Character from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Head scribe of Basgiath — the keeper of official knowledge who controls what cadets are allowed to learn, ensuring Navarre's lies remain unchallenged in the historical record.
Markham controls the flow of information through Basgiath's Scribe Quadrant, which makes him a gatekeeper for the truth. As head scribe, he determines what histories are taught, what records are accessible, and what knowledge is suppressed. Whether he is a willing participant in the conspiracy or simply a functionary following orders, his role in maintaining Navarre's lies makes him complicit in the cadets' ignorance of the venin threat.
Older, bookish, with the careful bearing of an academic who holds power through information rather than strength. Neat scribe robes, ink-stained fingers.
Also known as: Markham