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CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Rosch
Age: 21
Canon: Radiant Historia
Canon Point: Post-true ending
Character Information: Radiant Historia Let's Play Archive - Basically a rundown of the entire game script, with screencaps and captions.
Radiant Historia Wikia - A brief overview of the main story, but the rest of the wikia articles are a little... uneven in terms of quality.
I'll provide a brief bit of history/background information that may not be readily apparent in-game or was gleaned from the World Guidance artbook, which is chock full of worldbuilding details.
According to the timeline in the World Guidance Artbook, at the age of 17, Rosch lost his left arm in a major battle against Granorg's forces, while serving under Lt. General Raul. Sonja's brother, a brilliant engineer who had been helping to develop thaumatech weapons for use in the war, grafted the Gauntlet that he created onto Rosch's body in order to save his life, and allow Rosch to still fight as a soldier in Alistel's army. (It is implied in some dialogue that Raul still carries a bit of guilt on his shoulders as to Rosch's current condition, and that the shame of his defeat and the loss of so many lives is what spurred him to give up his position as commander of the frontlines.)
In any case, Rosch was extremely grateful to have been given his life back. He devoted himself to fighting Alistel's enemies in order to repay that debt, and to protect the people he cared about most. While Sonja views the Gauntlet as something that keeps Rosch shackled to the military, he doesn't see it that way. He wields it with pride and sees it very much as an extension of himself.
The next year, Stocke enlisted in the Alistellian army, and a year after that, he enrolled in the same corps as Rosch. It's implied that the two of them became fast friends, and they share a very deep bond of mutual trust with one another. When Stocke is pulled away to the Special Intelligence (Specint) branch of the military (basically, their equivalent of BlackOps), Rosch takes it pretty hard. He holds a bit of a grudge against Heiss for luring his best friend away to such a dangerous position within the military, especially since it isn't officially sanctioned as such. He spends a great deal of time trying to convince Stocke to rejoin the army, and if Stocke chooses to do so, that leads to the events in the Alternate History timeline.
Personality: Rosch is the secondary protagonist of the Alternate History timeline, and the plot of that timeline hinges on keeping him alive because he is "necessary for Alistel's future". Stocke's mission is complicated further by the fact that Rosch is targeted not only by enemy soldiers, but shady machinations behind the scenes in Alistel itself. There are certain politicians within their own country who would love nothing more than to see the Young Lion of Alistel disappear for good...
Rosch hails from the country of Alistel, renowned for its advanced machinery and technology (called thaumatech or thaumachines, in the game setting). Unlike its rival country of Granorg, Alistel has no monarchy to speak of, and follows the will of a religious leader (the Prophet Noah). It's stated in some of the supplementary materials that the country is ruled by a council or parliament, and there is not nearly so much of a gulf between rich and poor as there is shown in the game events when the party enters Granorg.
But that doesn't mean that the country is without strife: there is a huge emphasis placed on military research and development, and the Prophet Noah's words hold unquestioned sway over the masses. As is typical in a theocracy, very few are willing to question the words or teachings of the Prophet (who hasn't been seen in public in almost four years, at the game's start) and his proclamations are given by a politician-turned-military-leader, General Hugo.
While Rosch is very much proud to fight for his country, he's not too keen on the religious fervor that has driven so many young men to basically throw their lives away for the sake of an ideal. An enlisted man himself, Rosch becomes the Captain of his own brigade, tasked with training a bunch of fresh recruits who have never held a weapon in their lives. Unlike many of Alistel's "career soldiers," Rosch cares deeply about his men, and feels it's the responsibility of a commanding officer to put the lives of his subordinates before his own. Left to his own devices, he'd shy away from positions of leadership and responsibility, knowing too well that any mistake he made would inevitably cost lives. Still, he finds himself rising rapidly through the ranks, garnering admiration from both his subordinates and superior officers.
In fact, he's extremely self-deprecating and modest concerning his achievements, making sure to give credit where credit is due (especially where Stocke is concerned). Awards and accolades aren't really his thing, and neither is petty politicking or jockeying for position. He's a soldier through and through, and he's happiest fighting on the frontlines, not sitting behind a desk devising strategies. Put a lance in his hand and point him toward the enemy, and he'll give it his all in order to protect his homeland.
