Palthrain
Palthrain was the chamberlain to the Phoenix King Bel Shanaar. [1a]
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Appearance
He had a shock of black hair, wide dark eyes and sharply angled cheekbones and was clad in a flowing robe of blue embroidered with gold.[1a]
History
When Carathril brought news of the death of Prince Aeltherin he brought the captain to the king telling him who the other courtiers were. [1a]
Morathi subverted him and he became one of her operatives, hiding objects in Bel Shanaar's quarters that provided evidence of his supposed worship of Ereth Khial. When Malekith sought to move against the Phoenix King, Palthrain prepared the poison that would first numb him and then kill him. [1b]
In -2750 IC, he was with with Prince Yianath when he proclaimed the apparent suicide of the Bel Shanaar and that Malekith was heading to the Isle of Flame to inform Elodhir and seek guidance from the council of princes. [2a] Following the Massacre at the Shrine of Asuryan Yianath sought to take control over Tiranoc immediately but this was opposed by Tirnandir and his wife Illiethrin who pointed out he was but six hundred years old and others at court would be more suitable. Palthrain suggested that the matter be discussed after the state funerals which was grudgingly accepted. [2b]
After the arrival of a substantial force from Nagarythe, the Chamberlain stood with Yianath and announced to the Court that the thousands of soldiers were there to safeguard against corruption and calling for the election of Yianath as the new ruling prince. None objected. [2c] Attempts to find and imprison Lirian and her son failed and tensions grew between Palthrain and Yeasir, commander of the Nagarythe forces. [2d]
When Palthrain discovered that Yeasir was actually aiding the escape of the princess he confronted him with a small company of warriors but the veteran soldier swiftly drew his sword and killed him. [2e]
Quotes
| These are unprecedented times. When faced with usurpers and traitors, we must act swiftly to ensure the safety of all loyal elves and prosecute those that would undermine the true rulers of Ulthuan.
~ Palthrain to the court of Tiranoc.[2c] |
Sources
- 1: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): Malekith (Novel) by Gav Thorpe
- 2: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): Shadow King (Novel) by Gav Thorpe
