Harlan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Harlan Ogilvy
Alias(es)	Haran Ogilvy; Champion Swordsman; Duelist; “Savage Swordsman”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Night Watchers; Norwick Dynasty; Guardian Domain
Occupation/Role	Champion Swordsman; Doom Norwick’s sworn personal guard and swordsmanship instructor
Status	Active, serving in Doom’s Orc campaign 50
First Appearance	Chapter 23

Background / History

Harlan served for decades as a Night Watcher and battlefield duelist. Known for challenging enemy champions, he survived every such duel while his opponents perished; his twenty arena championships also made him one of Guardian Domain’s most celebrated warriors. 23 32

He was once a gifted student of Royal Grandmaster Swordsman Xilan. Their relationship collapsed after Xilan rejected Harlan’s swordplay from the Royal Swordplay Archive, judging its instinct-driven aggression unsuitable for royal instruction. The former teacher and student later became enduring rivals. 33

When Doom Norwick challenged a captured Special Ops Boy, Harlan initially feared for the rapidly growing prince’s safety. King Norwick made their wager binding: if Doom survived, Harlan would become his personal bodyguard. After Doom won, Harlan formally swore the Guardian’s Oath before the royal court. 24 27

Harlan became Doom’s combat instructor and confidant. He taught him basic swordsmanship and cautioned him to conceal and limit his flesh-memory ability, warning that absorbing too many memories could contaminate Doom’s judgment and destroy trust with his allies. 32 35

Months later, Harlan’s aging body unexpectedly returned to peak condition, even growing taller despite old wounds and previous decline. King Norwick concluded that a god had taken an interest in him; Harlan subsequently vowed to kill Doom if Doom ever turned to the gods and endangered Nul. A Psionic Master sealed that conversation and contingency within Harlan’s mind, leaving him with no conscious memory of it. 42 44

Appearance

Harlan is a scarred, heroic-looking warrior whose long battlefield service is visible in his bearing and equipment. His thick brows, large spirited eyes, and facial scars give him a notably fierce presence. 23

• Usually wears battle-scarred white power armor, kept meticulously clean when accompanying Doom. 27 33
• Bears Doom’s red personal emblem on the left breast of his armor. 33
• Wears a blue, gold-trimmed guard’s cloak embroidered with Doom’s emblem. 33
• Has a handsome but grim face; the scar across it becomes especially pronounced when he is concerned or angered. 24
• Can fight bare-chested during formal sword duels. 34

Personality

Harlan is intensely honor-conscious and lives for victory, personal combat, and the reputation earned through them. His pride is substantial enough that Xilan’s rejection of his swordplay became a long-running grievance, yet he is willing to set that pride aside when Doom’s strategy requires sacrifice. 33 48

He is blunt, provocative, and irreverent toward Xilan, using insults and psychological distractions as readily as swordplay. Beneath this abrasive manner, he is sensitive to responsibility and deeply protective of Doom; he worried about placing a child in a lethal duel and took Doom’s safety seriously from the beginning of his guard service. 24 34

Harlan regards Doom as more than a liege. He considers him a friend, student, and brother-like companion, admires Doom’s kindness, and accepts even baffling commands without abandoning his duty. 28 44 47

Abilities & Skills

Master Swordsmanship

Harlan is a Champion Swordsman and advanced practitioner of the aggressive Instinctive Sword Technique. His style prioritizes decisive offense, constant pressure, and attacks aimed at vital points. 33 34

• Has won the Guardian Arena championship twenty times. 23
• Earned the title of Sword Master through extensive battlefield achievements. 33
• Uses rapid, relentless attacks capable of forcing Xilan—his former instructor—into sustained defense. 35
• Combines swordplay with verbal provocation to disrupt an opponent’s focus. 34
• Can perform the traditional Self-Restraint trial, which requires enough control to stop a fast-moving stone sword instantly without breaking it. 34

Battlefield Duelist

As the Night Watchers’ “Duelist,” Harlan specializes in identifying enemy champions, issuing challenges, and eliminating them in single combat. 32

• His reputation is recognized by both Night Watchers and Orcs. 46 48
• Has served on battlefields for decades and remained alive through every champion duel he fought. 32
• Can rapidly assess an opponent’s movements, as shown when he tracked the chaotic swings of Gu Ya’s club during their staged duel. 49
• Accepted the humiliation of a public “defeat” so Doom could establish Gu Ya as a controllable Orc Boss and gather the scattered Greenskins. 48 50