In fact, this single-mindedness could be considered something of a weakness in character. Rosch identifies so strongly as a soldier that he really doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not on the battlefield. We don't really get to see many social interactions outside the context of his brigade, but Sonja states several times that she wishes both Stocke and Rosch would take it easy and look after themselves better than they do. Protecting their homeland during times of war is a full-time job, and without any other marketable skills or talents, being a soldier is really the only thing Rosch is good at, and if he can't fulfill that duty to his country... then he's pretty much worthless, as far as his own personal assessment goes.
Probably the most pivotal moment in Rosch's character arc occurs during "Chapter 3: Despair". It is very aptly named, because it is the lowest point in Rosch's life to date, and a period of contemplation on all the choices that were made leading up to that low point.
In the previous chapter, his entire brigade was annihilated. The resultant ambush left Rosch seriously wounded and his Gauntlet shattered beyond repair. A young soldier named Kiel—whom he'd become fond of—selflessly sacrificed himself in order to give Rosch and Stocke an opportunity to flee. To top it all off, he learned that his own country had orchestrated the events that led to his brigade being wiped out. Too many blows coming too hard and too fast... it was even worse than the day he lost his left arm. True to form, Rosch unfairly heaps blame upon himself, berating himself for not being more savvy to Hugo's machinations, convinced that if he'd known about the General's underhanded dealings with the enemy nation, he could have prevented such a tragic event.
Crippled and wallowing in self-pity, it takes a huge pushand a few good knocks to the head from Stocke in order to get Rosch to shake himself loose from his negative down-spiral. Stocke reminds him of Kiel's heroic sacrifice, adding that if Rosch does nothing, then the lives of his subordinates will have been wasted. During the fight with Stocke, Rosch discovers that his Gauntlet wasn't completely broken, and afterward, Sonja comments on that, saying that maybe Rosch was looking for an excuse not to fight anymore.
And she was right. Rosch is absolutely terrified of failure. As stated above, the life-and-death responsibility that comes with being a military commander weighs heavily upon his mind.Unlike a certain Chronicle wielding protagonist, he can't go back in time and fix his mistakes. He was afraid that the hopes everyone had pinned on him were misplaced, due to a lack of confidence in his own abilities. But with Stocke's intervention, and Sonja's quiet support, Rosch is able to reassess his own values and reasons for fighting. His loyalties to Alistel were nigh unbreakable, and he truly believed he was fighting for just causes: to defend his country from a wicked despot, to safeguard the last vestiges of arable land in a world slowly succumbing to desertification, to protect his loved ones...
There's a fine line between patriotism and fanatical nationalism. With Hugo spurring Alistel to commit genocide against an entire race of beings (the Beastkind) and forcing the "savage" people of Cygnus to convert to Alistel's religious ways or die at sword point, the choice becomes clear: Rosch would rather "betray" his own country than see it fall to ruin at the hands of a manipulative, power-hungry politician. (Later events show that the Prophet Noah had died years ago, and Hugo had concealed the truth in order to further his own ambitions.) Not only that, once Rosch learns that the war between Alistel and Granorg will only hasten the desertification, he's even more determined to fight the good fight, even if it means having to turn his lance against fellow Alistellian soldiers. What's the point of winning the war if the world is destroyed?
After his change of heart, Rosch places all his faith in Stocke's leadership, and follows him willingly into battle, no matter how desperate the odds. Rosch is at his best when he has a clear goal to work toward and trusted allies to support him. In fact, it would be a huge understatement to say that Stocke and Sonja are his two supporting pillars, and without them, he'd be thoroughly lost. A great deal of his character development hinges on his friendship with Stocke, and there are several points in the game where he readily defers to Stocke's judgement, no matter how crazy the scheme may be. (Exhibit A: "setting off explosives in a collapsing mine to distract enemy soldiers? Sure, why not?"). He places absolute trust in his best friend.
That trust notwithstanding, he constantly worries over Stocke's well-being. Whether it's warning Stocke about a feeling of impending doom or requesting that Sonja check over Stocke's wounds just to make certain that he's healing properly, Rosch holds his friendship with Stocke in the highest esteem. When it's revealed that the only way to halt the desertification is to sacrifice Stocke's life, Rosch doesn't hesitate to say that he'd happily share Stocke's fate.For someone who hates the idea of people sacrificing their lives for his sake, Rosch can be a massive hypocrite. He chooses to take Stocke as his word that one day, they'll meet again, someday, somewhere.
