Gavrin Dainholt, Kingsguard

Sir Gavrin Dainholt

"The prince needs more than a sword at his side—he needs a shield against the daggers in the dark." — Sir Gavrin Dainholt

Full Name: Sir Gavrin Dainholt Title: Kingsguard of Gorundia Sworn To: Crown Prince Porthos Ryomar Born: 1187 House: Dainholt, a minor noble house of martial tradition

Overview

Sir Gavrin Dainholt is one of the most experienced and disciplined members of the Kingsguard, personally assigned to protect Crown Prince Porthos Ryomar. Though sworn to the king, Gavrin's primary duty is ensuring the prince’s safety, honor, and political standing within the court.

Unlike some of his brothers in the Kingsguard, Gavrin understands that Porthos’s battles are not fought with steel alone. His role is more than just defending against assassins and rebels—it is also ensuring that the prince is never alone in the den of vipers that is the royal court.

Personality & Loyalties

Sir Gavrin is stoic, methodical, and unwavering in his duty. A veteran of the border wars, he brings military pragmatism to the refined world of noble politics. He does not always approve of Porthos’s vanity or ambitions, but he respects the prince’s intelligence and sense of duty.

Though fiercely loyal to the king, Gavrin is aware that Porthos has his own vision for Gorundia, and he does not interfere unless the prince’s safety or honor is at stake. He does not voice his opinions unless asked, but when he speaks, he does so with measured wisdom.

"A blade does not hesitate. A shield does not waver. I am both." — Sir Gavrin Dainholt

Combat & Training

Gavrin is a masterful swordsman and battlefield tactician, known for his calm, precise movements in combat. He favors heavy armor, a longsword, and a tower shield, making him a near-immovable force in battle. His tactics revolve around controlled aggression, allowing him to dictate the flow of a fight rather than reacting to it.

He is also an expert in defensive formations, having led shield walls in the frontier wars. In court, this translates to an instinct for protecting the prince from political threats, ensuring that Porthos never walks into a conversation unarmed with knowledge.

Relationship with Crown Prince Porthos

Gavrin and Porthos maintain a formal but respectful relationship. The prince sees him as a dependable guardian, but not a confidant, while Gavrin sees Porthos as an ambitious ruler in the making, though not yet tempered by hardship.

Unlike many knights who revere the ideal of nobility, Gavrin believes that power must be used wisely. He does not challenge Porthos’s decisions, but he does offer quiet counsel when needed.

"Your Highness, you may not always like my advice, but you will never doubt that it is given in your best interest." — Sir Gavrin Dainholt

Final Thoughts

Sir Gavrin Dainholt is more than just a sword at Porthos’s side—he is a shield against both steel and intrigue. Whether standing behind the prince in court or before him in battle, his presence ensures that Porthos Ryomar remains protected, respected, and unchallenged.