Simon Calesso is the leader of Haverloch's Axial Concord. He governs from Axanaxa and works closely with Virel, Haverloch's wielder of Nahm.
Appearance and Personality
Simon wears dark robes arranged with exact symmetry. He values Haverloch's customs and trusts Virel's judgment in diplomacy and warfare.
Magic
Simon wields cosmic and lightning magic. His cosmic barriers protect groups from powerful explosions.
History
Simon helped prepare Haverloch's participation in the invasion of Thalassai. While Felix commanded the fleet, Simon accompanied Virel's strike force toward Chronasis. He supplied breathing devices to carry the group through the darkness.
During the fighting, Simon faced Zephyra. A blast from Tazarin disrupted him, allowing Zephyra to sever his arm. Isaac helped him, and Simon continued with the group after Lunorax's battle with Nahm. When Isaac destroyed Thalena's black hole, Simon and Virel raised cosmic barriers to protect the survivors.
Simon survived the invasion. He judged Haverloch's losses manageable and sent Virel to help Vianna stabilize Morozkaya after the deaths of Kazimir and Kyrana.
Relationships
- Virel: Simon trusts him with military planning and diplomacy. He sent him to help Morozkaya because Virel knew its leaders.
- Nahm: Simon serves Haverloch under its god and took part in the invasion alongside Nahm's wielder.
- Isaac: Isaac accompanied the same strike force and helped Simon after Zephyra severed his arm.
Simon Calesso is the leader of Haverloch's Axial Concord and a member of the Order of Thalion Zenith. Trained by Isaac, he helped extend the Order's work through Haverloch.
Appearance
Simon keeps his hair perfectly parted and wears dark robes arranged with exact symmetry.
Personality
Simon values symmetry in clothing, manners and government. He corrects other people's hair and expects visitors to respect Haverloch's customs. He trusts Virel's judgment in diplomacy and warfare.
Magic
Simon wields cosmic and lightning magic. He travels in flashes of lightning and summons meteors. His cosmic barriers protect groups from powerful explosions.
History
Isaac and the Order
Isaac trained Simon and intended him to lead the Axial Concord. Simon traveled with him through Valrindor, fighting in Thundermarch and sparring with Garrik during Garrik's training. He was already a member of the Order when Isaac recruited Garrik and Astrid at Jazarel, and he assured them that Isaac kept his promises. Simon later secured leadership of the Axial Concord.
Simon recruited Lysander during a visit to Haverloch, making him the Order's eyes in Ulzathir.
Thalassai and Varnhallow
Simon joined the invasion of Thalassai, supplying breathing devices and accompanying Virel's strike force toward Chronasis. He fought Zephyra, lost an arm and received Isaac's help. He later helped shield the survivors when Isaac destroyed Thalena's black hole.
After the invasion, Simon sent Virel to help stabilize Morozkaya and supported investigating Varnhallow and Arcanis Village. He sent Felix to investigate Zain's rise in Ulzathir. When Varnhallow collapsed, Simon and Haverloch's fastest mages went to aid its survivors.
Relationships
- Isaac: His teacher and trusted leader in the Order. Isaac prepared him for leadership in Haverloch.
- Virel: Simon guided him from childhood and was practically family to him. He trusts Virel with military planning and diplomacy.
- Nahm: Simon serves Haverloch under Nahm.
- Lysander: Simon recruited him to investigate Ulzathir for the Order.
Simon Calesso is the leader of Haverloch's Axial Concord and a member of the Order of Thalion Zenith. Trained by Isaac, he helped extend the Order's work through Haverloch while remaining loyal to its people and laws.
Appearance
Simon keeps his hair perfectly parted and wears dark robes arranged with exact symmetry.
Personality
Simon values symmetry in clothing, manners and government. He often corrects other people's hair and expects visitors to respect Haverloch's customs. He places Haverloch's security first, withholding military assistance when its borders are threatened and seeking agreements that benefit his nation.
Magic
Simon wields cosmic and lightning magic. He travels in flashes of lightning and summons meteors. His cosmic barriers protect groups from powerful explosions.
History
Isaac and the Order
Isaac trained Simon and intended him to lead the Axial Concord. Simon traveled with him through Valrindor, fighting in Thundermarch and sparring with Garrik during Garrik's training. He was already a member of the Order when Isaac recruited Garrik and Astrid at Jazarel, and he assured them that Isaac kept his promises. Simon later secured leadership of the Axial Concord.
Simon recruited Lysander during a visit to Haverloch, making him the Order's eyes in Ulzathir. He kept his own membership private from Nahm.
Thalassai and Varnhallow
Simon joined the invasion of Thalassai, supplying breathing devices and accompanying Virel's strike force toward Chronasis. He fought Zephyra, lost an arm and received Isaac's help. He later helped shield the survivors when Isaac destroyed Thalena's black hole.
