Character: Lord Reginald

Lord Reginald is a distinguished figure on Land’s End Isle, serving as mayor, judge, and member of parliament. Despite his authoritative positions, he harbours a profound self-awareness of his own naivety—a characteristic that both humbles and challenges him.

His naivety manifests as a genuine, almost childlike belief in the inherent goodness of systems and people. While he understands his limitations, Lord Reginald approaches leadership with an earnest optimism that sometimes leaves him vulnerable to the complex realities of governance. When confronted with the island’s impending threats—supernatural sea entities and potential famine—Lord Reginald’s naivety becomes both a strength and a weakness. He believes in diplomatic solutions and faith-based interventions, even when more pragmatic approaches might be necessary.

Critically, Lord Reginald is not blind to his own shortcomings. He recognizes his tendency towards idealistic thinking and works consciously to temper his naïve impulses with careful deliberation and counsel from regular assemblies with his people.