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Personality[]

Ricyn is a man who generally has a happy, relaxed, and sunny disposition. Gweniver's brothers described him as one of the most reliable men in the warband, if not the kingdom. He's extremely loyal to the Wolf clan, especially Gweniver, whom he's been in love with for years. Once Gweniver becomes a moon-sworn warrior, he becomes fiercely devoted to her and eventually the Goddess she serves. Gweniver trusts him enough to make him the captain of her warband. Ricyn becomes easily offended over any insult given to his priestess. He becomes jealous of Dannyn and the time he spends with the her, but Gweniver later makes it clear that had she not sworn her vows to the Moon Goddess, she would have chosen him over Dannyn. The two swear a blood oath to share a grave together. Despite Ricyn's dislike of Dannyn, he comes to pity the other man, finding Dannyn's fate to be too much vengeance. This result relieves Nevyn, as it breaks the chain of hatred between the two souls. Ricyn describes himself as the kind of fighter who prefers to mark his man and pay attention to the strategy of a fight. When he fights alongside Gweniver, however, he fights in a rage, almost berserk, as the Goddess comes upon him as well.

In the Books[]

In 773, Ricyn is 19, the same age as Gweniver. He's described as a broad faced, sunny-looking blond. He's served in the Wolf warband since he was a boy. Although he only appears during the flashback sequence in Darkspell, Nevyn later accidentally calls his next incarnation by his nickname, Ricco.

Family and relationships[]

Not much is known about Ricyn's biological family, although Glyn describes him as a farmer's son.

Ricyn has served in the Wolf clan warband since his boyhood and is very loyal to the clan. Dagwyn is his best friend in the warband. After his friend is killed in battle some years later, Ricyn sometimes gives money to Gavra, believing her daughter to be his Dagwyn's.

Ricyn has loved Gweniver for years and is incredibly, almost fanatically, devoted to her. After making it clear that she will never betray her vows, Gweniver eventually reveals that she would have chosen Ricyn over Dannyn. The two swear a blood vow together and, much to Nevyn's sadness, eventually fulfill it.

He and Dannyn dislike each other, each being jealous of the other over Gwen. However, he comes to pity the other man once he sees his ultimate fate. This appears to break the chain of hatred between the two souls.

Other incarnations[]

Rhodorix, Blaen, Gweran, Maddyn, Maer, Meddry, Rhodry

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