Walker

Biodata

Background and History

Walker is the son of Marquis Harry William and the younger brother of Keith William. Though he came from a powerful noble family in the royal capital, he was sent to Visas as captain of a twelve-knight royal detachment; the assignment was associated with conflict between him and his jealous older brother. Unlike the other knights, he appeared pleased by the transfer rather than resentful of Visas’s poverty 8.

Upon reporting to Cyrus Desinia, Walker accepted the young count’s unconventional recruitment and tax policies with interest. He led the detachment’s campaign through Komoy Fort, methodically hiring literate commoners to spread Visas’s recruitment terms throughout the city. He recognized that Cyrus was using royal knights—and Walker’s family status—to protect the campaign from Count Bevis Elliot’s retaliation 9.

Walker became commander of Visas’s regular soldiers while Fernandi Edward took command of the reserve soldiers. He helped train, evaluate, and organize the new army, including commoners, former slaves, and knights competing for merit-based positions 11 12. Following the fall of Komoy Fort, Cyrus reorganized the troops into the Black and White Cavalry; Walker was appointed commander of the White Cavalry and chose Taylor Kennedy and Bana Larry as his prospective vice commanders 18.

Although Cyrus offered to arrange his return to the royal capital, Walker instead swore lifelong loyalty to Desinia and placed Cyrus’s authority above the king’s orders 18. He later recruited more than 350 settlers from Gaina for Visas and Komoy Fort 32.

During the mourning period for King Duke Patch, Walker overheard Harry and Keith William discussing Duke Bass Riches’s coup. He secretly returned to warn Cyrus, then confronted Keith at swordpoint to confirm the church’s involvement in the conspiracy 33 34. He openly rejected his father’s demands, helped organize the escape from Kaies, and remained with Cyrus through the conflict against Bass Riches 37 38.

As commander of the White Cavalry, Walker led campaigns that helped Desinia seize lordless cities and advance on the royal capital. He captured Keith and later lured Harry into Desinia territory, refusing to betray Cyrus even to protect his own family. During the final assault on Kaies, he called on the royal-city knights to surrender rather than continue defending Bass Riches, helping break their morale 39.

Over the following years, Walker remained one of Cyrus’s principal commanders and agents. He accompanied Fernandi during Desinia’s intervention in Gaina, where the Black-and-White Cavalry split into coordinated attack groups against Bruno Green’s forces. Walker and Fernandi led the cavalry’s frontal charge at Gandamia Grand Canyon, while Taylor’s force completed the encirclement that led to Bruno’s defeat 49 52.

Walker later accompanied Cyrus on the covert Helgoda expedition to investigate Duke Bill’s legacy. Disguised as a knight and merchant escort, he gathered intelligence, captured Samuel Fern, helped Cyrus descend a cliff to Duke Bill’s hidden chamber, and supported Cyrus’s decision to recruit Samuel as a shipbuilding talent 55 56 58 59.

He has continued to serve as both a field commander and a trusted investigator. Walker helped assess the attempted killing of Ice Cream at the Saint Airo hunting grounds, participated in undercover investigations into Mayor Vernon’s smuggling network in Kunse City, coordinated the tavern raid that exposed the conspiracy, and publicly read the charges against Vernon and his collaborators 111 135 137 138. As tensions with the Saint Airo Empire escalated over Shamir Phoebe’s flight and the Kadi Tribe blockade, Cyrus assigned Walker and Fernandi to strengthen surveillance at Desinia’s ports and borders 173.

Appearance

Walker is a tall, straight-backed knight with a handsome, dashing face and a strong, muscular build 9 34.

• Usually wears knightly armor and carries a greatsword 9 33.
• Maintains a relaxed, smiling demeanor even in tense situations 9.
• His genial appearance conceals a colder and more calculating side 15.
• Can alter his clothing and presentation effectively for covert work, including posing as a shabby hired knight or a Helgodan merchant’s guard 56 135.

Personality

Walker is perceptive, adaptable, and entertained by Cyrus’s unconventional thinking. He quickly understands the political value behind Cyrus’s reforms and openly finds the young count “interesting” and adorable 9.

Behind his playful teasing is a pragmatic and ruthless streak. He deliberately remained behind during the Par Mountain operation to protect Cyrus and assess whether the training camp had produced capable soldiers, rather than merely harmless recruits 15. He can be sharp-tongued when needed, particularly when others lose sight of immediate priorities 16.

His defining trait is loyalty to Cyrus. Walker ultimately chooses Desinia over his father, brother, royal-capital upbringing, and potential safety, while still attempting to preserve his family’s lives where possible 33 39.

Walker is also highly adaptable in unconventional circumstances. He is willing to use disguises, deception, flirtation, and staged captures to gather intelligence or infiltrate hostile operations, while remaining focused on protecting Cyrus and Desinia’s interests 56 135.

Abilities & Skills

Knightly Combat

Walker is an experienced knight commander who fights with a greatsword and takes an active role in Cyrus’s personal protection.

