Talk:Corvo Attano/@comment-202.156.10.9-20121210013119/@comment-27202257-20121210024156

That is true, it seems like the Royal Protector's task is to protect the Empress/Emperor and the immediate royal family. It's likely that Emily views Corvo as a father due to his closeness to her and her mother even if they aren't biologically related.

However, it's also possible that he really is her father. Arkane leaves it very open.

One thing we do know though, at least in the low chaos version: he is much more to both Jessamine and Emily than just the Lord Protector.