Captain Reznik
The Captain of The Guard
Loyal to the bone. The man Kazimir trusts when the patrols go quiet and someone has been seen on the ridge where no one should be.
Biography
Reznik is the best soldier Kazimir has commanded in three centuries, and Kazimir has commanded many soldiers. He is efficient enough not to bring problems until they have hardened into facts. He handles security, patrols, prisoner interrogations, and tactical operations.
Appearance
A scar under his left eye that has faded to a pale line. He stands with one hand behind his back and the other resting near the hilt of his sword, from habit rather than ceremony. He is described as possessing stillness, reserve, and discipline. He is fifty-four, pale and sweat-slicked from wounds, but still standing through force alone.
Personality
Reserved, disciplined, unshakable. Reznik says 'my lord' and means it. He does not usually question orders, but he hesitates visibly when orders trouble him, giving Kazimir the space to reconsider without forcing the issue. He is loyal to Kazimir, and his loyalty has been earned over years of watching an immortal king govern without complaint.
Abilities
No supernatural abilities. Reznik's skill is military: combat prowess, tactical judgment, and an instinct for survival refined over decades.
Key Facts
•He has survived longer in Kazimir's service than most. Competence is the reason. Stubbornness is the other.
•He does not flinch. Other men in the court press themselves against walls when Kazimir passes. Reznik does not move because Reznik does not need to.
•When something goes wrong at the border, Reznik is the one who tells Kazimir. Not because it is his job. Because he is the one Kazimir will listen to without having to be told twice.
First appears in Book 1.
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Captain Reznik
Titles
Captain of The Guard
AffiliationMorozvast
ResidenceKoschmark Fortress
GenderMale
SpeciesHuman
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorBrown (graying)
StatusAlive
Age54
Relationships
Kazimir: his king
Key Features
Scar under his left eye
Belt knife he never parts with
First AppearanceBook 1