Duke Francis Deepwell is the Admiral of the Royal Navy of Archos, the Lord Protector of the Bay of Storms, and lord of the City of Deepwell. Having returned from the sea to rule after the death of his ancient father, he’s spent the last five years on dry land. So long as he remains at port, his brother assumes the actual duties of Admiral of the Royal Navy.

His recent experience with the crooked sage and breaches in security at his keep have left him embittered and angry. Unfortunately, with the death of Duke Murra’s agent he has no evidence of consequence to present to the King—no way to press his case.