LS
Lucien Stablehand
Role Stablehand and groundskeeper
Nationality French
Status alive
Age 30s
Overview
Lucien is the stablehand and groundskeeper at Le Coteau des Ombres. An ex-soldier who lost two fingers in the wars, he is quiet, competent, and carries the physical and psychological weight o
Overview
Lucien is the stablehand and groundskeeper at Le Coteau des Ombres. An ex-soldier who lost two fingers in the wars, he is quiet, competent, and carries the physical and psychological weight of military service. He respects Émeric as one soldier respects another.
Appearance & Demeanor
- Age: 30s
- Appearance: Lean and muscular, with a limp favoring one leg. His left hand is missing the index and middle fingers. He dresses practically in work clothes worn from labor.
- Manner: Quiet, direct, with the bearing of a soldier who has been through conflict
- Voice: Low, measured, with the accent of a common soldier
- Tell: He becomes slightly more animated when speaking to other veterans or military persons
Personality
Lucien is a man marked by war. He does not complain about his wounds or his station, but he carries them quietly. He has found relative peace in the work of tending animals and grounds. He respects Émeric because Émeric treats him as a man, not a servant.
He is loyal without being obsequious, and he will defend the estate and its inhabitants if needed.
Role in Chapter 2
If Investigators Visit the Estate
Lucien:
- Manages the investigators’ horses and transportation
- Provides practical assistance with travel and local navigation
- Speaks rarely but truthfully when he does speak
- May share insights about local superstitions or strange occurrences near the vineyard
- Will not betray Émeric under any circumstances
Characteristics (CoC 7e)
| Attribute | Score |
|---|---|
| STR 65 | CON 65 |
| SIZ 65 | DEX 60 |
| INT 50 | POW 55 |
| APP 45 | EDU 45 |
| HP 13 | MP 11 |
Build: 0 | DB: —1D4 | Luck: 50
Skills
- Ride 70%
- Spot Hidden 60%
- Listen 55%
- Melee (Sword) 65%
- Firearms (Musket) 60%
- Intimidate 50%
Keeper Notes
- Lucien is a supporting character who provides practical assistance
- He is combat-capable but not a solution to problems
- He should not become a major NPC; he is background and support
- He will not speak up unless directly addressed
Connections to Other Files
- Emeric_de_Puyrault — His employer
- Le_Coteau_des_Ombres — The estate he serves
Relationships
- Serves Emeric de Puyrault — Fellow veteran; bonds over military experience