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| ⚫ | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''',{{ep ref|ep=2x62|3:40:28|more=Matt uses the term "Vollstrecker" at 3:42:32.}}{{Guide ref|intro=Note that the spelling is "Volstrucker" in|EGTW|42|43, 110, and 202}} known colloquially as "'''Scourgers'''", are the [[Dwendalian Empire]]'s elite assassins, regarded by most Dwendalian citizens as ghost stories and urban legends often told to children as bogeymen to warn against disobeying parents or staying out too late. Only the Empire's elite are aware that the Scourgers truly exist. Even the Expositors of the [[Cobalt Soul]] have difficulty verifying the truth about the Scourgers.{{ep ref|ep=2x62|3:40:42}} The Volstrucker answer directly to [[Trent Ikithon|Master Trent Ikithon]] of the [[Cerberus Assembly]].{{guide ref|intro=See|explorer's guide|42}} |
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+ | The Volstrucker are mages, hidden spies, and executioners,{{Ep ref|ep=2x63|0:39:02}} a clandestine organization of arcane assassins and enforcers.{{guide ref|intro=See|explorer's guide|202}} |
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| + | Every few years, Trent Ikithon returns to the [[Soltryce Academy]] to select talented students whose minds have been partly broken by tragedy—tragedy which may be arranged by the Volstrucker. The headmaster of the Academy, [[Zivan Margolin]], keeps an eye out for prospects. At Trent's summer home on the grounds of the [[Vergesson Sanatorium]], he uses experimental mental conditioning, which he calls "awakening," to groom the students to obey orders unquestioningly and kill mercilessly. Many students simply go mad and are locked away in the Sanatorium, but those who endure become Volstrucker.{{Guide ref|EGTW|42|43, 110, and 202}} |
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| + | Volstrucker agents can communicate with each other across long distances by writing a message in arcane ink (the same kind used by wizards for transcribing spells), addressing it to any other member, and tossing the letter into a fire. The letter appears on the person of the agent to whom it is addressed.{{Guide ref|EGTW|202}} |
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| − | * "Vollstrecker" is the German word for "executor". |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | [[File:The Blumentrio - Bunchu.jpg|thumb|298px|{{art caption|subject=Bren, Astrid, and Eadwulf|artist=Bunchu|source=https://twitter.com/bunchunstuff/status/1369428921385619461}}]]Bren Aldric Ermendrud (later known as [[Caleb Widogast]]) had "made it quite far in the process" of becoming a Volstrucker{{ep ref|ep=2x63|36:35}} when he suffered a mental break and was locked up in the Sanatorium. His peers from his hometown, [[Astrid]] and [[Eadwulf]], continued and became Volstrucker. |
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| + | During the [[War of Ash and Light]], the Empire sent Scourgers to assassinate key members of the [[Kryn Dynasty]] just as the Empire launched a major assault to retake the [[Ashguard Garrison]]. However, the [[Mighty Nein]] were ''Scrying'' upon the meeting where the orders were given,{{ep ref|ep=2x62|3:35:15|3:37:57}} and they warned the Kryn leadership,{{ep ref|ep=2x63|31:37|39:55}} allowing the Dynasty to stop the Volstrucker and even capture one alive.{{ep ref|ep=2x70|2:35:11}} |
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| ⚫ | *[[Eadwulf]]<ref>Although [[Liam]] had used the spelling "Eodwulf"[https://twitter.com/VoiceOfOBrien/status/1017474788158332929?s=19 on Twitter] and [[Matt]] had confirmed it to CR Transcripts, Liam in [https://critrole.com/mighty-nein-playlist-caleb-2/ his second playlist] wrote the name as Eadwulf, apparently confirmed that spelling to CR Transcripts, and used it in at least one [https://twitter.com/VoiceOfOBrien/status/1281658001548439557 tweet].</ref> |
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| + | *Unidentified, captured Volstrucker{{ep ref|ep=2x70|3:00:22|3:13:31}} |
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| + | *The word "Volstrucker" is similar to the German word ''Vollstrecker'' which means "enforcer". |
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Revision as of 23:10, 3 June 2021
The Volstrucker,[1][2] known colloquially as "Scourgers", are the Dwendalian Empire's elite assassins, regarded by most Dwendalian citizens as ghost stories and urban legends often told to children as bogeymen to warn against disobeying parents or staying out too late. Only the Empire's elite are aware that the Scourgers truly exist. Even the Expositors of the Cobalt Soul have difficulty verifying the truth about the Scourgers.[3] The Volstrucker answer directly to Master Trent Ikithon of the Cerberus Assembly.[4]
The Volstrucker are mages, hidden spies, and executioners,[5] a clandestine organization of arcane assassins and enforcers.[6]
Selection and Training
Every few years, Trent Ikithon returns to the Soltryce Academy to select talented students whose minds have been partly broken by tragedy—tragedy which may be arranged by the Volstrucker. The headmaster of the Academy, Zivan Margolin, keeps an eye out for prospects. At Trent's summer home on the grounds of the Vergesson Sanatorium, he uses experimental mental conditioning, which he calls "awakening," to groom the students to obey orders unquestioningly and kill mercilessly. Many students simply go mad and are locked away in the Sanatorium, but those who endure become Volstrucker.[7]
Abilities
Volstrucker agents can communicate with each other across long distances by writing a message in arcane ink (the same kind used by wizards for transcribing spells), addressing it to any other member, and tossing the letter into a fire. The letter appears on the person of the agent to whom it is addressed.[8]
History
Bren Aldric Ermendrud (later known as Caleb Widogast) had "made it quite far in the process" of becoming a Volstrucker[9] when he suffered a mental break and was locked up in the Sanatorium. His peers from his hometown, Astrid and Eadwulf, continued and became Volstrucker.
During the War of Ash and Light, the Empire sent Scourgers to assassinate key members of the Kryn Dynasty just as the Empire launched a major assault to retake the Ashguard Garrison. However, the Mighty Nein were Scrying upon the meeting where the orders were given,[10] and they warned the Kryn leadership,[11] allowing the Dynasty to stop the Volstrucker and even capture one alive.[12]
Known Members
Trivia
- The word "Volstrucker" is similar to the German word Vollstrecker which means "enforcer".
References
- ↑ See "Domestic Respite" (2x62) at 3:40:28. Matt uses the term "Vollstrecker" at 3:42:32.
- ↑ Note that the spelling is "Volstrucker" in See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 42–43, 110, and 202.
- ↑ See "Domestic Respite" (2x62) at 3:40:42.
- ↑ See See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 42.
- ↑ See "Intervention" (2x63) at 0:39:02.
- ↑ See See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 202.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 42–43, 110, and 202.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 202.
- ↑ See "Intervention" (2x63) at 36:35.
- ↑ See "Domestic Respite" (2x62) from 3:35:15 through 3:37:57.
- ↑ See "Intervention" (2x63) from 31:37 through 39:55.
- ↑ See "Causatum" (2x70) at 2:35:11.
- ↑ Although Liam had used the spelling "Eodwulf"on Twitter and Matt had confirmed it to CR Transcripts, Liam in his second playlist wrote the name as Eadwulf, apparently confirmed that spelling to CR Transcripts, and used it in at least one tweet.
- ↑ See "Causatum" (2x70) from 3:00:22 through 3:13:31.
- ↑ See "Unwanted Reunions" (2x88) at 3:14:31.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of Bren, Astrid, and Eadwulf, by Bunchu (source). Used with permission.