commune with the recently dead
Apparel & Accessories
Reinforced duskwood pauldrons
Sea-glyph etched cloak bearing the marks of each orc tribe
Specialized Equipment
Bracers of Defense
Cloak of River’s Splendour
Strong Swimmer
Go with the Flow (+3 Dex saves)
Shimmer and Shine (reaction-based attacker distraction)
Flail of Balance
Strike of Equilibrium (heal on crit vs stronger foes)
Gift of Equality (share healing effects)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Raised in an isolated cliffside clan, Brick grew into strength quickly. Forged in the fires of naval conflict and sea rites, he rose through ranks to become a protector of the archipelago. His role in the Archwardens saw him face interplanar threats, ultimately going down while the Archwardens were escaping hell.
Education
Trained in war, oral lore, sea navigation, and spiritual rites; received astral knowledge while in the Astral Sea
Employment
Warchief, ferryman of warrior souls, former Archwarden
Accomplishments & Achievements
Slayed the soul-laced Juggerwraith during the Overseer’s Siege
Survived astral resurrection and sealed the Infernal Wake Gate
Reunified the orc tribes under a single banner
Founded the Stormbreaker Fleet and created the spiritual doctrine of the Last Voyage
Failures & Embarrassments
Was slain in Hell due to a moment of reckless bravery
Briefly lost control of his astral ship during his early return, ferrying lost souls unintentionally to dangerous shores
Mental Trauma
Echoes of his death resurface during storms or in the sight of flame; occasionally haunted by souls that haven’t “let go”
Intellectual Characteristics
Cunning, deeply philosophical despite his warrior past, driven by metaphysical balance
Morality & Philosophy
Believes strength exists to preserve life and spirit, not to dominate. Views death as a sacred journey.
Taboos
Speaking of one's own legacy aloud
Wasting ancestral offerings or using ancestor shrines improperly
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To guide his people not just through battle, but across lifetimes; to ensure the orc legacy is remembered and honored
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvies:
Maritime navigation
Spirit rites
Tactical leadership
Ineptitudes:
Delicate social subtleties
Magical theory beyond practical use
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
Storms at sea
Ancient tales and oral history
Bone carvings and ship etchings
Dislikes:
Cowardice
Desecration
Excess luxury
Virtues & Personality perks
Loyal, wise, brave, spiritually attuned
Vices & Personality flaws
Occasionally detached, stubborn when challenged on ancestral matters
Personality Quirks
Taps the haft of his flail three times before any major speech
Hygiene
Maintains ritual cleanliness via sea-salt baths and smoke cleansing
Representation & Legacy
Seen as the Orcish messiah who reunited a fragmented people and restored spiritual honor; whispered to one day sail into the astral sea permanently, carrying the orcish dead to their true resting place
Social
Reign
852 - present
Contacts & Relations
Astrium Alliance
Spiritcallers of Durghaz
Surgesplitters’ Guild
Void, leader of the Shardminds (spiritual ally and soul-bonded companion)
Family Ties
No direct heirs; adopted spiritual sons and daughters across various clans
Social Aptitude
Reserved but authoritative; gains respect through silent power and unwavering conviction
Mannerisms
Quiet, reflective; often speaks in poetic metaphor
Hobbies & Pets
Cartography (especially spiritual and astral maps), weapon crafting, storytelling through engraved runes
Speech
Deep, gravelly voice with deliberate pacing; often pauses to let his words "settle like stone in the sea"
Wealth & Financial state
Modest personal wealth, extensive communal influence; access to orcish naval and spiritual resources
Current Status
Preserve the unity of the Orcish clans and uphold Astrium’s spiritual balance as a soul ferryman
Current Location
Species
Age
71
Date of Birth
4th Umbravor 810 AD
Circumstances of Birth
Born during a midnight storm amidst a large naval battle; believed to be a sign from the ancestors that he was destined for greatness
Birthplace
Coastal ridge village of Vagh’Thorn, western Xublouze
Children
Current Residence
The Stonekeel Bastion, ancestral hall carved into the cliffs overlooking the Shrine of Ancestors
Sex
Male
Eyes
Pale silver with glints of sea-blue, like moonlight on ocean foam
Hair
Thick black with silver streaks, usually tied into a long warrior’s braid
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Slate-gray tinged with sea-green, weathered by salt and wind
Height
7'2"
Weight
310lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“No wave forgets the cliff that broke it.”
“Even in death, we sail together.”
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