Fastholf d'Armagnac was the High Cleric of Nergal until 1000 AE when Nergal sent him to test Yoshimuriko's prowess in battle. The two men had a fierce duel, but eventually Yoshimuriko defeated Fastholf and became the next High Cleric of Nergal. Fastholf had an Innate Ability which allowed him to switch between his human and werebear forms.