After the invasion, Simon sent Virel to help stabilize Morozkaya and supported investigating Varnhallow and Arcanis Village. He explained to Eira that opposing the invasion would have exposed him to suspicion, and that Isaac had agreed to it. He accepted Thalena into the Axial Concord after she passed the symmetry trials, then negotiated a transport route with Thalassai in return for intelligence on Ulzathir.
When Varnhallow collapsed, Simon led Haverloch's fastest mages to aid the survivors. They were defeated near Arcanis Village, and Ilyra saved Simon from his injuries. In gratitude, he supported closer relations with Xalmyrra and Thalassai and sent Celia to negotiate on Haverloch's behalf.
Relationships
- Isaac: His teacher and trusted leader in the Order. Isaac prepared him for leadership in Haverloch.
- Virel: Simon guided him from childhood and was practically family to him. He trusts Virel with military planning and diplomacy.
- Nahm: Simon follows Haverloch's laws and the god's decisions, while keeping his Order membership private.
- Lysander: Simon recruited him to investigate Ulzathir for the Order.
- Ilyra: She saved his life after the Arcanis Village attack. Simon expressed his gratitude and promised to share Haverloch's findings with her.
Simon Calesso is the leader of Haverloch's Axial Concord and a member of the Order of Thalion Zenith. Trained by Isaac, he helped extend the Order's work through Haverloch while remaining loyal to its people and laws.
Appearance
Simon has graying hair, which he keeps perfectly parted. He wears dark robes arranged with exact symmetry.
Personality
Simon values symmetry in clothing, manners and government. He often corrects other people's hair and expects visitors to respect Haverloch's customs. He places Haverloch's security first, withholding military assistance when its borders are threatened and seeking agreements that benefit his nation.
Magic
Simon wields cosmic and lightning magic. He travels in flashes of lightning, strikes with bolts and summons meteors infused with lightning. His cosmic barriers protect groups from powerful explosions.
History
Isaac and the Order
Isaac trained Simon from childhood and intended him to lead the Axial Concord. Simon traveled with him through Valrindor, fighting in Thundermarch and sparring with Garrik during Garrik's training. He was already a member of the Order when Isaac recruited Garrik and Astrid at Jazarel, and he assured them that Isaac kept his promises. Simon later secured leadership of the Axial Concord.
Simon recruited Lysander during a visit to Haverloch, making him the Order's eyes in Ulzathir. He kept his own membership private from Nahm, though the god eventually deduced it from Isaac's training and accepted Simon's continued loyalty to Haverloch.
Thalassai and Varnhallow
Simon joined the invasion of Thalassai, supplying breathing devices and accompanying Virel's strike force toward Chronasis. He fought Zephyra, lost an arm and received Isaac's help. He later helped shield the survivors when Isaac destroyed Thalena's black hole.
After the invasion, Simon sent Virel to help stabilize Morozkaya and supported investigating Varnhallow and Arcanis Village. He explained to Eira that opposing the invasion would have exposed him to suspicion, and that Isaac had agreed to it. He accepted Thalena into the Axial Concord after she passed the symmetry trials, then negotiated a transport route with Thalassai in return for intelligence on Ulzathir.
When Varnhallow collapsed, Simon led Haverloch's fastest mages to aid the survivors. Alistair and his allies defeated them in a surprise attack. Ilyra saved Simon from his injuries. In gratitude, he supported closer relations with Xalmyrra and Thalassai and sent Celia to negotiate on Haverloch's behalf.
War and recovery
Simon joined Nahm, Virel and Remus in rescuing Kaelion near Kaldaryn. He fought Soria and killed another attacker, then left for Kyranthos to warn Vianna.
Simon and Aelius led an army into Ulzathir, taking Zhurakûn and attacking Ishtanûr while Virel advanced on Rimvold. Simon offered Zhulkar and the other defenders protection under Haverloch's guard if they surrendered. When the astragons warned of danger, he ordered the army to retreat.
He later joined Cassian and Zayren against Zain. When Alistair proposed killing Nahm after Khauren and Gabriel, Simon insisted that Haverloch would protect its god. He helped defend the escape vessel against Gabriel's essence detonation, then returned to check Haverloch's cities.
Simon joined the ceremony establishing Anshar as Ulzathir's emperor. He continues to lead the Axial Concord, overseeing Haverloch's contribution to trade and reconstruction.
Relationships
- Isaac: His childhood teacher and trusted leader in the Order. Isaac prepared him for leadership in Haverloch.
- Virel: Simon guided him from childhood and was practically family to him. He trusts Virel with military planning and diplomacy.
- Nahm: Simon serves Haverloch under Nahm and defended the god from Alistair's proposed attack. Nahm accepted his Order membership because he had never betrayed Haverloch.
- Lysander: Simon recruited him to investigate Ulzathir for the Order. Lysander later joined the Axial Concord with Nahm's endorsement.
- Ilyra: She saved his life after the Arcanis Village attack. Simon expressed his gratitude and promised to share Haverloch's findings with her.