Pontius the Knight | |
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Name |
Pontius |
Gender |
Male |
Age |
40+ |
Occupation |
Knight |
Character |
Trustworthy |
Likes |
Food, drink and adventure |
Hates |
To be hungry/ Unsavoury characters |
Fear |
His friends turning on him. |
In Trine, Pontius the Knight is one of the three main playable characters.
History[]
Pontius is a Knight - but only in his daydreams. Previously a caretaker of the Astral Academy, he wants to join the King's army and what better way to do that than to battle against the undead and prove himself worthy of knighthood! The problem is that Pontius does not quite understand what "undead" means, and he is the only one left to face the enemy in the castle. Or so it seems...
Despite an understandable aversion to his new companions - to Zoya the thief especially - as the series progresses Pontius becomes more willing to trust his new friends' judgements and sometimes even actively seeks out their aid. In Trine 4, subtle hints in the dialogue and cutscenes imply that he may even be beginning to like Zoya in a non-romantic way.
It is revealed in Trine 4 that, despite his jolly and brave exterior, Pontius suffers from insecurity, being afraid of failure and being seen as a fraud or disappointment, especially by his friends.
Character[]
The quintessential hero, Pontius is big as a bear and appreciates a good healthy dose of meat every hour. He is a friendly, happy fellow, and thinks good of everything save the absolute worst of conditions, unless he is hungry, of course. Pontius is a bit slow — he is the one who never gets the joke, and does not quite understand how magic works. But that does not stop him! He wants to be a hero and save the Kingdom!
Abilities[]
- see Knight Abilities
Pontius has an impressive arsenal of melee weapons that make him quite confident. If you could see the Astral Academy library after his practice sessions, well, you would believe that Pontius can, if nothing else, cause great havoc. His strength also comes in handy when lifting heavy objects — or throwing them onto the enemies. Pontius also has a shield that he can use to block attacks. He doesn't swim well due to his armour, but underwater he can execute higher jumps.