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Garm Ulban is a seasoned warrior known as the Sword Wolf, who holds the position of the First Chief Swordsman of the Argentum Corps or the Silver Armored Squad. Despite his advanced age and appearance, which includes light grey hair and eyes he often keeps nearly closed, he is widely recognized as the strongest member of the corps and the most formidable swordsman in the country. His reputation is such that he was the one who delivered the decisive final blow against the enemy Dornea in a key battle.
His personality is defined by a deep, almost spiritual dedication to the sword. To his disciple, Staria Reze, his skill is so profound that he appears to have achieved a state where his body and blade are one, a quality she deeply admires and describes as unity between man and sword. He is a venerable and composed fighter, close to his comrades and serving as a mentor figure, particularly to Staria, whom he regards with the affection of a niece. However, beneath this venerable exterior lies a profound drive for self-improvement and a surprising emotional depth.
Garms motivations are rooted in an endless pursuit of strength and mastery of the blade. This quest is thrown into sharp relief when he encounters Ragna Crimson. Garm is swiftly and utterly defeated by Ragna, a loss that plunges him into a deep personal crisis and depression. The blow is compounded when he learns that Staria has developed strong feelings for Ragna, which causes him great emotional pain, to the point of tears. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, Garm demonstrates great humility. He analyzes his defeat and concludes that Ragnas power does not stem from innate talent but from relentless, unforgiving training that pushed him beyond human limits. This realization does not discourage him; instead, it redefines his purpose, driving him to train even harder and adapt the techniques he witnesses.
In the story, Garm plays an essential role as a mentor, a frontline combatant, and a symbolic benchmark for power. His initial defeat serves to highlight the immense gap in ability between ordinary prodigies and Ragna. Later, during a major war, he fights alongside Shin Cutlass and Ragna against the dragon Taratectora. Witnessing Ragnas hidden power awaken firsthand, Garm quickly absorbs aspects of his fighting style to enhance his own strength. He also offers sage counsel to Ragna, advising him to embrace his role on the front lines, insisting that this is the true meaning of strength. Inspired by Ragna, Garm expresses a fervent wish to be the first human to achieve the same level of power, hoping to pave the way for a new generation of mighty warriors.
His key relationships are central to his character arc. As the master of Staria Reze, he is her ideal and the supreme example of swordsmanship. Her admiration for Ragna becomes the source of his most personal conflict. His relationship with Ragna is complex; it is a mixture of admiration for his strength, jealousy for the admiration he has stolen, and a profound motivation to grow stronger. Garms development follows a trajectory from a confident, revered master to a humbled student of combat. He learns from his defeat, adapts new styles, and increases his own power, showing that personal growth is still possible even for a veteran at the peak of his abilities.
Notable abilities include his peerless swordsmanship, which earned him the title of strongest man in the corps. His mastery is such that he can overwhelm powerful enemies like Olto Zora in their initial clash, with his opponent even commenting on his abnormal level of strength. His most lauded technique is the state of being one with the sword, a pinnacle of martial synthesis. Tragically, his journey ends during the assault on the capital when he faces Olto Zora. Although he initially has the upper hand, Zora enters a berserk state by elevating his power to 300 percent. Garm is struck by the first brutal blow of this new form and perishes, sacrificing himself in the line of duty and leaving behind a legacy of courage, dedication, and an unyielding will to improve.
His personality is defined by a deep, almost spiritual dedication to the sword. To his disciple, Staria Reze, his skill is so profound that he appears to have achieved a state where his body and blade are one, a quality she deeply admires and describes as unity between man and sword. He is a venerable and composed fighter, close to his comrades and serving as a mentor figure, particularly to Staria, whom he regards with the affection of a niece. However, beneath this venerable exterior lies a profound drive for self-improvement and a surprising emotional depth.
Garms motivations are rooted in an endless pursuit of strength and mastery of the blade. This quest is thrown into sharp relief when he encounters Ragna Crimson. Garm is swiftly and utterly defeated by Ragna, a loss that plunges him into a deep personal crisis and depression. The blow is compounded when he learns that Staria has developed strong feelings for Ragna, which causes him great emotional pain, to the point of tears. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, Garm demonstrates great humility. He analyzes his defeat and concludes that Ragnas power does not stem from innate talent but from relentless, unforgiving training that pushed him beyond human limits. This realization does not discourage him; instead, it redefines his purpose, driving him to train even harder and adapt the techniques he witnesses.
In the story, Garm plays an essential role as a mentor, a frontline combatant, and a symbolic benchmark for power. His initial defeat serves to highlight the immense gap in ability between ordinary prodigies and Ragna. Later, during a major war, he fights alongside Shin Cutlass and Ragna against the dragon Taratectora. Witnessing Ragnas hidden power awaken firsthand, Garm quickly absorbs aspects of his fighting style to enhance his own strength. He also offers sage counsel to Ragna, advising him to embrace his role on the front lines, insisting that this is the true meaning of strength. Inspired by Ragna, Garm expresses a fervent wish to be the first human to achieve the same level of power, hoping to pave the way for a new generation of mighty warriors.
His key relationships are central to his character arc. As the master of Staria Reze, he is her ideal and the supreme example of swordsmanship. Her admiration for Ragna becomes the source of his most personal conflict. His relationship with Ragna is complex; it is a mixture of admiration for his strength, jealousy for the admiration he has stolen, and a profound motivation to grow stronger. Garms development follows a trajectory from a confident, revered master to a humbled student of combat. He learns from his defeat, adapts new styles, and increases his own power, showing that personal growth is still possible even for a veteran at the peak of his abilities.
Notable abilities include his peerless swordsmanship, which earned him the title of strongest man in the corps. His mastery is such that he can overwhelm powerful enemies like Olto Zora in their initial clash, with his opponent even commenting on his abnormal level of strength. His most lauded technique is the state of being one with the sword, a pinnacle of martial synthesis. Tragically, his journey ends during the assault on the capital when he faces Olto Zora. Although he initially has the upper hand, Zora enters a berserk state by elevating his power to 300 percent. Garm is struck by the first brutal blow of this new form and perishes, sacrificing himself in the line of duty and leaving behind a legacy of courage, dedication, and an unyielding will to improve.