Lord Captain

*You are right here in your story. Don't skip ahead.*
Massie Burnson, *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*, p. 32
**WARNING: SPOILERS FOR *PRINCE LANDER & THE DRAGON WAR* ARE AHEAD; CAUTION IS ADVISED.**

**Helmer**: A little. But the least is all that remains of the seven. And I am old.

—*Ember's End*, p. 148 |  | ”

**L****ord Captain** is a rank assigned to the highest ranking officer(s) in the army of the rabbits of Natalia during the reigns of Lander Whitson, Jupiter Goodson, and Jupiter’s heirs up until the War for All Natalia’s conclusion. Depending on the present ruler of Natalia or heir to the throne, such a captain's full title is **Lord Captain of the King's/Queen's Army** or **Lord Captain of His/Her Majesty's Army**.

## History

### *Prince Lander & the Dragon War*

The title of Lord Captain was created by King Lander and bestowed upon Massie Burnson after the climax of the Dragon War. This was done in recognition of Massie’s previous service, as well as in anticipation of further duties he would be assigned. Massie began his tenure by leading the victorious army of rabbits in renewing their pledge of loyalty to their new king.

### *The Green Ember*

Several of the Lord Captains of King Jupiter were referred to by name, though not by their rank. Victor Blackstar later addressed Helmer by his title after Picket Longtreader's rescue of Prince Smalden Joveson. Helmer, for his part, seemed to disdain the use of his title by others, including Picket.

### *The First Fowler*

Jo Shanks, upon attending a council regarding a mission to get Prince Smalls to Halfwind Citadel, recognized Helmer as Lord Captain. When addressed as Lord Captain by Frye, Helmer told him not to add the "lord" part of his title. However, when Helmer divided their advance team for a distraction mission, he asserted his rank over Frye.

### *Ember Falls*

Helmer was simply refered to as "Captain" throughout the book. Perkin One-Eye is mentioned, as his son Perkinson appears. Picket asks Perkinson what it is like to have a great family name to live up to. Later, when Perkinson is revealed as a traitor to The Cause, Heather tells him that his father, who was King Jupiter's best friend, would be ashamed of him.

### *Ember Rising*

Lord Hewson addressed Helmer as Lord Captain, during the assembly at Harbone attempting to get Helmer and Picket into First Warren.

In his position as Lord Captain, Helmer delivered Emma's ultimatum to Winslow Joveson just before the Battle for First Warren.

### *Ember's End*

Helmer and his fellow Lord Captains were discussed, with Emma and Picket learning that the other captains either disappeared on an expedition with Harlan Seer or were killed during the afterterrors. Maggie Weaver noted that two of the captains headed the Apothecaries Guild, while Lady Glen informed Picket that Helmer was commander of the elite unit known as the King's Arm. As Lord Captain, Helmer commanded Emma's forces during the Siege of First Warren, and would be the last to hold the title.

## Former Lord Captains

* Fesslehorn (missing)
* Gome (deceased)
* Harlan Seer (missing)
* Helmer (deceased; killed during the War for All Natalia)
* Massie Burnson (presumably deceased)
* Perkin One-Eye (deceased)
* Pickwand (deceased)
* Stam (missing)