Study of Reinhilde in Sanguine and Sepia Ink, 2025. Sanguine, sepia, and blue ink and gouache on vellum, 4 x 6 in.
Despite being an aspiring theologian and priestess, Reinhilde has a violent streak: she initially plays an antagonistic role in Lonesome Voyages, instigating the duel that ends with Venzell under house arrest and with a large scar on his face.
“‘Whenever someone upsets me or my friends, I make sure they pay for their transgressions! With their blood! I’m only two wins away from setting the record for “most duels won” at my school!’
Venzell’s face fell. ‘Well... given that you’re a student at the Theology Academy, I’m horrified that this number isn’t zero. I can’t imagine that the Enshrinement would approve of an eminent theologian stabbing anyone who disagreed with her.’
’That’s why I’m doing this kind of stuff now! Before I take any vows!’”
Depending on the player’s choices in Venzell’s daydreams, Venzell and Reinhilde may strike up an unlikely friendship during his captivity, despite her being the major cause of it.