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	Istvhan comes from the southern border of Charlock,<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> hill and desert country, and his native language is Harshek. He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.		Istvhan comes from the southern border of Charlock,<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> hill and desert country, and his native language is Harshek. He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.

	Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and later reminisces about assisting one of them in childbirth, which resulted in a happy and healthy nephew who is now taller than he is. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> Galen corroborates this.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> ~~His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing.~~ <blockquote>		Istvhan left home when he was twenty, and says he goes back every few years so his nieces don't forget his face.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> He comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family that seems to be almost entirely composed of women. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and later reminisces about assisting one of them in childbirth, which resulted in a happy and healthy nephew who is now taller than he is. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> Galen corroborates this.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> <blockquote>
	"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."		"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."

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	== Background & Personal Life ==		== Background & Personal Life ==
	Istvhan's native language is Harshek~~, "from the south and west~~." He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.		Istvhan comes from the southern border of Charlock,<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> hill and desert country, and his native language is Harshek. He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.

	Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and later reminisces about assisting one of them in childbirth, which resulted in a happy and healthy nephew who is now taller than he is. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing. <blockquote>		Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and later reminisces about assisting one of them in childbirth, which resulted in a happy and healthy nephew who is now taller than he is. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> Galen corroborates this.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 5</ref> His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing. <blockquote>
	"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."		"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."

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	In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928] They remain friends, and he harbors no regrets.		In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928] They remain friends, and he harbors no regrets.

	He was married once, "for about six weeks," and describes the marriage as "more of a fling with extra paperwork."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 25</ref>		He was married once, "for about six weeks," and describes the marriage as "more of a fling with extra paperwork."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 25</ref>
			== References ==




	== ~~Citations~~ ==

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	Istvhan's native language is Harshek, "from the south and west." He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.		Istvhan's native language is Harshek, "from the south and west." He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.

	Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and reminisces about assisting ~~at least~~ one of them in childbirth. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing. <blockquote>		Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and later reminisces about assisting one of them in childbirth, which resulted in a happy and healthy nephew who is now taller than he is. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing. <blockquote>
	"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."		"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."

	-[[Paladin's Strength]], ch. 2</blockquote>		-[[Paladin's Strength]], ch. 2</blockquote>

			He makes a muscle rub of cinnamon, pepper and ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with the wear and tear of their profession. The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread.

	In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928] They remain friends, and he harbors no regrets.		In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928] They remain friends, and he harbors no regrets.

	He ~~makes a muscle rub of cinnamon~~, ~~pepper~~ and ~~ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with~~ the ~~wear and tear~~ of ~~their profession~~. ~~The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread~~.		He was married once, "for about six weeks," and describes the marriage as "more of a fling with extra paperwork."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 25</ref>

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	Istvhan is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He has dark skin, "black and fiercely curly" hair, "shot with gray at the temples." He has an angular jaw, bright white teeth, and a close-cut beard.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref> At the time of Paladin's Strength, he is about forty years old.		Istvhan is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He has dark skin, "black and fiercely curly" hair, "shot with gray at the temples." He has an angular jaw, bright white teeth, and a close-cut beard.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref> At the time of Paladin's Strength, he is about forty years old.

	He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. Istvhan is the ~~leader~~ of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue. [[Galen]] refers to him as "boss."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref><blockquote>''"What if she kills you, Boss?" called Galen.''		He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. Istvhan holds the rank of Captain among his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue. [[Galen]] refers to him as "boss."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref><blockquote>''"What if she kills you, Boss?" called Galen.''

	''"Then either avenge me or put her in charge. Your choice."''		''"Then either avenge me or put her in charge. Your choice."''

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	Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].		Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].

	Istvhan is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He has dark skin, "black and fiercely curly" hair, "shot with gray at the temples." He has an angular jaw and a close-cut beard.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref> At the time of Paladin's Strength, he is about forty years old.		Istvhan is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He has dark skin, "black and fiercely curly" hair, "shot with gray at the temples." He has an angular jaw, bright white teeth, and a close-cut beard.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref> At the time of Paladin's Strength, he is about forty years old.

	He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. Istvhan is the ~~perceived~~ leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue. [[Galen]] refers to him as "boss."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref><blockquote>''"What if she kills you, Boss?" called Galen.''		He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. Istvhan is the leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue. [[Galen]] refers to him as "boss."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref><blockquote>''"What if she kills you, Boss?" called Galen.''

