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	==Game Statistics==		==Game Statistics==
			*[[2nd Edition]]: [[Human]] male, [[Warrior (2E Class Group)]] 9; [[Neutral Evil]]<ref>[[The Awakening]] p. 19</ref>
	*[[~~3rd~~ Edition]] (~~as of approximately 757-758 BC~~): [[~~Human~~]] male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, [[Neutral Evil]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 149">Gazetteer V p. 149</ref>		*[[3rd Edition]]: Human male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, Neutral Evil<ref name="Gaz V p. 149">Gazetteer V p. 149</ref>

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	In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified publicly as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref>		In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified publicly as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref>

	Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table ~~deal~~ with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Guard]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>		Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deals with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Guard]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>

	==Game Statistics==		==Game Statistics==

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	In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified publicly as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref>		In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified publicly as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref>

	Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deal with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City ~~Watch~~]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>		Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deal with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Guard]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>

	==Game Statistics==		==Game Statistics==

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Othmar was born in [[708 BC]], the son of [[Kethmar Bolshnik]], twice prince of [[Nova Vaasa]]. He succeeded his father both as head of the [[Bolshnik family]] and as prince in [[729 BC]], upon the latter's death. Initially, Othmar suffered under the tuteledge of a [[regent]], [[Duke Tristen Hiregaard]], a deathbed arrangement made by the father that infuriated the son. In [[733 BC]], at the end of the Bolshnik term of office, Prince Othmar refused to step down on the grounds that the regency had cheated him of his term of office. The regency ended and Othmar ruled alone, breaking the [[Cycle of Stewards]]. His subsequent actions have left no doubt that he intends to have himself declared [[king]]. So far the [[Church of the Lawgiver]] has supported him in his ambitions.<ref name="Gaz V p. 23, 30-31">Gazetteer V p. 23, 30-31</ref>		Othmar was born in [[708 BC]], the son of [[Kethmar Bolshnik]], twice prince of [[Nova Vaasa]]. He succeeded his father both as head of the [[Bolshnik family]] and as prince in [[729 BC]], upon the latter's death. Initially, Othmar suffered under the tuteledge of a [[regent]], [[Duke Tristen Hiregaard]], a deathbed arrangement made by the father that infuriated the son. In [[733 BC]], at the end of the Bolshnik term of office, Prince Othmar refused to step down on the grounds that the regency had cheated him of his term of office. The regency ended and Othmar ruled alone, breaking the [[Cycle of Stewards]]. His subsequent actions have left no doubt that he intends to have himself declared [[king]]. So far the [[Church of the Lawgiver]] has supported him in his ambitions.<ref name="Gaz V p. 23, 30-31">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 23, 30-31</ref>

	Prince Othmar is a true [[villain]], having [[murdered]] his father Kethmar using [[poison]] supplied by the infamous [[bandit]] [[Chezna the ~~Bloodcat~~]]. He later tried to silence her, but the attempt only earned her enmity and gruesome retaliation. However, her subsequent [[crime]]s has blown any attempt of credibility she might have to reveal Othmar's involvement. On the third hand, this information has leaked to [[Malken]], whom would reveal Othmar's [[betrayal]]s should he and Othmar ever have a falling out (see resources below).<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref>		Prince Othmar is a true [[villain]], having [[murdered]] his father Kethmar using [[poison]] supplied by the infamous [[bandit]] [[Chezna the Blood-Cat]]. He later tried to silence her, but the attempt only earned her enmity and gruesome retaliation. However, her subsequent [[crime]]s has blown any attempt of credibility she might have to reveal Othmar's involvement. On the third hand, this information has leaked to [[Malken]], whom would reveal Othmar's [[betrayal]]s should he and Othmar ever have a falling out (see resources below).<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref>

	==Resources==		==Resources==

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	Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deal with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Watch]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>		Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deal with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Watch]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>

	==Statistics==		==Game Statistics==

	*[[3rd Edition]] (as of approximately 757-758 BC): [[Human]] male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, [[Neutral Evil]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 149">Gazetteer V p. 149</ref>		*[[3rd Edition]] (as of approximately 757-758 BC): [[Human]] male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, [[Neutral Evil]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 149">Gazetteer V p. 149</ref>

			==In Ravenloft Modules==
			Prince Othmar's relationship with and attempt to silence Chezna is explored in the [[2nd Edition]] [[module]] [[the Awakening]].

