Lord Gunthar uth Wistan
Lord Gunthar uth Wistan is the Grand Master of the Knights of Solamnia, and the exiled Duke of Sancrist.
He, and the remnants of his orders, are nominally in service to Arch Duke Wings, but in direct vassalage to the Emperor.
Crysania Tarinius has joined his knights' ongoing fight against evil.
Founder and ruler of Duchy of Solamnia
- New Solamnia, the South Valley capital
F(Militarist) L17 LG Human
Character History
Supreme Commander of the Solamnic Army and Supreme Overlord of Solamnia, Head of the Knightly Council and of the Table of State Major. Imperial Knight.
Gunthar Uth Wistan was a Knight of the Rose and the Grand Master for the Knights of Solamnia. Gunthar was born to parents whose names are unknown, and had six younger brothers, all of whom died prior to Gunthar's own death.
It is unknown who Gunthar married, but he had three sons. One was killed during the attack on the High Clerist's Tower during the War of the Lance, another was killed during the Chaos War, and it is unknown when his last son was killed, but it was prior to Gunthar's own death. He adopted a Aghar Dwarf named Uhoh Ragnap Uth Kalstan in the time following the Chaos War, and named him one of his legal heirs. He inherited Castle Kalstan per Gunthar's orders.
Lord Gunthar had steely gray hair, was stocky, a very skilled swordsman with the great sword, doesn't care much for ceremony, and when he rode into battle, he would pull his moustaches. He was a man of honor, wisdom, faith, and courage with a keen eye and an excellent judge of character. He never took to riding dragons, and instead preferred to ride on a griffon.
During The Rebellion in 335 AC, Lord Gunthar was based in Castle Brightblade under Angriff Brightblade. Everything seemed hopeless when the castle was surrounded, but Angriff gave himself up and saved the rest of his knights under his command. Gunthar vowed never to forget this.
Over the years, Gunthar built up a rivalry with Boniface Crownguard in anything they competed in. Even when a young man by the name of Sturm Brightblade came to join with the knights, Boniface said no and Gunthar said yes to allow him. During the time that Sturm was there, Gunthar acted as a sort of father figure for Sturm.
He was the nominal leader of the High Council Knights of Solamnia during the War of the Lance, but didn't have the complete support of all the knights in order to claim the title of Grand Master. His strongest competition for Grand Master was Derek Crownguard, until the battle at the High Clerist's Tower. Derek was killed by the Dragonarmies, leaving Gunthar able to claim the title of Grand Master in the spring of 352 AC. When the Metallic Dragons returned, Gunthar had a mount named Glitarald who was extremely loyal to the Grand Master.
Sir Gunthar Uth Wistan was the commander of the Knights of Solamnia at the time of the War of the Lance. In addition to being Sturm Brightblade's sponsor, Lord Gunthar rewrote much of the Measure in order to keep it up to date. Additionally, he became the first Grand Master since the Cataclysm. He has a son, Kelek, who once commanded the Protectors Guild in Solace.
Last Magistral Bull by Grand Master Uth Wistan:
Fellow Knights, noble Rulers, loyal people of our fair Solamnia, after so many battles, after so many years of struggle for the good of our Nation, in defense of all we hold holy and just; after having witnessed so many deeds of heroism and of valour, and after having battled mercilessly the darkness that, not so long ago, threatened our freedom and our virtue; after a life devoted to the cause of the Knighthood, and after having lead to its ultimate restoration, according to the wishes of the Great Vinas Solamnus, our illustrious predecessor, and of Paladine himself, this old warrior of mine wishes now some rest.
Fear not, loyal subjects: We must leave our homeland, but we will forge another. Solomania will follow the path of Palidin and with those else who cover our retreat, the Qualinesti, the good peoples of Krynn can survive. We will survive. Where evil prevails it leaves itself weak. It is there we will strike. Our childrens' children will return and reclaim all we have lost.
So, from now on, I will align with the Free Imperia. We will protect the survivors of Krynn until the last. The actual government of Solamnia will be delegated to the Council of Knights and the three High Knights, from now on and up to the day when I will be welcomed in Huma's breast, I will be Grand Master by will of the Imperial Royals of our new home.
May the almighty Paladine bless you all, may the valiant Kiri-Jolith give strength to your arm, and may the holy Habbakhuk set you on the path of virtue.
Yours truly, The Lord of Knights, His Greatness Lord Gunthar Uth Wistan, XCVI Grand Master of the Knights of Solamnia Duke of Sancrist Knights of the Crown
Powers:
Weapon Specialization No normal animal will attack a knight as long as he remains true (Habbakuk's blessing) +1 to hit on horseback or dragonback with lance and sword, every 6 levels Inspire allies as per emotion spell of courage in 10' radius
Knights of the Sword Powers:
Weapon Specialization No normal animal will attack a knight as long as he remains true +1 to hit on horseback or dragonback with lance and sword, every 6 levels Knightly spells weekly Paladin's Powers as a Paladin of the same level Inspire allies as per emotion spell of courage in 15' radius
Knights of the Rose Powers:
Weapon Specialization No normal animal will attack a knight as long as he remains true +1 to hit on horseback or dragonback with lance and sword, every 6 levels Knightly spells weekly as a Knight of the Sword of the same level. Immunity to fear (except Shoikan Grove) +4 S.T. vs Dragon Breath, +4 S.T. vs. mind-affecting spells Extra weapon specialization with Dragonlance available Inspire allies as per emotion spell of courage in 20' radius
