Matick

General Matick was a legendary figure of theNetherese Empire, who invented many of the most popular spells used throughout the Realms.

Description
The general was not only a skilled arcanist and inventor, but also a great warrior. Unlike most mages of the era, Matick was both especially strong and robust.

Personality
General Matick was said to be relentless and aggressive, particularly towards elves, whom he disdained.

History
Matick was born in. He quickly worked his way up the ranks in the army of Seventon and repelled several raids of goblinoids. An extremely successful commander, General Matick had the lowest ally-to-enemy troop loss ratio in the entire history of Netheril. As well as eliminating over 35,000 goblins, Matick was said to have killed over 25,000 orcs, 5,000 halflings and elves, and 3,000 trolls. The general invented the well-known spells, magic missile, shield, and mage armor. At the Pass of Humaithira, General Matick died in a last stand against a horde of trolls in.

Rumors & Legends
Some sages did not believe that Matick had invented his wildly popular spells, but instead had them commissioned.