Cain

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Cain Orm
Alias(es)	Knight Cain; Lord Cain
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ye Wei'an Xiaxing's forces; formerly the Purple Dragon Order; hereditary retainer of the Summerstar Family
Occupation/Role	Purple Dragon Knight; cavalry commander; military officer
Status	Active
First Appearance	4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lv.3 Purple Dragon Knight	6 18	Identified as a Lv.3 Purple Dragon Knight. His class specializes in command and formation fighting rather than raw one-on-one strength.
Lv.4 Purple Dragon Knight	60	Promoted during a charge through an enemy outpost; gained the Purple Dragon Commander feat, enabling him to encourage nearby allies with temporary resilience and increased combat effectiveness.
Lv.5 Purple Dragon Knight	69	Reached the standard of a Great Knight after roughly half a month of continuous campaigning.
Lv.6 Purple Dragon Knight	123	Promoted while assigned to establish an outpost and explore the swamp; specialized in mounted combat.

Background / History

Cain's father had served as a knight to the Baron. Cain himself spent three years in the Purple Dragon Order before returning at the old Baron's request to inherit his father's duties. The Orm Family had served the Summerstar Family for generations and was known for adhering to an old knightly code of loyalty and upright conduct. 10

He initially escorted Ye Wei'an during the ambush on the road to Firefall Fortress. Though unable to break away from the bandit leader to protect Ye Wei'an directly, Cain rallied the guards after seeing Ye Wei'an's spellcasting and later pursued the fleeing bandits. 4 5 He worked with Ye Wei'an through telepathic coordination to capture the bandit leader alive. 6

Cain's trust in Ye Wei'an grew during the journey to Firefall Town. After witnessing Ye Wei'an identify ambushes, bypass hazards, and navigate unfamiliar forest routes more efficiently than known roads, Cain regarded following Ye Wei'an's commands as the party's greatest guarantee of safety. 13

When Gray Crow revealed Selina's involvement in the assassination plot, Cain struggled between his hereditary service to the Summerstars and his knightly principles. He ultimately rejected Selina's methods and swore to protect Ye Wei'an, later pledging the Orm Family's future to him. 24

Appearance

Cain is a weathered, short brown-haired knight. His physique became increasingly hardened through campaigning, and he is commonly seen armed and armored in the manner of a Purple Dragon Knight. 10 69 157

• Weathered face and short brown hair. 10
• Wears heavy armor in combat, including adamantine armor during later campaigns. 60
• Carries a sword; also fights with a shield, lance, and cavalry equipment as circumstances require. 54 104 157

Personality

Cain is honorable, direct, and deeply committed to the knightly code. He recognizes assassination and intra-family treachery as injustices that cannot be excused by political loyalty. 24 His straightforward nature leaves him less adept at noble intrigue, but it also makes him dependable and sincere. 10 16

He is fiercely protective of Ye Wei'an and his soldiers. Even when Marcus Blackbone's Aura of Fear and Command immobilized him, Cain still attempted to reach and defend his lord. 54 As a commander, he inspires strong loyalty among his old subordinates and takes pride in their advancement. 53 61

Abilities & Skills

Purple Dragon Knight Training

Cain is a trained Purple Dragon Knight with experience in both the order and territorial military service. His strengths lie in formation combat, command, and coordinated operations. 6 10

• Commands guards, infantry, and cavalry in battle. 5 53 66
• Uses military judgment to assess enemy behavior and identify irregular threats. 10
• Is less specialized in raw strength than a barbarian or duel-focused warrior. 6 61

Purple Dragon Commander

At Lv.4, Cain gained Purple Dragon Commander, a feat that strengthened his leadership on the battlefield. 60

• Can encourage nearby allies, granting temporary hit points and improved combat effectiveness. 60
• Becomes more effective in desperate, bloody battles through Last Stand. 60
• His war cry restored his soldiers' stamina and fighting spirit during an outpost assault. 60

