Old Man Rivers

Overview

Old Man Rivers is a crotchety but skilled blacksmith who worked in the City of Bells with his apprentice Tommy. He represents the experienced craftsmen who were caught in the chaos of the city's fall.

Background

Master Blacksmith: Old Man Rivers is an experienced blacksmith who practiced his craft in Blackwharf. Despite his crotchety personality, he possessed the skills and knowledge of traditional metalworking.

Mentor Figure: He served as a teacher and mentor to Tommy, his blacksmith apprentice, passing on the traditional knowledge of the forge.

Session 1 Events

Evacuation Decision: During the chaotic fall of Blackwharf, the Fellowship made the difficult decision to deliver Old Man Rivers and Tommy to the castle, hoping to ensure their safety rather than bringing them on the dangerous mission ahead.

Left at Castle: Along with his apprentice Tommy, Old Man Rivers was left at the castle during the Fellowship's escape from the fallen city.

Session 2 Status

Presumed Safe: According to the Session 2 summary, Old Man Rivers is "presumably safe at castle" along with Tommy, though the Fellowship has no direct confirmation of their current status.

Ongoing Concern: While not weighing as heavily on the Fellowship's minds as Tommy, Old Man Rivers represents another civilian life that the heroes were unable to directly protect during their escape.

Personality

Crotchety Demeanor: Known for his gruff, irritable personality typical of an experienced craftsman set in his ways.

Skilled Craftsman: Despite his personality quirks, Rivers possessed genuine skill in blacksmithing and the knowledge to train apprentices.

Current Status

Location: Last known to be at the castle with Tommy
Status: Presumed safe but unconfirmed
Significance: Represents the civilian craftsmen who were displaced by the fall of Blackwharf and whose fates remain uncertain