He Who Fights with Monsters · Character
Vidal Ladiv
Also known as Vidal, Mr Ladiv, Ladiv
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 10 · Ch. 1
Vidal Ladiv has the careful, attentive air of someone who carries messages between powerful people and knows how much can hinge on the wording. His clean, unmarked aura makes him an unusual presence among adventurers, while his pocket watch hints at a man who keeps close track of time.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 10 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Vidal Ladiv serves as the Adventure Society’s liaison to Jason, carrying messages between the Society and the cloud palace. New to Yaresh and marked by an aura without the monster residue common among adventurers, he finds himself in rooms filled with gold-rankers and formidable personalities. Jason’s pressure briefly unsettles him, but Vidal continues to fulfill the careful, connective role assigned to him.
Description
Vidal is a human man whose specific facial features, hair, coloring, and build are not described. He wears Adventure Society attire suited to his work as a liaison and carries a pocket watch. His aura is notably clean, lacking the monster residue that marks many others around him. He presents as a professional intermediary, often found among adventurers and Society representatives.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Humphrey Gellerinstitutional interlocutors
Vidal questions Humphrey's confidence in the team, while Humphrey asserts their readiness to face political as well as combat challenges.
Jason Asanoadventurer and Adventure Society liaison
Vidal is assigned as the team’s Adventure Society liaison and reports on the society’s disciplinary process. Jason recognizes that Vidal is caught between opposing sides and treats him with consideration despite their conflict with the institution.
Rufus Remoreadventurer and Adventure Society official
Rufus initially challenges Vidal over the society’s political conduct, then apologizes after recognizing Vidal’s integrity and experience. They discuss the society’s mission and its political pressures.
- A
Allayethunlikely friends
Their friendship gives Vidal personal access to Allayeth’s perspectives and information. He understands that she first cultivated him as a means of influencing Jason, but genuinely enjoys her company.
- MH
Marcus Hargrave Xenoriasenior adventurer and assistant
Vidal accompanies Marcus during the Society’s disciplinary mission, carries the list and folder, and follows Marcus’s instructions.
- MH
Musin Heathdirector and subordinate
Vidal reports on Jason’s team and their contracts. Musin relies on him as a messenger between the Society and the unusually difficult, high-stakes situation around Jason.
- TD
Travis Deverellacquaintances coordinating around Jason
Vidal visits Travis at Jason’s treehouse to ask whether Jason has returned and to discuss the messenger breakout. Travis answers his questions but is cautious about sharing more information.
Story so far
BOOK 10He Who Fights with Monsters 10: A LitRPG Adventure
Appearances
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