Holger Burk
| Holger Burk | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Race | Human, later Werewolf |
| Birthplace | Innistrad |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
| Spouse | Adalee Burk |
| Children | Jana Burk (daughter), Mikel Burk (son) |
Holger Burk was a silversmith who became a werewolf, on the plane of Innistrad.
Description
Holger Burk was a distinguished individual, once celebrated as a master silversmith and inducted into the esteemed Order of the Silver Hammer. He possessed a deep sense of duty and loyalty, both to his craft and to his family. His letters reveal him to be a loving husband and father, often expressing his longing for his wife, Adalee, and their children, Jana and Mikel. Holger's personality was marked by bravery, resilience, and a strong moral compass. Despite his eventual transformation into a werewolf, he retained his sense of honor and sought to protect his loved ones and restore his tarnished family name.
History
Holger's life took a tragic turn after his induction as a master silversmith. During a trip to finalize a deal, he was attacked and cursed by werewolves. Despite the dangers, he continued his journey to help others, but the curse slowly took over his life. His transformation into a werewolf isolated him from his family, leading him to seek refuge in a church in Kessig, led by Adila Rimheit, that harbored and researched werewolves.
Adalee, desperate and hopeful, encouraged Holger to find a cure, but Holger eventually realized there was no way to return to his former life. He resolved to end his days honorably and joined a cause led by Adila, aiming to use his werewolf form to assist in a noble mission. In a final act of bravery, Holger sacrificed himself in a werewolf attack on Thraben Cathedral, hoping to buy time for his ally, Raben Amsel, to complete his mission. His death was marked by a sense of relief, as he found solace in ending his tormented existence and hoped his family would remember him with pride.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cursed Blade | Ryan Miller | 2011-10-24 | Innistrad | Innistrad | Raben Amsel, Reika Eberhardt, Jofridus, Thatu Reiniger, Adila Rimheit, Holger Burk, Pitre, Lorelei Garensun, Jurgen Garensun, Gisa Cecani, Geralf Cecani, Elsi Rimheit, Albrecht, Mikaeus Cecani, Trinar, Roller, Detlef, Ekka, Joiva, Mahus, Amphe, Samson, Einrich, Wilhelm Brandt, Dartan, Jolen, Tobor, Lywer, Gregel, Lucilla, Dadine, H. Karlmahn, Iroe, Forlith, Hantsen, Whip, Adalee Burk, Jana Burk, Mikel Burk, Waechter, Gundie, Martyn, M. Leutster, Krig, Lipseg, Oebbe, The Claw, Jorgin Rimheit, Cristemian, R. Meintor, Analise, Nordemann, Duerg, Frietz, Greftieg, Callan Ahnstat, Mauer |