Darlan of Jarkar

Darlan is an ancient wizard know throughout the lands for his meticulous study of things. If a question is unanswered and worth his time, Darlan will find the answer. An admirer of the old ways and supporter of Emperor Jarkar I, Darlan is currently in the employ of Emperor Beatrice Jarkar VII, working on whatever she sets forth on his plate. Darlan looks to be in his forties, but in reality is older, much older.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Darlan grew up in Jarkar city. While there was a mage's guild in the city, they would not accept nor teach him. Darlan went his own way. He learned from hedge mages, black magicians, and whomever else would teach him. He learned from the worst, strengthening his resole and pushing to not take shortcuts. He began, using some of that back alley teaching, breaking in to the libraries at night and studying whatever he could.

Eventually, the great wizard, Sollock decided to take him on as a protege, seeing great power in him. Sollock trained him rigorously and thoroughly, hoping one day Darlan would take his place in the College of Magus.

Darlan parted way after his training and became a mage for hire, demanding huge sums and only working for whomever was rich enough to pay him. He worked for those in charge of armies, cities, or sometimes, directly for the emperor. His duties ranged from keeping peace to keeping tabs on nobles, although never as an assassin. Darlan usually found the answer to a question his employer could not answer.

Education

Self taught

Current Location

Jarkar City

Species

Human

Ethnicity

Jarkarite

Year of Birth

248 EH 531 Years old

Eyes

Wide and dark

Hair

shaven head to hide his baldness

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Surprisingly tan for the amount of time he spends inside

Height

6'

Weight

195