Gaerlan (Lore Character)

Gaerlan was a mage of the Yalain Empire, and a student of Asheron's. He and his brother Delacim studied portal magic and other arts under Asheron's tutelage.2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan
During one of his explorations, he discovered a library (Gelidite Library from its description) with ancient Falatacot books.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary He started cataloging and translating these books in service of Emperor Kellin II.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Field Reports2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes He also discovered the remnants of a Gelid elemental cult flying fortress off the coast of Aerlinthe, and studied the magic that he found within another library, the Citadel Library, to look for a way to help the Yalaini and Haebrous against the Dericost.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Corrosion2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Stasis2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Strife2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Tempest
Delacim was a far better student2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary, but Gaerlan was devious and used his connections to the Imperial throne and Nali Valind to blackmail Asheron with his knowledge of the reason behind Asheron's prolonged life, and continue his studies.The History of Auberean/Volume IV: Shifting Ways (-888 to -574)2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary2002/06 Castling - Teaser The Emperor also appoints Gaerlan to watch over Asheron, acting as a representative of the court at the Knorr Lyceum.The History of Auberean/Volume IV: Shifting Ways (-888 to -574)
During an expedition to the Olthoi homeworld, Delacim was killed.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2003/05 Discoveries - Delacim's Death Gaerlan blamed Asheron for his brother's death and sought to bring about the mage's downfall. Gaerlan used his position to levy the Emperor to force further expeditions to this world despite Asheron's objections.2003/05 Discoveries - Delacim's Death2003/05 Discoveries - Personal Entry, Arrival of Kellin's Troops By order of the Emperor Kellin II, Gaerlan visited the Olthoi world a few times more, to capture "specimens", including an Olthoi Queen.2003/07 A Swelling Tide - Olthoi Resurgent He attempted to trap Asheron on the Olthoi homeworld, but failed, and it is possible that his attempt was what allowed the Olthoi unimpeded access to Auberean.2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Field Reports2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary
When the last of the Empyrean were sent away by Asheron, Gaerlan was among the survivors who were sent into portal space. He remained there until Candeth Martine opened the portals from Dereth to Marae Lassel. This apparently created some sort of fluctuation in portal space that freed Gaerlan and returned him to Dereth.2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Field Reports2002/07 - Repercussions -Josef#Lore & Dialog 2001/10 - Dark Majesty - A Brief History for Travelers - Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001) 
Gaerlan sought revenge against Asheron and determined to rid Dereth of the "vermin" who inhabited it -- the Isparians. He made Martine his unwitting puppet At first, Gaerlan seems to want to help Martine.2004/11 - On Bended Knee - Pack Martine Gaerlan stays in Martine's Retreat.2002/07 - Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary2002/07 - Repercussions -Josef#Lore & Dialog With his assistance, Martine creates Dranith Menacet and plans for the assassination of Borelean.2002/07 - Repercussions -Josef#Lore & DialogGaerlan is also the one reinforcing's Martine's ideas about the Isparians planning to kill him and his "son" Dranith Menacit.2002/07 - Repercussions -Josef#Lore & Dialog
In secret, Gaerlan starts experimenting with Elemental Magic and creates the elemental cisterns to rise his Citadel.2002/07 - Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary Gaerlan reveals his motives and goals by attacking Asheron directly, and the role Martine played as his pawn becomes clear. This results in Martine falling into a deep depression.2002/07 - Repercussions - Rollout Article2002/08 - Atonement - Rollout Article2002/06 Castling - Chronicles of the June Event#Part 5
Gaerlan also manipulated and betrayed the Isparian sorceress Nuhmudira2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary with help Kai Mallan. He trapped her in the Oubliette in Gelidite Library and tortured.2002/04 - Betrayal - Teaser 2002/04 Betrayal - Nuhmudira's Charm2002/05 - Hidden VeinTeaser2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes.
Nuhmudira manages to escape2002/08 - Atonement - Teaser12002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Research Notes2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Field Reports, with help of ancient Falatacot magics and assistance of the Sclavus.2002/06 Castling - Teaser Gaerlan attempts to raise the Harbinger using Nuhmudira as a vessel but fails due to her prior escape.2002/08 - Atonement - Teaser 22002/08 - Atonement - Rollout Article2003/08 Into the Darkness - Natural Order The energy from the failed summoning destroys the town of Yanshi.2002/08 - Atonement - Video Teaser
In the month of Leafdawning, Portal Year 13, Gaerlan began open war against Asheron and the Isparians. He used elemental magic to become the master of Elementals and to raise a great army, which invaded Dereth.2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Corrosion2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Stasis2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Strife2002/09 Verdict - Disciples of Tempest He sought to unleash the Harbinger against his foes.2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan He strives to bring his brethren and Emperor Kellin II back from portal space.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Diary
In the end, the betrayal of his puppets proved to be his undoing.
The final battle at September 18th between Gaerlan and Martine ends with the fall of Gaerlan's Citadel and the disappearance of Martine2002/09/18 - Atonement - The Cisterns on Maggies Site2004/11 - On Bended Knee - Pack Martine This allows the Isparians to assault it directly with the aid of Asheron. Weakened by his battle with Martine, Gaerlan was unable to defeat the Isparians who assaulted him. In the end, Nuhmudira imprisoned him in a magical in Gaerlan's Phylacteric Prison.2002/09 Verdict - Gaerlan's Phylacteric Prison2002/09 Verdict - Maggies Site2002/09 Verdict - Asheron's Platinum Golem#Lore & Dialog . He continues to suffer for his crimes.2004/11 On Bended Knee - Pack Gaerlan
== Related Pages ==
=== Appearances In Game ===
* Gaerlan (Creature)
* 2002/06 - Queen Elysa's Ceremonies
=== Texts ===
=== Quests ===
* Gaerlan's Citadel - Relationship (optional).
* Major Prismatic Stone Quest
=== Creatures ===
* Harbinger
* Elemental
* Mini Gaerlan
=== Locations ===
* Citadel Library
* Gelidite Library
* Gaerlan's Inner Sanctum
* Knorr Lyceum
=== Items & Objects ===
== Images ==
File:Gaerlan Live.jpg| Gaerlan as found as a boss creature in Gaerlan's Citadel
File:Pack Gaerlan Live.jpg| Pack Gaerlan
==== Gaerlan's Citadel ====
Before his Citadel crashed in the Citadel Valley in northern Osteth, it could actually be watched being moved by elemental energies when it reached the northern coast of Dereth, coming from Aerlinthe. Note that the main tower of the citadel, which later became the Citadel Apex, is still firmly attached
File:Gaerlan's Citadel (Moving) Live.jpg
File:Gaerlan's Citadel (Moving) 2 Live.jpg
File:Gaerlan's Citadel (Moving) 3 Live.jpg
File:Gaerlan's Citadel (At a Distance).jpg
File:Gaerlan's Citadel (Citadel Apex).jpg
== References ==