TV-Series
Description
Guiche de Gramont, fourth son of Tristain's Count of Gramont—later Marshal—belongs to a distinguished military lineage. His full name evokes Antoine V de Gramont, a historical figure mirroring Guiche’s initial vanity. As an earth mage at Tristain Academy of Magic, he progresses from Dot to Line rank, wielding a rose-shaped wand and doting on his giant earth mole familiar, Verdante. Sharing classes with Louise de la Vallière and peers, he flaunts a conceited, pleasure-seeking persona, openly courting women despite his primary bond with Montmorency de Montmorency.
This behavior sparks conflict when Saito Hiraga exposes Guiche’s simultaneous pursuit of freshman Katie, provoking a formal duel at Vestri Field. There, Guiche summons brass valkyrie golems via earth magic but falls to Saito’s Gandálfr runes, revealing cowardice against superior force. Drafted into Tristanian forces during Albion’s invasion due to manpower shortages, he overcomes early combat timidity to earn an officer’s commission. Later, Queen Henrietta tasks him with reviving the elite Ondine Knights—guardians of void mages and Tristanian interests—appointing him captain with Saito as lieutenant. Through missions like confronting Lake Lagdorian’s spirits and major battles, his military heritage molds him into a steadier commander, though vanity occasionally resurfaces.
His bond with Montmorency remains turbulent, marred by infidelity that triggers public disputes and a love-potion incident during reconciliation. Yet he expresses devotion through gifts like a mythril brooch and poetic flourishes; their connection endures despite his lingering playboy streak. Concurrently, his rivalry with Saito matures into mutual respect: they collaborate to retrieve the Spirit Tear at Lake Lagdorian, where Guiche battles disguised assailants Kirche and Tabitha, aiding the Water Spirit negotiation. He also feeds Saito tactical intelligence, such as Count Mott’s whereabouts, cementing their partnership within the Ondine Knights.
Beyond warfare, he presents Verdante at Henrietta’s Familiar Exhibition without victory. He favors soufflé and peppers his speech and incantations with flamboyant, romanticized language.
This behavior sparks conflict when Saito Hiraga exposes Guiche’s simultaneous pursuit of freshman Katie, provoking a formal duel at Vestri Field. There, Guiche summons brass valkyrie golems via earth magic but falls to Saito’s Gandálfr runes, revealing cowardice against superior force. Drafted into Tristanian forces during Albion’s invasion due to manpower shortages, he overcomes early combat timidity to earn an officer’s commission. Later, Queen Henrietta tasks him with reviving the elite Ondine Knights—guardians of void mages and Tristanian interests—appointing him captain with Saito as lieutenant. Through missions like confronting Lake Lagdorian’s spirits and major battles, his military heritage molds him into a steadier commander, though vanity occasionally resurfaces.
His bond with Montmorency remains turbulent, marred by infidelity that triggers public disputes and a love-potion incident during reconciliation. Yet he expresses devotion through gifts like a mythril brooch and poetic flourishes; their connection endures despite his lingering playboy streak. Concurrently, his rivalry with Saito matures into mutual respect: they collaborate to retrieve the Spirit Tear at Lake Lagdorian, where Guiche battles disguised assailants Kirche and Tabitha, aiding the Water Spirit negotiation. He also feeds Saito tactical intelligence, such as Count Mott’s whereabouts, cementing their partnership within the Ondine Knights.
Beyond warfare, he presents Verdante at Henrietta’s Familiar Exhibition without victory. He favors soufflé and peppers his speech and incantations with flamboyant, romanticized language.