Herbert Gunther

AI Interpretation of Gunther

**Herbert "Herb" Gunther** (I.L.A) or simply "Gunther", is a character in the Alternate Void Series. He is the former Captain of the Royal Guard and also served as one of King Jeffrey's Ten Knights of the Emaliza. Although led by troubled souls, Gunther is highly loyal to the Royal family, feeling indebted to King Jeffrey for what he did for Gunther in his youth.

Gunther was born and grew up in North Martisio, in a town not too far away from Seneca City. He grew up as any kid would and eventually decided to enlist in the Analeasian Army when he turned 20 years old. Gunther was seen as a rowdy and less-grounded individual. He wanted to serve his country but often was reckless in doing it. He would be sent on an overseas campaign to assist in the liberation of north Jevi from Alosian Imperialists. His entire squad would be blown to pieces in a botched rescue mission, and Gunther would be left alone to survive in the wildlands of northern jevi. The squad's code of honor was fight until the last breath, but Gunther's desertion could've seen him courtmarshelled by the military.

On death's door, Gunther was found by the squad of the Prince of Azulia, Jeffrey, while they were surveying the area. Gunther threatened to detonate a grenade to kill them all, but Jeffrey would surprise the soldier by telling him that he not only had no reason to fear the prince, but that he apologized on the crown's behalf for letting the army get involved in such a silly war in the first place. Jeffrey then called Gunther by his name and recognized him for something he had done in the past. Jeffrey would take Gunther under his wing and the two would develop a bond that no one would see coming. After returning home, Gunther offered to help Jeffrey in whatever way he could, even if it meant sacrificing himself. While Jeffrey assured him that there was no reason he would have to do that and that the action seemed very unnecessary, his advanced Spirit Arts training allowed him to read Gunther like a book, and see his intentions.

Jeffrey would teach Gunther the Spirit Arts, and even helped him become advanced in the Loyalty Art. This would translate into Jeffrey's reign when he asked Gunther to not only join his privy council, but be one of his esteemed Ten Knights, the most decorated individuals directly under the King. Gunther would agree to do so and would be tasked with the training of new recruits who were sure to need training. While Gunther knew Jeffrey saw himself as a pacifist and wanted to avoid every degree of violence possible, he didn't doubt this would be for a good cause.

Gunther's loyalty and dedication would help prepare the Analeasian Army for the inevitable conflict of Argan War II following Jeffrey's death, and although Gunther was mourning the death of the one who brought him out of despair, Annabelle would take his pristine army and march across the borders of the new Carmellan Warfront.

Following the war, Gunther would consider retirement from the military altogether, but his debt to the Windaguard Family and Jeffrey remained his top priority. He would recieve an invitation from Annabelle to serve as a member of the royal guard, eventually climbing his way to the top as the captain. Where he would remain up until the start of Five Pillars story.