Thalendir Venrieth
- 1. Appearance
- 2. Personality
- 3. History
- 4. Synopsis
- 5. Trivia
Appearance
Thalendir bears the regal posture of an ancient warrior — tall, broad-shouldered, and eternally poised. His silver-blonde hair is tied into a formal braid, and his mint-blue eyes carry the calm authority of one who has witnessed centuries of both peace and war. His armor, forged from moonsteel and imbued with Fey sigils, is worn as both heritage and honor.
Personality
Disciplined, steadfast, and fiercely loyal to his code of honor. Thalendir embodies the martial perfection of a High Elven commander, yet beneath his stoicism lies the heart of a father torn between duty and devotion. He rarely speaks of Alyndra, but his silence carries respect rather than resentment. Every decision he makes is shaped by the balance between justice and mercy — the same virtues he once taught his children. To him, strength means never faltering, even when the soul aches.
History
Once the commander of the Radiant Guard of Sylv’arien, Thalendir served as protector of the Feywild’s sacred borders. His marriage to Seraphyne was considered the union of diplomacy and defense — intellect and strength combined. Though Alyndra’s defection wounded his pride, he chose silence over rage, stating only that 'our daughter follows conviction — the same conviction that made her a Venrieth.' He continues to serve as the Hall’s guardian and quietly prays for her safe return.
Synopsis
As High Commander of the Sylv’arien Wardens, Thalendir safeguards the Feywild’s borders while quietly honoring his daughter’s memory. His devotion to discipline conceals a father’s enduring pride in Alyndra’s courage, even as her path diverged into shadow.
Trivia
Was a mentor to Vaelira Venrieth in martial training.
Secretly keeps watch over the faint mana shifts caused by Void tremors near Feywild ley lines.
Known as 'The Silver Bulwark.'
His armor bears a single dent he refuses to repair — from Alyndra’s first sparring match against him.
Maintains an unbroken vow of silence during each equinox in remembrance of fallen Wardens.
Carries an ancestral moonsteel longsword that only sings when drawn against true evil.
Once held the line alone against a riftbeast during the Siege of Verdantspire, buying time for evacuation.
Prefers silence to victory speeches, stating 'Valor speaks loudest when it does not seek applause.'
He keeps Alyndra’s childhood practice sword mounted above the hearth in their family hall.
Still performs the ancient Venrieth family prayer each dawn — even after losing faith in the gods.
He is fluent in three martial dialects used by Fey tacticians to silently signal commands in battle.
Serves as advisor to Asgard’s military council, though he attends under the guise of neutrality.
Has a private garden where moon lilies bloom in his daughter’s absence — the petals shimmer faintly when Void energy stirs.
His battle meditation techniques are still taught in Sylv’arien academies as 'The Discipline of Stillwater.'
Once told a young recruit: 'The hardest wars are not won on fields of blood, but within the silence between heartbeats.'
