Edric Valnyr
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Edric Valnyar is the royal-appointed herald to Baron Orin Kharne, tasked with ensuring that the king’s will is carried out in the frontier lands. A nobleman by birth, he hails from **County Velnyar**, distantly related to **Countess Nienor Allarson**. Now fifty years old, Edric has spent decades navigating the treacherous waters of courtly politics and military command, delivering orders and declarations with the authority of the throne itself.
Tall and lean, with **graying blond hair** and **deep-set blue eyes**, he has the bearing of a man who has seen many lords rise and fall. His features are sharp and angular, his gaze piercing, making him seem perpetually watchful. His voice, trained through years of public pronouncement, carries the weight of law and expectation, cutting through noise and doubt alike.
Edric is unwavering in his loyalty to the king. He has absolute faith in the monarch’s wisdom and judgment, and it is this trust that allows him to serve in even the most unstable of regions. However, he is deeply skeptical of Baron Kharne, a man who earned his title through battlefield renown rather than noble lineage. While he respects strength, Edric believes that rulership is more than might—it is governance, diplomacy, and legacy. The brute force that won a battle will not necessarily keep a barony.
Additionally, Edric is well aware of **Braga the Brazen’s** reputation. Her name has traveled far, and while many in court dismiss her as little more than a bold adventurer, Edric knows that names only reach such heights when they are attached to deeds that demand attention. He watches her as carefully as he watches Kharne, wary of how her influence may shape this new dominion.
Despite his skepticism, Edric approaches his duties with professionalism. He is **married**, with **three children**, and while he currently serves alone, he has considered bringing his family to the frontier—if he determines it is stable enough. He has seen enough lords rise in fire and fall in ash, and he has no desire to entangle his loved ones in an uncertain future.
His role is more than ceremonial. He serves as Kharne’s **official voice**, bearing royal decrees, announcing judgments, and ensuring that all matters of law are properly recorded and reported. Behind the scenes, he is also **the king’s eyes and ears**, ensuring that Kharne upholds the responsibilities placed upon him. He does not interfere unless necessary, but when he does, his words carry the weight of the throne itself.
Edric Valnyar, Royal Herald of Baron Kharne
“A baron is the hand of the crown, but the hand does not act without the voice. I am that voice.”
Edric Valnyar is the royal-appointed herald to Baron Orin Kharne, tasked with ensuring that the king’s will is carried out in the frontier lands. A nobleman by birth, he hails from **County Velnyar**, distantly related to **Countess Nienor Allarson**. Now fifty years old, Edric has spent decades navigating the treacherous waters of courtly politics and military command, delivering orders and declarations with the authority of the throne itself.
Tall and lean, with **graying blond hair** and **deep-set blue eyes**, he has the bearing of a man who has seen many lords rise and fall. His features are sharp and angular, his gaze piercing, making him seem perpetually watchful. His voice, trained through years of public pronouncement, carries the weight of law and expectation, cutting through noise and doubt alike.
“There is no dishonor in rising from nothing—provided one understands what is expected from those who wear the crown’s favor.”
Edric is unwavering in his loyalty to the king. He has absolute faith in the monarch’s wisdom and judgment, and it is this trust that allows him to serve in even the most unstable of regions. However, he is deeply skeptical of Baron Kharne, a man who earned his title through battlefield renown rather than noble lineage. While he respects strength, Edric believes that rulership is more than might—it is governance, diplomacy, and legacy. The brute force that won a battle will not necessarily keep a barony.
Additionally, Edric is well aware of **Braga the Brazen’s** reputation. Her name has traveled far, and while many in court dismiss her as little more than a bold adventurer, Edric knows that names only reach such heights when they are attached to deeds that demand attention. He watches her as carefully as he watches Kharne, wary of how her influence may shape this new dominion.
“A baron must inspire confidence in those who serve him. My family will not set foot in these lands unless I am sure they will be safe under his rule.”
Despite his skepticism, Edric approaches his duties with professionalism. He is **married**, with **three children**, and while he currently serves alone, he has considered bringing his family to the frontier—if he determines it is stable enough. He has seen enough lords rise in fire and fall in ash, and he has no desire to entangle his loved ones in an uncertain future.
His role is more than ceremonial. He serves as Kharne’s **official voice**, bearing royal decrees, announcing judgments, and ensuring that all matters of law are properly recorded and reported. Behind the scenes, he is also **the king’s eyes and ears**, ensuring that Kharne upholds the responsibilities placed upon him. He does not interfere unless necessary, but when he does, his words carry the weight of the throne itself.
“I do not serve the baron. I serve the crown. That is a distinction I will never forget.”
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