The Captain
Character from The Black Company by Glen Cook
Leader of the Black Company — never named, rarely described, always obeyed. He runs the outfit. That's what you need to know.
Also known as: The Captain, Captain
What They Know
- Commander of the Black Company during the Books of the North — makes the decisions about contracts, allegiances, and retreat
- Never named in the Annals — referred to only by rank, which is how the Company's leadership tradition works
- Practical commander who values competence over heroism — runs the Company as a professional outfit rather than a crusade
- Dies during the northern wars — his death passes command eventually to Croaker
Connections
- commands — the_black_company
- commands — croaker
- ally_of — the_lieutenant
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