Percy Oddell

**Percy Oddell** is the Captain of the Carhavel city guard. A man devoted to his homeland, Percy intends to spend his whole life in service to Tuiar before a glorious death in combat.

## Biography

Percy was born in 653 BA. He began learning swordplay at a young age. Percy had a sister, Tamessa, though the two are estranged.

In 684 BA, Fargen Huide, the Margrave of Carhavel, was robbed. Percy went with Eada Taphan to investigate this crime. Eada was ostensibly a member of the city guard herself, but Percy was of the belief that she was truly a secret Magus. He confirmed his suspicions when he caught Eada in a slip about her relationship with Aldora Lindomel, a Magus who by rights she shouldn't have known. While investigating, Percy spotted the thief attempting to flee the scene. Eada prevented him from giving chase, instead suggesting that if the thief thought she'd got away with it she'd be more likely to try again and thus be caught in the act.

Percy was summoned for a meeting with the six Magi in the city, both to inform him of Eada's identity and also to bring the news that the Octal Tower had been attacked. Aldora Lindomel made Percy promise to take Eada out of Carhavel should anything happen to the city. Shortly after this, banners both from Dael and parts unknown were spotted on the far side of the Rhaddan. Percy went with the Magi to the South Wall to watch. Satisfied that the oncoming army was camped for the night, Percy ordered the men of the city guard to sleep. He took the first watch, and woke to the news that Trebact - who had been sent out to parley - had been beheaded by the opposing army and sent back. Percy ordered that preparations be made for imminent battle.

The Magi spread themselves among the Bastions of Carhavel to form a magical shield. Percy remained on the wall, assisting with the preparation of arrows. He was joined by Eada, who brought the news that Fargen Huide had fled. Within minutes of battle beginning, three of the Bastions were destroyed, in spite of the shield protecting them. Remembering his promise to Aldora, Percy picked Eada up and carried her from the wall. He planned to make his way to Tomm Bandan's tavern, the Jester's Grape, where he hoped to escape through secret tunnels. On the way he spied a pair of deserters and confronted them; when he threatened to kill them if they didn't return to their posts, they called his bluff. Percy was joined by Gurdagam Taldarmin, who informed him that Tomm Bandan had already fled the city. He suggested they instead try the King's gate. Reaching the King's gate, Percy had Gurdagam and Eada gather supplies while he saddled horses for them.

As he was doing this, Percy was confronted by the thief from earlier. Naming herself Alis Mardaise, she asserted that he was a man trying to justify fleeing with his life, telling himself that it's the only way to keep Eada safe. She decided to join them on their journey north to Pardasath, and Percy warned her that if she delayed them in any way he would kill her. On the journey Percy was approached by a coachman offering a ride. After some haggling, Percy agreed to pay their way to Anternien, but Gurdagam killed the coachman, accusing him of being a bandit. At Anternien, he spoke with Jac Rendas, a man formerly under his command who was now the city's Captain. Despite Rendas' attempts to get a rise out of Percy, he kept his cool. Rendas agreed to take him and the others to speak with the King. As they were leaving, they passed the bodies of several executed criminals. Alis Mardaise recognised one, and caused a scene in protest. Percy didn't intervene on her behalf, despite Eada's protestations.

It was late when they arrived in Pardasath, so they were all given chambers for the night. Wary of the looks given by Jarm Traene towards Eada, Percy insisted on watching Eada be given the key. The following morning they breakfasted with the King. Percy informed Descard of the fall of Carhavel, and suggested preparing a defence of Pardasath. Instead he was mocked and dismissed. When Eada stormed out of the dining hall a short while later, Percy went after her. Eada told him she planned to leave, and asked him to join her. Percy declined - Tuiar was his home.

## Personality

Percy is a man who tries, at least, to do the right thing. When a member of the Carhavel guard compared Eada Taphan's face to a goat, Percy disciplined the guard. He took seriously his promise to Aldora Lindomel to keep Eada safe, though he worries whether he's come to use it as an excuse to flee the city himself.

## Appearances

* The Forge of the Magus
	+ 7. The Captain of Carhavel
	+ 8. Across the Rhaddan
	+ 9. Out of the City
	+ 13. Anternien
	+ 14. Breakfast with the King

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://www.booksoflightness.com/percy
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3. ↑ https://www.scribblehub.com/read/521121-the-forge-of-the-magus/chapter/554254/

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