Neil Davone

Also known as Neil, Davone

Minor
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 93

Neil Davone has a hard-set expression and the restless purpose of someone who will not stay quietly at the edge of a crisis. He gives the impression of a follower trying to decide where conviction ends and loyalty begins.

Gender: male
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 93
Books: 3

Neil Davone begins as a conflicted Iron-rank adventurer in Thadwick’s circle, torn between his association with the corrupt Chief Priest of the Healer and his own moral convictions. By Book 10 he has become an elf priest of the Healer who survived the purge of Greenstone’s clergy, wielding lightning and flight magic while serving as the church’s irreverent representative. In Book 11 he solidifies his place among Jason’s inner circle, trading his early hesitance for decisive leadership, blunt counsel, and a signature blend of humor and reliability under pressure.

Description

Neil is a man, but the text does not specify his age, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, or facial features. His expression is described as hard, and his manner purposeful as he strides and takes the lead. He is an Iron-rank adventurer, though no specific armor, clothing, or distinctive accessories are detailed. Neil is an elf with a broad frame and a degree of physicality uncommon among his people. He wears clothes that deliberately play down his build, giving him a more unassuming outline than his physique would otherwise suggest. A distinctive belt serves as a wind-based flight item and stands out as part of his practical gear. His hair, eyes, complexion, and specific facial features are not described; his overall impression is solid, relaxed, and quietly amused. The text identifies Neil as a male adventurer but does not describe his face, hair, eyes, coloring, height, or build. His most distinctive documented visual feature is a personal flight device shaped like a cage, with curved iron above and below and electricity arcing around it. He is also shown using magical voice enhancement and carrying himself with diplomatic composure; no particular clothing is specified. Neil Davone is identified as a male adventurer, but the text does not establish his age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, or facial features. His clearest visual snapshot is a languid one: stretched out in a cloud lounger with a half-eaten sandwich on his chest. No recurring clothing or distinctive accessories are specified.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Clive Standishteammates and targets of mutual teasing
Begins as a fellow adventurer in Book 10; their bond solidifies through relentless teasing—Neil’s jokes about Clive’s wife become a running gag that underscores deep team familiarity.
Dustin Ketteringconflicting source relationships
Friendship emerges in Book 10 and deepens in Book 11; they share banter and battlefield support, with Neil acting as both companion and occasional mentor during the transformation-zone crisis.
Jason Asanoconflicting source relationships
Evolves from a wary acquaintance in Book 1 to one of Jason’s closest confidants by Book 11; their relationship is defined by easy banter, mutual trust, and Neil’s willingness to deliver hard truths.
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Stashcompanion and familiar-handler relationship
A combat partnership in Book 11 where Neil rides the familiar into battle; their bickering belies effective teamwork and mutual protection.
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Durrumtemporary allies
A pragmatic alliance formed in Book 11; Neil trades lightning-wielding support and territorial assistance for Durrum’s leadership role, marking Neil’s growing diplomatic influence.
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Hana Shavarhigh priestess and journeyman priest
Neil serves as a journeyman priest under High Priestess Hana in Book 11; despite the rank gap, he unhesitatingly directs her during crisis, showing his rising assertiveness within the church.
Jory Tillmanwarning messenger and ally
Starts with Neil’s urgent warning to Jory in Book 1; the alliance persists off-page, referenced nostalgically in later books when Neil inquires about Jory’s well-being.
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Rick Gellerclose friends
A friendly acquaintance in Book 10 whose rapport grows into a close friendship by Book 11, evidenced by Neil’s casual references to Rick’s desire to return home.
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Lorusopposing leaders
Brief but decisive rivalry in Book 11; Neil openly confronts Lorus’s ambition, helping pave the way for Durrum to eliminate him.
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Chief Priestreligious and political opponents
Active antagonism in Book 1 when Neil rejects the priest’s orders and leads a walk-out; the conflict resolves off-screen with the priest’s ouster, allowing Neil to remain in the Healer church.

Story so far

BOOK 1He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
- Refuses to back the Chief Priest’s attack on Jory’s clinic and leads dissenting clergy away
- Warns Jory Tillman of the impending temple assault
- Argues publicly with Thalia Mercer over Thadwick’s behavior
- Undergoes Adventure Society field assessment administered by Rufus Remore
BOOK 10He Who Fights with Monsters 10: A LitRPG Adventure
- Represents the Healer church in high-level expedition discussions
- Deploys his wind-powered flight belt during aerial combat
- Jokes about Clive’s imaginary wife, cementing team banter
- Contacts Rick Geller mid-battle with a healer-recruitment gag
BOOK 11He Who Fights with Monsters 11: A LitRPG Adventure
- Bluntly chastises the group for wasting time worrying about Jason
- Negotiates a strategic alliance with Durrum over lightning control and territory
- Confronts rival leader Lorus, contributing to his downfall
- Rides Stash into battle and mediates between the rabbit and the team
- Receives an unexpected compliment from Jason at their farewell