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Basil Vatatzes - Character Intro

Basil Vatatzes is a minor nobleman of the Pyrite Empire, known more for his quiet resilience than for grandeur. A loyal servant in the Emperor’s armies, Basil has spent much of his life in the field, most recently returning from a grueling campaign against the northern barbarians. His estate, nestled in the sun-warmed hills of the empire’s heart land, is modest but fruitful—home to a small vineyard and olive grove that produce well-regarded wine and olive oil.

 

Widowed in his earlier years, Basil raised two sons who have since carved their own paths: one as a soldier in the imperial legions, the other as a clerk in the imperial court. His recent remarriage to Yazinta, a Mogholay woman and daughter of a prosperous trader, has raised eyebrows among the local land owners. Yazinta Vatatzaina, herself a widow with no children, brings a quiet dignity and worldly insight to Basil’s household, challenging the insular traditions of Pyrite aristocracy.

 

Though his sword arm is weary, Basil remains a man of principle—grounded by the land he tends, the family he’s built, and the empire he serves. Now he stands ready once more to answer the Emperor's call.

 

My character for the Brethren of the Brick Seas Prequel - Tales of Old a Lego role playing game on Eurobricks.

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Uploaded on October 6, 2025