Name: Lord Cassimir Belmore
Race: Human
Age: 57

Lord Cassimir Belmore serves as the current Hand of the King, the highest political authority beneath the throne of House Aurelius and the principal advisor to King Altair. A senior member of House Belmore, the ducal stewards of Bera, Cassimir was raised in a region that once stood as the capital of the Berathian dynasty. His upbringing was shaped by the lingering memory of the old kingdom and the delicate role his house played in maintaining stability within a land that had once ruled Llithe itself. From an early age he understood that power could not be wielded carelessly in Bera. The people remembered their history too clearly, and every decision carried the weight of generations. Cassimir was educated both in Reach and in the High Citadel, studying governance, law, and the complicated relationships between the crown and the noble houses that formed the backbone of the realm.

Throughout his career Cassimir developed a reputation as a careful strategist and mediator capable of balancing competing interests without provoking open conflict. He spent many years serving as an envoy between Bera and Reach, ensuring that agricultural production, trade coordination, and noble governance remained aligned with the crown’s vision for stability. His ability to navigate sensitive political matters earned him the trust of King Altair Aurelius, who valued advisors capable of maintaining the fragile peace that followed the civil war generations earlier. Cassimir rarely raised his voice in council chambers, yet his calm and deliberate reasoning often shaped the final decisions of the court.

Now as Hand of the King, Cassimir Belmore oversees the daily administration of the realm and coordinates the work of the crown’s many offices, from the Ministry of Inquiry to the commanders of the King’s Army. While the king carries the authority of the throne, Cassimir ensures that the machinery of governance moves smoothly across Llithe. He spends long hours studying reports from regional houses, trade guilds, and intelligence networks, quietly anticipating problems before they grow into crises. Those who know him well understand that his greatest strength is patience. Cassimir believes kingdoms rarely fall through sudden catastrophe, but through small failures that go unnoticed. As long as he serves as the king’s Hand, he intends to ensure that those failures never take root within Llithe.