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Professor Grady

Professor Grady was a Navarrian captain and instructor at Basgiath War College, where he taught second-years in the Rider Survival Course.

Professor Grady
Professor Grady — key facts
NameProfessor Grady
AgeUnknown
SpeciesHuman
StatusDeceased
QuadrantRiders Quadrant
Rank/TitleCaptain; Professor
SignetUnknown
Eye ColorUnknown
Hair ColorBrown
Dragon BondUnknown
Appears inIron Flame (2023), Onyx Storm (2025)

Biography

Professor Grady was a captain in the Navarrian military and an instructor at Basgiath War College. He taught the Rider Survival Course (RSC), which trained second-years in survival, navigation, and resisting interrogation when separated from their dragons. In Iron Flame, he oversaw Violet Sorrengail’s first land navigation exercise, giving her squad waterskins that temporarily cut their bonds. Strict but practical, he occasionally showed fairness—like binding Violet’s hands in front instead of behind because of her injury.

In Onyx Storm, Captain Grady led the task force sent to Anca to locate the citrine, chosen for his extensive experience behind enemy lines. However, the mission ended fatally for him when Aura Beinhaven set him on fire with her fire Signet, killing him.

Physical Description

Professor Grady is described as a tall man with a commanding, booming voice. He wears a neatly trimmed beard that is slightly darker than his light golden skin.

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