Full name Class Nationality First appearanceThe Black Gryphon (novel) Shaiknam was a general in Urtho's armies during the Mage Wars. He commanded the Sixth Army, which had a large non-human contingent. Shaiknam believed non-humans were dumb beasts and mages were expendable. He threw their lives away pointlessly, until both groups rebelled, demanding that Urtho do something. Urtho's initial solution was to replace him. Both Shaikam and his second, Commander Garber, were placed on 'detached medical leave,' and General Sulma Farle was given command. Unfortunately, that only lasted until Farle's death. With no one else senior enough to take over, Shaiknam was back in command, though without any non-humans or mages.