Captain Reiner Vovrust
Captain Reiner Vovrust (a.k.a. Nightblessed)
"I haven't ruled out the fact that they aren't brothers or half-siblings. They work too well together. But...asking questions about their pasts hasn't yielded much in terms of results."
Jasnah Kholin
Scholar & Niece of Dalinar Kholin
Physical Description
Facial Features
A scar running adjacent to his left eye
Identifying Characteristics
Wolf ears on his head
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Reiner Vovrust was born in 1151 EOS, to parents who owned a mercantile company that shipped caravans of good across Roshar. Once he turned 17, he began running with caravans, intending one day to inherit his family business. In 1170, he went out with a caravan, which was ambushed by goblin raiders. It is unclear where he went after the attack, however, what is known is somewhere along the way he and Kaladin met. In 1171 EOS, Kaladin and Reiner were present as slaves on a bridge crew for High Lord Sadeas at the Betrayal of Fourpoint Pond. Defying orders, Kaladin, Reiner, and their fellow crew on Bridge 4 returned to where High Lord Dalinar had been left, and launched their bridge, allowing the Kholin army to retreat. For their efforts, Bridge 4 was freed of the bonds, and offered positions as guards to Dalinar. Reiner and Kaladin were named captain's of Bridge 4, and took up their posts immediately. Having lost a significant portion of his officers in the betrayal, Dalinar commissioned Reiner (and later Kaladin) as an officer in his army. The two became known for the juggernaut strike force qualities of the squads they commanded in war, Reiner being well known for his mounted cavalry units, while Kaladin was known for his infantry division.
It is rumored that Reiner has been Nightblessed, touched by the Nightwatcher with the ability to achieve some form of foresight. According to the gossip mill, this is what makes him such a good tactician, because he can tell an opponents strategy.
It is rumored that Reiner has been Nightblessed, touched by the Nightwatcher with the ability to achieve some form of foresight. According to the gossip mill, this is what makes him such a good tactician, because he can tell an opponents strategy.
Employment
Vovrust Merchantmen
High Lord Sadeas
High Lord Dalinar
Failures & Embarrassments
Somehow ended up as a slave working a bridge crew for High Lord Sadeas.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Reiner is motivated by his past, which seems to haunt him, catching up to him when he's alone with his thoughts.
Likes & Dislikes
Reportedly dislikes balls and dealing with court politics. UPDATE: dislikes Court politics, likes going to parties
Virtues & Personality perks
Known as Nightblessed, Reiner seems to have an uncanny knack for knowing the tactics of enemies he's faced, and exploiting weaknesses before his enemies even knew they existed. This ability to find chinks in an otherwise impenetrable armor/plan lead many to believed he was blessed by the Nightwatcher, who is believed to bless those with some foresight and the ability to observe & transfer bad luck to a person.
Character Location
Current Location
Kholinar
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Current Location
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Captain
Year of Birth
1151 EOS
23 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Beastborne
Children
Current Residence
Kholinar
Gender
Male
Eyes
Light Green
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair
Height
6’ 0”
Weight
160
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