As of his canon point, Rosch has been promoted to the rank of General, and is fighting a losing battle against mountains of paperwork. Though he's still not entirely comfortable with his new position and responsibilities, it's unlikely that he'll succumb to the level of despair that he once did before. Too many people are relying on his leadership, and he can't afford to let them down. And, he doesn't want to disappoint either Stocke or Sonja (particularly not now, being happily wedded to her, and eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child).
Overall: Rosch is a soldier and a warrior at heart. While he has a difficult time articulating himself and expressing his emotions honestly (seriously, when you're relying on your stoic best friend to hook you up with the girl you've been pining after for years, that's kinda sad), he genuinely cares for other people, especially those who have earned his trust or are otherwise under his protection. He's got a soft spot for young, wide-eyed idealists that remind him of Kiel, or the other fresh-faced recruits in his brigade. He doesn't have a lot of useful skills outside of stabbing people, but he will mostly likely end up wanting to join in the efforts to fight against the gods and/or find a way to return home, and any solid plans headed in that direction is something he'd want to take part in. He's happiest when he has a concrete goal to work toward, instead of being left to sit idle and stew over thoughts of being useless.
It's important to note that Rosch is definitely not a loner type, and while he's getting used to being in a position of leadership, he's still more likely to defer to others who have more expertise or are otherwise better suited to the role (in his eyes, anyway). Having Stocke established in Ryslig will be a huge help in that regard, but he definitely needs to have stubborn, trustworthy allies around to kick his ass into gear if he succumbs to another negative down-spiral (and let's be real, this is Ryslig, it's bound to happen at some point). He's got a protective streak a mile wide, and anyone who befriends him will end up with a strong, capable ally willing to put his life on the line to make sure they're safe. His honor and duty as a soldier means that he remembers his debts and does his best to repay them in kind.
Also, as per mod discussion, Rosch will be coming in with his Gauntlet nerfed, and it will have a tendency to malfunction at the most inopportune times, mostly for maximum hilarity and to give Rosch yet another thing to grumble about.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
stubborn
protective
worrier
trusting
single-minded
steadfast
loyal
self-deprecating
self-doubting
fear of failure/rejection
Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, or EITHER? Fits!
Opt-Outs: kelpie, nymph, naga, faerie, arachne
Rosch was previously assigned Werewolf. I would like to keep his current monster form and memories in tact.
Roleplay Sample:
May Test Drive 2015 - Not Game Canon
4th Wall Thread 2015
July Test Drive 2017
Name: Rikki
Contact:
masterofthepen || Other Characters: N/A
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Rosch
Age: 21
Canon: Radiant Historia
Canon Point: Post-true ending
Character Information: Radiant Historia Let's Play Archive - Basically a rundown of the entire game script, with screencaps and captions.
Radiant Historia Wikia - A brief overview of the main story, but the rest of the wikia articles are a little... uneven in terms of quality.
I'll provide a brief bit of history/background information that may not be readily apparent in-game or was gleaned from the World Guidance artbook, which is chock full of worldbuilding details.
According to the timeline in the World Guidance Artbook, at the age of 17, Rosch lost his left arm in a major battle against Granorg's forces, while serving under Lt. General Raul. Sonja's brother, a brilliant engineer who had been helping to develop thaumatech weapons for use in the war, grafted the Gauntlet that he created onto Rosch's body in order to save his life, and allow Rosch to still fight as a soldier in Alistel's army. (It is implied in some dialogue that Raul still carries a bit of guilt on his shoulders as to Rosch's current condition, and that the shame of his defeat and the loss of so many lives is what spurred him to give up his position as commander of the frontlines.)
In any case, Rosch was extremely grateful to have been given his life back. He devoted himself to fighting Alistel's enemies in order to repay that debt, and to protect the people he cared about most. While Sonja views the Gauntlet as something that keeps Rosch shackled to the military, he doesn't see it that way. He wields it with pride and sees it very much as an extension of himself.
