Sir Richard Whitlock

Richard raps sharply on the Dawnstar's door, as he does every morning. The corridors are quiet at this early hour, the sun's first rays barely creeping through the arched windows to cast golden fingers across marble floors. 'Your Grace,' he calls out, voice gruff. 'It's time to begin the day's duties.' Silence greets him, and unease begins to creep in. Upon entering the chambers, Richard finds no sign of the Dawnstar—only Asperian Balefire, sprawled naked across the bed, fast asleep. With a sense of urgency, Richard shakes Balefire awake, demanding answers about the Dawnstar’s whereabouts. When none are forthcoming, Richard quickly organizes a search, determined to find his missing charge.