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Maelis is a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis.

Appearance

Maelis is an elderly woman with dark brows. She wears long robes.

Personality

Maelis is impatient with vague answers and questions Aldar openly. She objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. After the cataclysm, she continued helping Irrathis's citizens despite the confusion caused by her recovered memories.

Magic

Maelis uses protective barriers and divine healing. She can shield dozens of people at a time and uses healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain.

Relationships

  • Aldar: The council's leader and her colleague. Maelis challenges his vague explanations but supports the council's work against the darkness.

Maelis was a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis and died after a later attack by darkness creatures.

Appearance

Maelis was an elderly woman with white hair, dark brows and a wiry frame. She wore long robes.

Personality

Maelis was impatient with vague answers and unnecessary formality. She questioned Aldar openly and objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. She continued helping Irrathis's citizens after the cataclysm and urged Aldar not to overwork himself.

Magic

Maelis used protective barriers and divine healing. She could shield dozens of people at a time and used healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis occasionally hired Jin Leiyun for council work requiring his magic during his earlier years in Xalmyrra.

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain. She subsequently supervised repairs in Irrathis and reported their progress to Aldar.

While surveying a village for the council, Maelis was attacked by a swarm of darkness creatures. She fled to Velundra, but the creatures followed. She returned to Irrathis after an overload in Velundra, with essence leaking from her arm and shoulder. She warned that the darkness was advancing across Lythenmere Lake. Ilyra tried to heal her without success. Maelis remained with Aldar after the others left to help the threatened cities. Her body dissolved into essence, and she died in the council hall.

Relationships

  • Aldar: Her old friend and former student. She challenged his decisions without withdrawing her support for him. Before her death, he confided his use of Silas Kaine against political threats and told her that Daryas and Feryon worked for him.

Maelis was a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis and died after a later attack by darkness creatures.

Appearance

Maelis was an elderly woman with white hair, dark brows and a wiry frame. She wore long robes.

Personality

Maelis was impatient with vague answers and unnecessary formality. She questioned Aldar openly and objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. She continued helping Irrathis's citizens after the cataclysm and urged Aldar not to overwork himself.

Magic

Maelis used protective barriers and divine healing. She could shield dozens of people at a time and used healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis occasionally hired Jin Leiyun for council work requiring his magic during his earlier years in Xalmyrra.

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain. She subsequently supervised repairs in Irrathis and reported their progress to Aldar.

While surveying a village for the council, Maelis was attacked by a swarm of darkness creatures. She fled to Velundra, but the creatures followed. She returned to Irrathis after an overload in Velundra, with essence leaking from her arm and shoulder. She warned that the darkness was advancing across Lythenmere Lake. Ilyra tried to heal her without success. Maelis remained with Aldar after the others left to help the threatened cities. Her body dissolved into essence, and she died in the council hall.

Relationships

  • Aldar: Her old friend and former student. She challenged his decisions without withdrawing her support for him. Before her death, he confided his use of Silas Kaine against political threats and told her that Daryas and Feryon worked for him.

Maelis was a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis and died after a later attack by darkness creatures.

Appearance

Maelis was an elderly woman with white hair, dark brows and a wiry frame. She wore long robes.

Personality

Maelis was impatient with vague answers and unnecessary formality. She questioned Aldar openly and objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. She continued helping Irrathis's citizens after the cataclysm and urged Aldar not to overwork himself.

Magic

Maelis used protective barriers and divine healing. She could shield dozens of people at a time and used healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis occasionally hired Jin Leiyun for council work requiring his magic during his earlier years in Xalmyrra.

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain. She subsequently supervised repairs in Irrathis and reported their progress to Aldar.

While surveying a village for the council, Maelis was attacked by a swarm of darkness creatures. She fled to Velundra, but the creatures followed. She returned to Irrathis after an overload in Velundra, with essence leaking from her arm and shoulder. She warned that the darkness was advancing across Lythenmere Lake. Ilyra tried to heal her without success. Maelis remained with Aldar after the others left to help the threatened cities. Her body dissolved into essence, and she died in the council hall.

Relationships

  • Aldar: Her old friend and former student. She challenged his decisions without withdrawing her support for him. Before her death, he confided his use of Silas Kaine against political threats and told her that Daryas and Feryon worked for him.

Maelis was a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis and died after a later attack by darkness creatures.

Appearance

Maelis was an elderly woman with white hair, dark brows and a wiry frame. She wore long robes.

Personality

Maelis was impatient with vague answers and unnecessary formality. She questioned Aldar openly and objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. She continued helping Irrathis's citizens after the cataclysm and urged Aldar not to overwork himself.

Magic

Maelis used protective barriers and divine healing. She could shield dozens of people at a time and used healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis occasionally hired Jin Leiyun for council work requiring his magic during his earlier years in Xalmyrra.

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain. She subsequently supervised repairs in Irrathis and reported their progress to Aldar.

While surveying a village for the council, Maelis was attacked by a swarm of darkness creatures. She fled to Velundra, but the creatures followed. She returned to Irrathis after an overload in Velundra, with essence leaking from her arm and shoulder. She warned that the darkness was advancing across Lythenmere Lake. Ilyra tried to heal her without success. Maelis remained with Aldar after the others left to help the threatened cities. Her body dissolved into essence, and she died in the council hall.

Relationships

  • Aldar: Her old friend and former student. She challenged his decisions without withdrawing her support for him. Before her death, he confided his use of Silas Kaine against political threats and told her that Daryas and Feryon worked for him.

Maelis was a member of the Xalmyrran Council responsible for its archives. She defended civilians during the cataclysm in Irrathis and died after a later attack by darkness creatures.

Appearance

Maelis was an elderly woman with white hair, dark brows and a wiry frame. She wore long robes.

Personality

Maelis was impatient with vague answers and unnecessary formality. She questioned Aldar openly and objected to his decision to send Eira to persuade Xarion to halt the war with Soltheris. She continued helping Irrathis's citizens after the cataclysm and urged Aldar not to overwork himself.

Magic

Maelis used protective barriers and divine healing. She could shield dozens of people at a time and used healing spells on her fellow council members.

History

Maelis occasionally hired Jin Leiyun for council work requiring his magic during his earlier years in Xalmyrra.

Maelis helped plan Eira's expedition to the Temple of no Return in the previous Xalmyrran cycle and explained the breathing device prepared for the journey. She later brought news of the explosion in Zeydrith to the council. When Eira returned with the Spiral Shard, Maelis accepted her account despite its differences from the council's memories. She also reported Xarion and Cassian's frequent visits to the institute.

During the cataclysm, Maelis shielded civilians and directed them toward safety. She and Aldar recovered memories from both Xalmyrran cycles, and she treated him as he recovered from the resulting pain. She subsequently supervised repairs in Irrathis and reported their progress to Aldar.

While surveying a village for the council, Maelis was attacked by a swarm of darkness creatures. She fled to Velundra, but the creatures followed. She returned to Irrathis after an overload in Velundra, with essence leaking from her arm and shoulder. She warned that the darkness was advancing across Lythenmere Lake. Ilyra tried to heal her without success. Maelis remained with Aldar after the others left to help the threatened cities. Her body dissolved into essence, and she died in the council hall.

Relationships

  • Aldar: Her old friend and former student. She challenged his decisions without withdrawing her support for him. Before her death, he confided his use of Silas Kaine against political threats and told her that Daryas and Feryon worked for him.

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Status
alive
World Region
Xalmyrra
Affiliations
Xalmyrran Council
Magic Schools
divine magic
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