Henry Vaughn III
Lord Protector of the Western Valleys
Henry Vaughn III, Lord Protector of the Western Valleys, bears the losses and restrictions imposed after his family served Dethrix. His younger brother Richard was taken hostage by Brentan’s family. Lynaria later arranged Richard’s release, but he could not return home; Henry says he heard that his brother died of an illness in the Neverglades. The separation remains a source of bitterness toward Brentan, although Henry sympathizes with those grieving him. A fighter trained by Shadowslayer Z, Henry takes pride in meeting danger himself. His family’s resistance to Mana also makes ordinary magical healing ineffective. During the war in Skye he helps evacuate civilians, yet proposes using Sparagmos against Iona; Victoria refuses because the blast would endanger people around her. He offers Indradeep and Illaria shelter, and his friendship with Song and patronage of artists reflect his care for the people rebuilding his homeland.
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AQW Wiki: Lord Henry Vaughn Iii · AQW Wiki: Richard Vaughn · Castle Gaheris · Cold Thunder decision · Lynaria and Richard’s release (story chapter) · Lynaria and Richard’s release (story chapter)