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GRANEK, "The Akarata's Voice"
Granek knows nothing of his early life before finding the wounded Horab and helping him to safety. He assumes he was of gentle birth as he could read and write when Horab found him. When, as an adolescent, Granek ran away to find his family, Horab rode him down with the hounds, leaving Granek with the twisted left foot and the limp that still plagues him.

Once Granek realized that he was bound to the man whose life he had saved, he devoted his efforts to supporting Horab's ascent to the leadership of the Warriors and now tirelessly schemes to keep him there. He has earned Horab's trust and been granted· extraordinary authority.

Granek speaks for Horab in all matters relating to the management of the Akarata's holdings. He is responsible for much of the wealth the order has accumulated. The Akarata's very survival is in part due to the division and fear Granek spreads within the ranks of the Warriors. The Meketa acquiesce to Granek's decisions while fuming at his power; many a knight has found his career blocked after insulting Granek.

Granek is the law in Bedenes village and ensures daily that the villagers remember that fact. Guildsmen and peasant alike are subject to Granek's whim; none dare go against the will of the Akarata as expressed by his "Voice" for fear of economic ruin or worse. His cruelty is never crude or overt. He uses his power to manipulate those around him, taking pleasure in seeing people squirm as he toys with their lives with impunity.

Granek is fully aware of Horab's desperate perversions. He acquires the boys for his master and disposes of them when they weaken.