Ezekiel

Role in Story:	Ezalia’s and Cecilia’s father, Caro’s grandfather.

Occupation:	Grand Duke of Agassey.

Physical Description:	Thin face, hooked nose, stern expression, receding white hair, piercing blue eyes. Impeccably dressed and always carries a cane, usually topped with the head of a ram, the symbol of his house.

Personality:	Ezekiel is almost painfully formal, the consummate nobleman and gentleman. He is also brusque and direct. He is respected by all his vassals and serfs, as well as the nobility, and has the most influence in the kingdom.

Background:	 Ezekiel has been the Grand Duke of Agassey since he was young. Despite his family pressuring him, he did not marry until he was in his mid twenties. He fell in love with an opera singer, Mavella, who rose to prominence, and attended all her performances. Being a shy man, it took a while for him to work up the courage to propose. When the opera house fell into debt and was to be repossessed by the bank, he bought it so Mavella could continue to perform.

Notes:	Full title, Grand Duke Ezekiel Garsiv of Agassey and the Highlands of Rothelin.

Ezekiel means ‘God’s strength’.

Garsiv is derived from Garsivaz, Persian for 'endurance and stability'.