Shilard Fitz-Oesterlen is the emissary chosen to represent the interests of the Emperor of Nilfgaard, also called the “White Flame Dancing on the Graves of His Foes,” to the various kings of the north. Though he always frames his deeds in a way to make them seem to the north’s advantage, rest assured that he truly cares about nothing but the advancement of Nilfgaard’s interests. Fitz-Oesterlen is a consummate diplomat who excels in concealing his true motives from others. Though he says he is on a mission of peace and prosperity, a man like him could easily start a war without appearing to have done anything at all.