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Eckhart, the eldest child of Karstedt and Elvira, is the older brother of Lamprecht, Cornelius, and Rozemyne. He possesses dark green hair, blue eyes, and a tall, muscular build resembling his father, typically maintaining an impassive expression.
Quiet and diligent, Eckhart grew more withdrawn after the death of his first wife, Heidemarie, a fellow retainer of Ferdinand who shared his devotion. Her death, along with their unborn child, devastated him to the point of contemplating suicide. As a name-sworn retainer, his life belonged to Ferdinand, who commanded him to live on in Heidemarie's memory. Eckhart dedicated his existence to serving Ferdinand in her stead, intensifying his hostility toward anyone aligned with Lady Veronica, whom he holds responsible for her death.
His fierce loyalty to Ferdinand began at the Royal Academy, where he grew to deeply admire him and name-swore himself despite Ferdinand's initial reluctance. After Ferdinand joined the temple to escape Veronica's persecution, Eckhart could no longer serve him officially. He refused other positions, including an offer to guard Wilfried, intending to use that role to assassinate Veronica. His father intervened, redirecting the position to Lamprecht to prevent this.
Eckhart first saw Rozemyne during a trombe extermination with the Knight's Order, though they didn't interact. He later formally met her as his sister at her baptism ceremony. Ferdinand assigned him and Justus to investigate Rozemyne's background in the lower city. Eckhart struggled with the district's unsanitary conditions and odors, requiring rest at an inn while Justus conducted most of the fieldwork. They later broke into the Merchant's Guild to gather records on her.
During Rozemyne's early noble life, he accompanied her during the Harvest Festival, protecting her from potential threats in Hasse. He battled feybeasts alongside her on the Night of Schutzaria. When Ferdinand returned to noble society, Eckhart resumed his official role as his guard knight, assisting with paperwork and duties beyond typical knight responsibilities.
He was engaged to Angelica, a disciple of his grandfather Bonifatius, as his second wife. Both agreed primarily to avoid social obligations, with Angelica indifferent to romance and Eckhart stating she was a suitable match. The engagement ended when he prepared to accompany Ferdinand to Ahrensbach, while Angelica chose to remain with Rozemyne. Eckhart respected her decision, viewing her loyalty as mirroring his own devotion to Ferdinand.
Eckhart transferred his mansion to Cornelius before leaving for Ahrensbach, ensuring memorabilia of Heidemarie remained preserved within the family.
As an archknight, his highbeast takes the form of a winged wolf. He demonstrates exceptional proficiency with non-magical projectile weapons, accurately hitting targets under adverse conditions like a blizzard.
Quiet and diligent, Eckhart grew more withdrawn after the death of his first wife, Heidemarie, a fellow retainer of Ferdinand who shared his devotion. Her death, along with their unborn child, devastated him to the point of contemplating suicide. As a name-sworn retainer, his life belonged to Ferdinand, who commanded him to live on in Heidemarie's memory. Eckhart dedicated his existence to serving Ferdinand in her stead, intensifying his hostility toward anyone aligned with Lady Veronica, whom he holds responsible for her death.
His fierce loyalty to Ferdinand began at the Royal Academy, where he grew to deeply admire him and name-swore himself despite Ferdinand's initial reluctance. After Ferdinand joined the temple to escape Veronica's persecution, Eckhart could no longer serve him officially. He refused other positions, including an offer to guard Wilfried, intending to use that role to assassinate Veronica. His father intervened, redirecting the position to Lamprecht to prevent this.
Eckhart first saw Rozemyne during a trombe extermination with the Knight's Order, though they didn't interact. He later formally met her as his sister at her baptism ceremony. Ferdinand assigned him and Justus to investigate Rozemyne's background in the lower city. Eckhart struggled with the district's unsanitary conditions and odors, requiring rest at an inn while Justus conducted most of the fieldwork. They later broke into the Merchant's Guild to gather records on her.
During Rozemyne's early noble life, he accompanied her during the Harvest Festival, protecting her from potential threats in Hasse. He battled feybeasts alongside her on the Night of Schutzaria. When Ferdinand returned to noble society, Eckhart resumed his official role as his guard knight, assisting with paperwork and duties beyond typical knight responsibilities.
He was engaged to Angelica, a disciple of his grandfather Bonifatius, as his second wife. Both agreed primarily to avoid social obligations, with Angelica indifferent to romance and Eckhart stating she was a suitable match. The engagement ended when he prepared to accompany Ferdinand to Ahrensbach, while Angelica chose to remain with Rozemyne. Eckhart respected her decision, viewing her loyalty as mirroring his own devotion to Ferdinand.
Eckhart transferred his mansion to Cornelius before leaving for Ahrensbach, ensuring memorabilia of Heidemarie remained preserved within the family.
As an archknight, his highbeast takes the form of a winged wolf. He demonstrates exceptional proficiency with non-magical projectile weapons, accurately hitting targets under adverse conditions like a blizzard.
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