Brocker

Brocker is the former Commander of the King's Army, neighbour of Fire, and adoptive father of Archer.

History
Brocker served King Nax as his army commander in his youth. At some point he began having an affair with Nax's queen, Roen, resulting in her giving birth to a son, Brigan. When Nax discovered the relationship he was so  outraged that he ordered some of his men to shatter Brocker's legs with sledgehammers, then banished the man from court. Now in a wheelchair, Brocker retired to his estate in the west mountains.

But the punishment was not over. Nax then released a rapist named Jod from prison, with orders to go to Brocker's home and rape his wife Aliss. Aliss became pregnant and had a son, Arklin, who Brocker loved and raised as if he were his own flesh and blood.

A few years later, Cansrel, Brocker's neighbour and Nax's trusted monster advisor, returned home with a baby girl. His newborn daughter, Fire. Cansrel quickly returned to court, leaving her to be raised by his servants. Brocker, realizing that with the right guidance, Fire could escape becoming as cruel and sadistic as her father, acted as a surrogate parent in his absence. He educated her about the political situation in the Dells, encouraged her interest in fiddle-playing, and imposed upon her the importance of never using her gifts to harm others.

Sometime during Arklin and Fire's childhood, Aliss passed away due to a sickness.

Fire became good friends with Arklin. She noticed his skill with a bow and arrow and began calling him "Archer." The nickname stuck, and soon even Brocker called his son by it.