Tiva

A serious man in the prime of his life, who is highly trusted by the current sword-king. He is excessively diligent and highly adaptable.

Plot
Tiva scolds Ronandt when he arrives in the conquered Keren town despite being under house arrest. After Ronandt disappears, Tiva looks after his attendant, Aurel, who he gets along well with. Together, they come across Julius being beaten by a crowd of angry Keren County citizens. Tiva gently warns Julius against throwing away his life.

A few weeks later, when a swarm of white spiders attacks the town, Tiva tries and fails to persuade Julius to take shelter rather than fight a hopeless battle. Later, Tiva receives the exhausted and battered Julius from Ronandt.