Roich

Roich was the Admiral of Garaam Varask during the events of Shadowborn in the Sixth Era.

Description
Roich was a stern-looking man in his mid-fifties, with a well-groomed moustache and a short military-style haircut. He was rarely seen out of uniform.

Personality
Roich was a very serious man, fitting of his position as Admiral. He put his highest priorities on managing Garaam Varask's navy.

Abilities
Though he was a capable sailor in his youth, Roich is most well-known for his leadership and strategic abilities, and is regarded as one of the best Admirals Garaam Varask has seen.

History
Like nearly all of his predecessors, Roich rose to the position of Admiral by steadily working his way up through the ranks of Garaam Varask's navy. He is most renowned for his brilliant strategies during a naval conflict with the Renton Republic.

Roich was once married, though his wife passed away due to illness. He also had a son, who was also terminally ill from the same sickness. This son later became the cancer mage known as Plague after he was corrupted by the High mage Chenaline.

Shadowborn
The Shadowborn party first encountered Roich when trying to enter Garaam Varask after fleeing the city-state of Karth to the north after the latter was put under martial law by the Firstlight Legion. At this time, Garaam Varask was suffering a plague, and the city gates were closed. To gain access, the party cut off the plague's source: Roich's son. Roich was grateful but deeply saddened over the events that transpired.

Not long before this, the Dark Beacon appeared in Leviathan Bay. This event initially barely registered to Karth, but was cause for alarm in Garaam Varask. Roich viewed the tower as a potential threat, but without knowing more about it, he was hesitant to send many sailors of the navy to investigate. Instead, he dispatched a small number with a large group of mercenaries, among them the Shadowborn party.

Later, he revealed to the party the location of the Grey Admiral's tomb so that they could retrieve the Grey Fulcrum.

Appearances

 * Shadowborn