Old Man Swiths

Old Man Swiths in a minor supporting character in the Sabre of Meitor campaign. A frail 112 year old man, he is the oldest person in Liken. He can no longer walk, bound to his chair in his house up The Hill in Norden. He is one of the few who can remember The Enmity.

Early Life
Bernard was born in 491 UB, well over a hundred years ago to unknown parents. It is known that Bernard was born in Norden, where he has resided for much of his life.

He married young at just 17 to an unknown partner, and together they had 2 sons, neither of whom have been named thus far. Bernard then joined the Melsan Army, eager to provide for his family.

The Enmity
Main Article: The Enmity

After serving in the army for many years, Bernard caught the attention and friendship of Selman Faithfa, the current leader of the Theocracy of Melsa. In 546 UB, Faithfa personally invited Bernard to be part of his delegation, even though Bernard was already aged 55. It would be the only time he would leave Melsa.

En route to Arman City, necromancers sent by Magnus Tenebris and Weelen Holist murdered Selman Faithfa, as well as the rest of the delegation. Bernard managed to escape back to Norden whilst the events of The Enmity occurred.

Later Life
Aging further, Bernard lost one son to a plague and became estranged with the other. As a result, he has never met his granddaughter Emme Loctus nee Swiths, or his great-grandson Ryan. By 587 UB, Bernard was unable to walk or move, and so has had to rely on the people of Norden to bring his provisions to his home.

The Sabre of Meitor Campaign
When the Heroes of Time arrived in Norden, they were seeking information from Old Man Swiths about The Enmity. Once they had delivered Harry to Drago Duneswal on behalf of Ser Roland Osteler, they received a mission from Drago. Unfortunately, the mission was to kill Old Man Swiths, whose 'stories' about the Enmity threatened to undermine the chance of war, something which the Trident Association desperately wanted.

When visited by the Heroes of Time, Bernard provided them with alot of useful information. He seemed scared that Trident wanted him dead, and asked Zenaxus to deliver a book on the history of Liken to Ryan Loctus.

Bernard was about to discuss Trident with the heroes some more, but was fatally stabbed through the heart by Brooke Moon, who wanted to end his suffering.