Zayr is the shieldmaster of Haistand, the capital city of the Feral World of Aurum in the Jericho Reach. He is tasked with maintaining a standing body of warriors to defend the city.
The people of Aurum have few laws. Most disputes are settled between individuals (often violently) with the ruling Caele's word superseding all.
In times of peace, these warriors' daily duties mainly entail protecting the Caele and carrying out his orders. However, Zayr and his troops occasionally intervene to deal with truly dangerous or deviant individuals.
In recent times a new punishment for Aurum's criminals has been devised -- a secret labour necessary for the planet's survival.
Zayr knows the truth behind these secret killings, and believes acutely that the shame belongs to the Auran people. He also knows that Rylus Darkscourge wishes to keep the matter quiet.
Therefore, both his orders and his conscience incline him to block newcomers to Haistand from learning the shame of Grensvayl, and to resent them for prying.
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- Deathwatch: The Emperor Protects (RPG), pg. 20