Dimaethor Elervathar

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Dimaethor Elervathar Maheral Dimaethor Elervathar, 1705, by Trinn Sohaer Tenure: 1715 - Present Predecessor: N / A Maheral Tenure: 1685 - 1715 Predecessor: Kulin’oem Vallei’tir Successor: Iaria Elervathar Born: 1322, Aegis Spouse: Tuveh Metta’len (m. 1697; died 1707) Iaria Elervathar, Maheral (m. 1733)

Dimaethor Elervathar (Born: Visaj, 1322 - Present), is the current Sohaer of the Silver State of Haelun'or. He long held the position of Maheral, and came to be renowned for his efforts in the establishment of Fi’halen and the revival of Haelun'or in the first years of his tenure in the position. Dimaethor Elervathar passed on the Maheralship, 1715, to Iaria Elervathar and restored the Sohaership, to which he appointed himself.

The Elf is recognised and famous for his dominant nature, self-absorption and conservative views on all matters state and culture.

Early Life

Dimaethor Elervathar was born into the small and humble household of the Visaj in Aegis, residing in an independent Enclave well-isolated from the rest of the realm.

Though not all is clear, the Visaj family was small, and the entire line lived in the abode at the time of Dimaethor’s birth. Apart from his parents, he had an older sister, Annyer, an uncle and aunt, as well as his grandparents; the founders of the bloodline, Fiandrieth and Narcisse. They had owned the cottage for centuries- a peaceful existence primarily based on farming. The Visaj family also maintained and worked a vineyard, and it is likely that the young Dimaethor learned to love wine and the making thereof then.

As the Undead began to conquer city after city, town after town, the Visaj family remained blissfully ignorant in their isolation. Never had they thought that the realm would pass so quickly. The dark clouds on the horizon would disperse, given enough time, the elders said. Dimaethor, together with a couple of the younger relatives, set off for the portal to Verge; the only route to escape the oncoming storm.

Home, wealth and guidance lost, the new generations of Visajs stood empty-handed on the barren beaches of Asulon. It was probably here somewhere, in the misery and despair, that Dimaethor bred his nature of aggressive ambition; a determined visionary, set on the task to return abundance and prestige to his family.

Dimaethor Elervathar, made by Rwk0

Pre-Atlas

The young Dimaethor, haughty and restless, sought employment, travelling between villages and towns. It is said that he could never stay in one place, and very often that came down to the host evicting him. He was a demanding guest, quarreling with all in his path, seldom keeping a job for longer than a month.

The Visaj family split, the uncle and aunt seeking out Haelun'or, his sister settling in the outskirts of Elandriel. It is commonly believed that it was then, in a presumed feeling of loneliness, that Dimaethor developed his zealous passion for spirits and food. The piquant temper of the High Elf agitated and dismayed many, but he gathered some experience in various restaurants and taverns regardless.

Atlas

Pre-Maheralship

Though reasons unclear, a confidently flushed Dimaethor Elervathar rolled into Okarn’thilln in caravan, resting between countless boxes of various human wines and liquor. The city had yet been completely abandoned, though did little to live up to the reputation and legacy. A bitterly disappointed Dimaethor settled, and wasted no time being silent about his discontentment.

In 1680, Okarn’thilln fell to the September Prince, and Haelun'or was formally declared dissolved by the Silver Councillors who had remained. Disgruntled, but hopeful, made clear from several letters he wrote to various contacts he made “..Challenging and dire times are ahead, but we will endure.”.

Maheralship

Dimaethor summoned the High Elves to a gathering in the ancient ruins outside of Caras Eldar in 1685. Mere mellow interest, those though present came to an agreement; Dimaethor Elervathar was to be made Maheral. The overly ambitious and tactless High Elf spent no time seeking the affection of those around him, calling for rapid construction and change in their new Enclave; Fi’halen.

Stories of the early years of Fi’halen often differ. The fresh Maheral was often said to have had an issue with excessive drinking, usually surrounded by Elfesses during long, wasted days in the tavern. Others speak of a different Dimaethor, diligent and industrious in his task to unite and guide.