• Remained at Par Lake with Fernandi to protect Cyrus during the winter drill and evaluate the soldiers’ combat response 15.
• Fought through Kaies during the coup and helped escort Cyrus and Marco Case out of the church 37.
• Participated in repeated counterattacks against pursuing royal-city knights during the escape from Kaies 38.
• Led the White Cavalry in the assault on Kaies and personally urged the royal-city knights to surrender 39.
• Charged alongside Fernandi during the Battle of Gandamia Grand Canyon against Bruno Green’s cavalry 52.
• Helped secure Cyrus during the descent to Duke Bill’s hidden cliffside chamber in Helgoda 58.

Military Command

Walker is responsible for organizing troops, training soldiers, and leading cavalry operations.

• Commanded Visas’s regular soldiers during their initial training and assessment system 11 12.
• Became commander of the White Cavalry after Cyrus integrated former reserve soldiers and regular soldiers into mixed units 18.
• Led the White Cavalry in Desinia’s campaigns against Bass Riches’s forces and in the advance on Kaies 39.
• Advanced toward Gaina’s royal capital alongside Fernandi during the campaign against Bruno Green 49.
• Coordinated the White Cavalry with Fernandi’s Black Cavalry and Taylor’s flanking force during the defeat of Bruno Green’s army 52.
• Publicly announced the charges against Mayor Vernon and the Kunse conspirators on Cyrus’s behalf, reinforcing the legitimacy of their punishment 138.
• Was assigned to reinforce port and border surveillance as Desinia prepared for possible conflict with the Saint Airo Empire 173.

Political Insight and Covert Operations

Walker is skilled at recognizing political danger and acting discreetly under pressure.

• Identified Cyrus’s use of the royal knights’ status as protection for the recruitment campaign in Komoy Fort 9.
• Secretly overheard Bass Riches’s coup plans from outside his father’s study, then returned to Cyrus with the information 33.
• Interrogated Keith William at swordpoint to confirm Bishop Bolton’s involvement and the extent of Bass’s control over Kaies 34.
• Helped coordinate hostage leverage, bird-whistle communication, and the escape route from the royal city 37.
• Accompanied Cyrus undercover in Helgoda, gathered intelligence at the port, and captured Samuel Fern for questioning 56 58.
• Used the persona of a down-and-out hired knight to investigate the Kunse tavern and obtain information from Valriana about the smuggling network 135.
• Coordinated the operation at the Kunse tavern, securing captured conspirators and barrels of smuggled minerals 137.
• Helped investigate the Saint Airo rumors concerning Cyrus and Shamir Phoebe and recognized their potential political consequences 173.

Equipment

• Greatsword — Walker’s primary weapon; he carries it both on duty and during covert movements in the royal capital 9 33.
• Knight’s armor — Worn during military operations and while serving under Cyrus 33 34.
• Medicinal ointment — Carries treatment supplies while traveling and used ointment to bandage Marco Case’s wound during the Kaies escape 37.
• Bird whistle — Uses Desinia’s whistle-based signaling system to coordinate with allied soldiers during military operations and escapes 37.
• Disguised clothing and lighter armor — Uses altered attire, helmets, and local clothing to conceal his identity during covert assignments in Helgoda and Kunse City 56 135.

Relationships

• Cyrus Desinia — His lord. Walker becomes fascinated by Cyrus’s intelligence and reforms, later swearing lifelong loyalty to remain at his side 9 18.
• Fernandi Edward — Fellow knight commander and professional rival. They jointly trained Visas’s army, command the White and Black Cavalry respectively, and cooperate closely in military operations 11 18 49.
• Harry William — His father and a marquis allied with Bass Riches. Walker rejects Harry’s coup involvement but tries to capture him rather than abandon him to death 33 37 39.
• Keith William — His older brother. Walker discovers Keith’s role in the coup, takes him hostage during the Kaies crisis, and later captures him alive 33 34 39.
• Taylor Kennedy — Walker’s chosen candidate for White Cavalry vice commander, valued for intelligence and steadiness. They later work together in covert investigations and military operations 18 135 138.
• Bana Larry — Walker’s chosen candidate for White Cavalry vice commander, valued for scouting ability 18.
• Judas Jansen — Cyrus’s steward and Walker’s ally during the Kaies escape, where they coordinate forces outside the city gate. They also accompanied Cyrus together on the Helgoda mission 37 55.
• Samuel Fern — A talented Helgodan shipbuilder whom Walker captured while investigating Duke Bill’s clues. Walker initially intimidated Samuel into cooperating, then accepted Cyrus’s decision to recruit him 58 59.
• Light Green — Gaina’s king and Desinia’s wartime ally against Bruno Green. Walker helped lead the cavalry force that arrived to support Light at Gandamia Grand Canyon 49 52.
• Coalball and Snowball — The tiger symbols of the Black and White Cavalry. Walker enjoys teasing them but receives little affection from either, particularly Snowball, who once chased him after taking offense at his comment about his attire 18 44 70.

Notable Quotes

“By the Creator's name, my lord, I very much want to remain at your side. Other than where you are, I don't want to go anywhere, not even the royal capital.” 18

“You did something wrong. I cannot follow you into wrongdoing, Father.” 37

“I will do my best to save you, but I will never betray the count.” 39