Vathal Arsten

Vathal Arsten is a Forest Dwarf hailing from the dwarven village-clan of Launster. In his youth he trained in the arcane arts and became an esteemed Illusionist. After the corruption, he quickly joined forces with King Aranir of the Protectors and now serves Eldiel in battle. He recently celebrated his 114th birthday and is still unwavering against the forces of age. He is in close relation with the archer Thomas Alcarin of Asaleon.

Brief Biography

Vathal Arsten was born in the Dwarven village-clan of Launster in GE 189. When he was only 6, his mother and father both disappeared into the woods, never to be seen again. Having no place to go, Vathal was put into the underground mines to work for a good wage. He tunneled through stone until he was 46, supplying the area with tons of mithril and steel ore. After all those years, he decided he wanted to spend the rest of his life doing something he actually enjoyed, and pondered taking up magic and things. It wasn't until his 50th birthday that he decided to act, and he joined the Spellcaster's Academy. He studied hard for the first few years, but eventually grew slack and was kicked out of the Academy. Encompassed in shock, he decided to teach himself magic from what he already knew, and trained for many decades. He taught himself to be an Illusionist, and learned how to manipulate the thoughts and senses of others. By GE 260, Arsten was a renowned mage and served as an example to many young aspiring Forest Dwarves and White Elves. In the time of the corruption, Arsten announced to his hometown that he would be joining the Protectors, and most of Launster followed his lead, save for a few dwarves who fled the day after.