Sergeant Halvard Vane
Loyal under-officer who tracked the crown for a century before dying at peace.
Sergeant Halvard Vane served as an old, loyal under-officer within the Deathless's host, dedicating a full century to tracking the elusive crown. He finally arrived in Book 2 with a desperate plea for Bram to reclaim the artifact and his duties. When Bram refused this request, Vane accepted his fate without bitterness.
- Rank
- Old loyal under-officer
- Affiliation
- The Deathless's host
- Mission Duration
- One century
- Arrival
- Book 2
- Fate
- Died discharged and at peace
- Legacy
- Last living witness to the Deathless's mercy
Lore & Background
Vane's death was a pivotal moment in history, marking the extinction of the last living witness capable of testifying to the Deathless's capacity for mercy. His passing left the world without any remaining human memory from that ancient host who could confirm such nuance.
Did You Know?
- Vane tracked the crown continuously for one hundred years before his arrival in Book 2.
- His muster-horn now hangs permanently over the hearth as a cherished artifact.
- He died at an inn feeling discharged from duty and completely at peace.
- Bram's refusal to take up the crown again was Vane's final interaction with him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sergeant Halvard Vane travel for a century?
He tracked the crown as a loyal under-officer of the Deathless's host to find Bram.
What happened when Vane asked Bram to take up the crown?
Bram refused his request, after which Vane died discharged and at peace at the inn.
Why is Vane's death considered significant?
It marks the loss of the last living witness to the Deathless's mercy.
What artifact remains from Sergeant Halvard Vane?
His muster-horn hangs over the hearth as a permanent memorial.