Garrick Thorne
A hard man made honest by duty, and a father who taught the law by living with its cost.
What People Know
Garrick Thorne is the long-serving Constable of Strangeways, a position he has held through good harvests, bad winters, and now far darker times. He is known as a stern, uncompromising man who believes deeply in order—not because it is comfortable, but because he has seen what replaces it when it fails.
He does not raise his voice.
He does not posture.
When Garrick Thorne gives an order, people obey.
Reputation
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Fair, but unforgiving of corruption
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Trusted even by those who dislike him
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Known for keeping Strangeways standing when it would have been easier to look away
Among guards, he is respected.
Among criminals, he is feared.
Among families, he is relied upon.
The Constable
Garrick commands a small but disciplined force. He insists on written reports, clear chains of command, and accountability—even when it slows things down. He has clashed repeatedly with outside authorities, inquisitors, and anyone who attempts to bypass local law “for the greater good.”
He believes fear is a poor substitute for justice.
This belief has made him enemies.
Relationship with Corwin
Garrick is Corwin Thorne’s father, a fact that complicates everything and excuses nothing. He raised Corwin with strict expectations, clear rules, and the understanding that law exists to protect people—not power.
He knows Corwin’s past.
He knows more than he admits.
And he carries both pride and regret in equal measure.
They do not always agree.
They trust each other anyway.
Marriage & Home
Garrick’s marriage to Elira Thorne anchors him. Where he is rigid, she is reflective. Where he enforces boundaries, she understands why they are crossed. Their home is one of quiet conversation, shared burdens, and long nights waiting for someone to come home safely.
Bristle sleeps near Garrick’s chair.
Personality
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Disciplined, blunt, and deeply principled
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Speaks plainly, without embellishment
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Carries exhaustion like armor
Garrick laughs rarely—but when he does, it is genuine.
Rumors
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Garrick has turned down offers of promotion to stay in Strangeways
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He has crossed paths with Infernal agents and lived
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He keeps records that could ruin powerful people
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He is one bad order away from open defiance