Bertrude

"All sorts of contraband used to come through there, some of it fatal if touched."

Big Bertrude is one of the characters in Pyre.

Description
She is a bog-dweller once feared and respected in the Commonwealth for her sorcerous work.

Masteries
Passions of the Wild Witch


 * Hex of Defeat: When your Pyre is lower than your adversaries', Bertrude deals an extra 5 to their Pyre.
 * Greater Blast: Increase the angle of your Aura Blast, banishing adversaries in a wider area.
 * Sudden Blast: Majorly reduces the charge time of Aura Blast so you can use it more often.
 * Stubborn Flame: When your Pyre is lower than your adversaries', adversaries deal 10 less damage to your Pyre.

Sorceries of the Southern Bogs


 * Hex of Victory: When your Pyre is higher than your adversaries', Bertrude deals an extra 5 to their Pyre.
 * Vital Pounce: After pouncing an adversary, instantly recover all Stamina.
 * Serpent Swiftness: While slithering, use half as much Stamina and move 30% more quickly.
 * Feral Curse: Once each Rite, turn adversaries into fast-moving Howlers upon saluting.

Background
Bertrude is a crone which is responsible for upgrading your Blackwagon in the Flagging Hands with her bog-dwellers at Big Bertrude's. enabling it to cross the Sea of Solis. She is described to be larger than fellow bogdwellers here, perhaps the background behind her name.

She's also a renowned alchemist and is known for her sorcerous work on talismans and the like. It is also known that she had some kind of relationship with Sandalwood before the downside, and harbors romantic feelings for him. Eventually, she will join the Nightwings and participate in the Rites. She cites her reasons as loyalty to Sandalwood.

Description
Bertrude is a crone, so she harbors snake like hair, some degree of horns, and a snake like body. Her hair looks to be made completely out of red and pale snakes, and her horns seem to resemble green antlers. Likely reflecting her witch nature. She is also known to hiss and groan while talking, and even refers to herself as "we" from time to time. In general, she comes off as rude and withdrawn, however, if you talk to her enough she will vent to you by talking about her past with Sandalwood, and even offer you talisman and enchantments to improve your performance in the rites.

Quotes

 * "Tell no one we were paid in favors."