Character from The Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb
A young nobleman caught between his Old Blood heritage and the Piebalds' violent agenda — used as a pawn to get close to Prince Dutiful.
Civil is a sympathetic figure trapped by circumstances — born Witted in a kingdom that kills the Witted, recruited by the Piebalds who want to use his access to the prince, and genuinely fond of Dutiful despite the manipulation. He represents the impossible position of Old Blood nobles: hide what you are or die.
Young, well-born, and handsome in the way of Six Duchies minor nobility. His Wit-bond is with a hunting cat, which he must keep secret in a culture that would execute him for it.
Also known as: Lord Civil