The next year, Stocke enlisted in the Alistellian army, and a year after that, he enrolled in the same corps as Rosch. It's implied that the two of them became fast friends, and they share a very deep bond of mutual trust with one another. When Stocke is pulled away to the Special Intelligence (Specint) branch of the military (basically, their equivalent of BlackOps), Rosch takes it pretty hard. He holds a bit of a grudge against Heiss for luring his best friend away to such a dangerous position within the military, especially since it isn't officially sanctioned as such. He spends a great deal of time trying to convince Stocke to rejoin the army, and if Stocke chooses to do so, that leads to the events in the Alternate History timeline.
Personality: Rosch is the secondary protagonist of the Alternate History timeline, and the plot of that timeline hinges on keeping him alive because he is "necessary for Alistel's future". Stocke's mission is complicated further by the fact that Rosch is targeted not only by enemy soldiers, but shady machinations behind the scenes in Alistel itself. There are certain politicians within their own country who would love nothing more than to see the Young Lion of Alistel disappear for good...
Rosch hails from the country of Alistel, renowned for its advanced machinery and technology (called thaumatech or thaumachines, in the game setting). Unlike its rival country of Granorg, Alistel has no monarchy to speak of, and follows the will of a religious leader (the Prophet Noah). It's stated in some of the supplementary materials that the country is ruled by a council or parliament, and there is not nearly so much of a gulf between rich and poor as there is shown in the game events when the party enters Granorg.
But that doesn't mean that the country is without strife: there is a huge emphasis placed on military research and development, and the Prophet Noah's words hold unquestioned sway over the masses. As is typical in a theocracy, very few are willing to question the words or teachings of the Prophet (who hasn't been seen in public in almost four years, at the game's start) and his proclamations are given by a politician-turned-military-leader, General Hugo.
While Rosch is very much proud to fight for his country, he's not too keen on the religious fervor that has driven so many young men to basically throw their lives away for the sake of an ideal. An enlisted man himself, Rosch becomes the Captain of his own brigade, tasked with training a bunch of fresh recruits who have never held a weapon in their lives. Unlike many of Alistel's "career soldiers," Rosch cares deeply about his men, and feels it's the responsibility of a commanding officer to put the lives of his subordinates before his own. Left to his own devices, he'd shy away from positions of leadership and responsibility, knowing too well that any mistake he made would inevitably cost lives. Still, he finds himself rising rapidly through the ranks, garnering admiration from both his subordinates and superior officers.
In fact, he's extremely self-deprecating and modest concerning his achievements, making sure to give credit where credit is due (especially where Stocke is concerned). Awards and accolades aren't really his thing, and neither is petty politicking or jockeying for position. He's a soldier through and through, and he's happiest fighting on the frontlines, not sitting behind a desk devising strategies. Put a lance in his hand and point him toward the enemy, and he'll give it his all in order to protect his homeland.
In fact, this single-mindedness could be considered something of a weakness in character. Rosch identifies so strongly as a soldier that he really doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not on the battlefield. We don't really get to see many social interactions outside the context of his brigade, but Sonja states several times that she wishes both Stocke and Rosch would take it easy and look after themselves better than they do. Protecting their homeland during times of war is a full-time job, and without any other marketable skills or talents, being a soldier is really the only thing Rosch is good at, and if he can't fulfill that duty to his country... then he's pretty much worthless, as far as his own personal assessment goes.
Probably the most pivotal moment in Rosch's character arc occurs during "Chapter 3: Despair". It is very aptly named, because it is the lowest point in Rosch's life to date, and a period of contemplation on all the choices that were made leading up to that low point.
In the previous chapter, his entire brigade was annihilated. The resultant ambush left Rosch seriously wounded and his Gauntlet shattered beyond repair. A young soldier named Kiel—whom he'd become fond of—selflessly sacrificed himself in order to give Rosch and Stocke an opportunity to flee. To top it all off, he learned that his own country had orchestrated the events that led to his brigade being wiped out. Too many blows coming too hard and too fast... it was even worse than the day he lost his left arm. True to form, Rosch unfairly heaps blame upon himself, berating himself for not being more savvy to Hugo's machinations, convinced that if he'd known about the General's underhanded dealings with the enemy nation, he could have prevented such a tragic event.