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	[[753 BC]] Prince Othmar begins sitting in the [[Great Blackstone Throne]] (reserved to the Eternal King Højplads) nearly provoking a revolt by the [[Rivtoff family]] and the [[Vistin family]], and necessitating the intervention of the [[Himmelsk Naeve]] to legitimise the act. <ref>[[Gaz V]] pg. 30</ref>		[[753 BC]] Prince Othmar begins sitting in the [[Great Blackstone Throne]] (reserved to the Eternal King Højplads) nearly provoking a revolt by the [[Rivtoff family]] and the [[Vistin family]], and necessitating the intervention of the [[Himmelsk Naeve]] to legitimise the act. <ref>[[Gaz V]] pg. 30</ref>

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	'''Othmar Bolshnik''' ~~was born in~~ [[~~708 BC~~]], the ~~son of~~ [[~~Kethmar~~ Bolshnik]], ~~twice prince~~ of [[~~Nova Vaasa~~]]~~. He succeeded his father both as head~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~Bolshnik family~~]] and ~~as prince in~~ [[~~729 BC]], upon the latter's death. Initially, Othmar suffered under the tutoledge~~ of ~~a [[regent]], [[Duke Tristen Hiregaard~~]]~~, a deathbed arrangement made by the father that infuriated the son~~. In [[733 BC]], at the end of the Bolshnik term of office, Prince Othmar refused to step down on the grounds that the regency had cheated him of his term of office. The regency ended and Othmar ruled alone, breaking the [[Cycle of Stewards]]~~. His subsequent actions have left no doubt~~ that ~~he intends to have himself declared [[king]]. So far the [[Church of~~ the ~~Lawgiver]] has supported him in his ambitions~~.		'''Othmar Bolshnik''' is the current [[patriarch]] of the [[Bolshnik Family]], duke of the [[Heartland Duchy]] of [[Nova Vaasa]], and [[Prince of Nova Vaasa]]. By breaking the [[Cycle of Stewards]], he has held unto that title for the past several decades.

	Othmar ~~rules from~~ his family ~~seat~~ of [[~~Stonegard~~]], ~~opposite~~ [[~~Kantora~~]].		==Background==
			Othmar was born in [[708 BC]], the son of [[Kethmar Bolshnik]], twice prince of [[Nova Vaasa]]. He succeeded his father both as head of the [[Bolshnik family]] and as prince in [[729 BC]], upon the latter's death. Initially, Othmar suffered under the tuteledge of a [[regent]], [[Duke Tristen Hiregaard]], a deathbed arrangement made by the father that infuriated the son. In [[733 BC]], at the end of the Bolshnik term of office, Prince Othmar refused to step down on the grounds that the regency had cheated him of his term of office. The regency ended and Othmar ruled alone, breaking the [[Cycle of Stewards]]. His subsequent actions have left no doubt that he intends to have himself declared [[king]]. So far the [[Church of the Lawgiver]] has supported him in his ambitions.<ref name="Gaz V p. 23, 30-31">Gazetteer V p. 23, 30-31</ref>

	In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified ~~publically~~ as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.		Prince Othmar is a true [[villain]], having [[murdered]] his father Kethmar using [[poison]] supplied by the infamous [[bandit]] [[Chezna the Bloodcat]]. He later tried to silence her, but the attempt only earned her enmity and gruesome retaliation. However, her subsequent [[crime]]s has blown any attempt of credibility she might have to reveal Othmar's involvement. On the third hand, this information has leaked to [[Malken]], whom would reveal Othmar's [[betrayal]]s should he and Othmar ever have a falling out (see resources below).<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref>

			==Resources==
			Othmar rules from his family seat of [[Stonegard]], opposite [[Kantora]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref> When he engages in combat, Bolshnik prefers to attack while riding [[horse]] and wields [[Snake-spittle]], his magical [[battleaxe]].<ref>Gazetteer V p. 149, 151</ref>

			In addition to the [[Bolshnik militia]], Othmar maintains a personal police force named the [[Straffers]] that instill fear wherever they go by both reputation and deed. Happily, their activity is confined to the [[Heartland Duchy]]. They are led by [[Nikko Hetch]] who also serves as the [[executioner]] of the Bolshnik court. Likewise, Omthar maintains a bodyguard, the ''[[Storkaskete]]'' (“Black Caps”), consisting of fifteen men who are fearless and ruthless in equal measure. His spy network, [[Slangetunge]], is led by [[Rangvold Alriik]], a distant cousin, close [[adviser]], and member of the [[Council of Lords]]. Being identified publicly as a member of the ''Slangetunge'' can get one lynched, such is the hatred that it has earned for itself.<ref name="Gaz V p. 32">Gazetteer V p. 32</ref>

			Beyond his legitimate resources, Prince Othmar has made several under-the-table deal with various [[crime lord]]s and [[bandit]]s such as the infamous Malken. Through [[bribery]], Prince Othmar diverts the [[Kantora City Watch]] away from allied bandits and gets a cut of their profits in return.<ref name="Gaz V p. 150">Gazetteer V p. 150</ref> [[Rumor]]s of Othmar's illicit alliances are not unknown.<ref name="Gaz V p. 24">Gazetteer V p. 24</ref>

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==

	[[Human]] male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, [[Neutral Evil]]		*[[3rd Edition]] (as of approximately 757-758 BC): [[Human]] male, [[Aristocrat]] 6 / [[Fighter]] 3, [[Neutral Evil]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 149">Gazetteer V p. 149</ref>

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