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Knighted under Maximilian, Faustus served faithfully for nine years before he was struck ill. The doctors declared his illness terminal, and he officially retired from active duty. Despite his retirement, though, Faustus has remained ever visible in the courts, still dressed in livery and wearing his sword. Some rumour that he is too loyal to lay it down and die, and others think he's too far feverish to realize he should have died more than ten years ago. Whatever the case, he's certainly sickly, with a hacking cough that often flecks with blood, pale skin, and no appetite to speak of.
In the year 505, Gerard Versailles went into temporary retirement, and Faustus Wolsing was drawn out of retirement and named Interim First Knight by the Emperor. During his time as First Knight, Faustus Wolsing was requierd to serve as Imperial Diplomat, negotiating with the vampires of Mists for the safe return of Tiege Soranus after Baron Athar Soranus destroyed the vampire Zipporah Gilat. At the end of 505, Faustus disappeared just in time for Gerard to return to his title. He returned in August of that same year and resumed his retirement, only this time he did not choose to live within the walls of the castle.
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The following are rumours which may be circulating about Faustus at the current time. This knowledge may be considered generally available, and players are encouraged to use it however they see fit to enhance their play.
- Faustus has taken room at the Dockside Tavern, where he lives in relative squallor.
- Faustus still writes periodic letters to the Empress, though whether they are read or ignored is uncertain.
- Faustus still stables his horse--Zalla--at the stables in West Gateway.
- Faustus is known to make peaceful contact with the disgraced ex-knight Bastien Arx.
- Faustus is a reported purist, and still makes visits each morning to the Hall of Prayer in the Castle.
- Is known to be extremely ill or undead. Some claim that Necromancy was legalized for the sole purpose of keeping Faustus capable of serving his tenure as First Knight.
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