Tadrielus Galawen
Tadrielus Galawen has lived a life of giant deeds, cataclysmic battles, and legendary feats... but that is behind him now. Deep into middle age for an avariel, Tadrielus has taken to a quiet life in the high alpine forests of the Spine, looking down on Crobhear Lake from above. He has lived most of his life outside of the ancient avariel city of Thyasari, having left in his youth (an act of great defiance at the time).
Given his accomplishments, Tadrielus is on friendly terms with avariel society, but has spent far too long in the open world to be content living within the city. He does not spurn company, but the remoteness of his chosen home offers few visitors, and he enjoys the tranquility after so very long.
Appearance
If one were to take his pure white wings away Tadrielus would not be a particularly imposing figure. He is well muscled but slight in stature, and his head is adorned with long snowy hair and an equally pale beard, behind which usually lies a warm and friendly expression.
These days he tends to go shirtless, finding it easier on his wings, and wears loose-fitting cloth pants and sometimes soft boots. His enchanted armor remains in good condition, but it is rarely worn. The only militaristic part of his attire is the gleaming white sword that he keeps at his side.
These days he tends to go shirtless, finding it easier on his wings, and wears loose-fitting cloth pants and sometimes soft boots. His enchanted armor remains in good condition, but it is rarely worn. The only militaristic part of his attire is the gleaming white sword that he keeps at his side.
Skills and Abilities
Flight: Born with a set of pure white, feathered wings, Tadrielus is an extremely adept flier.
Purifying Luminomancy: Tadrielus has learned many schools of magic in his life, but his greatest skill is with luminomancy. Tadrielus can create, manipulate, and even weaponize light for any number of purposes. In combat this often takes the form of offensive bolts, defensive shields, and disorienting flares.
Tadrielus brings a unique flavor to the art of luminomancy in that his powers are particularly effective against demons, the undead, and malevolent spirits. He can easily bind, banish, or outright destroy all but the most powerful dark forces. He is also able to purifying demonic artifacts, seals, and curses. These abilities stop just short of being true "divine magic," as he does not bind himself to any particular deity.
Other magic: Tadrielus can call upon a handful of elemental spells (fireballs, ice, lightning) and has the avariel gift of healing magic. None of these other magical abilities are anywhere near as powerful as his luminomancy, and have situational use at best.
Swordsman - The Angelic Blade: Tadrielus is an expert swordsman and fights with a powerful artifact of purifying light magic: the Angelic Blade. Purified by Tadrielus himself from its original dark and twisted form, the sword is exceptionally lethal to demons, undead, and dark spirits. It is assumed to be indestructible, and has never needed sharpening. In hands as capable as Tadrielus' it is a truly awesome weapon to behold.
The Sight: Since birth Tadrielus has been gifted with "the sight," otherwise known as the ability to see faeries, demons, spirits, and other beings in the world that are beyond ordinary people's perception. Many key events in his life were shaped by this ability.
Purifying Luminomancy: Tadrielus has learned many schools of magic in his life, but his greatest skill is with luminomancy. Tadrielus can create, manipulate, and even weaponize light for any number of purposes. In combat this often takes the form of offensive bolts, defensive shields, and disorienting flares.
Tadrielus brings a unique flavor to the art of luminomancy in that his powers are particularly effective against demons, the undead, and malevolent spirits. He can easily bind, banish, or outright destroy all but the most powerful dark forces. He is also able to purifying demonic artifacts, seals, and curses. These abilities stop just short of being true "divine magic," as he does not bind himself to any particular deity.
Other magic: Tadrielus can call upon a handful of elemental spells (fireballs, ice, lightning) and has the avariel gift of healing magic. None of these other magical abilities are anywhere near as powerful as his luminomancy, and have situational use at best.
Swordsman - The Angelic Blade: Tadrielus is an expert swordsman and fights with a powerful artifact of purifying light magic: the Angelic Blade. Purified by Tadrielus himself from its original dark and twisted form, the sword is exceptionally lethal to demons, undead, and dark spirits. It is assumed to be indestructible, and has never needed sharpening. In hands as capable as Tadrielus' it is a truly awesome weapon to behold.
The Sight: Since birth Tadrielus has been gifted with "the sight," otherwise known as the ability to see faeries, demons, spirits, and other beings in the world that are beyond ordinary people's perception. Many key events in his life were shaped by this ability.
Personality
In his later years Tadrielus has slowed down and taken on a quieter demeanor than in his youth. He remains friendly, warm-hearted, and generous. He still holds a strong sense of justice and righteousness for the world he has so long fought to protect, but has generally let younger heroes take the lead, seeing his chapter in Arethil's history as more or less concluded.
He is not prideful, nor vengeful, although he does not tolerate oppression or injustice when witnessed.
Behind his green eyes is a wistfulness and a sadness that comes from a lifetime's worth of loss.
He is not prideful, nor vengeful, although he does not tolerate oppression or injustice when witnessed.
Behind his green eyes is a wistfulness and a sadness that comes from a lifetime's worth of loss.