Olaric was a leading figure in Thulian lore and the creator of the Dagger of Warding which was believed to possess mystical powers. He was buried in a tomb next to a church in the village of Wulfburg and the dagger was placed on a pedestal in his mausoleum. During Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Olaric became a living undead colossus of flesh. He is the first boss of the game.