Captain Jareth Thornwall

Commander of the Fort Leilon Guard

Steel’s honest. Walls don’t lie. People? That’s where it gets tricky.”

— Captain Jareth Thornwall

Overview

A veteran of too many campaigns and too few thanks, Captain Jareth Thornwall commands Fort Leilon’s guard with tired precision and unshakeable standards. His armor is old but polished. His orders are blunt. And his loyalty? Hard-earned, rarely given, and never revoked.

Jareth has little use for politics and even less for nobles who haven’t bled for the land they claim to defend. He serves because he believes someone must. His patience for weakness is short—but his commitment to Leilon is long.

Presence & Personality

"If you’re not willing to bleed for it, don’t ask me to defend it."
• Stoic, grizzled, and always slightly annoyed
• Believes in discipline, faith, and clean blades
• Grumbles often, speaks little, listens more
• Wields respect like a blade—earned, never gifted

Locals Say...

• “He’s slept in armor more than in a bed.”
• “He once stared down a hill giant without drawing steel.”
• “If he calls you ‘kid,’ it means you’re worth something.”

Titles & Affiliations

Title: Captain of the Fort Leilon Guard
Affiliation: Independent — reports directly to Lord Darius Vexmoor
Known For: Battlefield instincts, blunt honesty, rigid discipline
Rumored Weakness: Grief he won’t speak of—and scars older than the fort itself

Faith & Foundations

Jareth is a religious man, quietly devoted to the ancient shrine hidden beneath the fort—a remnant of the old ways, long predating noble banners and city edicts.
• Sees faith as discipline, not comfort
• Respects clerics like Shyk, whose stoicism mirrors his own upbringing
• Occasionally prays alone in the shrine, always at dawn

Player Hooks

• Will support players who show courage and consistency, not charm
• Could call on the party to help defend the shrine if desecrated
• Might be the only person willing to stand between the players and House Vexmoor’s wrath—if he believes in them
• His sword is fast. His trust is slow. His respect is heavy.
Earn it, and you’ll never be alone in a fight again.