Holst is a duke of the Leicester Alliance, the head of House Goneril, and the older brother of Hilda. As the head of House Goneril, Holst was charged with defending the Leicester Alliance from invasions from the neighboring kingdom of Almyra and managing the fortress of Fódlan's Locket. He earned a reputation as Leicester's greatest general. Prior to Claude being recognized as the true heir of House Riegan, many thought Holst would succeed Duke Riegan as the new leader of the Alliance.
