King Iler Ruthgar
Status: Deceased (Killed Session 1) Affiliation: Lagadagr (Self-appointed Tyrant) First Appearance: Session 1 Role: Villain (Boss)
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Race | Human |
| Occupation | King/Chieftain of Lagadagr |
| Devil Fruit | Numa Numa no Mi (Swamp-Swamp Fruit - Logia) |
| Allegiance | Self / Barbarian Warriors |
| Status | Deceased |
Overview
King Iler Ruthgar was the brutal and tyrannical ruler of Lagadagr who seized power six years ago after killing the honorable Eric Valorin during the Festival of Blades. A powerful Logia-type Devil Fruit user with swamp-based abilities, Iler ruled through fear, imposing crushing monthly tributes on the three villages that left the population impoverished and starving.
His reign was marked by violence and oppression - burning homes of those who couldn’t pay tribute, creating fake devil fruits to control his warriors, and maintaining a small but loyal cadre of barbarian followers. Iler valued power above all else and saw conquest and raiding as the highest pursuits.
He was defeated in the Festival of Blades by the party, with Flynn delivering the killing blow via roundhouse kick to the skull. His death marked the end of six years of tyranny and the beginning of a new era under his granddaughter Cara’s leadership.
Appearance
- Build: Large, imposing warrior physique
- Style: Barbarian aesthetic with warrior garb
- Combat Gear: Great axe wielder
- Swamp Manifestation: Body could transform into swamp matter (Logia intangibility)
Personality
Iler was a brutal raider who loved violence and conquest above all else. He showed no mercy to those who opposed him and viewed tribute collection as his right as ruler. Despite his cruelty, he maintained loyalty among his small circle of barbarian warriors through a combination of fake devil fruits (possibly controlling them) and shared warrior culture.
He was strategic enough to avoid casting spells while raging in combat, showing tactical awareness despite his barbaric nature. His disregard for his predecessor’s progressive policies (slavery abolition) and willingness to use terror tactics (burning homes) demonstrated his ruthless pragmatism.
Abilities & Powers
Devil Fruit - Numa Numa no Mi (Swamp Logia)
Type: Logia (Swamp/Marsh element)
Core Abilities:
- Logia Intangibility: Can transform body into swamp matter, allowing physical attacks to phase through
- Swamp Abyss: Creates 30ft radius of difficult terrain (halves movement speed)
- Structure Sinking: Can sink buildings and structures into the ground
- Fake Fruit Creation: Created consumable devil fruits that turned to mush upon his death (possible awakening ability)
Limitations:
- Requires concentration to maintain environmental effects
- Standard Devil Fruit weakness to seawater and Seastone
- Took damage from attacks despite intangibility (showed discomfort from Llewyn’s rifle shot)
Combat Style
Fighting Approach: Aggressive barbarian tactics combined with environmental control
Signature Moves:
- Cast Swamp Abyss at battle start to control battlefield
- Enter rage for increased damage and resistance
- Cannot cast spells while raging (tactical choice required)
- Great axe melee combat
Combat Stats (Estimated):
- HP: ~24+ (took 24 damage minimum before dying to Flynn’s 8 damage finishing blow)
- AC: Unknown (hit multiple times)
- Damage Output: Great axe with rage bonus
- Resistances: Half damage from physical attacks while raging, Logia intangibility
Story Involvement
Session 1: Festival of Blades
Pre-Battle Context:
- Ruled Lagadagr for 6 years after killing Eric Valorin
- Imposed monthly tributes that impoverished all three villages
- Burned villager homes as punishment for missed payments
- Entered Festival of Blades as defending champion
Tournament Combat:
- Cast Swamp Abyss as opening move (30ft difficult terrain)
- Chose not to rage initially to maintain concentration on spell
- Took 13 damage from Llewyn’s rifle shot (showed discomfort despite intangibility)
- Took 3 damage from Flynn’s spring jump
- Killed by Flynn’s roundhouse kick (8 damage lethal blow) - skull crushed
Post-Death:
- Fake devil fruit in Flynn’s bag turned to mush
- Body looted by party (note, key, 16,000 berries found)
- Barbarian warriors immediately surrendered
- Celebrated as tyrant finally overthrown
Relationships
- Cara - Granddaughter; she witnessed him kill her father Eric, sought vengeance
- Eric Valorin - Predecessor he murdered; Eric was son of former High King Uric
- Jarl Uric - Former High King who stepped down after Eric’s death; endured Iler’s rule
- Barbarian Warriors - Loyal followers who surrendered immediately upon his death
- Flynn - Delivered killing blow in tournament
- Gluthoric - Found mysterious note and key on corpse
Quotes
“The tribute, we’ll admit, though it weighs heavily upon our folk. May this folly soon end.” - Uric describing Iler’s oppression
“Some believe it’s witchcraft.” - Villagers discussing Iler’s swamp powers
Mysteries & Secrets
The Mysterious Note
- Found By: Gluthoric (kept secret from party)
- Contents: Shared only with DM via private text
- Significance: May reveal Iler’s true motivations or connections
- Mention: Gluthoric said it “gives us passage somewhere”
- Assessment: “Not near as good as I wanted”
The Key
- Found On: Iler’s corpse
- Purpose: Unknown, likely opens something in his longhouse
- Status: Not yet used by session end
Fake Devil Fruits
- Evidence: Fruit in Flynn’s bag turned to mush upon Iler’s death
- Implication: Iler could create devil fruit-like items
- Theory: Used to control or empower his barbarian warriors
- Question: Was this awakened Logia ability or external knowledge?
Eric Valorin’s Death
- Official Story: Iler killed Eric during Festival of Blades 6 years ago
- The Mystery: Eric suddenly froze mid-combat, allowing the kill
- Question: Did Iler cause the freezing, or merely take advantage?
- Witnesses: Cara saw everything with her falcon vision
DM Notes
Combat Design:
- Logia boss requiring strategic thinking (environmental control vs direct damage)
- Rage/casting trade-off added tactical depth
- Environmental difficult terrain challenged party positioning
- Appropriate difficulty for first major boss encounter
Narrative Role:
- Classic tyrant antagonist motivating party
- Death triggered political shift (Cara’s ascension)
- Left mysteries (note, Eric’s death) for future investigation
- Established Devil Fruits as major power source
Loot Distribution:
- Mysterious note to Gluthoric (plot hook)
- Key for longhouse exploration
- Berries for party funds
- Fake fruit as evidence/clue
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