The Call of the Flames (Chapters 1 & 2)
Ravenborn for Villadius
An Elvan Magnir, who incites the quest to Bri—as well as functions as the point of view character for political matters in Wynhold. He’s a council member, and anointed magic user who once drew power from the Chieftan of Gods, who’s seat is under threat by his lifelong friend--turned rival: Ultovin—a Sorseer who draws from the Deep God.
His role in Chapter 1 & 2 is big, though he doesn’t join the voyagers on their quest. Appearing briefly thereafter.
Voice: Formal, more regal sounding than Iriklas. If anything it should give the subject matter of his dialogue weight--also allowing for moments of hilarity at his expense. The Elvans of Hymerthral are Latin inspired--so Greek, Spanish, or other Mediterranean accents like Turkish can serve as inspiration (his voice will be the basis of the Elvan accent of his region).
“Hymerthral is my home my Lady, and it is indeed far across the sea. But I have lived west of the Wynland Kingdom well before you were born. So it was neither a long nor short journey for me.”
“We Magnir have lost all our power--including far speech.” [It was only a joke.] “In poor taste. Do you jest about sight to a man who’s gone blind? I have to actually *send* letters now by horseback or by birds ... Fickle beasts.”
"I'm afraid because of my interest, Ultovin be be looking for you. And for that you can never return home. I cannot promise you fortune from your voyage Bri nor that you will return, only that perhaps you will find resolve, for your father and for your--
