Verer Orthema

**Captain Verer Orthema** is the leader of the Untheileneise Guard and a knight of Anmura, and the husband of Reneian Orthemo.

## Appearance

Verer has some goblin heritage. “His skin was not as dark as Maia’s, having only a faint silvery cast, but his hair was black, and his eyes, under heavy brows, were so deep an orange as to be nearly red.” He has "a scar slanting across his forehead and another slashing from one cheekbone to the other across the bridge of his nose. Although he was almost sixty, his posture was still erect and his stride still vigorous and graceful."

## Personality

He has been called an abomination, seemingly for his mixed heritage and/or eyes, which makes him more sympathetic to others labeled as such. He is also slightly less bigoted towards the Nazhmorhathveras than other nobles of the Untheileneise Court.

## Life

He comes from far eastern Thu-Tetar.

He has been in several campaigns against the Nazhmorhathveras, people of the Evressai Steppes. He spoke to a prisoner about the Anmur'theileian, and learned more about the area's history. After the Anmur'theileian captured Nazhcreis Dein, he learned even more.

Verer became the captain of the Untheileneise Guard, and is possibly also a prelate.

Verer seemed to disapprove of Varenechibel IV's relegation of Maia, as it was "foolish" and "created discontent where there was no need to".

After Maia arrived at the Untheileneise Court after the deaths of Varenechibel IV and Maia's brothers, Setheris Nelar contacted Verer, requesting that he assign Maia nohecharei. Verer wished to convey his apology and contrition to Maia, as he expected Uleris Chavar to inform him of Maia's arrival. Verer assigned Deret Beshelar as Maia Drazhar's first nohecharis. Verer later assigned Lieutenant Telimezh as Maia's second nohecharis.

Verer attended Maia's coronation in a ceremonial role. He swore himself to Maia while "robed and masked and armored as both prelate and knight of Anmura".

Verer attended the party of the Marquess Lanthevel, where Maia was asked to attend. He talked about his time in the Evressai Steppes, and when Maia asked why the Anmur'theileian was not returned to the Nazhmorhathveras, Verar was just as shocked as the other nobles. Among other arguments, Verer noted that if the Ethuveraz's forces yielded to the Nazhmorhathveras, they would "consider the towns of the badlands as no more than prey".

After Sheveän Drazharan and Uleris' attempted coup, helped by Dazhis Athmaza, was discovered, Verer rallied the Untheileneise Guard, and they rescued Maia. Verer tried to essentially turn the Untheileneise Court into a military encampment, out of safety concerns.

Dazhis was imprisoned in the Mazan'theileian, in preparation for his revethvoran. Since Dazhis was meant to make peace with Maia as the wronged party, Dazhis was meant to come to Maia, but Verer requested that Maia go to the Mazan'theileian to meet him instead, out of concern that Dazhis might hurt Maia.

Maia put a halt to Verer's attempts to militarize the Court.

After Eshevis Tethimar attempted to assassinate Maia, Verer met with Maia and other government leaders in the Verven'theileian, to argue about how to proceed. He also stationed the Untheileneise Guard around the Court to prevent anyone leaving. He had issues with Captain Vizhenka's presence, though Vizhenka pacified him by stating he was there purely as the representative of Maru Sevraseched. Csevet Aisava revealed Thara Celehar's investigation in Amalo, where he'd potentially discovered a connection between the destruction of the *Wisdom of Choharo* and the Tethimada, which surprised Verer and others present. Verer argued with Eiru Berenar about Verer's idea to round up all the Tethimada in the Court, and the men Vizhenka observed Eshevis speaking to. Eiru noted they needed Maia's direct order first.

Maia later asked if Verer would check if his guards had caught anyone trying to leave. After some time, Verer returned with Odris Ubezhar. Verer commended Khever for refusing to give Ubezhar a horse to escape. Verer participated in Ubezhar's questioning.

Eiru and Verer made plans to ensure that the Tethimadeise conspiracy was uprooted.

## Relationships

#### Marquess Lanthevel

Lanthevel and Varer are possibly friends.

#### Reneian Orthemo

Reneian is only a little older than Maia. It appears that Verer and his wife are attempting to have children.

#### Varenechibel IV

Verer was possibly friends with Varenechibel IV, but disapproved of his conduct in regard to Maia's relegation. It appears that he rarely offers criticism of Varenechibel IV.

## Quotations

* "Just because a cat doesn't scratch you doesn't mean he can't".

## References

1. ↑ Addison, Katherine. “A Listing of Persons, Places, Things, and Gods.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Addison, Katherine. “23. The Opposition of the Court.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Addison, Katherine. “8. The Coronation of Edrehasivar VII.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
4. ↑ Addison, Katherine. “3. The Alcethmeret.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
5. ↑ Addison, Katherine. “6. The Widow Empress.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Addison, Katherine. “24. The Revethvoran of Dazhis Athmaza.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Addison, Katherine. “30. The Nineteenth Birthday of Edrehasivar VII and the Winternight Ball.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Addison, Katherine. “31. A Conspiracy Unearthed.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.