Bagaskoro

Sir Bagaskoro

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Quick Facts

Nickname: The Oathbound Guardian

Age: Mid-30s

Race: Human

Element: Fire

Occupation: Knight, Royal Guard

Weapon: Longsword

Guild Status: Royal Knight (Not affiliated with Guild)

Birthday: Spring 10

Romance: Non-Romanceable NPC

Residency: Eldoria Palace

Sir Bagaskoro, The Oathbound Guardian, is a noble knight from a long lineage of warriors sworn to protect Eldoria. As Princess Liliana's primary guard, his duty is absolute, though his rigid worldview and deep-seated superstitions often place him at odds with the princess's adventurous spirit and her more unconventional friends.

Background and Story Arc

Born into a family that has served Eldoria's crown for generations, Bagaskoro was raised by his father, the renowned Sir Aditya, and his mother, the healer Lady Sekar. From childhood, he was steeped in the values of honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty to the kingdom. This upbringing instilled in him a profound respect for tradition and a deep distrust for those outside the established order, particularly adventurers, whom he views as aimless and disloyal mercenaries.

The Guardian's Dilemma

Bagaskoro's world is upended when he discovers that his charge, Princess Liliana, has been secretly sneaking out of the palace to seek adventure. He is torn between his sworn duty to protect her and his obligation to report her actions to the King and Queen.

• Soul Anchor: Liliana convinces him to keep her secret, valuing her freedom. Unable to dissuade her, Bagaskoro makes a new, secret vow: to follow her from the shadows to ensure her safety.
• Motivation: This covert mission forces him to witness Liliana's world firsthand. He sees her bravery, her skill with the Glacial Scepter, and—most challengingly—the genuine loyalty and unique value of her adventurer friends, including the infuriating thief, Sebastian.

Character Arc: Broadening Honor

Bagaskoro's arc is one of slowly expanding his definition of honor and duty.

• The Choice: His initial hatred for Sebastian ("Once a thief, always a thief.") is tested as he sees the thief's genuine, if unorthodox, loyalty to Liliana and his useful, if illicit, skills.
• Thematically: By following Liliana, he witnesses the bravery and integrity of common folk and adventurers, realizing that nobility of spirit is not exclusive to noble birth. His story explores the conflict between rigid duty and protective love, and learning that true honor can be found in unexpected places.

Personality and Traits

Sir Bagaskoro is the picture of knightly virtue—polite, loyal, and brave—but his rigidity and eccentric superstitions add depth and humor to his character.

Alignment

• Lawful Neutral (leaning Good): He is bound by a strict personal and knightly code. His actions are dictated by duty, tradition, and his oath to protect Liliana, above all else.

Core Traits

• Unwaveringly Loyal: His dedication to Princess Liliana and the kingdom is absolute. "Princess Liliana, your safety is my sworn duty. I shall not let any harm befall you."
• Polite & Formal: He addresses everyone with knightly courtesy, even those he dislikes. "Good day to you, sir. How may I be of service?"
• Protective to a Fault: He acts as Liliana's living shield, often to the point of being overbearing. "Stand behind me, Princess. I will deal with this threat."
• Dutiful & Honorable: He embodies the classic knightly virtues of courage, honesty, and service.

Flaws

• Stubborn & Narrow-Minded (Initially): He holds fast to black-and-white beliefs, struggling to accept perspectives outside his knightly upbringing. "A thief is a thief, no matter the circumstances."
• Overly Superstitious: Bagaskoro is deeply superstitious. He carries a rabbit's foot, avoids bad omens, and insists on rituals to ward off misfortune. "Hold on! We can't go in there yet! It's bad luck to enter a room without knocking three times first!"
• Overprotective: His concern for Liliana's safety can border on suffocating and prevent her from learning and growing through her own experiences.

Hobbies and Living Space

Hobby: Sword Polishing & Maintenance

Bagaskoro finds meditative peace in meticulously cleaning and sharpening his blade, a ritual that reinforces his connection to his duty and lineage.

Living Space (Knight's Quarters)

His room in the palace barracks is orderly, functional, and filled with tokens of luck and protection:

• A neatly arranged armory rack for his gear.
• A stand for his perfectly polished longsword.
• Framed portraits: one of the Royal Family, another of his own family.
• A collection of good luck charms and superstitious items:

   *   A rabbit's foot keychain (always on his person).
   *   A horseshoe nailed above the door.
   *   Four-leaf clovers pressed in a book.
   *   A small jar of salt by the window.
   *   Dried sage bundles.
   *   A row of protective crystals on his desk.