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Gunther, a muscular man with blue hair and light brown eyes noted for his imposing presence, serves as father to Myne, Tuuli, and Kamil, and husband to Effa within their lower city family in Ehrenfest. He initially captains the city gates, later rising to gate commander after his son's birth, typically wearing a soldier's blue tunic.
Profoundly devoted to his family, Gunther enthusiastically discusses his daughters, sometimes overwhelming others. His protective instinct turns aggressive when family is threatened; he confronts the High Bishop twice, fully aware resisting nobles carries a death sentence. He charges at challenges without assessing risks or consequences, becoming frustrated if goals remain unmet. He exhibits jealousy when his daughters praise other men, though reconciles quickly once they acknowledge his importance. Effa observes Myne inherited his stubborn determination to pursue objectives regardless of obstacles.
Originally a woodworker's son, inspired by minstrel tales of knights, he pursued soldiering when knighthood proved unattainable. Apprenticing under Effa's father, the gate commander, he rose through dedicated service. He courted Effa persistently, proposing daily until winning her acceptance by emulating knightly gestures, including offering a feybeast magic stone, highlighting his romantic idealism and perseverance.
Key developments unfold: In Part 1, Gunther defends Myne during the High Bishop's attempt to seize her, overpowering three priests despite lethal risks. He supports her literacy efforts, secretly studying letters himself to maintain paternal pride. He privately cries while drinking upon learning Myne's Devouring illness prognosis. In Part 2, he safeguards Tuuli and Myne during a kidnapping by Devouring soldiers, sustaining severe injuries. After Myne's adoption by the archducal family, he experiences profound grief worsened by a magical contract forbidding familial recognition; Myne's farewell blessing heals his injuries before separation. In Part 3, promoted to gate commander following his predecessor's dismissal (likely due to negligence during the kidnapping), he maintains distant support for Rozemyne (formerly Myne), leading soldier escorts during her Hasse visits and discreetly gathering temple updates. In Part 5, starved for information after Tuuli and Lutz begin apprenticeships, he visits temple guards under patrol pretexts. During a noble's disruptive gate incident, he remains defiant against intimidation, leveraging the situation to overhear details about Rozemyne. Later, preparations to leave Ehrenfest with her result in demotion to captain.
His skills include combat proficiency, demonstrated against priests and Devouring soldiers, and competent woodworking inherited from his family. His relationships highlight deep marital commitment to Effa and doting fatherhood, particularly toward Myne. He shares camaraderie with Otto, facilitating his employment and occasionally drinking together, yet grows envious of Otto's influence over Myne.
Profoundly devoted to his family, Gunther enthusiastically discusses his daughters, sometimes overwhelming others. His protective instinct turns aggressive when family is threatened; he confronts the High Bishop twice, fully aware resisting nobles carries a death sentence. He charges at challenges without assessing risks or consequences, becoming frustrated if goals remain unmet. He exhibits jealousy when his daughters praise other men, though reconciles quickly once they acknowledge his importance. Effa observes Myne inherited his stubborn determination to pursue objectives regardless of obstacles.
Originally a woodworker's son, inspired by minstrel tales of knights, he pursued soldiering when knighthood proved unattainable. Apprenticing under Effa's father, the gate commander, he rose through dedicated service. He courted Effa persistently, proposing daily until winning her acceptance by emulating knightly gestures, including offering a feybeast magic stone, highlighting his romantic idealism and perseverance.
Key developments unfold: In Part 1, Gunther defends Myne during the High Bishop's attempt to seize her, overpowering three priests despite lethal risks. He supports her literacy efforts, secretly studying letters himself to maintain paternal pride. He privately cries while drinking upon learning Myne's Devouring illness prognosis. In Part 2, he safeguards Tuuli and Myne during a kidnapping by Devouring soldiers, sustaining severe injuries. After Myne's adoption by the archducal family, he experiences profound grief worsened by a magical contract forbidding familial recognition; Myne's farewell blessing heals his injuries before separation. In Part 3, promoted to gate commander following his predecessor's dismissal (likely due to negligence during the kidnapping), he maintains distant support for Rozemyne (formerly Myne), leading soldier escorts during her Hasse visits and discreetly gathering temple updates. In Part 5, starved for information after Tuuli and Lutz begin apprenticeships, he visits temple guards under patrol pretexts. During a noble's disruptive gate incident, he remains defiant against intimidation, leveraging the situation to overhear details about Rozemyne. Later, preparations to leave Ehrenfest with her result in demotion to captain.
His skills include combat proficiency, demonstrated against priests and Devouring soldiers, and competent woodworking inherited from his family. His relationships highlight deep marital commitment to Effa and doting fatherhood, particularly toward Myne. He shares camaraderie with Otto, facilitating his employment and occasionally drinking together, yet grows envious of Otto's influence over Myne.