Gremon Slinther

Sir Gremon Slinther is a knight of Icethorn and is of Marcan Regmar's personal guard.

Appearance & Character
Gremon is described as a squat and large man with balding red hair. His skin is described as pink like that of a pig but is hairy like a boar. He is often regarded as such for his the sigil of the Icethorn and his overhanging teeth that Marcan mocks as being tusks.

Gremon is absolute as he is cruel, known for his harsh nature he was sent to Marcan in efforts to solidify the Icethorn's presence in the Duskcastle.

History
Gremon earned his knighthood after killing Sharfoot the Last Giant. He is renown for his brutality and his cruelty, making him a suitable guard of the Duskcastle.

Storm's Wake
Gremon is amongst those who flee the capital during the Day of the Red Dahlia, he rides straight for the Duskcastle to inform his liege lord Marcan of the events. He is then ordered to muster all the forces in the Northwastes, the Stones, the Frost Isles, and the Grave North.

Fading Light
Gremon is present when Halemar's message is received and he spurs Marcan on to make his claim for the Idran. Gremon is given 600 men and is told to burn the Claypools, Jadehalls, and Thannis indiscriminately.

At the Battle of Thannis, Gremon and his forces are repelled and he is forced to retreat to Marcan's main host. Marcan suffering his own defeat at the Oakenford, falls back to the Duskcastle to regroup and continue consolidating his forces.

Rising Tides
Gremon guards Marcan when he receives Volhin Blackwater, he slays Sir Liam Doyle and then turns to face Sir Volhin. Despite his greater strength and veteran status, Volhin manages to kill him having experience with a foe skilled with a mace. Gremon bleeds to death on the cold stones of the Duskcastle. His body is added to the Trail of Bones for his failure.

Breaking Skies
It is mentioned that Gremon's nephew Crostin Slinther of the Icethorns has taken residence in the Duskcastle and is beseiged by the Bathine-cur. While he holds the fortress due to its natural defenses and the cur's unfamiliarity with the environment and climate he is desperately outnumbered.