Fallstick

Fallstick is an apostate blood mage who leads a band of Old Gods cultists. He believes that the Templar Order is evil for murdering innocent mages in the name of righteousness.

Involvement
Gleam and her companions encounter Fallstick and his blood band in the forest. Fallstick introduces the children to his camp. Fallstick adheres to the old ways of the Old Gods. His blood band consists of "bleeders": people who give their blood freely so that Fallstick can use his magic for the greater good. Fallstick tells Gleam that blood magic can be used to do good things such as heal people, restore failing crops, and protect the innocent. When Gleam notices a kettle that her family made in Fallstick's possession; she assumes that Fallstick and his blood band are the murderers she seeks. Gleam attacked Fallstick but Fallstick subdues her with his more powerful magic. Fallstick tells her that the kettle was traded and not stolen, assuring her that he did not murder her family. After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Fallstick offers to train Gleam and make her part of her blood band. Fallstick states that she could do much good in the service of the "Man of Light". Gleam however refuses the offer; as she prefers to remain in the service of no one. Fallstick provides them cloaks for their journey wishes her a farewell.