Thanks so much for the compliments!
I tried my best to make a character who showed some actual smarts, but who just couldn’t prevail against the strength of his opponent (the Macguffin), so I’m glad somebody thinks I did decently at that!
Here I was going: “Let’s see, a spear already broke and hurt my arm, obviously I need to try to use a spear again” Woof, character needs smart.