![[DuncanParrishPic.png]] # Duncan Parrish _Human Paladin Commander | [[Order of the Gauntlet]] | [[Church of Tyr]], [[Yartar]]_ ## Summary Weathered paladin commander who delivered the devastating news to [[Lynne]] that her mother [[Aribeth de Tylmarande]] had died fighting [[Frost Giants]] and barbarians in the north. Coordinated the [[Church of Tyr]]'s preparations for defending [[Yartar]] against [[Zaltimar]]'s approaching army. %% ## At a Glance Graying, weathered paladin with calloused hands and deep-set eyes that catalog every detail. Military bearing blends with priestly solemnity. Speaks in measured, deliberate cadences. Has a habit of folding his hands when delivering serious news. Seasoned [[Order of the Gauntlet]] commander stationed in [[Yartar]] to investigate the city's mounting troubles and coordinate responses to the giant threat. When news arrived from [[Fort Ten-Torch]] about [[Aribeth de Tylmarande]]'s death, he took on the painful duty of informing her daughter [[Lynne]]. ## Personality Unshakeable faith, compassionate but duty-bound. Faces difficult responsibilities with steady resolve. His faith in [[Tyr]] drives him to bear hard truths with purpose. ## Quote _"Faith is not about avoiding hardship, but finding strength to endure it with purpose."_ ## Stats **Knight** (MM 347) with divine spellcasting %%