Chancellor Glevanne, also known as Minister Gelwan, is a tertiary character from Final Fantasy Tactics. He is Duke Goltanna's aide.

History

Aware that Duke Larg was aiming for the throne, Glevanne conspired with Larg and his sister Queen Louveria to kill Princess Ovelia, the obstacle to Larg's claim to the throne. He proposed that knights of the Order of the Northern Sky wear the uniform of the Order of the Southern Sky, and kidnap the princess from Orbonne Monastery. This would put the blame on Duke Goltanna, and the Council of Nobles would favor Larg.

However, this plan did not work due to Delita Heiral's intervention. He was sent to rescue the princess by Baron Grimms of the Blackram Knights, also in the disguise of the Southern Sky. He personally brought the rescued princess and a captured Northern Sky knight to Goltanna. He accused Chancellor Glevanne in front of the duke, Bishop Canne-Beurich, Cidolfus Orlandeau, and Orran Durai. Glevanne denied the claim to no avail, and was executed by Delita.

It is never explicitly shown whether Glevanne truly conspired against Goltanna, or whether he was framed by Delita in a ploy to garner Goltanna's trust. The only evidence offered up against him is the testimony of Delita's prisoner, after which Delita also acts as his jury and executioner. After revealing the treason, Delita kills Glevanne quickly, before the chancellor is allowed to say much in his defense.

Characteristics

Personality

Although his personality is largely unknown, given his alleged role in the plot against Goltanna to favor Duke Larg's claim to the throne, it is implied that Glevanne was a treacherous and secretly ambitious man. However, since it was never clarified whether he actually conspired or was framed and had no chance to defend himself, it is possible that Glevanne was genuinely loyal to Goltanna.

Appearance

Glevanne is an elderly Caucasian man with brown eyes, gray hair combed back, and a short goatee. He wears a long, thick gray tunic with a high collar adorned with brown details and two gold chains in the center.

Etymology

Glevanne (or Gelwan) appears to be an orthographic variation of the Germanic name Gilvanne (or Gilvan), which means "one who protects with determination", "brilliant warrior", or "noble defender". The name also evokes the image of someone with great inner strength and courage, characteristics associated with both protection and fighting for just causes. The idea of ​​nobility and brilliance adds a touch of distinction and charisma to its bearer.