William Hein stands as a distinguished figure in the physical armored saber combat community, having claimed second place in Saber Skirmish 2024 and third in 2023. As Archon of the Stellen Alliance in the Battle for Valenor’s Keep campaign, he brings both competitive excellence and strategic depth to the field. Beyond his tournament achievements, Hein has made significant contributions to the sport’s development, helping refine both the Grand Saga Futura Card Game and the Saber Skirmish ruleset. His dedication to nurturing new talent shines through his work running junior training sessions, where he helps shape the next generation of warriors. A lifelong gaming enthusiast and saber combat practitioner, Hein now faces his most exciting challenge yet: commanding Stellen forces in Grand Saga’s ambitious narrative campaign. Under his leadership, the Stellen Alliance seeks to maintain their blockade of Valenor while executing crucial ground operations, combining his passion for gaming strategy with his proven combat expertise.