Roeth

This is a male death knight of unknown tone and appearance because he never removes his helmet. He shows little concern for social conventions and pleasantries. Yet his reputation is that of one of the more powerful death knights still active on the field.

Nemeiah found him intimidating when he first began to linger at Tyr’s Hand. This was reasonable given his imposing presence and lack of manners. But he seemed to be liked by the Bishop and the favoritism continued with Lightwarden’s return from the dead. The Bishop demonstrated more enthusiasm for seeing Roeth than he did his own flock.

Why this is I am not certain. Roeth however has shown some partiality for Nem. She healed him at the Vanguard despite the pain it caused both of them. For this reason I requested of him (without Nem knowing) that he protect her during the last battle. He agreed.

He then proceeded to pontificate to me about re-joining the Ebon Blade. He spoke of my being a “true enough” death knight with piecemeal armor that should seek community with the other black swords of Acherus. In order to defeat whatever the next emerged threat on the world may be. I informed him that I had not technically left the Blade, though had not sought nor received orders in some time. It seemed that he was more interested in hearing himself speak however, and so I allowed him without promises or petty placations.

Yet for all of his bristling armor and wind (or perhaps because of the latter), I do not fear Roeth. He is managed easily. The Darkrider and his Axe are a different matter.