Sir Edmund Beckett

*Proceed at your own risk if you have not yet watched to Episode 81 and beyond.*

## Character Information

### Also known as

* Sir Edmund Beckett
* Emissary's Chosen
* Monocle (En)
* Milord (Alonso)

### Connections

* Alonso Reedfoot (butler)
* The King's Dark Lanterns
* House Phiarlan
* The Beholders of True Beauty
* House Thuranni

### Profession

* Art Dealer
* Philanthropist

## Appearance

### Last seen

Episode 81 (Flashback)

—Edmund

Sir **Edmund Beckett** is a former knight of Breland turned art dealer and philanthropist. He's known for sponsoring a handful of young talents to get formal training under House Phiarlan. Nicknamed "Monocle" by En.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Edmund is an elderly human man with grey hair worn in a comb over, a beard and moustache, and a signature golden monocle, which En named him after upon first seeing him. He wears a silver "tragedy mask" pin on the inside of his jacket.

### **Personality**

Edmund is a powerful man and he knows it. Though its hidden under a veneer of civility, he has no qualms about being openly inflammatory, prodding people's nerves when it suits him, confident that he is socially untouchable. His movements and countenance are purposeful and controlled, as are his words, speaking with a keen air of knowledge and strongly held opinions.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Sir Edmund Beckett was a Brelish knight who got elevated to nobility during the war. He was close to the upper crust in Breland during his service, and possibly a member of the King's Dark Lanterns. He claims to have run in similar circles to Baron Elar d'Thuranni some 30 years ago. He has since retired, becoming an art dealer and philanthropist.

Edmund was seen in Ilanis d'Phiarlan's office on the night Thail was captured. He spoke with a doctor about candidates for "eye surgery" until Thail's interruption, which he responded to by instructing Alonso Reedfoot to capture Thail. While Thail is subdued and revealed as a spy, he suggests that Thail become one of the potential candidates for eye surgery, to which the doctor agrees. Edmund later attends the Snapdragon theatre as an audience member. He watched the performance En was forced to partake in, and drank the tears of Katja, a woman whose husband had just committed suicide on stage for entertainment. He survived the fire En caused when they escaped the theatre.

### **Metanoia Blues**

#### Chapter 3: Three Ships-a-Sailing

Edmund attended the Day of Mourning performance of the Folly of the Four Sons at the Galleria of Shadows. While there, he was spotted by En who was disguised as Captain Frostroot at the time. He would become the catalyst for En’s memories returning.

#### Chapter 5: The Wreck of Good Fortune

En discovers that Edmund has a room reserved at the Crown, from which he teleports in and out of Regalport. He first came to the city to attend The Folly of the Four Sons, then returned to Sharn for business. Left behind is his butler, Alonso Reedfoot, whom En overheard discussing Edmund's future plans to attend an upcoming art auction being held at the Grand Auction Hall in Regalport.

#### Chapter 6: Three of a Kind

While having breakfast at the Crown, Edmund briefly notices Luca making a fuss in his vicinity. He appears to pay the incident little mind.

#### Chapter 7: Death of the Artist

While attending the "A New Khorvaire" auction, Edmund approaches Baron Elar d'Thuranni and his daughter Lydia. Though he deliberately prods Elar's nerves regarding the Shadow Schism, he contrast hits it off with Lydia, discussing art and theatre. Later he is approached by Damon, the two men immediately recognizing each other, Edmund notably familiar with the ir'Ardantego family. As the two men talk, En attempts to read Edmund's mind, only to be blocked by something. Occupied by Damon, Edmund doesn't appear to notice En.

During the auction, Edmund wins the bid on Fate's Pocket Watch, and nearly wins the bid on Like Father Like Child before the undead attack cuts the auction short. Days after the attack, Edmund is spotted speaking to Miraldine, making her an offer likely regarding Tarek's work and the cost of his resurrection. Edmund soon leaves Regalport, leaving his butler Alonso Reedfoot in his wake.

When it is discovered by the Port Authority that Alonso is a Nothic, Edmund disavows the creature, claiming he has no knowledge of it and that the real Alonso Reedfoot returned safely with him.

## **Relationships**

### ***Alonso Reedfoot***

Edmund's halfling butler of potentially 10 years.

### ***Tarek Elham***

The two exchanged letters. Edmund suggested Tarek bring his play the Folly of the Four Sons to Sharn, which Tarek refused.

### ***Baron Elar d'Thuranni***

Circa 30 years ago, Edmund and Elar "ran in the same circles," according to Edmund. It's suspected the two were spies, Elar a member of the Serpentine Table, and Edmund a Dark Lantern.

## **Character Information**

### **Notable Items**

* Golden monocle
* Silver tragedy pin