Guard and Mentor

Harlan’s oath makes Doom’s safety and will his highest personal obligations. 27

• Warned Doom that memory absorption could create fear and distrust among allies if revealed. 32
• Advised Doom that excessive foreign memories could weaken his mental defenses and compromise his swordsmanship. 32
• Trained Doom in basic swordsmanship and supported his early education in the Way of the Warrior. 35
• Immediately moves to protect Doom’s authority when others speak disrespectfully to him. 46

Mounted Combat

Harlan is highly capable with an anti-gravity bike, using its systems to turn speed and terrain into weapons. 45

• Activated the bike’s defensive field, his armor shield, and a Nul Crystal-powered Dimensional Blade during a high-speed attack. 45
• Used the vehicle’s Cutting Cannon and Cutting Ray to cut through a tightly packed Orc force in a canyon. 45
• Coordinated with Doom during rapid assaults without slowing their advance. 45

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• White power armor — battle-scarred armor marked with Doom’s personal emblem. 27 33
• Longswords and light blades — Harlan’s primary weapons in duels and battlefield engagements. 35 48
• Guard spear — used during Night Watcher operations, including the capture of an Orc later consumed by Doom. 32
• Sword Seal — proof of Doom’s authority as Warlord, displayed by Harlan to compel the Night Watchers’ obedience. 46
• Anti-gravity bike — equipped with a defensive field, Cutting Cannon, Cutting Ray, and Nul Crystal-powered Dimensional Blade. 45

Relationships

• Doom Norwick — Sworn liege, student, and close companion. Harlan became Doom’s personal guard after Doom defeated a Special Ops Boy and later trained him in swordsmanship. 24 27 35
• King Norwick — Harlan’s king and the architect of his hidden final duty: kill Doom if Doom becomes a threat to Nul through the gods. 44
• Xilan — Former teacher and bitter rival. Their dispute over instinctive versus formal swordsmanship led to a long-standing personal feud. 33 34
• Queen Daisy — Doom’s mother, who explains Harlan and Xilan’s history to Doom and remains wary of Harlan’s influence on royal conduct. 33 34
• Erica von Stern — A Ranger and battlefield collaborator. Harlan rebuked her for disrespecting Doom, then worked with her during Doom’s plan to create an Orc Boss. 46 48
• Gu Ya — Orc boy whom Harlan deliberately allowed to “defeat” him, enabling Doom’s plan to consolidate the Orc forces under a single Boss. 49 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Doom’s Guardian

Harlan first acts as a skeptical but concerned observer of Doom’s confidence. Doom’s victory over the Special Ops Boy overturns that skepticism, leading Harlan to apologize, swear allegiance, and become the prince’s guardian. 23 24 27

Rivalry at the War Academy

Harlan’s arrival as Doom’s guard reignites his old conflict with Xilan. Their duel demonstrates the contrast between Harlan’s instinctive, aggressive swordsmanship and Xilan’s disciplined, formal approach. 33 34 35

The King’s Hidden Contingency

After Harlan’s unexplained physical restoration, Norwick reveals his belief that divine attention is strengthening him. Harlan agrees that Nul must come before personal loyalty and accepts a sealed directive to kill Doom should the prince fall under divine influence. 42 44

The Orc Campaign

As Doom becomes Warlord, Harlan accompanies him to the front. He helps destroy Orc forces in the canyon, supports Doom’s battlefield command, and sacrifices his undefeated reputation to establish Gu Ya as a false Orc legend. 45 47 48 49 50

Notable Quotes

“My blood shall be your shield, guarding your safety; my sword shall be my vow, severing your foes.” 27

“If Doom ever turns toward the gods, I will do everything in my power, by any means necessary, to kill him!” 44

Trivia

• Harlan is also rendered as Haran Ogilvy in several passages.
• Xilan mockingly calls him the “Savage Swordsman.” 33
• His public loss to Gu Ya was a deliberate performance rather than a genuine defeat. 49 50
• Harlan’s body recovered from age and war-related decline so dramatically that Guardian Domain’s genetic inspectors repeatedly investigated him. 42