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Gennon is a high-ranking noble of the Tudor Empire who serves as a major antagonist during the Golden Age arc. He holds the positions of governor of the formidable fortress of Doldrey and commander of Tudor's northern front lines. Physically, Gennon is depicted as a short, obese, and elderly man, nearly bald with long hair only on the back of his head and a similarly long beard. He typically wears elaborate noble outfits but adorns himself in armor and battlefield attire when overseeing military engagements.
Gennon is most notoriously known for his predatory and cruel personality. As a wealthy and powerful figure, he objectifies others as commodities to be owned and used for his gratification. His defining vice is his status as a pederast; he surrounds himself with a retinue of very young male servants, predominantly boys from neighboring villages. These individuals are not attendants but effectively imprisoned pleasure slaves who have endured repeated abuse, leaving them in a state of vacant terror. This behavior disgusts the mercenary Casca, who recognizes the trauma of such victimization from her own past. Despite his authority, Gennon has no genuine experience in warfare and commands without respect, making him a liability in a military context.
Gennon's primary motivation is his lustful and obsessive fixation on Griffith, the charismatic leader of the Band of the Hawk. In the early days of the Band of the Hawk, Griffith agreed to sleep with Gennon in exchange for the funds and supplies necessary to sustain and grow his company. While the transaction was purely a strategic move for Griffith, Gennon developed a deep, possessive obsession, recalling their encounter as an intoxicating and unforgettable experience that he desperately wishes to relive. This obsession completely clouds his judgment. Years later, when he learns that Griffith is leading the Midland forces in an attack on Doldrey, Gennon abandons any pretense of strategic command. His singular objective becomes the capture of Griffith alive, as he believes his "lover" is returning to him. He disregards the advice of his military subordinates, specifically the general Boscogn, and takes direct control of the army, even leading his personal guard out of the fortress to ensure Griffith is not harmed in the fighting. This reckless and self-serving action breaks the chain of command, draws the garrison out of the castle, and leaves Doldrey critically under-defended, which directly leads to the triumph of the Band of the Hawk.
Gennon's key relationships are defined by his predatory nature and political maneuvering. His relationship with Griffith is one of profound self-delusion. He believes his feelings are reciprocated, viewing Griffith as a treasured object he once possessed and deserves to own again. In truth, Griffith views him with cold indifference, as a mere tool used for a transaction. In a surprising turn, Gennon is also responsible for the death of his own ally, General Boscogn. His desperation to secure Griffith leads him to assassinate the competent general, an act that sows chaos within the Tudor ranks during the pivotal battle for Doldrey. This act further underscores how his personal desires override any sense of duty or rationality. Griffith's second-in-command, Casca, is another figure who interacts with Gennon, and she regards him with pure contempt and horror due to his sexual predation, which mirrors traumatic events in her own history.
Gennon does not undergo any positive development or redemption. His trajectory is one of escalating self-destruction fueled by his obsession. Initially a corrupt but secure noble, his single-minded pursuit of Griffith causes him to neglect his military duties, which results in the catastrophic loss of Doldrey. In his final moments, as his army retreats and he is left alone on the battlefield, he confronts Griffith. Still deluded, he fondles Griffith and pleads with him, believing he only wants to be with him again. At this point, Griffith reveals that he has no feelings for Gennon whatsoever and never did, explaining that he merely used his body to secure funds for his ambition. To ensure that no petty rumors about the past transaction will ever be spread, Griffith calmly and without hesitation stabs Gennon through the eye, killing him on the spot. Gennon possesses no notable combat skills or supernatural abilities; his power is derived entirely from his wealth and political rank. He is a fundamentally corrupt and predatory human whose downfall is orchestrated by his own unchecked desires, making him a representation of the corrupt nobility that Griffith seeks to climb above.
Gennon is most notoriously known for his predatory and cruel personality. As a wealthy and powerful figure, he objectifies others as commodities to be owned and used for his gratification. His defining vice is his status as a pederast; he surrounds himself with a retinue of very young male servants, predominantly boys from neighboring villages. These individuals are not attendants but effectively imprisoned pleasure slaves who have endured repeated abuse, leaving them in a state of vacant terror. This behavior disgusts the mercenary Casca, who recognizes the trauma of such victimization from her own past. Despite his authority, Gennon has no genuine experience in warfare and commands without respect, making him a liability in a military context.
Gennon's primary motivation is his lustful and obsessive fixation on Griffith, the charismatic leader of the Band of the Hawk. In the early days of the Band of the Hawk, Griffith agreed to sleep with Gennon in exchange for the funds and supplies necessary to sustain and grow his company. While the transaction was purely a strategic move for Griffith, Gennon developed a deep, possessive obsession, recalling their encounter as an intoxicating and unforgettable experience that he desperately wishes to relive. This obsession completely clouds his judgment. Years later, when he learns that Griffith is leading the Midland forces in an attack on Doldrey, Gennon abandons any pretense of strategic command. His singular objective becomes the capture of Griffith alive, as he believes his "lover" is returning to him. He disregards the advice of his military subordinates, specifically the general Boscogn, and takes direct control of the army, even leading his personal guard out of the fortress to ensure Griffith is not harmed in the fighting. This reckless and self-serving action breaks the chain of command, draws the garrison out of the castle, and leaves Doldrey critically under-defended, which directly leads to the triumph of the Band of the Hawk.
Gennon's key relationships are defined by his predatory nature and political maneuvering. His relationship with Griffith is one of profound self-delusion. He believes his feelings are reciprocated, viewing Griffith as a treasured object he once possessed and deserves to own again. In truth, Griffith views him with cold indifference, as a mere tool used for a transaction. In a surprising turn, Gennon is also responsible for the death of his own ally, General Boscogn. His desperation to secure Griffith leads him to assassinate the competent general, an act that sows chaos within the Tudor ranks during the pivotal battle for Doldrey. This act further underscores how his personal desires override any sense of duty or rationality. Griffith's second-in-command, Casca, is another figure who interacts with Gennon, and she regards him with pure contempt and horror due to his sexual predation, which mirrors traumatic events in her own history.
Gennon does not undergo any positive development or redemption. His trajectory is one of escalating self-destruction fueled by his obsession. Initially a corrupt but secure noble, his single-minded pursuit of Griffith causes him to neglect his military duties, which results in the catastrophic loss of Doldrey. In his final moments, as his army retreats and he is left alone on the battlefield, he confronts Griffith. Still deluded, he fondles Griffith and pleads with him, believing he only wants to be with him again. At this point, Griffith reveals that he has no feelings for Gennon whatsoever and never did, explaining that he merely used his body to secure funds for his ambition. To ensure that no petty rumors about the past transaction will ever be spread, Griffith calmly and without hesitation stabs Gennon through the eye, killing him on the spot. Gennon possesses no notable combat skills or supernatural abilities; his power is derived entirely from his wealth and political rank. He is a fundamentally corrupt and predatory human whose downfall is orchestrated by his own unchecked desires, making him a representation of the corrupt nobility that Griffith seeks to climb above.