Crippled and wallowing in self-pity, it takes a huge push
And she was right. Rosch is absolutely terrified of failure. As stated above, the life-and-death responsibility that comes with being a military commander weighs heavily upon his mind.
There's a fine line between patriotism and fanatical nationalism. With Hugo spurring Alistel to commit genocide against an entire race of beings (the Beastkind) and forcing the "savage" people of Cygnus to convert to Alistel's religious ways or die at sword point, the choice becomes clear: Rosch would rather "betray" his own country than see it fall to ruin at the hands of a manipulative, power-hungry politician. (Later events show that the Prophet Noah had died years ago, and Hugo had concealed the truth in order to further his own ambitions.) Not only that, once Rosch learns that the war between Alistel and Granorg will only hasten the desertification, he's even more determined to fight the good fight, even if it means having to turn his lance against fellow Alistellian soldiers. What's the point of winning the war if the world is destroyed?
After his change of heart, Rosch places all his faith in Stocke's leadership, and follows him willingly into battle, no matter how desperate the odds. Rosch is at his best when he has a clear goal to work toward and trusted allies to support him. In fact, it would be a huge understatement to say that Stocke and Sonja are his two supporting pillars, and without them, he'd be thoroughly lost. A great deal of his character development hinges on his friendship with Stocke, and there are several points in the game where he readily defers to Stocke's judgement, no matter how crazy the scheme may be. (Exhibit A: "setting off explosives in a collapsing mine to distract enemy soldiers? Sure, why not?"). He places absolute trust in his best friend.
That trust notwithstanding, he constantly worries over Stocke's well-being. Whether it's warning Stocke about a feeling of impending doom or requesting that Sonja check over Stocke's wounds just to make certain that he's healing properly, Rosch holds his friendship with Stocke in the highest esteem. When it's revealed that the only way to halt the desertification is to sacrifice Stocke's life, Rosch doesn't hesitate to say that he'd happily share Stocke's fate.
As of his canon point, Rosch has been promoted to the rank of General, and is fighting a losing battle against mountains of paperwork. Though he's still not entirely comfortable with his new position and responsibilities, it's unlikely that he'll succumb to the level of despair that he once did before. Too many people are relying on his leadership, and he can't afford to let them down. And, he doesn't want to disappoint either Stocke or Sonja (particularly not now, being happily wedded to her, and eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child).
Overall: Rosch is a soldier and a warrior at heart. While he has a difficult time articulating himself and expressing his emotions honestly (seriously, when you're relying on your stoic best friend to hook you up with the girl you've been pining after for years, that's kinda sad), he genuinely cares for other people, especially those who have earned his trust or are otherwise under his protection. He's got a soft spot for young, wide-eyed idealists that remind him of Kiel, or the other fresh-faced recruits in his brigade. He doesn't have a lot of useful skills outside of stabbing people, but he will mostly likely end up wanting to join in the efforts to fight against the gods and/or find a way to return home, and any solid plans headed in that direction is something he'd want to take part in. He's happiest when he has a concrete goal to work toward, instead of being left to sit idle and stew over thoughts of being useless.
It's important to note that Rosch is definitely not a loner type, and while he's getting used to being in a position of leadership, he's still more likely to defer to others who have more expertise or are otherwise better suited to the role (in his eyes, anyway). Having Stocke established in Ryslig will be a huge help in that regard, but he definitely needs to have stubborn, trustworthy allies around to kick his ass into gear if he succumbs to another negative down-spiral (and let's be real, this is Ryslig, it's bound to happen at some point). He's got a protective streak a mile wide, and anyone who befriends him will end up with a strong, capable ally willing to put his life on the line to make sure they're safe. His honor and duty as a soldier means that he remembers his debts and does his best to repay them in kind.
Also, as per mod discussion, Rosch will be coming in with his Gauntlet nerfed, and it will have a tendency to malfunction at the most inopportune times, mostly for maximum hilarity and to give Rosch yet another thing to grumble about.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
stubborn
protective
worrier
trusting
single-minded
steadfast
loyal
self-deprecating
self-doubting
fear of failure/rejection
Opt-Outs: kelpie, nymph, naga, faerie, arachne
Rosch was previously assigned Werewolf. I would like to keep his current monster form and memories in tact.
Roleplay Sample:
4th Wall Thread 2015
July Test Drive 2017
