Ganallon of Yaath

Ganallon of Yaath is a powerful mage and adept of Yazhur who overthrew and replaced King Ryarxes IV of Tulis in 1251 CV, during the turmoil of Gol Garga’s invasions. He apparently accomplished this fate almost single-handedly, aided by only a small band of companions (and, it must be said, by Ryarxes’ own cowardice and the widespread contempt he had earned from common Tulisians thanks to his incompetence against the orcs). Ganallon now rules Tulis with essentially unquestioned authority, and is widely understood to have the backing of the Kuzul-Kadrinu army which still occupies large parts of Dranuria and the Sornele.
The name “Ganallon of Yaath” refers to the fact that he is known to have once been an adept (some say the master) of the Yazhurite lodge on Yaath, in the Anchorhook islands. Little else of his past is known. His appearance suggests Uremite descent. He is said to have close ties to the battle-mages of the Phyridian Empire, but this may well be a rumor spread by his foes to stir up resentment, given the long history of Phyridian attempts at dominating the Dranurian kingdoms. Other epithets used by his opponents include "the Tyrant Ganallon" and, predictably, "Ganallon the Usurper." On the other hand, those who were glad to see him replace Ryarxes IV often call him Ganallon the Deliverer. Other sobriquets include Ganallon the Shrewd, Ganallon Goldmane (in reference to his reddish-yellow hair and beard), and Ganallon Dwerrow-Friend (in reference to his known support from the dwarves of Kuzul-Kadrin).