Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte Valor Mortis character

Character
Journal pages
2
Letters naming them
15
Quests naming them
9
Methodology
Data Methodology

Napoleon Bonaparte has 2 pages in William's journal and is named in 9 quests and 15 letters.

Journal pages
2Spoiler-gated below
Letters naming them
15#2 of 7 characters
Quests naming them
95 main · 4 side
First named
Chapter V Crime

Napoleon Bonaparte's journal entry

Game data

William adds to each character's entry as the story moves on, so later pages reveal more of the plot.

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Page 1

The man whose banners I follow... I have come to believe in him utterly, in his vision and in his ambition. Under his command, the armies of the Empire advance relentlessly, driven by a mysterious power that I can scarcely comprehend. I have seen the strength and unwavering resolve of the French soldiers. Their endurance is the subject of whispered legends, spoken of with equal parts awe and fear. Many say there is something beyond ordinary discipline that guides their victories, and I am probably the best proof that it must be true.

They say he is a man of remarkable intellect and iron determination, rarely showing doubt before friend or foe. And yet, I have also seen the fatherly care he shows towards his soldiers, a rare kindness that earns him their fierce and unquestioning loyalty. I cannot help but wonder... How does it feel to inspire such devotion? And what place do I hold in a world governed by such a man?

Page 2

I am deeply aware of Napoleon's disappointment in me after my betrayal, and yet, on the advice of Maria Walewska — whose support came as a great surprise to me — he has, for now, spared my life. I sit confined within the cold walls of the prison, each moment stretching long as I await his decision regarding my fate. Napoleon is known for his unforgiving judgment of traitors, and I cannot shake the fear that the longer I remain here, the greater the chance that I will face execution.

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Story summary

Game data

What Napoleon Bonaparte does across the story, paraphrased from the journal — full spoilers.

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Napoleon is the man whose banners William follows. Early journal pages are near-worship: the Emperor's armies advance on a power William barely understands, his soldiers' endurance is spoken of with awe and fear, and William counts himself as proof that something beyond discipline drives them.

After William's betrayal, Napoleon spares his life for the moment on Maria Walewska's advice and leaves him in prison to await judgement. The Oathbound codex adds the darker side: the Seven were Eternal Guards who refused the 'Purple Vial' that turned their comrades into monsters of war.

Where Napoleon Bonaparte appears

Game data

Regions where Napoleon Bonaparte has dialogue in the game's conversation files, in story order.

Quests that mention Napoleon Bonaparte

Calculated

Chapters and side quests whose journal steps name Napoleon Bonaparte, in campaign order.

Main story (5)

Side quests (4)

Matched by name in the English quest text; a quest can involve a character without naming them.

Letters that mention Napoleon Bonaparte

Calculated

15 letters and notes name Napoleon Bonaparte. Long letters have their own page; short ones are on the letters library.

They are spread over 6 regions: Valley of Ashes, Caverns, Vale of Wrath, The Outskirts, City of Orphans, Napoleon's Prison.

The rest of the cast

The other 6 characters in William's journal.

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of 7 characters in William Dowsett's journal, with 2 pages of their own. They are first named in Chapter V Crime and come up in 5 main chapters and 4 side quests. 15 letters name them, which ranks #2 of 7 characters.

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Napoleon Bonaparte FAQ

Who is Napoleon Bonaparte in Valor Mortis?

The man whose banners I follow... That is how William's journal introduces them; the entry grows to 2 pages as the story goes on.

Where does Napoleon Bonaparte appear in Valor Mortis?

Napoleon Bonaparte is first named in Chapter V Crime. Main chapters: Chapter V Crime, Chapter VI Punishment, Chapter VII Witch Hunt, Chapter VIII Blasphemy, Chapter X Shackled. Side quests: The Emissary, The King of Smugglers, The Choir, The Oathbound.

Which letters mention Napoleon Bonaparte?

15 letters name Napoleon Bonaparte, including Saltmine Note, Shrike's Orders — Cargo, Shrike's Appeal — Join the Resistance, Emissary's Letter, Shrike's Appeal — Follow the Light.

Where does Napoleon Bonaparte appear in Valor Mortis?

Napoleon Bonaparte has dialogue in 11 regions: The Battlefield, Valley of Ashes, Fallen Village, Vale of Wrath, Cursed Hollow, The Outskirts, City of Orphans, University, Fortress, Napoleon's Prison, Entropy.

How many journal pages does Napoleon Bonaparte have?

2 pages. William adds them as the story moves on, which is why this page keeps them behind a spoiler.