Bogdan was known throughout the world even before the war had started as the most prestigious engineer. A master at proper experimentation and application, it was he who managed to find a practical use for gunpowder. As most magicians had to be specialized to cast long-ranged spells, any common soldier could operate a cannon. Explosive and deadly, it's believed that this discovery of artillery fast-tracked the Empire's war machine towards its first invasion.
Not sated with that, however, it's believed that he was the one who managed the first forging of Mithsteel. So valuable were his inventions and genius, there was no question that he would lead the Techari branch of the Imperial military. Though he is too old to fight himself, he has been seen on the battlefield wielding powerful custom-made gadgets and tech that strike immediate fear in the opposition.