Arshan
An ancient mage who helped humans build the three fortresses and carries the quiet authority of centuries.
Two forms of Arshan
His defining form is the imposing mage of Al-Qaldayn. In human lands, an old man tied to Arshan’s House appears with a markedly different face and temperament.
Arshan of Al-Qaldayn
An imposing elder with white hair and beard, an upright posture, and a heavy gaze. His cool white-grey robes carry restrained silver patterns; he has neither a pointed hat nor a traditional wizard’s staff.
The old man of Arshan’s House
A pale face, shoulder-length yellow-blond hair, a yellow-blond beard, and a cane. Often coughing and making up songs, he is stranger, warmer, and more playful than the mage of Al-Qaldayn.
Reveal how the two forms are connected — spoilers
The old man is Arshan’s human half, while his magical half remained in Al-Qaldayn. The two later reunite and restore Arshan to wholeness.