Hrutin

**Hrutin** (フルティン, *Furutin*?) is a supporting character in the "Phantom Death Capital" arc.

## Biography

He is known as the **Steel War Priest** (鋼の戦司祭, *Kō no sen shisai*?). He is an Odis priest in Brynd Kingdom.

He is marred to Ponamel.

Him and his wife are active on the north coast of the Central Continent.

## History

Four years ago, the Teuen nations assembles knights against the orc army. He participated in the war as part of Brynd Kingdom with Mardas. When they were about to lose, he had witness Rena reverse the situation.

## Appearance

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Gunder
He requested Hrutin to be Khouri's tutor.
Hunyāchin
Friend.
Khouri
He teaches Khouri.
Kuroki
He is curious about him and thinks he isn't a strong warrior.
Mardas
Colleague.
Mont
He trusts his discerning eyes.
Ponamel
Wife.

## Story

### The Phantom Death Capital

In Brynd Kingdom, Hrutin and Mardas talks to Prince Khouri about his future fiancee, the topic changes about him, Mont and Mardas are going to Walluchia.

Hrutin remained at the royal castle, apparently having other errands.

He was drinking with Mardas and Mont. Mont's enchanted bells alerted him with nearby miasma, the three of them rushed to the royal palace.

The three men meet Gunder in the palace. He witnessed Zasha, Kürten and five other vampires barging into the royal castle. When Zasha ordered his Vampire Bats to attack, Hrutin used sunshine to annihilate the vampire bats. However Zasha summons a Shade, Hrutin attempts to defeat the Shade with light magic, but it was unsuccessfully as the Shade cling onto Hrutin and Hrutin couldn't get up.

Both Khouri and Hrutin went to check on Mont and asked Ponamel about his condition. Ponamel responded that his body is weak and he could die anytime, to which Hrutin and Khouri were surprised. Hrutin agrees that Mont should lead and help Kuna to Motgal, though he has a grim expression.

Towards the border of Walluchia, Hrutin rode in a carriage with Khouri, Hrutin and Mardas. Hrutin chided Khouri when Khouri said he was envious of the warriors participating in the upcoming battle, Hrutin say he is the next Brynd king and his role is to lead people alive. Mardas pointed out that Kuroki appear weak and unreliable, to which Hrutin and Khouri both agree. Hrutin was surprised when Mont spoke differently. He trusts Mont's discernment and agrees with him. When they encountered the maggot fly believers, Hrutin says he is unable to cure the plague magic alone and he needs Fanacea priest to assist. He was surprised when Kuroki is going to deal with the maggot fly believers alone. After Kuroki has dealt with the maggot fly believers, Khouri requested Hrutin to purify Kuroki's body.

They headed for the fort near the border of Walluchia and saw the Wild Hunt attack. Hrutin joyfully reunites with Hunyāchin.

He and the warriors received the blessing from Kuna. As Khouri forces are being the decoys, they found the corpse of Belmo. However Hrutin magic and Mont's sword managed to kill the Death Knights.

The warriors noticed the surrounding undead are active near the fort. Hrutin sternly instructed Mont to retreat with Khouri. Mont angrily demanded his explanation, to which Hrutin explained that he is in no condition to fight. Furthermore Hrutin encourages Mont to survive because his knowledge is necessary.

Kuroki finds Hrutin naked in a suspension bondage, where his legs are positioned v-shape (Horizontal suspension, face up). Hrutin recognises Kuroki and questioned why he was here. Kuroki released the restrained fat men. Hrutin noticed Kuroki's objective wasn't to save them. Kuroki reveals to everybody about the abducted children and Hrutin was determined to help save them. He, Mardas and the Iron-Blood Warriors assisted Kuroki by becoming decoys in Karnstein castle. He reunited with Kuroki, once they had annihilated the undead in the castle. He escorted Wendy and the other children to escape.

Hrutin and Mardas are in the the clinic undergoing medical treatment. Khouri visits them and is grateful to the blessing of Rena and Odis.

## Abilities

He fights with a mace.

* **Sunlight** (陽光, *Yōkō*?)
* **Sunlight Coating** (陽光の衣, *Yōkō no i*?)

## Development

Takeru Nezaki suggested to read the character's name from **Hrunting** (フルンティング, *Furuntingu*?). It is also a play on word for the Japanese slang for a **man with his male genitalia exposed** (フリチン, *Furichin*?). In English, the phrase "Full Monty" is an expression equivalent to Furuchin.

Originally in the "The Phantom Death Capital", Chiyuki's group was planned to be involved in the story. Especially, it was Chiyuki's group that was suppose to rescue Hrutin and the others. Chiyuki saw the scene where Hrutin is restrained, gets angry and says "This pattern!". The women imagines Zalxis' preferences.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Elios Pantheon: Deities Name Record 1 Odis & Feria
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 06 - The Brynd Kingdom
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 07 - The Undead Hunter
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 14 - The Wild Hunt
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 12 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.01
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 08 - The Bridal Selections pt.01
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 09 - The Bridal Selections pt.02
8. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 11 - Quiet Night, Noisy Night
9. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 13 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.02
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 15 - The Land of Walluchia
11. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 19 - The Escape Journey
12. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 23 - The Captured People
13. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 24 - The Fired Up Men
14. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 25 - The Karnstein Castle
15. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 26 - The Wind of Silver Flash
16. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 33 - Under The Blue Sky
18. ↑ *Dark Knight Story (Narou ver)* - Struggle under Me