Novak Keves (Tropes)

"'Swear. Verb. Definition One: To make a solemn statement or promise, undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case. Definition Two: To use offensive language. I swear. Fuck.'"A warforged created from the darkest metals of Phlegethos, Novak was created to be a weapon of the archdevil Fierna, designed to enact her whims on the mortal world. However, Novak was born without memory of his true nature or his creator. As such, he chose to wander until he could find his true purpose, eventually joining Aleryn Vadorath on her quest to investigate the Elemental Evil cults. This led to him meeting the rest of the party, which presented an opportunity for him to learn and grow, allowing him to decide just what form his future would take.

This is a collection of tropes related to Novak's character, his narrative, and the various drabbles that he's a part of. For Novak's character, go here.


 * First Friend: While friend might be overstating it, Novak and Aleryn were the first members of the party to formally meet each other and become allies, meeting nine days before the campaign started. Whether they become true friends is yet to be seen.
 * Killer Robot: He was created to be one, at least. Time will tell if he truly becomes this.
 * Religious Robot: The first thing he told Aleryn was that he was searching for his "angel". He also spent a significant amount of time in Red Larch praying to her.
 * Noisy Robots: Novak is often described as making a humming sound when he's deep in thought, like a computer whirring.
 * Really Was Born Yesterday: Novak was born the exact day Aleryn found him. Despite that, he was capable of (slow and unsteady, but understandable) speech and was capable of fighting a bear after only a few days. Since then, he's accomplished a lot more.
 * Robot Wizard: As a warforged warlock, he fits this to a T.
 * Token Robot: The only warforged in the party.
 * Three Laws Compliant: Given that he was made by an archdevil, this is a given. Novak has only ever followed the third law, easily ignores the second, and seems to enjoy breaking the first.