Knight Flynn

Biodata

Background / History

When Gret Nordmark returns to the City Guard after gaining a place to study at the Mage Tower, Flynn hears Captain Karen’s report and rejects the idea that the Spring Goddess’s Temple can push the Guard around. Gret asks whether studying instead of patrolling will cost him his salary; Flynn laughs at the concern rather than dismissing his request 27.

During a sparring injury at the barracks, Flynn initially hesitates to let Gret attempt an unfamiliar treatment on the critically injured Knight Xiluo. Convinced that Gret can buy time until the priests arrive, he helps with the emergency chest procedure. After Xiluo’s condition improves, Flynn asks Gret what they should do next 28.

Flynn attends Gret’s battlefield first-aid lecture and makes room for Captain Karen to listen. When an envoy arrives to take Gret to the Spring Goddess’s Temple, Flynn quietly briefs City Guard Captain Stephen Nolan on the events behind the accusation 30 31.

Flynn later delivers Gret’s monthly salary and Xiluo’s reward for saving his life. He also asks Gret to examine Knight Balen’s long-standing wrist injury, brings Balen to Gret, and accompanies the group during Gret’s surgical demonstration. Flynn subsequently arranges a City Guard horse for Gret’s travel to the Mage Tower 43 44 46 48.

Abilities & Skills

Knightly strength and emergency assistance

• As a City Guard lieutenant captain, Flynn is one of four officers described as having Knight strength, comparable to a warrior of Level 5 or higher; his exact level is not given 27.
• When Gret cannot pierce Xiluo’s chest with a dagger during the emergency procedure, Flynn takes the dagger and assists 28 45.

Command and support

• Flynn authorizes Gret to act during Xiluo’s emergency and later asks for his medical direction 28.
• He ensures Karen can attend Gret’s first-aid lecture and informs Nolan of the circumstances surrounding Gret’s summons 30 31.

Relationships

• Gret Nordmark — A City Guard recruit under Flynn’s command. Flynn supports his medical work and studies, delivers his pay, and brings Balen to him for examination 27 28 43 44 48.
• Captain Karen — Gret’s squad captain and Flynn’s subordinate. Karen reports to Flynn, who later invites him into Gret’s first-aid lecture 27 30.
• Knight Xiluo — Fellow knight whom Flynn helps Gret save; the two later visit Gret together 28 43.
• Knight Balen — Fellow knight whose wrist injury Flynn asks Gret to assess 43 44.
• Stephen Nolan — Captain of the City Guard; Flynn briefs him when Gret is summoned by the Spring Goddess’s Temple 27 31.

Notable Quotes

“So you believe whatever they say? — You think our City Guard can be bullied just like that?” 27

“What do you need?” 28