Ward Shaw (The Sword)

First referenced:

'I was told that everyone I'd served with in the military died shortly after I left.'

The Sword is a nickname given to a currently unnamed Brigadier General in charge of military forces in The First World. Due to his brutal tactics, he is accused of bringing The Crushing Fist down on the multitude of universes in the multiverse. He currently awaits trial for his actions. Behind closed doors, he is also known as The Double-Edged Sword, likely a derisive nickname earned due to his actions and the consequences they have brought.

Known for his brutal tactics through ordering his troops against the entities dwelling within The Ink, which caused significant loss of life. When his own troops resisted his orders to re-enter The Ink to face certain death, he had them build hotboxes, then locked the troops in them until they complied.

Appears to have significant knowledge regarding The Crushing Fist and the dangerous entities associated with it.

When Conn Thompson attempted to use the Soul Reader (Book) on The Sword, it was unable to read his soul. The interaction of the device with The Sword appeared to unleash a separate entity that was within The Sword, which turned his eyes black.

The entity inhabiting The Sword appears to have destructive intent, as it plans to destroy The First World and potentially the rest of the multiverse by switching off the golden inner shield.

Traits: Holds a significant grudge against the Preacher, for reasons unknown.