Mounted Combat

Cain leads cavalry effectively and later specializes in mounted combat. 66 123

• Led heavily armored cavalry in the destruction of bandit forces. 66
• Commanded light cavalry during the operation to lure kobolds into Ye Wei'an's prepared battlefield. 111
• Was entrusted with establishing an outpost in Sword Valley and exploring the swamp alongside Zazus. 123

Swordsmanship and Defensive Combat

Cain is a capable frontline knight, wielding a longsword, shield, and lance in direct engagements. 6 13 54 104

• Cut down goblins during the forest ambush. 13
• Held the bandit leader in combat long enough for Ye Wei'an's support to secure a live capture. 6
• Attempted to contain a regenerating troll while protecting Volodya. 104
• Can be overcome by superior supernatural effects, as Marcus Blackbone froze him with Command. 54

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Longsword. 6 13
• Shield. 54
• Lance for mounted engagements. 104
• Purple Dragon Knight armor; later wore adamantine armor in battle. 60
• Cavalry horses and spare mounts for maneuver operations. 111

Relationships

• Ye Wei'an Xiaxing — Lord and chosen liege. Cain began as his escort, became convinced of his ability during the journey to Firefall Town, and formally pledged loyalty after rejecting Selina's assassination plot. 10 13 24
• Ailian — Fellow retainer and combatant. Cain was astonished by her sudden Monk-class combat skill and later fought alongside her against major threats. 20 104
• Harold and Renn — Longtime comrades and soldiers under Cain's command; they accompanied him and Ye Wei'an on the Firefall Town operation. 12 16 24
• Volodya — Fellow military commander. The two cooperate as commanders despite Volodya's more duel-oriented Champion fighting style. 53 61 69
• Zazus — Kobold leader assigned alongside Cain to bring other kobold tribes under Ye Wei'an's control and establish the Sword Valley outpost. 123
• Gareth — Prospective knight apprentice personally recruited by Cain after the Hat of Insight judged the boy suited for knighthood. 157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Escort Ambush and Firefall Town Operation

Cain commands the guards during the initial bandit ambush, supports Ye Wei'an's counterattack, and helps capture the bandit leader for interrogation. 4 6 He immediately agrees to lead an elite force to Firefall Town, where he participates in disguises, infiltrations, arrests, and the seizure of Gray Crow's criminal network. 10 21 23 29 30

Pledge to Ye Wei'an

After learning that Selina's faction targeted Ye Wei'an, Cain chooses justice over hereditary obedience to the Summerstar Family. He pledges to protect Ye Wei'an and accepts him as the path forward for the Orm Family. 24

Firefall Territory Campaigns

Cain publicly defends Ye Wei'an's honor upon their return to Firefall Fortress. 36 He leads Ye Wei'an's loyal soldiers in assaults against the Zhentarim and bandit outposts, with his troops noted for their exceptional ferocity and trust in their lord. 53 60

Kobold War and Territorial Expansion

Cain commands cavalry against bandits and monsters, assists in the defense against trolls and kobolds, and leads the dangerous mission to lure the kobold force into Ye Wei'an's prepared killing ground. 66 104 111 115 Following the victory, he is assigned to Sword Valley to build an outpost, explore the swamp, and support Zazus in subduing neighboring kobold tribes. 123

Knight Recruitment

Cain represents Ye Wei'an's military authority during the territory's aptitude-selection ceremony. He personally offers Gareth a place as a knight apprentice and promises training in horsemanship, spearwork, swordsmanship, and knightly rules. 157

Trivia

• Cain initially referred to Ye Wei'an as “Young Master,” later using “My Lord” after pledging his loyalty. 10 24 57
• He was one of the earliest people to recognize that Ye Wei'an's forest navigation seemed too precise to be explained by ordinary scouting or magic alone. 13
• Cain's troops were originally weaker than Volodya's in raw strength, but their loyalty to Ye Wei'an made them especially aggressive in battle. 53