Order of the Crimson Blades Leader of the Crimson Blades male 32 years old approx. 6'0"

Leader of the Crimson Blades, he graduated from the Academy at the top of his class with a sterling record. It was not long after that the Cardinal himself heard of his talents and loyalty, so Guildenstern found himself assigned a generous position. While refined and elegant in manners, from his speech and habits one can paint a picture of a man to whom the ends justify the means.

When the Müllenkamp Cult occupied the Duke's Manor, Guildenstern and the Blades moved on the Cardinal's orders, attacking the mansion without notifying the VKP. There, he employed heavy-handed tactics, setting buildings aflame indiscriminantly and ruthlessly supressing any retaliation. Discovering Sydney already fled, he immediately began persuing the Cult to Lea Monde. The true aim of the persuit, however, was not to capture a felon or exterminate a heretic. In other words, this wasn't the Crimson Blades' typical "witch hunt". Instead, Guildenstern seems to be after Sydney's "power".

Once in Lea Monde, Guildenstern undertakes a more thorogh search for Sydney, as well as setting his subordinates in the path of the new thorn-in-his-side: Ashley.

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Dying for a Dream: Guildenstern does have a lover within the Blades; Samantha. He is fond of her, but not in love with her. There are parts of his heart which she does not know. It seems that the Cardinal's Prodigy instead loves only his "One Dream".

Priest and Mage: Though he is a member of the Holy Orders, Guildenstern has no qualm about using the "heretical powers" of the Dark. In fact, his mastery of them is such that he may even match Sydney.

Battle Prowess: There are only a few times when Guildenstern directly confronts another, so analysing his ability is difficult. Yet, taking a look at his attitude during encounters with Sydney and Rozencrantz, it's clear that he has confidence in his swordsmanship.

Rozencrantz & Guildenstern: Guildenstern has devoted his life to the single path leading to his Dream. Rozencrantz, on the other hand, comes and goes like a fickle breeze, speaking with a silver tongue and eaisly changing his stance to fit the situation. Those shifty traits Guildenstern finds most abominable.

TOP SECRET

In Lea Monde, Guildenstern witnessed dozens of mysteries, yet he didn't bat an eye. His only focus was improving his command of the Dark. To the normal Crimson Blade, Lea Monde gave them their first taste of magic. That they also could learn to use it's power shocked them terribly. However, Guildenstern's previous exposure had long accustomed him to the Dark and its usage.

Rumor also has it that he is "The Cardinal's Chosen."

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