Seran Dorr, a coldly intelligent noble of the secretive Weyrnhouse, is a calculating strategist who views Vear not as foe or hero, but as a pivotal force he must either shape or endure.
Seran Dorr is a middle-aged noble of the Weyrnhouse, a prestigious and ancient house on Edson known for its secretive nature and long political memory. Coldly intelligent, steeped in tradition, and quietly feared, Seran represents a dying breed of strategist-statesman who sees beyond factions and into the deeper forces shaping the world.
He plays the long game—always has—and now he sees Vear not as an enemy or savior, but as a turning point. One he may need to shape… or survive.
The Duel of the Four Peaks
As a younger man, Seran was known for swordsmanship. This reputation ended when he was forced to kill his own mentor in a highly publicized duel.
The Fire Years
During a period of chaos between the noble houses, Seran brokered a tense peace—but there are rumors he engineered the crisis himself to eliminate rivals and cement his influence.
The Balance Doctrine
Seran secretly follows an ancient Weyrnhouse creed called the Balance Doctrine—a belief that true order comes from balance between force, legend, and memory.
“Empires fall not when they are weak, but when they grow beyond their meaning.”
This doctrine compels Seran to preserve equilibrium, even at great cost. If Vear represents a needed correction to the world’s imbalance, Seran may risk everything to help him—but never out of sentiment.