Jakob Nesher was born into a poor family in Kristen with a rare condition that granted him tremendous size and physical strength while leaving him with the understanding and innocence of a child. When his parents abandoned him because they could no longer afford his care, his older brother Kastryph fled home to remain at his side. The brothers wandered together for years until they were welcomed into the Company of the White Wing.
Because Jakob often relied upon his fists without understanding his own strength, Levak and Esriella taught him swordsmanship, discipline, and restraint. Within the company, he found friends who protected him without treating him as a burden. Jakob later fought during the overthrow of King Albric and helped restore Levak to Valmark’s throne. In recognition of his courage, loyalty, and service to the kingdom, Jakob was granted a knighthood.