	''"Then either avenge me or put her in charge. Your choice."'' </blockquote>		''"Then either avenge me or put her in charge. Your choice."''

			-[[Paladin's Strength]], ch. 1 </blockquote>

	== Background & Personal Life ==		== Background & Personal Life ==
	Istvhan's native language is Harshek, "from the south and west." He is also fluent in War-tongue		Istvhan's native language is Harshek, "from the south and west." He is also fluent in War-tongue, and "a few others."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 3</ref> He finds the idea of keeping slaves abhorrent.

			Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family. He tells Clara that he has "many, many sisters," and reminisces about assisting at least one of them in childbirth. At one point he says that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> His family is described largely through the women, insinuating that he had a fairly matriarchal upbringing. <blockquote>
			"And if he did not turn aside and help a nun, his maternal relatives for nine generations would rise from their graves and come to his dreams to box his ears, with his mother at the forefront."

			-[[Paladin's Strength]], ch. 2</blockquote>

	comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family, at one point saying that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928]		In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928] They remain friends, and he harbors no regrets.

	He makes a muscle rub of cinnamon, pepper and ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with the wear and tear of their profession. The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread.		He makes a muscle rub of cinnamon, pepper and ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with the wear and tear of their profession. The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread.

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	Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].		Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].

	He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He ~~is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size~~, ~~but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit~~ and ~~a pleasant optimism~~, ~~even if it amounts to gallows humor~~. He has ~~dark, graying curls~~ and a beard ~~to match~~. ~~He is~~ the ~~perceived leader~~ of ~~his remaining order of paladins~~, ~~taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue~~.		Istvhan is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He has dark skin, "black and fiercely curly" hair, "shot with gray at the temples." He has an angular jaw and a close-cut beard.<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref> At the time of Paladin's Strength, he is about forty years old.

	He ~~makes a muscle rub~~ of ~~cinnamon~~, ~~pepper and ginger, which~~ he ~~claims~~ is ~~from an old family recipe~~, ~~which he shares with his friends~~ to ~~help with~~ the ~~wear and tear~~ of ~~their profession~~. ~~The rub causes its wearers~~ to ~~smell strongly of gingerbread~~.		He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. Istvhan is the perceived leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue. [[Galen]] refers to him as "boss."<ref>Paladin's Strength, ch. 1</ref><blockquote>''"What if she kills you, Boss?" called Galen.''

			''"Then either avenge me or put her in charge. Your choice."'' </blockquote>

	== Background & Personal Life ==		== Background & Personal Life ==
	Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family, at one point saying that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928]		Istvhan's native language is Harshek, "from the south and west." He is also fluent in War-tongue


			comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family, at one point saying that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928]

			He makes a muscle rub of cinnamon, pepper and ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with the wear and tear of their profession. The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread.




	== Citations ==		== Citations ==

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	He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. He has dark, graying curls and a beard to match. He is the perceived leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue.		He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. He has dark, graying curls and a beard to match. He is the perceived leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue.

			He makes a muscle rub of cinnamon, pepper and ginger, which he claims is from an old family recipe, which he shares with his friends to help with the wear and tear of their profession. The rub causes its wearers to smell strongly of gingerbread.

	== Background & Personal Life ==		== Background & Personal Life ==

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	Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].		Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].

	He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref>		He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref> He is often presumed unintelligent because of his hulking size, but [[Stephen]] notes that he is a dangerous man to underestimate. He has a tongue-in-cheek wit and a pleasant optimism, even if it amounts to gallows humor. He has dark, graying curls and a beard to match. He is the perceived leader of his remaining order of paladins, taking orders directly from Bishop Beartongue.

			== Background & Personal Life ==
			Istvhan comes from a large and seemingly eccentric family, at one point saying that some of his favorite aunts (and since their passing, some of his favorite cousins) are bandits.<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 8</ref> In Paladin's Grace, he was "friends with benefits" with Bishop Beartongue of the White Rat, "but she wore him out."[https://twitter.com/UrsulaV/status/1337148945286524928]



			== Citations ==

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	Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].		Istvhan is a former paladin of the Saint of Steel, and the title paladin in [[Paladin's Strength]].

			He is the biggest of the paladins, "a great bear of a man with shoulders like an ox."<ref>Paladin's Grace, ch. 2</ref>