Other Military NPCs
General Sir Ryan Lovell (Retired), KG, Principal of Sable Military Academy
The Sable Military Academy (which for some reason lost in antiquity, has always been known as 'Sandhurst') was set up shortly after O'Connor's arrival in Sable, although it took two decades to become established. Lovell is its second principal, having been General of the Army before the current incumbent. He took over about forty years ago, and while not hugely impressed by his move from active service, he knuckled down to his new task with dedication, and has overseen the continued improvement of the facility.
Lovell is a native of Bazan, another of the Commonwealth Shadows. He looks to be in his early-forties, with thinning red hair and blue eyes.
Rear-Admiral Sir Jeremy Baxter (Retired), KG, Principal of Riversend Naval Academy
Riversend Naval Academy is the primary training institution for officers of the Sable Royal Navy. It was set up a little later than the Military Academy, as the navy became more important and the Sable Staff Council realised that it's officers deserved a professional training establishment equal in stature to the Military Academy.
Baxter is a native of Cadel, who served with distinction for many years before retiring from active service. He is a thin man, clean shaven with thinning brown hair and blue eyes.
Brigadier-General Sir Richard Patterson, GCM, Principal of Sable College of Military Magic
SCMM is attached to the Sable Military Academy. As with Sable Mage College, it is aimed at the Talented, although the range of magic taught is more narrow than in the civilian college, as a course at SCMM also involves standard officer training as well. After four years (instead of the five at SMC), a student will leave the SCMM with a basic knowledge of combat/battle magic, defensive magic, healing, mech-tech, structural and transport/comms magic and probably the rank of lieutenant (although there are exceptions to this). Another year within the SCMM will allow specialisation in one or two of these, and possibly also the teaching of basic skills in illusory magic, for its obvious military applications. SCMM graduates are registered with the Sable Magical Oversight Council and are bound by their rules.
Patterson is a native of the security-pact Shadow of Cadel. He looks to be in late-forties, with a shock of dark brown hair and hazel eyes, and became principal of SCMM about fifteen years ago, after a distinguished career in the Royal Engineers.
Brigadier General Elizabeth Edgar,
Director of the Sable Military Institute for Techno-Magical Research
The Institute is a relatively new organisation, having only been set up as an independent entity in the last decade. Prior to that, its functions were covered under the SCMM, but the analysis of new weaponry has gained in importance as the war has continued, and the Reich has made various technological advancements in the waging of war. It was given independence and its own charter by the Lord Protector in February SY155. It's main purpose is to study weaponry captured in the field and then reverse engineer it or discover means of combating it another way, as well as developing new weapons for Sable's own forces to use.
Edgar is Sable native who originally studied at Sable Mage College. However, after her brother was killed in the war, she joined the Army Mage Corps, and rose rapidly through the ranks. Her magical specialities are investigative and mech-tech, the ideal combination for the work the Institute has to undertake. She appears to be in her early-forties, with light brown, short hair, and hazel eyes. She is one of the foremost experts at reverse engineering in Sable.
Colonel Stephen Galbraith, Former Commander of the Sable Guard
Galbraith was a good soldier, and an efficient commander for the Sable Guard. However, about thirty years ago he had a serious riding accident, and while he survived, his injuries never fully healed - despite the better efforts of the best healers in Sable. He recommended Prince Christopher as his replacement, and now advises Christopher's successor when asked.
Galbraith looks to be in his early-forties, with a medium build, bright blue eyes and uncontrollable black hair. However, he now walks with a bad limp which seriously cuts down his manoeuvrability. When he is not advising the Sable Guard, he is teaching at the Academy.
The Lord High Executioner
Officially, there is no-one occupying this position in Sable. After all, it is a very civilised society. However, mothers tell their children stories that if they are bad, or evil, they will be handed over to The Herzog. Make of that what you will.