Vermis Edevry
Vermis Edevry
Biography & Overview
Vermis Edevry stands as an extraordinary anomaly among the Eight Great Houses—reigning concurrently as both the sovereign Clan Leader and the supreme Hero of House Edevry, governing the northern forested state of Vireth from its hexagonal city-fortress of Vioverne, and wielding the sacred Imperial Sword Viridis.
Appearance & Deceptive Youth
- The Violet Sovereign: Draped in an elegant black haori over a midnight-purple kimono, Vermis commands attention with her flowing dark-violet hair, porcelain skin, and sharp amethyst eyes.
- Mana-Preserved Agelessness: Though nearly identical in age to her lifelong brother-in-arms Zaek Evarard (only a single year younger), her immense mana reserves have kept her physical appearance remarkably youthful and frozen in her prime—a stark visual contrast to Zaek's silvered hair and weathered frame.
Mistress of Shadows & Masks
Under Lady Vermis's leadership, House Edevry controls the premier intelligence and covert operations apparatus in the entire Empire:
- The Shadows: Silent, lethal infiltrators and executioners who strike from blind spots without leaving a trace of mana residue.
- The Masks: Covert deep-cover operatives and chameleons who adopt fully crafted identities across high noble courts and common guilds alike.
- Imperial Sword Viridis: A living blade forged of green Dwarven steel that synchronizes flawlessly with Vermis's stealth-oriented mana, suppressing sound, vibration, and hostile killing intent in battle.
Role in the Saga
- The Triumvirate of the Past: Decades ago, Vermis fought side-by-side with Zaek and Vahram Kaelgrin in the bloodiest wars against external threats, forging a mutual devotion that transcended all political barriers.
- The Tavern Meeting (Volume II): Following Aelira's victory in the Viremont succession duel, Vermis met secretly with Vahram in a dimly lit frontier tavern. Concealing her visage beneath heavy travel wraps, she fondly scolded Vahram for his gluttony while sharing a quiet pride in the younger generation's growth.
- The Capital Investigation (Volume IV): When King Charles sought to pierce the veil of the Church's conspiracy, he turned to Lady Vermis. Deploying her veteran operative Caelith to assist Zaek and Aelira, Vermis coordinated covert operations across the Capital's shadows.
- Tragic Betrayal: Unbeknownst to Vermis, Caelith grew disillusioned with House Edevry's loyalty to the Crown and sold their infiltration route to the Church, setting the stage for the catastrophic ambush on the Imperial Road.
Hidden Frailty & Terminal Clock
Behind her unyielding elegance and peerless political acumen lies a devastating secret:
- The Creeping Affliction: Vermis is dying of an incurable, internal wasting illness. Repeatedly coughing up blood into silk handkerchiefs away from prying eyes, she knows her time on the continent is drawing to a close.
- Her Final Vow: Refusing to let House Edevry collapse or see the Empire drown in religious fanaticism, Lady Vermis has pledged her final breaths to crushing the Church's rebellion and preserving the legacy of her fallen brother Zaek before her flame is permanently extinguished.