Grognard (/ˈɡrɒɡ.nɑːrd/)
Grognard
Grognard is the "personality" of Captain Meklan as he got older and took over the parentage of Bastion Bladesinger. For most details on this person, see his Captain Meklan page. Yes it may get confusing or seem conflictory, but so was much of his life once he met Jeriah Chronos.
As you enter the room, you see a tall, elderly man with long brown hair and slightly reddish, pale skin. He wears a set of slightly tarnished silver scale armor and his brown eyes hold the wisdom of his adventures. His deep, gravely voice matches the seriousness in his expression.
Grognard is a man of few words. He speaks with a deep, gravely voice and often uses metaphors or stories to explain his point of view. He is a man of action and will take decisive steps to ensure the safety of those he cares about. He puts the well-being of others before his own and is loyal to a fault
I strive to protect all those who are in need, no matter the cost
I feel a deep bond with Barlo, the tabaxi who inspired my adventures, and with my adopted son Bastion
I often make decisions based on emotion rather than logic, and too often put my own safety in jeopardy in order to help others
Background
Grognard used to be Captain Meklan was born in a small village in the Year of the Maiden. When he was young, he was gifted a gold coin by a Tabaxi, which inspired him to pursue a life of adventure. He went on to become a master of time travel magic and eventually formed the Meklan Marauders, a group of adventurers who helped save the universe from the Slumbering Dragon. He also adopted a young wizard named Bastion, whom he taught the ways of magicAppearance
Grognard is a tall, elderly human man with long, brown hair and a slightly pale, reddish skin tone. His brown eyes are beset with the wisdom of his adventures. He is wearing a set of silver scale armor that is slightly tarnished from his travelsSpeaking Style
Grognard speaks with a deep, gravely voice. He is not one for flowery speech and prefers to get straight to the point. He is fond of metaphors and stories to explain his point of viewAs of Leafall 2020 the party has learned how Grognard once lived near Barlo and would tell him tales of his adventures. Then later he was rescued by Bastion Bladesinger who Grognard would raise as his own. The Mighty Menagerie met Two Obelisk Strangers and later realized one was Grognard, they still don't know who the other one was. When the party rescued Brother of Shadow Belly of a Beast they found a book written by Grognard.
Relationships
Grognard was the adopted father of Bastion Bladesinger and an adventurer that told tall tales to Barlo in his youth.
Character Location
Current Location
Last seen at Dyrt
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Current Status
Unknwn
Current Location
Species
Conditions
Ethnicity
Date of Birth
Unknown
Circumstances of Birth
The Year might be wrong... or at least his age.
Birthplace
Family
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Sex
Male
Gender
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Long thinning brown and grey
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Slightly pale, slightly reddish, and wrinkled
Height
6' 1"
Weight
235 lbs.
Belief/Deity
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Related Reports
- Session 000: Backstories Report - Barlo
- Session 000: Backstories Report - Bastion "Bladesinger"
- Session 006: Return to the Crypts Report
- Session 026: The Ziggurat of Tharizdun Report
- Session 031: Stop Hitting Yourself Report
- Session 035: Lost Time Report
- Session 039: A Father & Daughter Reunited, Briefly Report
- Session 041: At Jacoby's Hideout Report
- Session 044: Purple Worm and Falling Baseboards Report
- Session 045: Back to the Keep Report
- Session 046: Off to fight a Beholder Report
- Session 048: Unexpected Side Mission in Toril Report
- Session 056: Encounters at Seeing Air Report
- Session 057: Blue Dragon Attacks Report
- Session 062: The Dead Beholder Report
- Session 066: A Wizard and His Spellweavers Report
- Session 070: Exploding Fire Skeletons Report
- Session 072: Dark Knights in Thornwinds Report
- Session 075: Wild Dreams of a Bard Report
- Session 076: Wilder Dreams of a Bard Report
- Session Notes Summary