Tancred Gwantir, 41, is the cousin of Brenoir and Serolan (abbot) of Fancet Abbey. He has considerable influence within the church and is on reasonably good terms with the Reblena (Commander) of the Nebulan chapterhouse of the sponsored fighting order, Lady of Paladins. He is a shrewd intriguer and a cunning courtier. While his devotion to Larani is sincere, he tends to regard his own interests as the will of the goddess. The power of his clan secured him his position which he ruthlessly exploits to further his clan's aims.