Bellarion the Fortunate · Character

Werner von Stoffel

A burly German mercenary captain whose blunt soldier's honesty and steady competence make him the kind of ally Bellarion can actually rely on.

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Also known as Stoffel, Messer Stoffel

First appearance: ii facino cane

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Swiss captain who teaches Bellarion the use of the halberd.

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Werner von Stoffel leads Swiss arbalesters in Facino Cane's service, a foreign captain whose worth is measured in the men who follow him and the ground he holds. He is sent to recover Bellarion's body and instead marches back into Milan beside the living man, a detail that captures his unglamorous, practical loyalty. In a world of shifting allegiances and performed courtesies, Stoffel's straightforwardness marks him as one of the few figures whose word carries weight without ornament.

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Facino Cane's Captains
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III: The Countess of Biandrate
Swiss captain who teaches Bellarion the use of the halberd.
IV: The Champion
Captain of the Swiss company left to guard baggage; details men for Bellarion's escort.
Manoeuvres
Swiss captain; agrees with Bellarion's concerns and joins him in scouting; supports Bellarion's plan to hold the ford.
VIII: The Battle of Travo
Reports the death of the wounded Swiss and is sent by Facino to recover Bellarion's body.
X: The Knight Bellarion
Accompanies Bellarion into Milan and is his confidant regarding the joust.
XIII: The Victuallers
Hosts Bellarion at Casalbagliano, admits his men are insufficient to guard the lines.
Severance
Agrees to join Bellarion's new condotta, bringing fifty Swiss cavalry.
XVII: The Return
Rides at Bellarion's side ahead of the troop of arbalesters during the return to Casale.
II: The Battle of Novi
Accompanies Bellarion as his lieutenant during the contract signing.
VI: The Inheritance
Captain present at Facino's funeral as a mourner.
VIII: Carmagnola's Bridges
Sent by Bellarion with a force to secure the Carpignano bridge.
IX: Vercelli
Captures and disbands a detachment sent to destroy a bridge.
X: The Arrest
Supports Bellarion, argues against the accusation, threatens to raise the Swiss.
XI: The Pledge
Mentioned as leading Swiss troops who might attempt to rescue Bellarion.
XIII: The Occupation of Casale
Brings news of Theodore's sally and advance; commands the foot, baggage, and artillery following Bellarion's march.

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