Thestren Ilain

Thestren Ilain, head of the Eight Weavers, mage of the highest order, binder of worlds; though the man himself vanished long ago, his name and deeds still evoke fear and reverence, awe and hate. His philosophies led to the joining of the world's greatest mages and sparked the greatest conflict in the world's history. His writings redefined the very concept of magic, and are still used as the basis for all modern magical theory. Unanimously considered to be history's most influential figure, his contributions to the world were surpassed only by the damage he caused.

Born to humble parents of unknown origins, Thestren stood little chance of social advancement in the world of old. The occupation of his family remains unknown to this day, as he was known to divulge next to nothing of his past. Regardless, Thestren exhibited an incredible aptitude for magic at a young age, and was taken in by a local mages' college. Rapidly outpacing his fellow students, even those many years his senior, he became the youngest officially recognized mage in history, and remains so this day. However, this was not the most key part of his childhood: that honor belonged to the visions.

Whether they were innate, some form of supernatural influence, or activated by the casting of spells at such a young age, none can be sure. Nevertheless, Thestren's visions are well documented, as he kept careful track of them in a journal; some of his entries still survive to this day, and it is believed that other, much sought after ones exist within the world. Their portents ranged from local incidents to global ones, their clarity growing along with his power. Regarded at first as curiosities, or flukes of a powerful young diviner, few could foretell just how dire the consequences of his visions would come to be.

Circumstances of Death

As one of the Eight Weavers, Thestren was sealed away with his compatriots after closing the gates between worlds. His final fate remains unknown.