Eldar Yeloris

*“Reading one book will give you a story, reading 100 books will give you knowledge, but if you read 1000 books, you'll see the world.” -*Eldar Yeloris

#### Early Life

Eldar Yeloris began his studies in the glamorous and beautiful Shal'ron, a city of untold riches where all the denizens were well fed, slept comfortably, and were able to enjoy the finer things in life. Most people pursued the pleasures life had to offer, but Eldar sought after something different. His love for books was unparalleled, even his teachers found his obsession with reading quite harrowing. By the time Eldar was 80, he had read every single book in the library of Shal'ron, so he left in search of more knowledge. He found himself at the steps of the College of Cavabel where he began to study the art of magic.

#### Studying at the College of Cavabel

He excelled quickly in his studies and word of his name began to travel around the continent, a brilliant young prodigy who quickly unlocked the mysteries of the arcane in just a few months. Throughout his time at the College of Cabanel, he continued to learn powerful spells, assist professors as an apprentice, and make amicable relations with some of the College's master wizards. Eldar stayed at the college for twenty years, honing his skills and building relationships. Eventually, he declared that he had finished his studies and would finally move on.

Many delegates from surrounding dynasties, kingdoms, tribes, and organizations came to him with offers for work or requests for help. He traveled to hundreds of cities, towns, strongholds, and palaces to assist the wealthy and the powerful. After carrying on with his travels and expanding his riches, he returned to Shal'ron, in search of what he should pursue next. When he arrived, he was met by a pair of the royal guard who requested that he see the king immediately. This was the moment in which Eldar Yeloris met King Sarathal Corinth, of Shal'ron.

#### Return to Shal'ron

The king and he spoke for hours about the adventures they've had, the battles fought, and the riches earned. The king offered to employ Eldar to be his court wizard and to rule by his side. Eldar, while appreciative of the king's ability to see a brilliant mind before him, initially declined his offer. He stated that he had no desire to maintain a stagnant lifestyle, and instead wished to pursue even greater knowledge. The king respected his wishes and told him that the offer would remain indefinitely.

Eldar spent the next 6 months speaking with the people of Shal'ron, hoping for a lead in what could possibly be his next adventure. Most people were of no use; they were all so wrapped up in their hedonistic desires. After a great search, he heard a tale of an ancient library of Mateira that held unfathomable knowledge. Eldar had to find this place; he packed up his essentials and was about to take off for his journey when the God's Malice went off. A mighty earthquake ravaged the city, the winds blew the rooves off buildings and the sky went black. Hundreds of people were killed by falling debris. Eldar was able to protect himself with a spell but watched as families around him were brutally crushed by tattered buildings. After the initial blast, Eldar looked at what was once a near utopia, was now almost rubble. The outskirts of the city were ravaged, the upper districts were somewhat intact, and the palace looked unscathed, it was remarkable. Eldar ran to the palace, past the rubble of what was once the homes of thousands of people. The guards were not at the doorway and the doors were ajar. Eldar let himself in where he saw the king barking orders at guards sending aid to the town and a large force to find his son Itham. Eldar went to the king, grabbed his hand firmly and told him, "Your majesty, my insight, and talent are at your beck and call. Whatever I can do to aid you, I would be honored to provide." It was at this moment, a bond was formed.

The following centuries were a troublesome time for the king and his people. The riches of the city had begun to run dry and the people were unhappy. The king did his best to satiate his people, but he simply did not have the resources to satisfy his lifestyle and to help the people. This caused a divide between him and Itham who believed that all the resources must be shared among the people so that nobody would die of starvation. The nobles all disgraded him for his ideals and scoffed at such a notion, but the people of Shal'ron loved Itham.

Eldar took a young elf named Mithral under his care to teach him the ways of the arcane. Eventually, Sarathal grew very ill and passed in his sleep. Eldar knew that Itham would ruin everything Sarathal had worked toward and he had to be eliminated. He began to plot against Itham with the assistance of his apprentice, Mithral. The night before he planned to murder Itham, he woke up with his neck in a noose atop the gallows. Above him he saw Itham Corinth, yelling to a large crowd of people about the salvation of Shal'ron. Eldar looked to his right and saw the face of his apprentice in tears, Eldar knew that these would be his final moments. He accepted his fate, the ground underneath him fell out, and the air left his chest. Eldar Yeloris was hung at the hands of Itham Corinth.