Mordenkainen

Legendary wizard (679-?) from Taunenfels. He was last observed in 925, but is rumored to have appeared many times since then. In his time, he advocated the secession of Nordacria from the League of Cityports and supported the candidature of Landertes, Nordacria's first king. As in his famous speech, "Notions on a New Nation", where argues that the envisioned Nordacria should be an elective monarchy. Though his speech does not imply it, there are strong indications elsewhere that he considered himself a suitable candidate for the throne at a later date. But when Landertes I died, all seemed intent that Belfarin, Landertes' son should be the next king, no one seemed to even think of Mordenkainen. According to the popular tales this made Mordenkainen so angry as to leave the kingdom. His tower, the so-called "Pearly Tower", that still stands proud in Taunenfels is well-known and reputed to contain portals to other worlds. His magical abilities were so great in 925 that today he is still believed to be the second best wizard of the world by those who dare to judge in these matters. A few sages believe him to be confined to Oblivion (the Caverns of Twilight).