Regis

Regis is a company archer who helps Eryk learn to use a bow and dies defending the city during the Bartiradian assault. His work is part of the company’s ranged defense, and his death deeply affects his fellow archer Pavel. (Chapters 25–52)

Biography

Archer and instructor

Regis is introduced in an archery competition with Pavel. He is one of the company’s archers and shares his practical knowledge with Eryk, asking about the bow Eryk has chosen and helping him practice. His contributions include both instruction and watch duty, making him one of the people responsible for the company’s defense of the city. (Chapters 25, 39–47)

During the city campaign, Regis serves on patrols and fights from the wall. He and Pavel are assigned to the archery positions, and Eryk helps refill their arrow barrels while they shoot into the fog. The company relies on the archers while Castile and Gregor counter the enemy mages. (Chapters 45–51)

Death in the assault

Regis is struck by an attack during the fighting and killed on impact, along with Caius. Pavel later recounts the loss in a hollow voice, explaining that he and Regis had shared a bunk. Regis’s death is one of the company’s early major losses in the defense of the city. (Chapter 52)

Appearance and personality

The narrative does not provide a detailed physical description of Regis. He is a practiced archer who participates in company competitions and helps Eryk learn the weapon. (Chapters 25, 46)

Magic and abilities

Regis is a skilled archer and company bow instructor. No personal spellcasting or numeric combat score is established. (Chapters 25, 46–51)

Relationships

• Pavel: Fellow archer, competition partner, and bunkmate who mourns Regis after the assault. (Chapters 25, 52)
• Eryk Marko: Fellow soldier whom Regis helps with bow selection and practice. (Chapters 27, 46)
• Konstantin: Company leader with whom Regis serves on patrol. (Chapters 45, 47)