Sepulchure

Sepulchure is the DoomKnight ruler of the Shadowscythe and Gravelyn’s father. Before taking that name, he was Sir Valen, a knight close to Alden Alteon and the healer Lynaria. His love for Lynaria was tempered by a willingness to put the kingdom ahead of his own wishes. She recalls that he planned to lose their duel for her hand because he believed the kingdom needed Alden as king and her as queen.

His cursed armor gave him the means to survive while he was dying in an attempt to save Lynaria, but its Shadow sought to control him. As Sepulchure, he retained memories of their love even as his feelings grew dulled. Lynaria recognized traces of Valen and tried unsuccessfully to free him. Her continuing affection did not change her choice to remain with Alteon.

Sepulchure’s ruthlessness as a ruler coexisted with care for his daughter. He allowed Gravelyn to speak as Empress during a siege, giving her a place in the rule of the empire she would inherit. Drakath destroyed him in the attack on Swordhaven, leaving that responsibility to her.

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AQW Wiki: Sepulchure Monster · Sepulchure’s Rise (game quests) · Valen’s decision · Valen and Lynaria at Luma · Sepulchure and Gravelyn