Karl Valian

"...he was stopped by a large man, clad from head to toe in steel armour and bearing a horned helmet. The figure carried a large spear, with a huge blade."

Karl Valian is a mighty warrior from Fate By Blades, serving Lucas Septis until his death at the hands of Viktor Dion.

Role in Fate By Blades
Karl Valian debuted in Chapter 6, when Lucas sought a maiden to marry to Kona Higube, so as to acquire Kona's services. Lucas came across a maiden, but was stopped by Karl. Lucas immediately recruited Karl and instead used the "Daughter" of the Hooded Figure in his scheme.

Karl then remained loyal to Lucas, facing opponents such as Cato Drakesblood and Charles Tenith, until he was slain at the hands of Viktor Dion. His death sparked Kona to defeat Viktor in single combat, twice, while Gardios Valian became a loyal subordinate of Kona after he assumed the throne.

Trivia

 * Karl Valian appears very similar to Honda Tadakatsu as he appears in the Samurai Warriors series.