Prince Nykario Scelza, often called Whitestripe Nyk for the white streaks in his hair, is the thirdborn child of Nazario II. He is considered one of the realm's finest knights, though he is also aloof, quiet, and rarely appears in public except for tourneys. He is also considered one of the Empire's greatest beauties.

Nyk was blinded in one eye during Malagazh's War.