Important Names in Istaria's History
Torrin Macalir:
Magic user specializing in the arts of Necromancy and Mind Control. Torrin was active during the Age of the Sorcerer and Age of Lamentations. He led the cabal known as The Withered Aegis and is presumed dead after the Battle of Tazoon. Torrin, despite his wickedness, was the most influential figure during the Age of Lamentations.
Status: Presumed Dead (finally)
Graccus Spiritmight:
High Paladin of Istara. Keeper of Histories at the Temple of Istara.
Status: Active
Ryson Lightbringer
Ryson led the Protectorate during the Battle of Tazoon. At the height of the battle Ryson activated an artifact designed to obliterate the undead and creatures from the Realm of Blight. His sacrifice defeated the Withered Aegis for the first time and perhaps brought about the downfall of Torrin Macalir.
Status: Presumed Dead
Vargas Xavier
Master Scout of Dalimond.
Status: Active
Ashlander Vandus
First
High King of the Human race. Vandus united the human tribes under one
rule and founded the City of Tazoon in the Age of Warrior-Kings. Due to
his vast knowledge of Draconic culture he led his race out from under
the auspices of dragon rule.
Status: Deceased
Helian
Dragon
Scholar. This scholar taught that Dragons should prove that their
culture is the most enlightened by taking leadership roles in the
affairs of other races. The division on how to treat the lesser races
eventually tore dragon culture in two.
Status: Unknown
Malganival Lunus;
Dragon
military leader. Espoused the notion that dragons should preempt the
threat of lesser races through conquest and subjugation. Followers of
Lunus and Helian eventually clashed philosophically which led to the
Great Schism.
Status: Unknown
Arishan Swiftel
Elven Military advisor in Tazoon.
Status: Active
Lore, as contributed by Darvyn of Call of Fate and borrowed from Warcry