MONTU BATTLE-SCRIBE
Desert ScholarsMilitary Historian and Tactics Instructor
"Battles are stories written in blood. I study those stories so fewer need to be written.""
Identity
- Residence
- War College of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and military-precise with a bearing that commands respect. His movements are economical and controlled. • Clothing: Military-style robes adorned with campaign ribbons, a heavy belt with tactical scrolls, and boots polished to a shine. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar across his cheek from a battlefield research trip; his hands are calloused from sword practice.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages his schedule; children who serve as military officers
- Allies - Other military historians who share research, former students who lead armies
- Rivals - Competing tacticians, officials who disagree with his theories
Personality
- Traits: Professional to the point of coldness, genuinely passionate about military history, surprisingly creative with tactics, fiercely protective of his students
- Mannerisms: Arranges objects in tactical formations; quotes historical battles constantly; touches his campaign ribbons when thinking
- Voice: Sharp and commanding, becoming animated when discussing battles
Backstory
Montu was a soldier's son who discovered his talent for tactics as a child playing war games. He trained as a military historian and has spent twenty years studying battles and teaching tactics. His students have led armies to victory across the desert.
Daily Life
Spends mornings teaching tactics to students, afternoons studying historical battles, evenings planning war games and exercises. He rarely leaves the college, preferring the company of strategy to people.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has learned of his ultimate formation and is trying to force him to reveal it.
- 2 A war is brewing, and he needs help testing his theories in actual combat.