Sir Varik Greaves
Sir Varik Greaves
Title: Commander of the Blackshields
Age: Mid 30s
Alignment: Neutral / Pragmatic
Overview:
Sir Varik Greaves commands The Blackshields, an unorthodox and unofficially acknowledged force of killers based in Norwynne, mercenaries, turncoat bandits, and washed-out knights. They wear no crest, only black shields and mismatched armor. They answer to Maerla Vex, and by extension, the Duke—but few ever speak of them in court.
Varik is a former knight who broke his oaths during a brutal border war—and was about to be executed before Maerla intervened. She saw usefulness in him. He now leads her hand-picked force: the ones you call when threats need to disappear, when fear must be sewn, or when the Duke needs someone dead without a banner being blamed.
Personality:
Sharp, dangerous, and unrepentantly cynical.
Looks down on “polished knights” as deluded or dishonest.
Loyal to Edwyne not because he believes in his goodness—but because he respects his ambition and cunning.
Loyal to Maerla completely—he owes her everything.
Relationship with Duke Edwyne Karr:
They share a cold understanding: he does what Edwyne can’t be seen doing.
They rarely speak in public, but when they do, Edwyne calls him “Sir Greaves”—a title Varik hasn't used in a decade.
When whispers aren’t enough, Edwyne gives him one look—and he knows what must be done.
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