Burnstag

Burnstag is a warrior from Strigondon who served Battle Budgie in the Second and Third Eras.

History
Burnstag was born as Bertfeg's son, and grew up in Strigondon while his father ruled the city. Burnstag, with a little persuasion from Bertfeg, trained to become a veteran warrior and fought alongside Goldwing in the battles between Falcon Fortress and the Wolf Clan during the First Era, at the time when Fentraak was leader.

Second Era
Burnstag was sent to the Citadel of the King by his father, along with long-time friend Goldwing, to prepare for conflict with the Demon Donkeys. Along with Battle Budgie, the King's troops and his advisors, Bertfeg travelled along the Old Road to Strigondon to meet the Demon Donkey force.

Burnstag was reunited with his father and helped fight off the onrushing waves of bloodthirsty demons as they tried to overrun the stronghold. Burnstag fought on the wall, as Battle Budgie fought Fentroz and Goldwing fought the Demon Donkey General.

Third Era
Burnstag, much to the reluctance of Bertfeg, went with Battle Budgie to Valmoth while Goldwing stayed under his father's care. Burnstag led a sneaky entrance into Valmoth until he confronted the Demon Donkey General. Burnstag helped bring down the Dust Dragon that promptly attacked the fortress, severing one of its eyes with his axe before Battle Budgie's archers killed the beast. Burnstag distracted the General as Zivoth battled Zogroth and helped slay the remaining Demon Donkey forces.

After their victory, Burnstag returned to Strigondon to see Goldwing recover from his injuries and remained there with his father, occasionally visiting Battle Budgie at his citadel.

Personality and Traits
Burnstag was kind and incredibly brave, a skilled warrior and a strong believer in teamwork. He remained loyal to Battle Budgie right up until the Demon Donkeys' defeat and valued his friends more than anything else. Burnstag was a deer warrior and so possessed great strength, speed and agility.

Weapons and Equipment
Burnstag favoured an axe in battle and also carried a longbow, although this was not his speciality. He wore lightweight armour and clothing on his body for protection and sometimes used his antlers to help in physical combat.