Manzor was a generational wagoneer whose life unfolded along the long roads of duty and continuity. He entered service under Hile’s father, learning the rhythms of trade, travel, and protection from a man who valued reliability above all else. When that generation passed, Manzor did not waver. He transferred his loyalty seamlessly to Hile, carrying forward not just employment, but an inherited sense of responsibility.
For Manzor, wagoneering was never merely transport. It was stewardship. He knew routes by memory, dangers by instinct, and people by reputation. He understood when to press forward and when to wait, when to speak and when silence was safer. On the road, his presence offered reassurance. Problems rarely escalated under his watch, and when they did, he handled them with calm authority rather than force.
Manzor played a formative role in the lives of Hile’s family. He trained Hile’s three oldest sons, teaching them not only the mechanics of travel and trade, but the discipline required to survive beyond the safety of settled ground. From him, they learned patience, situational awareness, and the value of preparation. He treated instruction as an obligation, not a favor, passing knowledge forward as it had been passed to him.
He died before he could train Phine, a loss felt quietly but deeply. In many ways, Manzor represented continuity itself, a living bridge between generations. His absence marked the end of an era, leaving behind skills remembered, lessons repeated, and a standard of service that few could fully replace.