Varden

A direct descendant of King Drake, he served as the Keeplord and leader of the Council of Eight.

He scolded chamberlain Hortigern and Cassius for the latter appeared in a traveler's attire, mistaking him for a vagabond. Even when Cassus displayed his signet ring, Varden wanted to listen to him after he returned with the proper attire.

Several days later he persuaded all of the High Lords to aid in Kural's defense, gathering 100 men from each, he made many compromises to assemble the Company of the Black Wyvern. He volunteered his own sorcerer for the duration of the campaign if he finished it by the spring planting. He summoned for Cassius to tell him the good news. He waited for him in his Privy Garden with Sir Asgrim and Sir Melwas.