Cleander von Castellan
Duke Cleander von Castellan is a Rogue Trader who commands House von Castellan,[1] a scion of a wealthy aristocratic family on Xarxis Plethis, and an acolyte to Inquisitor Covenant.[2]
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History
Having inherited his family's trade license, he sold the family estate to buy a starship and began his career as a merchant. His travels took him further and further towards the Southern Rim, and he encountered no less than four non-Imperial worlds, with which he opened exclusive trade negotiations. It was at this point that Inquisitor Covenant caught up with him. However the two struck a bargain: in return for not being punished for failing to disclose the whereabouts of these xenos, the Duke signed an agreement pledging himself and his ship to Covenant. As a result, he has answered to the Inquisitor's call on several occasions. It is not honour that motivates von Castellan, for he has little of it. Rather, he fears Inquisitorial reprisals should he prove too disobedient.[2]
The arrangement puts House von Castellan's staff and resources at Inquisitor Covenant's command if need be. This includes Duke Cleander's younger sister Viola von Castellan, who serves as the House's Seneschal.[1]
Images
Duke von Castellan miniature for Inquisitor (Game)[3]
Duke von Castellan (right), together with Inquisitor Covenant (center) and Drill Abbot Josef Khoriv (left).[4]
See also
Sources
- 1: The Mistress of Threads (Short Story)
- 2: Inquisitor Rulebook, pg. 107
- 3: White Dwarf 259 (UK), pg. 78
- 4: The Horusian Wars: Resurrection, Cover art
