Henry VI

As the ruling monarch of the House of Lancaster, he harbors an innate repulsion toward bloodshed and the relentless struggle for power. His spirit longs to withdraw from the turbulence of the world, finding solace in religious devotion as he retreats alone into the forest to pray. A chance encounter in which he concealed his true identity led to a profound meeting of souls with Richard, forging a bond that made him a presence of near-redemptive significance in Richard's life — yet one ultimately steeped in tragedy.