# Edric Van Hyden _Human Cleric | [[Order of the Gilded Eye]] | [[Helm's Hold]]_ ## Summary Fanatically devout Eye-Bearer of the [[Order of the Gilded Eye]]. After the Battle of [[Thundertree]], directed the rounding up of surviving kobolds with zealous determination. When he encountered [[Gex]], he pointed his silver staff at the kobold and demanded to know if he spoke Common or was "another mindless beast to be judged." His extreme methods outraged [[Reese]] and [[Garaele]], who confronted [[Javen Tarmikos]] about the Order's treatment of the kobolds. %% ## At a Glance Tall, imposing figure with salt-and-pepper hair and piercing blue eyes that seem to look through you. Wears blue and gold robes adorned with [[Helm]]'s golden eye symbol, silver staff always at his side. Frequently raises the staff as if channeling [[Helm]]'s authority to emphasize commands. Once a compassionate village priest, the horrors of the [[Oblivion War]] changed him irrevocably. Witnessing demonic destruction, he came to believe only through absolute power could true order be restored—even destroying an entire village to eradicate a suspected demonic cult. Represents the dangerous extreme that [[Javen Tarmikos]]'s crisis of faith might be pushing back against. ## Personality Fanatically dedicated, utterly convinced of his divine right to lead. Speaks with unwavering conviction, leaving no room for dissent. Blind to his own corruption—his ambition masquerades as [[Helm]]'s will. ## Quote _"Helm guides my hand, and through me, His justice will reign supreme."_ ## Stats **War Priest** with higher-level spellcasting %%