Valir Starfury

Valir Starfury, a character from the Blades of Light and Shadow series, is Tyril's father and the former head of House Starfury. He makes his first appearance in Book 1, Chapter 10.

Appearance
Valir has long grayish black hair, blue eyes, and blue skin. He wears a white and golden robe, with a golden armor underneath.

Personality
Valir can be described as cordial, friendly, and hospitable.

Background
Valir was the head of House Starfury until he passed the leadership to Adrina on Tyril's request. When Tyril asks him what happened during his absence, he says that they had to let all their household staff go because their House no longer enjoys the stature they once had. This happened because once Kaya rose to power, she voiced concerns over House Starfury's fate, saying that without their true heir, they were useless and a bad investment. Due to these rumors, Valir lost all his contracts and alliances and the council turned against him, leading to their fall.

Book 1

 * Chapter 9: The Queen, The Prince, And The Exile (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 10: The City of Glimmering Lies
 * Chapter 11: What Lies Beneath (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 12: The Murderous Masquerade
 * Chapter 13: City of Wonders (Mentioned)

Book 2

 * Chapter 7: Conflict and Compromise (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 14: A Night to Remember (Mentioned; Determinant)

Tyril Starfury
Valir and Tyril reunite in Book 1, Chapter 10. Valir says that he thought that Tyril was dead due to being overwhelmed with shame from losing the duel to Kaya, but Tyril reassures him that he simply had important business to attend to. After Duchess Xenia is defeated and the rest of the Houses restore House Starfury to power, Valir offers Tyril the leadership of their house, but Tyril refuses and hands it over to Adrina, saying that he still has to defeat the Shadow Court, and that it was Adrina who helped them take down Xenia.