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Also known as: The First of the Magi, Bayaz of Calcis
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| Ability | Type | Description | From |
|---|---|---|---|
The Art | Innate Power | Can use the Art - the First Law world's magic system - drawing on the power of the Maker's artefacts and the energy of the world itself. Among the most powerful practitioners alive, though the Art has costs and limits that Bayaz works hard to obscure from those around him. | |
Manipulation | Leadership | Bayaz's true power is political and informational. He has been shaping the Union and its enemies for centuries, maintaining networks of agents and leverage that make direct use of the Art almost unnecessary. |
| Occupation | From |
|---|---|
Wizard First of the Magi | |
Politician De facto ruler of the Union |
| Group | Role | Description | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | The elite regiment of the Union army, responsible for the direct defence of the king and considered the finest soldiers in the realm. Jezal dan Luthar begins the series as a junior officer in the King's Own, where his primary occupation is avoiding responsibility and preparing for the Contest - the annual fencing tournament that represents his best hope of social advancement. The regiment appears throughout the trilogy and standalones as the Union's military undergoes the pressures of war with the Gurkish Empire and internal political instability. |