Corvo Attano

Corvo Attano is the protagonist of Dishonored. Previously a bodyguard to the Empress, Jessamine Kaldwin, Corvo had been stripped of his title of Lord Protector and imprisoned by the usurper, Hiram Burrows, then Royal Spymaster, on the pretense of having murdered his charge.

Equipment and skills

Corvo was legendary for his efficient combat skills and stealth capabilities, along with his supernatural abilities; which were bestowed upon him by The Outsider.

He possessed the use of unusual gadgetry, which aided him in situations which required stealth, and also in head-on encounters. Corvo was highly proficient with both ranged and melee weapons, such as the sword and the crossbow.

Items unique to him were a supernatural item known as the Heart, his sword, and his mask, of which the latter was created by the inventor, Piero.

Trivia

• Corvo means "crow" in both Italian and Portuguese. In Portuguese however, it can also be translated as "raven".
• Corvo had a strong bond with the Empress's daughter, Emily Kaldwin.
• It is speculated amongst some of the citizens of Dunwall that he is Emily's father.
• He originally hailed from the Isle of Serkonos.