Hermann Shriver

"Things are very seldom what they seem. In my experience, they’re usually a damn sight worse."
-Hermann Shriver
== History ==
Born to a minor noble family, Shriver joined the Hexenjägers as many did, for honor and social advancement. Though he was a skilled duelist in his youth, Shriver's talents lay in the field of logistics. He developed a reputation as something as a pen-pusher, but not one to be scoffed at. He fought when need arose, and no one called him a coward. 
== Personality ==
A short-tempered man in his youth, Shriver was fond of duels - both pistol and sword - over slights to his honor, not stopping even after he lost an eye in a fight gone wrong. As he aged, he mellowed somewhat, but he was a stern disciplinarian and exacting commander with an eye for detail. No failure was too small in his eyes. His policy against witchcraft was determined to be firm but fair. He did not have a prejudiced bone in his body, but a cold, relentless logic. Sadly, the same could not be said of his successor. Shriver enjoyed a close relationship with Reise Forrawyn, taking office one year before her chief general Warrizek perished of old age. In many ways, he seemed to replace him, and his rapport with the Kaiserin led to a harmonious atmosphere in the nation's government. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Hermann Shriver was one of the few high-ranking Hexenjägers to stay behind during the war, as he oversaw recruitment and training in the capital at the time. He remained in this capacity when Shorden Hiem went to New Arendur. 
== After the War ==
When Wolfram Panzer became Commander of the Hexenjägers and military governor of New Arendur, Shriver was promoted to Acting Commander of the Hexenjägers in the Commander's absence. After Wolfram Panzer's death, he was unanimously recommended to Reise Forrawyn as a solid and trustworthy choice to lead the Hexenjägers. He served with distinction until his death, and on his death-bed, recommended that his equerry, Immanuel Kalbfleisch, be chosen to take his place. His dying wish would be accepted. Category:Hexenjäger
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