Aedon

**Aedon** was a companion to the Fourth and Fifth Doctors.

A native of Irendai, Aedon was a servant to Lord Ethersmat. Following his mysterious disappearance and reappearance, he was sent to apprehend the Doctor and Silvia Bolton, whom he was told were dangerous criminals. Acting as a sociable tour guide, he lured the two of them into a trap, only to have a change of heart after learning of Ethersmat's death at the hands of the Master. After accidentally stowing away in the TARDIS, Aedon was forgiven by the Doctor just before his regeneration.

## Biography

### Early Life

Aedon was born a member of Irendian loyalty. He witnessed Ethersmat's accesion to Lordship of Irendai when he was three with his parents. (PROSE: *The Deadliest Game*) Around this time, Aedon tried ice cream when and did not like it. (TV: *Kinda*)

At some point prior to his meeting the Doctor, Ethersmat was killed by an incarnation of the Master, who took over his position. (TV: *The Deadliest Game*)

### Travels with the Doctor

Aedon was tasked with deceiving the Doctor upon his arrival on Irendai in order to give the Master time to arrest the Doctor for supposedly committing high treason. Aedon unquestioningly obeyed, and found the Doctor and Silvia Bolton just a few miles outside of the Great City, giving them a warm welcome, and offering them the opportunity to experience Irendian culture for themselves. He showed them around the Great City, and left them at an inn where, during the night, he attempted to murder the Doctor, only to be fended off by Silvia. The next morning, Aedon took the royal guard to greet the Doctor and Silvia, pretended to get arrested alongside them, and went with them to Ethersmat, where he was congratulated for his success. However, Ethersmat revealed that he was, in fact, the Master, and attempted to kill a shocked Aedon, prompting a change of heart.

Aedon went to the jail cells and, after distracting the guards, freed an imprisoned Silvia, who found it difficult to trust him. He made his way back to the Master's office, helped Silvia rescue the Doctor and stole Ethersmat's remains, using them to incite a riot against the Master. When going back to confront the Master, Aedon and Silvia were locked out, and so instead brought the rioters to the Master. When he finally was allowed into the room by the Master, the Master attempted to shoot him, only for the Doctor to run in the way and take the shots, in doing so sacrificing his life. The Doctor used the last of his energy to disarm the Master, giving Aedon the time to restrain him as the mob arrived. He helped the Doctor back to the TARDIS and attempted to apologise for causing the Doctor's death, only for the Doctor to console him before he regenerated into his next incarnation. (TV: *The Deadliest Game*)

Shortly after regenerating, the Doctor managed to land the TARDIS at 76 Totter's Lane, where he collapsed due to the effects of the Novaren. Aedon set out to find help, being met by Barbara Wright, a former companion of the Doctor's. The two went to help the Doctor, but were cornered by students controlled by the Novaren ad told by the headmaster to leave and not return. After assisting the Doctor in recuperating, Aedon and Barbara managed to fight their way back into Coal Hill School and convince the headmaster to destroy the Novaren. (TV: *The Ghosts of the Lane*)

Aedon accompanied the Doctor aboard the *Shadow*. He jumped into space, but was rescued by Captain Wrack and learnt from her about the prize of Enlightenment which he began to covet. For helping bring the *Buccaneer* into harbour, Turlough was entitled to a share of Enlightenment, but refused it. (TV: *Enlightenment*)

(TV: *The Torson Triumvirate*)

(TV: *The Parasites*)

After landing on Deva Loka, Aedon, the Doctor and Silvia parted ways to admire the planet. Aedon fell asleep at the Place of Great Dreamings where the Mara entered his mind, disturbing him with visions until he agreed that it could use his body, and he woke up two days later once the Mara had moved into Aris. He helped defeat the creature with mirrors. (TV: *Kinda*)

Aedon and Silvia were arrested on suspicion of being terrorists on Florana and separated by intellect, with Aedon being sent to work in the factories but being rescued by Garthak and his rebels. He helped the rebels in what he wanted to be a bloodless revolution and, following the deaths of the High Priest of Power and Father Thane, suggested that the TARDIS's next destination be Alfeir VII. (TV: *The Elite*)

## Personality

Aedon was very intelligent (PROSE: *The Deadliest Game*), and based his actions around loyalty. As a result, despite his vast intellect, he was capable of being easily deceived by others. (TV: *The Deadliest Game*)

Despite having initially been sent as an agent to kill the Doctor and Silvia, (TV: *The Deadliest Game*) Aedon grew quite loyal to the Doctor and his friends. (TV: *Enlightenment*)

## Appearance

Turlough was as thin as a willow and had an unworldly, pre-Raphaelite appearance thanks to his close-cropped auburn hair, (PROSE: *Kinda*) blue eyes and thin, sharp-boned face. (PROSE: *The Deadliest Game*)

## Behind the Scenes

* Initially, Aedon was supposed to only appear in *The Deadliest Game*. However, George Gallaccio and David Fisher felt that the character may take an interesting spin on the constantly loyal companion trope, and so made him a full-time companion.
* Mark Strickson dyed his hair red for the role.