THADOR

**Early Life**

=== Current Life ===

**Notable Bonds**

* The Queen: Thador was one of the first Exarchs to question her. Back when Sal 'thorin was just beginning, he discovered the truth: the Queen was using dragon egg essence to keep her people alive. She offered two options: slow corruption under the curse, or a shorter, dignified life with the help of the dragon egg. Thador chose the latter. From that moment on, he stood by her side without hesitation * Other Exarchs: Among the three current Exarchs, Thador is the most senior and experienced. He sees the other two as his juniors, but he never pulls rank Instead, he keeps a respectful distance from them. Some say he was the one who trained Ravion in combat, bur neither of them ever talks about it. * Indris: Thador and Indris once faced the same decision, but made opposite choices. Thador could never agree with Indris' radical crusade to tear down the system. He respects Indris skill as a fellow warrior, but nothing more.

**About**

* Thador once served as Sal'thorin's commanding general-steadfast, disciplined, and unshakably loyal. He helped the Queen guard her secrets without fail * His body bears the marks of old battles. Though he rarely talks about it, he trusts herbs and rigorous training far more than the priestesses' magic. * A man of few words, Thador despises lies. When he doesn't want to answer a question, he stays silent. * There are rumors about his relationship with Ravion. * The most common one claims they're father and son by blood-but the truth is known only to the Queen.

**Affinity Tales**

• Under General Thador's stern hand, the army marched with unrelenting discipline, bound by laws most severe, yet never did a warrior forsake his oath.

• During the council meetings, most of the time it was High Priestess Velara and Prince Ravion going at each other's throats. General Thador, however, never got involved in their battle of words.

• Thador himself never believed he had chosen to follow the Queen willingly. No, his principles simply wouldn't let him stand against her.

• The children of Sal'Thorin often sang "The Three on High", a nursery rhyme about the Three Exarchs, before bed. By the time they get to Thador's verse, most are already fast asleep.

• "General Thador barely sleeps! I swear, I saw him stand there for a full day and night without moving... like a damn mountain!"—A palace guard once said deep in his cups

• After every mission, there was always a faint whiff of sulfur clinging to Thador's armor.

• "General Thador is the backbone of the army! The old nobles respect him, the young recruits fear him... Prince Ravion seems to be the only exception."—City guard

• There is an uncanny steadfastness in Thador, a quiet defiance against monotony, as he faces each tedious day with unbroken composure.

• No whisper of deceit has ever passed Thador's lips, not even in the wake of his own betrayal. HIs silence spoke where words would not.

• "Ignorance isn't a flaw. It's an opportunity for mercy."—General Thador