Reika Eberhardt

Reika Eberhardt
Details
Race	Human
Birthplace	Kessig, Innistrad
Lifetime	Around the breaking of the Helvault

Reika Eberhardt was a former Cathar from Kessig, on the plane of Innistrad.

History

Reika was a young woman of average height and build, with brown eyes, brown hair, and pinched features. Initially described as a frightened little girl, she grew into a person capable of greatness, as noted by Elder Adila Rimheit. Her time at Elgaud saw her honored for her service to Avacyn, but her experiences were marred by a sense of loss and isolation, especially after moving to Thraben Cathedral, where she felt unguided and distant from the light of Avacyn.

Reika's past was turbulent and filled with increasing misdeeds and misunderstandings. She started stealing small items, first a trinket, then coins, driven by frustration and resentment towards her peers. Her actions led to her being accused of theft and eventually fleeing Elgaud. Reika found herself in deeper trouble as she tried to navigate life outside the protective boundaries of her initial training.

Her friend Raben, though committed to his duties, felt guilt over their estranged relationship. Despite this, he sought to help her, culminating in finding her fighting in pits to repay debts. They attempted to uncover the truth behind a corruption within the church, leading to Reika's tragic confrontation with Jofridus, a father figure to Raben who turned out to be corrupt. During the encounter, Jofridus killed Reika.

Raben, heartbroken and marked as a heretic, sought refuge and aimed to bring justice for Reika's death. Elder Rimheit, who saw Reika as a daughter, tasked Raben with unveiling the church's corruption and capturing Jofridus, hoping to avenge Reika and restore some semblance of justice.

Story appearances

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
The Cursed Blade	Ryan Miller	2011-10-24	Innistrad	Innistrad	Mikaeus Cecani, Lorelei Garensun, Pitre, Raben Amsel, Reller, Jurgen Garensun, Detlef, Thatu Reiniger, Ekka, Albrecht, Reika Eberhardt, Jofridus, Joiva, Adila Rimheit, Mahus, Amphe, Samson, Einrich, Wilhelm Brandt, Dartan, Gisa Cecani, Geralf Cecani, Jolen, Elsi Rimheit, Tobor, Lywer, Gregel, Trinar, Lucilla, Dadine, H. Karlmahn, Irve, Forlith, Hantsen, Whip, Adalee Burk, Holger Burk, Waechter, Gundie, Martyn, Leutster, Krig, Lipseg, Webbe, Jorgin Rimheit, Gristemian, R. Meintor, Analise, Nordemann, Duerg, Frietz, Greftieg, Callan Ahnstat, Mauer