> [!infobox|right] > #### Sir Zavian Brannock > ![[5e_ZAVIAN.png]] > > ##### Basic Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Title(s)**: | Sir,<br>Captain | > |![[ICON - feather-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Name**: | Zavian Brannock | > |![[ICON - handshake-angle-solid-full.svg]] **Faction(s)**: | [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] | > |![[ICON - house-chimney-window-solid-full.svg]] **Home**: | [[The Ironpost Barracks]],<br>[[Silvercross]] | > |![[ICON - person-limbs-wide-solid-full.svg]] **Species**: | Human | > |![[ICON - pot-food-solid-full.svg]] **Fav. Meal**: | Honey Glazed Ham | > |![[ICON - beer-mug-empty-solid-full.svg]] **Fav. Drink**: | Golden Ale | > |![[ICON - face-smile-wink-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Passion(s)**: | Glory,<br>Romance | > |![[ICON - face-scream-solid-full.svg]] **Fear(s)**: | Embarrassment | > > #### Dates > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Alive | > |![[ICON - heart-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Born**: | 1456 DR | > |![[ICON - coffin-solid-full.svg]] **Died**: | ???? DR | > |![[ICON - head-side-brain-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | 37 Years | > > #### Family > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - rings-wedding-solid-full.svg]] **Spouse**: | Actively Searching | > |![[ICON - hands-holding-child-solid-full.svg]] **Children**: | ???? | > |![[ICON - family-solid-full.svg]] **Parent(s)**: | ???? | > |![[ICON -children-solid-full.svg]] **Sibling(s)**: | ???? | > > #### Class Info > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Alignment**: | Lawful (Stupid) | > |![[ICON - crystal-ball-solid-full.svg]] **Deity**: | [[Tymora]] | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Class**: | Paladin | > |![[ICON - sparkles-solid-full.svg]] **Subclass**: | Glory | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Multi Class**: | ???? | > |![[ICON - sparkles-solid-full.svg]] **Subclass**: | ???? | > > #### Appearance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - mustache-solid-full.svg]] **Hair**: | Sandy Blonde,<br>Swept Back | > |![[ICON - head-side-solid-full.svg]] **Skin**: | Light,<br>Sun-Kissed | > |![[ICON - eye-solid-full.svg]] **Eyes**: | Hazel | > |![[ICON - ruler-duotone-regular-full.svg]] **Height**: | 6'0" | > |![[ICON - weight-hanging-solid-full.svg]] **Weight**: | ~200 lbs | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - **Sir Zavian Brannock** is less a man and more a _phenomenon_, a thunderclap of ego wrapped in gleaming steel and self-appointed glory, the loudly proclaimed pinnacle of heroism within the [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] and the entirely self-satisfied Captain of the Town Guard in [[Silvercross]]. Not knighted by crown, church, or any authority remotely qualified to make that decision, Zavian bestowed the title “Sir” upon himself during what he later described as a “moment of undeniable destiny,” and has refused all evidence to the contrary ever since. Born in [[Suzail]] on a steady diet of heroic ballads and wildly misinterpreted legends, he grew into a man absolutely convinced the world was simply waiting for him to arrive and improve it through sheer presence. His brief and catastrophically unsuccessful attempt to join the [[Purple Dragons]] is, in his retelling, a tale of mutual disappointment, theirs in losing him, and his in their “lack of vision.” Undeterred by reality, Zavian swept into Silvercross like a one-man parade, armed with a voice that could rattle shutters and a confidence so dense it bends reason around it. Through a combination of relentless self-promotion, dramatic timing, and the baffling tendency of events to _almost_ validate him, he carved out a place in the Order and ascended to command with all the subtlety of a warhorn. Every gesture is choreographed, every pose struck like he expects a painter to be watching, and every speech delivered at full volume whether the moment calls for it or not. At his side trails his long-suffering squire, [[Kiphrel “Kip” Vensari]], a man whose primary role appears to be witnessing history as Zavian loudly insists it is happening. And yet, in the rare, unscripted moments where chaos strips away the theatrics, something inconveniently real emerges. When the danger is not hypothetical, when the stakes are not part of a story he’s telling himself, Zavian sharpens. The bluster quiets, the instincts take hold, and the man beneath the legend proves- if only briefly... that he actually understands the weight of command. He is brave in the way that matters, not just in proclamation but in action, and he does not break when things go wrong, even if he narrates the disaster like it was part of the plan all along. His immaculate armor, his meticulously practiced speeches, even the way he stands slightly angled toward an imaginary audience all serve one sacred purpose: to uphold the myth of Sir Zavian Brannock, Hero of Silvercross, Defender of the Realm, and Unquestioned Paragon of Excellence (self-certified). <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Inventory</div> - **CLOTHING & ARMOR** - Brilliantly polished plate armor - Short ceremonial cape - Reinforced boots - Formal officer’s gloves - **WEAPONS & ITEMS** - Longsword - Pocketbook of inspirational speeches - Drill whistle (largely ignored) <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Relationships</div> - **[[Kiphrel “Kip” Vensari]]** Loyal squire. Zavian believes he is mentoring Kip; Kip ensures things function. - **[[Vaela Sunsong]]** Deep admiration. Zavian constantly attempts to impress her leadership. - **[[Aeris Coinflare]]** Respect mixed with fear. Her silence corrects him faster than any words. - **[[Thorrin Embergaunt]]** Amplifier of chaos. Together, they create situations the Order must endure. - **[[Saelar Quinnlight]]** Unwilling mentor figure. Zavian’s interpretation of “Sensei” remains unresolved.