Strig

Strig was the brother of the old Gyrkin king Taul, the mate of Phila, and the father of Deucan, the Usurper. Being the younger son, Strig was unable to rise to kingship while his brother Taul lived, taking the position of Head of the Cabinet instead. After Taul's death, Strig became regent, fulfilling the place of king until his son, Deucan, came of age and could take his place on the throne. He and his mate Phila were poisoned by Boras, allowing for Deucan's near-instant rise to kingship. Strig contacted Laat through the Stream after his death to warn him that Deucan harbored sour feelings towards his adoptive son, giving Laat sufficient time to escape the kingdom of Gyr before Deucan sent Torus and his company to murder the white gyrfalcon.