Vaynard

is the ruler of Norgard.
== Profile ==
=== Appearance ===
Vaynard is an imposing-looking man with thick white hair and light blue eyes. He wears a fur-lined cape and silvery bracers and greaves, along with a matching breastplate over a long, dark blue tunic. He uses a halberd in battle.
=== Personality ===
Vaynard was formerly known as the best general of Norgard, an excellent swordsman, and a brilliant strategist, thus earning him the nickname "White Wolf." He is a very cool and calm person, capable of thinking through things calmly and rationally. However, he is also a bit sarcastic and cynical, as seen when he tried to ally with Leonia but rejected and didn't believe Lyonesse when she promised not to attack Norgard. He also said that if Leonia didn't ally with Norgard, he'd take over Leonia.
While being ambitious and arrogant, Vaynard is also very respectful and honorable. He's always on his guard and while Leonia refused an alliance, he correctly choose not to underestimate them. Despite his age, Vaynard is also very wise, capable of maintaining his composure when speaking with Cai and matching him in a war of words despite their different views. Among all of the rulers, Vaynard seems to respect Cai the most, and is one of two rulers who were insightful enough to form alliances (though unlike New Almekia and Caerleon, the attempt to form an alliance with Leonia failed).
A man who appreciates talents and skills, Vaynard happily disregards any past things relating to the people who serve him. For example, he accepted Morholt despite the fact that he was a former knight of Almekia, and Luintail - who left because he didn't accept Vaynard's rule but returned after seeing his potential - was allowed to return to his post as a general, albeit with a reduction in rank. Also, he mourns Noie in the ending, saying her voice was a blessing to the nation and her passing is a great loss. Despite his cold and calculating nature developed from war, Vaynard truly cares about the well-being of his people.
=== Biography ===
A young King who rules the country of Norgard. Known as the "White Wolf" for his bravery. As one of the best strategists on the continent, he is able to analyze any situation. His older sister is the wife of Zemeckis, the Emperor of Esgares.
== Story ==
Vaynard is the commander of the Norgard army, and King Doremiditt's best general in the war against Almekia. Supposedly he should be in the frontline command, but he didn't join the battle, saying that he wanted to avoid fighting against them and even gave some land to them already. Without Vaynard on the frontline, Norgard was in disarray, losing the battle and its king quickly.
After the war, Vaynard was chosen to be the new king at the age of 21. He then gathers the knights of Norgard. One of them is Guinglain, Vaynard's best friend, and Norgard's "Silver Knight," who is known as a powerful frontline general and became Vaynard's advisor. He is the first man to learn about Vaynard's ambition to unify the continent under his rule and wishes to help him realize it. Other knights in the kingdom accepted him, and became his trusted warriors. However, the late king's daughter, Princess Brangien, does not acknowledge Vaynard as her king. She blames him for her father's death and stopping her from claiming the throne of Norgard, which causes her to hate Vaynard even more.
== Gameplay ==
=== Strategy ===
Just like his Kingdom of Norgard, Vaynard is balanced between the likes of lower-level rulers like Lance and Lyonesse and the higher-level ones like Cai, Dryst, and Zemeckis. Being at Level 18 gives him more time to grow stronger, but unlike Lance and Lyonesse, Vaynard is a dangerous force on the battlefield at the very start due to his high STR and INT and his versatile list of spells. Either his halberd or his Geno-Frost spell will devastate the enemy, making him quite effective to use regardless of whether he's on the front lines or the back.
=== Grand Edition ===
In Grand Edition, Vaynard loses Fog and gains Resist.
== Quotes ==
=== Battle Quotes ===
 	
Battle Quote 	Context
Grand Edition Only (Unofficial Translation)	Grand Edition Only (Unofficial Translation)
Battle Quote 	Context
=== Battle Events ===
* Vaynard VS Esclados
* MelTorefas VS Vaynard
* Isfas VS Vaynard
* Coel VS Vaynard
* Vaynard VS Dinadan
* Dryst VS Vaynard
* Cai VS Vaynard
* Vaynard VS Esmeree
* Lyonesse VS Vaynard (GE only)
* Vaynard VS Zemeckis (GE only)
* Vaynard & Guinglain (GE only)
* Vaynard & Brangien (GE only) 
=== Other Events ===
* Norgard Opening 
== Gallery ==
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|-|Portraits=
File:BLoF Vaynard Portrait.png|Portrait
File:BLoF Vaynard Portrait 2.png|Portrait
File:BLoF Vaynard Portrait 3.png|Transparent
File:BLoF Vaynard Sprite.png|Full-body Sprite
|-|Artworks=
File:Vaynard Icon.jpg|Artwork
File:GEchrs.png|Artwork
File:Norgard BGE.jpg|BGE Wallpaper
File:Norgard GE Official Guide.jpg|BGE Official Guide
File:Vaynard BGE.gif|Sprite Animation
File:Rune Knights Story Storm 1.jpg|Rune Knights Story Art by Yukitoshi Hotani
File:Rune Knights Story Storm 2.jpg|Rune Knights Story Art by Yukitoshi Hotani
|-|Grand Edition In-game Images=
File:BGE Background Vaynard's Office.png|Vaynard's Office
File:BGE Background Norgard Meeting.png|Norgard Meeting
File:BGE Background Norgard Meeting With Brangien.png|Norgard Meeting
File:BGE Background Damas Meeting Room 2.png|Damas Meeting Room
</tabber>
== Navigation ==
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