Ryman

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ryman (雷曼)
Alias(es)	Knight Ryman; General Ryman; Marquis of the Dermon Kingdom
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nord Isaac's guard; Tami Village; Dermon Kingdom
Occupation/Role	Hunter; Guard Captain; Knight; military commander and general
Status	Alive
First Appearance	4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Amon Hunter LV1	9	Joined Nord's party as a hunter; possessed Strength 12 and Bow proficiency 135.
Amon Hunter LV3	19	Reached LV3 after the battle against Bill's cavalry and bandits; gained two-handed weapon proficiency.
Amon Warrior LV1	27	Promoted from Amon Hunter into a melee profession specializing in two-handed weapons.
Amon Warrior LV2	70	Advanced after the Blackwood Stockade ambush; his Strength reached 18 and his two-handed proficiency reached 130.
Amon Warrior LV3	148	Reached Strength 19 and two-handed proficiency 194, nearing the class template's limits.
Amon Berserker	148	Advanced into a heavy melee troop type equipped for aggressive close combat with heavy chainmail and crescent blade battle axes.
Amon Elite Berserker LV1	297	Advanced following a major battle; possessed Strength 20 and two-handed weapon proficiency 264.
Amon Mountain God Axe Guard LV1	329	Reached Tier 6, the highest known tier in Nord's forces; weapon proficiency rose sharply despite slower attribute gains.
General — Amon Mountain God Axe Guard LVmax	344	Reached the pinnacle of his troop type and gained an exclusive troop type, the Swadian Knights.

Background

Ryman is Village Chief Colin's eldest son. Before Nord Isaac arrived, he supported his impoverished family as one of Tami Village's most capable hunters. He is married to Molly and has two children, Art and Lysa; his younger brother is Reed 4.

While hunting deep in the Amon Mountains, Ryman once saved a Mountain Dweller. The encounter gave him rare knowledge of the isolated mountain strongholds and their inhabitants, information that later helped Nord establish contact with them 4.

Appearance

Ryman is a nearly two-meter-tall, powerfully built man with short golden hair, broad shoulders, and calm eyes. His steady bearing is frequently noted alongside his imposing physical presence 4 211.

• Short golden hair 4
• Broad shoulders and a robust build 4
• Calm, deep-set eyes and a composed expression 4 84
• Nearly two meters tall 211
• Favors armor arrangements that preserve his mobility, including an open-faced helmet and unarmored legs during sparring 249

Personality

Ryman is quiet, steady, and exceptionally dependable. Even when facing ambushes, shortages, or impending war, he maintains his composure; Nord regards him as someone who can always be trusted in critical situations 16 117.

He is fiercely protective of Nord and his comrades. After Bill's death, his first concern was whether Nord had been hurt, and he angrily reprimanded Marco for failing to protect their lord 16. His loyalty is equally personal and formal: when knighted, he swore to follow Nord wherever Nord's sword pointed 192.

Although naturally courageous, Ryman is not reckless. He avoids needless pursuit, prioritizes his companions' safety, and retreats when a tactical situation becomes unfavorable 16 67 129. He also possesses a strong desire to improve, treating dangerous opponents as opportunities to study unfamiliar techniques 135.

Abilities & Skills

Two-Handed and Dual-Axe Combat

Ryman's principal fighting style centers on powerful two-handed weapons. His physical strength, refined footwork, and relentless close-range pressure allow him to overwhelm heavily armed opponents.

• Defeated Commander Bill in a close duel after disarming him and cutting his throat with a one-handed sword 15.
• Killed Blackwood Stockade's Scarface with an improved long-handled Machete, breaking the defenders' morale 89.
• Fought Knight Commander Sand through a prolonged duel and ultimately defeated him despite receiving numerous superficial wounds 134 137.
• Wields paired Crescent Blade Axes as a Berserker, using mobility and rapid alternating attacks to pressure opponents 249.
• His dual-axe style became widely imitated among Dermon Kingdom soldiers 413.

Archery

Before becoming a melee specialist, Ryman was an accomplished hunter and archer.

• Began as an Amon Hunter with Bow proficiency 135 9.
• Shot down a cavalryman with a single arrow during the ambush on Nord's grain convoy 14.
• Was the only person able to fully draw the Black Ironwood Longbow produced by Fosun and Dulu 120.
• Used the Black Ironwood Longbow against the Horned Helmet Knight during the siege of Crison Fort 131.

Combat Adaptation

Ryman learns quickly through direct combat and can adjust his fighting style under extreme pressure.