General discontentment with the development of Fi’halen increased as Sohaer Kiljarys came to power. Dimaethor was convinced of High Elven sovereignty being key to further growth, and he long led a campaign against the perceived overlords in Gladewynn. A widespread beloved idea, his popularity grew.

With the support of several notable citizens and a majority of the citizenry, Dimaethor abolished both the Silver Council and the Sohaership, promoting himself and the Maheralship to be the one and single authority over the High Elves. Simultaneously, he declared Haelun'or completely independent from Gladewynn.

Following a short, shaky courtship with Tuveh Metta’len, the two married in the depths of the Eternal Library. Though no one would come to argue that the marriage was in any sense harmonious, stained by alleged accusations of adultery levied against each other. The union would bear fruit regardless, and their one and only child, Mira Visaj, was born.

Blessed and reinvigorated by the birth of his daughter, Dimaethor set out to continue his work on constructing the State, and as the menacing cold swept Atlas from the south, the Maheral ordered his High Elves to prepare to resettle. The Descendants fled south not many years after the decree of preparations was issued and the High Elves had no intention of being left behind.

Arcas

Maheralship

Dimaethor led the High Elves of the newly reformed Silver State to Arcas, finding new home and refuge in the northern mountains of the continent. This hill, he had decided, was to be their Silver Mountain, the beating heart and capital of the Motherland. The construction took time, but assisted by Laurir Ardryll Morvael, Okarir’maehr Nerithil Valarieth and a most industrious people, quartzen towers and halls slowly sprouted out of the cold stone. They would call the city Lareh’thilln.

The Maheral’s focus on avoiding war, the reconstruction of their city and the restructuring of their government may have had an effect on his personal life. An absent father and husband, both his wife and daughter drifted away from him. Tuveh Metta’len was found impure, by mind, and made to take the path to purity. Consequently, the union was annulled.

Yet there was no time for Dimaethor to mourn. War broke out between Haelun'or and the newly formed Elven Union consisting of Alderyn, Aegrothond, Vira’ker and Fenn. Dimaethor was a leader, but the next decade or two, or even three, would test his suitability as military commander. Following a row of successful raids on the States of the Elven Union, Dimaethor and his Human Imperial ally marched upon Alderyn. The eastern hilly region would be Dimaethor’s first conquest, and important experience for the future campaigns he would be forced to lead.

Dimaethor’s success on the battlefield came to increase his legitimacy as leader, yet the unconventional system of a combined Sohaer-Maheral position as the one he now held continued to cause him issues. Malaurir Athedil Haler’thilln called upon Dimaethor to separate the two, an opinion reiterated and supported even by some of his own Councillors. It was clear that Dimaethor must remain as the uniting figure he had been, but many would welcome the addition of a proper guide.

Around this time, Malaurir Iaria Elervathar had returned to Haelun'or. Iaria was a former Maheral, and quickly came close to Dimaethor. Though initially serving as Dimaethor’s advisor, the both shared great mutual respect, and it would pay off in time.

Dimaethor passed on the Maheralship to Iaria Elervathar in 1715, a smooth transition in which Dimaethor in turn declared himself Sohaer.

Sohaership and Second Marriage

Dimaethor Elervathar and Iaria Elervathar, made by Rwk0

With the reinstatement of the Sohaership came a new era upon Haelun'or, as did it for Dimaethor. He reestablished his relationship with his daughter, Mira Visaj, and the conceded pressure and responsibility enabled him to focus on other matters once again. The close cooperation of Dimaethor and Iaria continued, and it developed and grew into a most harmonious union. Dimaethor announced the marriage between himself and Maheral Iaria Elervathar in 1728, a strengthening of this Diarchy they had built. It was decided that Dimaethor would take his wife’s name; Elervathar, based on the merit of both families.

War continued to plague the High Elves, and they were forced to involve themselves in Human civil wars, crusades on nations they claimed had harboured dark mages and demons (Llyria) and camps with bandits littering the road through the Silver Forest.

For reasons unknown, Renarion Uradir, a former friend of Dimaethor, attempted to assassinate him following a meeting and trial in the Silver Citadel. The attempt failed, but Dimaethor would have lasting injuries from the assault, as well as a growing paranoia. He seldom left the city, only doing so accompanied with full regiments of Sillumiran soldiers covering his flanks.