Benno Lang

“Children are dying. That's a succinct summary of humankind, I'd say. Who needs tomes and volumes of history? Children are dying. The injustices of the world hide in those three words.”
-Benno Lang
== History ==
Once General of the Army in the Reich Nördlich, Benno Lang was injured in the war against the Windwalker and its servants. Already getting on in age, Lang retired from the army. More open minded than the Hexenjägers and an experienced hand at negotiating with Nadezhda and Jotunheim, he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by Franz Forrawyn. In addition, Benno Lang was assigned the duty of raising Forrawyn's daughter, Reise. Lang, a widower with no children of his own, was devoted to the girl. He had her trained at arms, taught her military strategy, and took her with him on foreign trips to sit in on negotiations. When she came of age, he recommended to her father that she be appointed General of the Army, a request the Fuhrer accepted. 
== Personality ==
Benno Lang always knew that the day would come when the Reich would have to choose between its principles and its survival. Their philosophy might have worked in a harsher age, but with Nadezhda and Jotunheim united and the world at war, the Reich would have to grow and change. His beliefs often brought him into conflict with the Hexenjägers, who considered him weak. He paid them no mind, for Franz Forrawyn trusted and respected him as an adviser. Blunt and forthright, Lang was a firm advocate for the principles of the Reich, being known as a tough negotiator who disdained compromise. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Benno Lang was dispatched to Nadezhda at the start of the war, where he perused negotiations with his counterpart, Nax Forester. When time came for the Reich to make its secret alliance with Guilddon and World's End, Franz Forrawyn covered his tacks by leaving Lang in Nadezhda rather than dispatching him as an envoy. To this end, the foreign minister was able to maintain the pretense of loyalty, covering the Fuhrer's tracks. During the war, Benno Lang remained in Haupstadt, where he was given the title of Chancellor and charged with ruling the Reich in the Fuhrer's absence. After the end of the war and the death of Franz Forrawyn, Benno Lang enthusiastically embraced the creation of the greater Reich and the ascension of Reise Forrawyn as Kaiserin, devoting the last years of his life to the burgeoning empire. During Reise Forrawyn's journey to New Arendur, he would govern the Reich in her absence. He would perish not long afterwards of old age. Category:Four Tales
Category:Reich Nördlich
Category:Dead
Category:Lawful Neutral