• Studied Knight Commander Sand's footwork while narrowly evading lethal greatsword strikes 135.
• Rapidly incorporated the knight's movement techniques into his own style, preventing Sand from controlling the fight through spacing 135.
• Adapted to Sand's one-handed sword tactics and gradually took control of their duel 137.
• Earned Edwin's respect in an evenly matched sparring session against a trained knight wielding a two-handed greatsword 249.

Leadership and Command

Ryman developed from Nord's foremost hunter into a senior commander trusted with independent campaigns.

• Led Nord's hunters during the battle against Bill's cavalry and ordered the group not to pursue fleeing bandits into the forest 16.
• Managed the first trade expedition to Distant Mountain Stronghold and maintained order among the Mountain Dwellers during the exchange 55.
• Led the evacuation of Blackwood Stockade's population after Nord's conquest 92.
• Commanded the Bandit Suppression operation with Marco, capturing nearly 300 bandits and brigands 256 268.
• Led an 80,000-man Dermon Kingdom army in the campaign against the Korkilva Kingdom 461.
• Used crossbowmen on the flank to break the Korkilva Heavy Infantry and secure a decisive victory 474.

Equipment

• Chainmail — Initially taken from Commander Bill; later repaired, reforged, and reinforced with an inner layer of leather armor 17 79.
• Long-handled Machete — His primary weapon as an Amon Warrior; Hansen lengthened its handle for more effective two-handed strikes 27 89.
• Black Ironwood Longbow — A bow so powerful that Ryman alone could fully draw it 120.
• Crescent Blade Battle Axes — Paired axes used after his advancement to Amon Berserker 148 249.
• Heavy armor — Ryman's specialized unit was later equipped with plate armor forged by Hansen's workshops 406.

Relationships

• Nord Isaac — Lord and commander. Ryman became Nord's Guard Captain after the battle against Bill, later swore fealty as Nord's knight, and grew into one of Nord's most trusted generals 17 192 377.
• Colin — Father and former Village Chief of Tami Village. Colin places his hopes for the family's future on Ryman's service to Nord 4 49.
• Molly — Wife. Molly manages the household and is openly distressed whenever Ryman returns wounded from battle 4 18.
• Art and Lysa — Son and daughter. Ryman is affectionate toward both children and presents himself to them as a fearless warrior 4 18.
• Reed — Younger brother. Ryman trained Reed from childhood and is sternly protective of him 5 13.
• Marco — Longtime companion, subordinate, and friendly rival. Marco idolized Ryman from childhood but continually strives to surpass him; the two later command campaigns together 53 256 468.
• Old Mor — Fellow hunter and trusted comrade. Ryman welcomed Old Mor back into Nord's service after the latter's hesitation about returning to Tami Village 55.
• Love — Friend from the Warren Merchant Guild. Their connection began when Ryman saved Love's caravan from bandits 12.
• Knight Commander Sand — Respected adversary. Ryman learned from Sand's footwork during their duel and regarded him as a worthy opponent after defeating him 135 137.
• Edwin — Fellow knight and sparring partner. Their duel ended without a decisive victor, earning them mutual respect 249 250.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Nord's first guard — Escorts Nord to Crison Fort, provides local knowledge, and becomes Nord's most important hunter during the grain convoy ambush 5 12 17.
• Guard Captain and mountain pathfinder — Leads hunters through the Amon Mountains, helps locate Distant Mountain Stronghold, and handles Nord's first trade mission with the Mountain Dwellers 17 49 55.
• Blackwood Stockade conflict — Repels Blackwood Stockade's ambush, forces Scarface to flee, then later kills Scarface during Nord's assault on the stockade 67 89.
• Crison Family war — Leads troops in the assault on Crison Fort, studies knightly techniques through his battles with Sand, and earns knighthood for his service 128 135 192.
• Territorial commander — Assists with training, equipment transport, recruitment, and the Bandit Suppression operation, developing alongside Marco into a capable commander 117 121 256 268.
• General of Nord's expanding state — Reaches the pinnacle of the Amon troop tree, becomes a general with the Swadian Knights as his exclusive troop type, and commands major campaigns across the realms 344 377 461.
• Korkilva campaign — Leads the invasion of the Korkilva Kingdom, defeats its fifty thousand Heavy Infantry, and pushes through the Loki Volcanic Cluster toward Barana City 472 474 476.
• Final war — Fights mounted with dual axes against Centaur warriors during Nord's final campaign 487.

Notable Quotes

“I will follow you forever, Lord Nord. The direction your sword points is the path I shall take.” 192

Trivia

• Ryman's early account of the Mountain Dwellers was Nord's first substantial lead on the hidden strongholds of the Amon Mountains 4.
• He was nearly thirty when the System-driven training began rapidly improving his strength again 67.
• Mountain Dwellers of the former Blackwood Stockade both fear and admire him for killing Scarface, their strongest warrior 226.