Sergeant Halvard Vane
The last witness of the Deathless's mercy, dying after a century-long quest for the crown.
Sergeant Halvard Vane is an ancient under-officer of the Third Cohort who arrives in Book 2 at the age of 122. Having tracked the crown for a hundred years without ever receiving word that the war had ended, he desperately begs Bram to resume his rule against the Iron Baron. His arrival marks the tragic intersection of a forgotten army and a new era.
- Age
- 122
- Rank
- Sergeant (Under-officer)
- Affiliation
- Deathless's Host, Third Cohort
- Mission Duration
- 100 years tracking the crown
- Final Location
- The inn
- Legacy Item
- Muster-horn
Lore & Background
Vane represents the immense cost of refusing the crown and the scattering of the old army. After Bram refuses to take up the mantle, Vane dies peacefully at the inn, becoming the last living witness to the Deathless's mercy. His death signifies the end of an era where loyalty to a lost cause persisted for generations.
Did You Know?
- Vane tracked the crown for exactly one century before arriving in Book 2.
- He never received any word that the war against the Iron Baron had ended.
- His muster-horn is now a permanent artifact hung over the hearth at the inn.
- At age 122, he was the last surviving witness to the Deathless's mercy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sergeant Vane come to find Bram?
He had tracked the crown for a century and begged Bram to resume his rule against the Iron Baron, unaware the war was over.
How old was Halvard Vane when he arrived?
Vane was 122 years old upon his arrival in Book 2.
What happened to Vane after Bram refused the crown?
He died peacefully at the inn, becoming the last living witness to the Deathless's mercy.
Where is Vane's muster-horn located now?
It was cleaned and hung over the hearth as a permanent artifact.