The Remnant
Loyal soldiers who kept faith with the dead king for a hundred years without taking the grey sash.
The Remnant stands as the final testament of the old host, a group of soldiers who refused to don the grey sash and instead maintained their oath to a deceased monarch for a century. Led by Ansel, Vane's former comrade, they emerged in Book 12 carrying the true broken crown, symbolizing their enduring devotion through generations of silence.
Their journey concludes not with a battle, but with a peaceful surrender of duty as they lay the crown down forever. Seeking rest after their long vigil, the group settled into the empty mill cottages of Hollowmere, bringing nineteen grandfathers to the quiet town and finally ending their century-long watch.
- Duration of Loyalty
- 100 years
- Leader
- Ansel (Vane's old comrade)
- Key Artifact
- The true broken crown
- Final Location
- Hollowmere mill cottages
- Group Composition
- Nineteen grandfathers
- Status
- Settled and retired
Lore & Background
For a hundred years, the Remnant served as the last loyal soldiers of the old host, distinguished by their refusal to accept the grey sash that marked others. Their spokesman, Ansel, kept the faith alive until he appeared in Book 12 bearing the true broken crown, proving their unwavering commitment to the dead king.
Upon laying the crown down for good, the Remnant transitioned from soldiers to civilians, finding a new home in Hollowmere's empty mill cottages. This settlement added nineteen grandfathers to the town, marking the end of their long vigil and the beginning of a peaceful life among the people they once protected.
Did You Know?
- The Remnant never took the grey sash, remaining loyal to the old host for a full century.
- Ansel, who served as their spokesman, was an old comrade of Vane.
- They carried the true broken crown until they finally laid it down in Book 12.
- The group settled into Hollowmere's empty mill cottages, adding nineteen grandfathers to the town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Remnant?
Their spokesman is Ansel, who was Vane's old comrade.
What artifact did they carry for a hundred years?
They kept faith with the dead king and bore the true broken crown.
Where do the Remnant live now?
They settled in Hollowmere's empty mill cottages after laying down the crown.
Did they ever take the grey sash?
No, they were the last loyal soldiers who never took the grey sash.