Kester Stainthorpe

“Knowledge is not enough. It never is. It's the capacity to do something with that knowledge. To do it perfectly. Absolute timing. With devastating consequences.” 
-Kester Stainthorpe
== History ==
An air genasi, mage, and keeper of great lore, Kester Stainthorpe was an adviser to King Alphius for many years, and among the first to recognize his corruption. Though loyal to Cordelia, he was firm on the idea that her rule was a regency, and was committed to restoring Alphius to the throne as quickly as possible. 
== Personality ==
Despite being one of the few mages in Aurum, and distrusted by the priesthood, Stainthorpe was distrustful of the ideals of the War of the Philosopher-Kings. He was a cautious and traditional man, who often kept his insights to himself. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Kester Stainthorpe disapproved of Aurum's entry into the war, and was sent to the Final Empire to negotiate an alliance with Emperor Silvius. After Cordelia's death, he would return and continue to serve on the war council, but was the most sympathetic to the Kreitonists, who sought to restore King Alphius to the throne. 
== After the War ==
Kester Stainthorpe and the other members of the War Council would be devoured by the cloud drake Pyndran during his conquest of Aurum. Category:War Council
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