Rittle
MinorHis grip on the obsidian-tipped spear is steady, silver pendant glinting like a quiet vow. There's a soldier's quiet resolve in his stance, the kind born of ash and defiance. He stands as one of many, yet his presence whispers of loyalty forged in fire.
Rittle begins as an anonymous skaa soldier in the closing days of the Final Empire, his only distinction a silver spear pendant that marks him as one of the faithful who kneel before Kelsier’s painted image. Across the chaos of Luthadel’s siege he becomes a living witness to the Survivor’s legend, his presence reinforcing the morale of the rebel army even as the city falls. By the time the ash-choked world of The Hero of Ages is revealed, Rittle’s quiet devotion has helped transform Kelsier from martyr into enduring symbol, ensuring that the spark of rebellion survives long after the last skaa soldier has vanished into the mists.
Physical Description
A skaa soldier in his 30s with average soldier build, clad in simple, practical uniform stained by ash. He carries an obsidian-tipped spear adorned with a silver spear pendant. His face shows determination, posture often kneeling or alert. Sturdy and unremarkable, his presence blends into the ranks yet marks him as devoted.
Evolution
The Hero of Ages
Rittle, a minor skaa soldier, appears as a guard companion kneeling to Kelsier's image and later as a witness to his survival legend. Bearing a silver spear pendant, he represents the rank-and-file skaa who bolster the army's morale. His brief roles underscore the growing faith in the rebellion's icons amid Luthadel's siege.
- Kneels in silent reverence before a painted image of Kelsier while wearing a silver spear pendant.
- Serves as a rank-and-file guard during the siege of Luthadel, bolstering army morale.
- Bears witness to circulating stories that Kelsier has somehow survived death.
- Symbolizes the grassroots faith that sustains the rebellion after Kelsier’s martyrdom.
Book Appearances
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 53