Tommy

Overview

Tommy is a blacksmith apprentice who worked under Old Man Rivers in the City of Bells. He represents one of the innocent civilians that the Fellowship was unable to save during their escape from the fallen city.

Background

Blacksmith Apprentice: Tommy worked alongside Old Man Rivers in the city's forge, learning the craft of metalworking under the crotchety but skilled master blacksmith.

Civilian Status: As a non-combatant apprentice, Tommy was among the vulnerable population that the Fellowship was tasked with protecting during the crisis.

Session 1 Events

Left Behind: During the chaotic evacuation of Blackwharf, Tommy was left behind at the castle along with Old Man Rivers. The Fellowship made the difficult decision to deliver them to what they hoped would be safety rather than bringing them on the dangerous mission.

Session 2 Impact

Weighs on Mortimer's Conscience: The fact that Tommy was left behind continues to trouble Mortimer, who feels responsible for the young apprentice's fate. This ongoing concern shows Mortimer's growing sense of responsibility and leadership qualities.

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

Symbolic Significance

Tommy represents the personal cost of the Fellowship's mission - the individual lives that weigh on the heroes' consciences as they pursue their larger quest to save the world. His presence in Mortimer's thoughts shows how the young squire is developing from a street urchin who "joined because the Fellowship looked cool" into someone who truly cares about protecting others.

Current Status

Location: Last known to be at the castle with Old Man Rivers
Status: Presumed safe but unconfirmed
Relationship to Fellowship: A source of ongoing concern for Mortimer, representing the personal stakes of their larger mission