Silke

“No soul can withstand the sun's bones of light and reason dims when darkness falls. Soldiers are issued armour for their flesh and bones, but they must fashion their own for their souls. Piece by piece."
-Silke 
== History ==
The highest ranking office in the Navy who did not die in the War of the Philosopher-Kings or defect alongside Aric Vere, Silke served for a time as the acting leader of his branch. A Water Genasi, she existed in a state of limbo. After his return to sanity, Raine would appoint her to the full title, giving her more breathing room.
Silke was part of the military company that included Lorn Longstaff and Butcher Knight Kade, and one of Raine's earliest allies. She fully expected to join the Raine Knights, but was rebuffed due to their being an all-male order. Appointed instead to the Navy, she served as the Rear Admiral, reporting to Vice Admiral Bras and Admiral Aric Vere. Silke chafed in her role, knowing she was more capable than both of them. 
== Personality ==
Tough, direct, capable. Silke is a skilled tactician and prudent leader. She was among the first in Atlantis to recognize King Raine's madness for what it was, and was horrified by the senseless butchery that was the War of the Philosopher-Kings. She remained loyal to Raine at first out comradeship, then nostalgia, then necessity, and resented him for casting her aside after the rebellion. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Silke would lead the Atlantean Navy alongside Bras and Aric Vere, though she would be perennially disregarded. To her chagrin, she was primarily a liaison between Aric Vere and Vitreous, although in time, she was able to build a valuable alliance with the sky captain. After Bras' death in battle, she would be given the title of Vice Admiral, Aric Vere's second-in-command. When Raine and Lloyd sent the diversionary attack at Ashkethis, Raine held Silke back due to their old comradeship. Even after Aric Vere's desertion, however, Silke would not be promoted to lead the Navy until Raine's return to sanity after the war was over. Silke would aid the Royal Envoy, Kenres Purallath, in his military coup during the Lorelei Uprising, taking the side of Queen Lorelei. She would be slain alongside the remaining nobility after the waking of the Deep Ones. 
Category:Water Genasi
Category:Atlantis
Category:Four Tales
Category:Dead
Category:Lawful Neutral