The Figure in Bismuth

The Figure in Bismuth
Basic Information
Pronouns	He/him, They/them
Aliases	Bismuth
Connections
Af­fil­i­a­tion(s)	The Witch in Glass Millennium Break
Meta Info
Playbook	Imposter (Armour Astir)
Player	Andrew Lee Swan
Appears In	PARTIZAN Guests, Invited and Otherwise PARTIZAN 36: The Witch in the Glass Pt. 2 PARTIZAN 37: The Gravity of Absence PARTIZAN 38: The Red Light PARTIZAN 42: The Unbreakable Quarry PARTIZAN 43: The Tunnels Beneath PARTIZAN 44: The Prison at the Top of the World PARTIZAN 45: Operation Shackled Sun: Act 1: The Fray PARTIZAN 46: Operation Shackled Sun: Act 2: The Gate PARTIZAN 47: Operation Shackled Sun: Act 3: The Stories Told About the Things We Do

The Figure in Bismuth is a character in PARTIZAN and PALISADE. He is the Right Hand of The Witch in Glass. Although he was first introduced during Beam Saber, his playbook has always been The Imposter.

Appearance

They are humanoid, and their body is covered in rainbow crystals. Of his head, only his jaw is visible; the rest is a large crystal (Reference). The weight of the crystal requires them to do certain physical exercises as self-maintenance. His body is also partially covered in vines, but their extent is not visible as they're covered by his clothes.

In PALISADE, they're further described as imposing but hunched over by the weight of the crystals over their body, and wear a tight flight suit adorned with medals commemorating their skill as a pilot.

Personality

Bismuth is rather soft spoken and mild. They haven't done a lot of political thought and are surprised when called on it.

History and Involvement

Bismuth was formerly a history teacher, and is now a supernaturally gifted ace pilot. After being injured and near-death due to the battles raging across Partizan, they were healed by the Witch in Glass. Because of this, he believes he owes her his loyalty. Within the Reflecting Pool, he serves as a benevolent sort of alderman for the fellow residents, attending to their problems.

Their first appearance is bringing Sovereign Immunity to speak with the Witch in Glass. Months later, he assists Millennium Break in investigating Chasmata Quarry. When the Witch in Glass joins the fight during Operation Shackled Sun, he plays a pivotal role there as well. Afterward, they are described as spending some time in isolation, hanging out in a cave.

In the years following, he remains connected to the Witch in Glass despite being on indefinite loan to Millennium Break.

Relationships

Bonds (Beam Saber)

• Sovereign Immunity seems quite affable and amenable.
• Phrygian and I might share a bond over our distinct appearances.
• Kalar's heroism is quite striking.

Hooks (Armour Astir)

• No matter how far I run, I am still tethered to the Witch in Glass.
• I've lived two lies, I would happily die for the truth.
• If Phrygian were to test my loyalties, I'm not sure which way I would go.

Mech

In PARTIZAN, the Figure in Bismuth's mech is the Will of the Witch, a gigantic Hallow shaped like a crystalline knight.

In PALISADE, his mech is the Devil's Two Front Teeth, a zombie-like Altar.