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===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Thomas has a timid personality | Thomas has a timid personality but has a strong conviction that he will never bend to what is important to him. He quickly grew to care about [[Budehuc Castle]] and its inhabitants and was willing to stand against anyone, even the [[Zexen Knights]] if it meant securing their rights to live their lives undisturbed. | ||
This bravery as well as his earnest and honest character would draw the people of Budehuc, all from diverse backgrounds | This bravery as well as his earnest and honest character would draw the people of Budehuc, all from diverse backgrounds to him. | ||
Thomas was a poor runner but a surprisingly talented swimmer. He also had a sweet tooth and preferred sweet, children's-style curry. | Thomas was a poor runner but a surprisingly talented swimmer. He also had a sweet tooth and preferred sweet, children's-style curry. | ||
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[[File:Thomas introduces himself.png|220px|thumb|left|And so the legend begins.]] | [[File:Thomas introduces himself.png|220px|thumb|left|And so the legend begins.]] | ||
There, without his father's negative influence over him, Thomas worked hard at winning the trust of the castle's residents and | There, without his father's negative influence over him, Thomas worked hard at winning the trust of the castle's residents and revitalizing the area and its economy. To achieve this, Thomas attempted to make Budehuc Castle a free-trade zone, aided by a 50-year-old treaty which marked the area as common ground for both Zexen and the Grassland. Although he did not have council approval, Thomas reasoned that the resident's livelihood mattered more than the bureaucratic process and forged ahead with a strong will. | ||
As castle lord, he worked closely with [[Cecile]], his guard commander, forming a firm friendship. When Cecile accompanied Thomas to [[Brass Castle]], Salome pointed out that her position was not official, to her dismay. It was Thomas who would stand up for her, convincing Salome to agree to let Thomas appoint her as guard commander until an official appointment could be made. This would be one of Thomas' first official acts as lord of Budehuc Castle. | As castle lord, he worked closely with [[Cecile]], his guard commander, forming a firm friendship. When Cecile accompanied Thomas to [[Brass Castle]], Salome pointed out that her position was not official, to her dismay. It was Thomas who would stand up for her, convincing Salome to agree to let Thomas appoint her as guard commander until an official appointment could be made. This would be one of Thomas' first official acts as lord of Budehuc Castle. | ||
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Even when his resolve began to falter, hoping to leave the castle so as to spare his colleagues further hardship, Cecile would speak up, convincing him to stay. Thanks to the stratagems of [[Caesar Silverberg]], Thomas and his friends were able to hold off the force before they were forced to withdraw due to political pressure instigated by [[Salome Harras]]. | Even when his resolve began to falter, hoping to leave the castle so as to spare his colleagues further hardship, Cecile would speak up, convincing him to stay. Thanks to the stratagems of [[Caesar Silverberg]], Thomas and his friends were able to hold off the force before they were forced to withdraw due to political pressure instigated by [[Salome Harras]]. | ||
To thwart the Zexen Council's designs, Thomas would sell the lease of Budehuc Castle to [[Lucia]], chief of the [[Karaya Clan]] for a token sum of 200 [[potch]] before leasing it back at the rate of 1 potch per year for the next 200 years. This loophole, combined with | To thwart the Zexen Council's designs, Thomas would sell the lease of Budehuc Castle to [[Lucia]], chief of the [[Karaya Clan]] for a token sum of 200 [[potch]] before leasing it back at the rate of 1 potch per year for the next 200 years. This loophole, combined with Councilor Durabum's recall to [[Vinay del Zexay]] allowed Thomas to stay in control of the castle. | ||
When the [[Fire Bringer]] was reformed in order to resist the invasion of the region by the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]], Thomas grew as a lord as Budehuc Castle was seen as the best option for a secure headquarters. As such, he contributed greatly to the Fire Bringer during the [[War of the Champions]] and was a driving force behind their eventual victory. He and Cecile would even join [[Sasarai]] and [[Dios]] during the final battles, helping to protect the Harmonian bishop at the [[Ceremonial Site]]. | When the [[Fire Bringer]] was reformed in order to resist the invasion of the region by the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]], Thomas grew as a lord as Budehuc Castle was seen as the best option for a secure headquarters. As such, he contributed greatly to the Fire Bringer during the [[War of the Champions]] and was a driving force behind their eventual victory. He and Cecile would even join [[Sasarai]] and [[Dios]] during the final battles, helping to protect the Harmonian bishop at the [[Ceremonial Site]]. | ||
Following the war, thanks in part to Salome, Budehuc Castle continued to be | Following the war, thanks in part to Salome, Budehuc Castle continued to be recognized as a free trade zone, keeping Thomas very busy indeed. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Thomas is a popular western European name and was especially so in medieval times. It is of Aramaic etymology and means "twin". | Thomas is a popular western European name and was especially so in medieval times. It is of Aramaic etymology and means "twin". | ||
His sword upgrades from Old Sword | His sword upgrades from Old Sword to Well-Kept Sword to Master's Sword, reflecting Thomas' growth as the master of [[Budehuc Castle]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||