Strahl

Strahl is an Ahrensbach Knight, who currently serves as one of Ferdinand's guard knights.

Strahl became the commander of Ahrensbach's Knight's Order under the rule of Gieselfried. His long, competent and loyal service, earning him the respect of his lord.

During the arrival of the first Lanzenave ship of the season, after Ferdinand arrived in Ahrensbach, the Ehrenfest noble and fiancé of the temporary Aub Detlinde, orders Strahl to appoint guards to the country gate and keep a close eye on the foreign delegation, something that was neglected prior to Ferdinand's arrival. Detlinde argues against the need, but is unable to sway Ferdinand. This clearly upsets her, but since she doesn't issue any counter-orders, Ferdinand's orders stand and Strahl carries them out.

Just a short time later, Detlinde dismisses Strahl from his position of Knight's Commander over being "too critical and irritating," for pointing out how inappropriate her frequent visits to the Lanzenave estate and open shows of affection for Lord Leonzio are, apparently not caring for his qualification and proven loyalty the slightest bit.

After his dismissal, he becomes a guard knight to Ferdinand. With his new role being considerably different than what he is used to, he has some initial difficulties with adapting, but is clearly willing to put in the effort. Furthermore, since his daughter Fairseele is one of Letizia's apprentice attendants, his position helps to exchange information between Letizia's and Ferdinand's retainers.