Vhalar
| Status | Alive |
| Domains | Fall, Festivals, Guardian of Oaths, Art |
| Holy Names | Lord of Oaths, The Patron, Harvest King |
| Holy Symbol | - |
| Religion | - |
| Location | Travelling in the Easter Region |
| Faction | Supports Mortals |
| Mark | Vaelus |
| Notable Creations | The Season Vhalar |
| Creator | Ati'el |
| Immediate Family | None |
| Allies | Ymiden, Zanik, Ziell |
| Enemies | Audrae, Delroth, Lisirra |
Contents
Personality
General Traits
Strict and Austere: Vhalar is known for being stern and even harsh. He does not show kindness or warmth particularly easily to anyone, though he rarely shows outright anger either.
Man of his Word: Vhalar never breaks his word once given, even without a sworn Oath. He has very little patience for the chronically unreliable or dishonest as a result.
Art Critic: While Vhalar is patient with those that are new to the arts, he does demand at least constant attempts at improvement and will never accept anything less than someone’s best effort. He also doesn’t mince words as to his thoughts on the quality of any art he comes across.
Not Unkind: While Vhalar is strict, he is not cruel or heartless. He is given to help those that need it, especially those that are honest and show potential, or that are truly destitute or defenseless.
Strengths
Excellent Planner: Vhalar is excellent with logistics and organization, making him one of the better planners among the Immortals. His nature also means he’s good at getting the most out of those helping him, even if they don’t much like him.
Oathkeeper: Vhalar’s Oaths Domain allows him to make truly, supernaturally binding Oaths that can create unbreakable bonds of alliances. It was his power that made both the Immortal Pact so effective.
Teacher: Vhalar might be stern but his criticisms and advice are always meant to make people better, and those willing to listen will find that he’s a good teacher, if not a particularly nice one.
Weaknesses
Few Friends: While Vhalar has a good number of allies, he doesn’t have many actual friends, as most find him difficult to get along with. Thus, he’s not often the one people tend to go to first.
Oathbinder: The unbreakable nature of Vhalar’s Oaths have caused a great deal of trouble in the past, most recently in regards to the Warden of Slags Deep. If a malignant person can wrap someone up in Vhalar’s Oaths, they can cause a great deal of harm.
Unbending: Vhalar’s unbending nature can cause him and others a great deal of trouble, and it is largely because the more manipulative Immortals have learned how to use Vhalar’s nature to their own advantage.
Personality and Verbal Tics
Throws Great Parties: Despite everything, Vhalar is actually great at throwing parties, as he views making them fun and enjoyable for everyone to be a requirement. It’s about the only time he loosens up slightly.
Becoming More Reserved: Vhalar is aware of how his Oaths have been used to hurt people, and as a result, is becoming more reluctant to use his powers to create supernaturally binding Oaths.
The Quiet One: Vhalar rarely speaks unless he has something important to say, and is therefore quiet even at large gatherings of his kin.
Artist: Vhalar is a very capable artist himself, and it’s not unheard of him to demonstrate a problem he has with someone’s art by demonstrating what he’s trying to get them to accomplish.
History
Vhalar, created by Ati'el, is an Immortal appointed as Season Bringer. Vhalar's main purpose is ushering in the fall season once an Arc which he does after Saun, a rather chaotic and brutal season brought on by Faldrun.
A pact between the season bringers was made many arcs ago, during the time of the Original Beings. The pact allowed all four, Ashan, Ymiden, Vhalar, and Ziell, to bring about the seasons in due time so that balance could be maintained in the world. However, after the shattering of the Original Eight, the pact crumbled as the cold grip of grief crippled nearly all of them. Ymiden was the first to rise among the other Immortals, his forgiving nature helping to curb the bitterness of loss. He restlessly worked to make the seasons function while the others came to their senses. Vhalar was the second, then Ashan. Ziell was the last to rise, though his personality and mind set had changed. Nevertheless, the pact was restored for a time, allowing the world of Idalos to move about as it normally would.
It wasn't until the war broke out among the other Immortals did this pact face failure once more. The four were divided between the decision to remain neutral, aid the mortals, or help their brethren. Ymiden and Vhalar thought it was only right to defend humans against the insanity of the others, however, Ashan and Ziell felt it necessary to stay away from such chaos, while Ziell felt bitter toward the humans for the death of Daia.
Regardless, the pact held but barely. Due to their different stances on the war, the four do not agree on much these days. When they meet, they meet only for the season change and usually do not discuss much.
Appearance
Standing at a dominating 6'5, Vhalar is very bulky and able to carry much weight upon his shoulders. Though his domain is Fall, he rather enjoys the climate of Summer and the way nature blooms with life. His hair is a messy mop of blonde, curling boyishly atop his head and just at the base of his neck. There are scars on his arms, torso, and back from the numerous fights he's encountered with mortals. Though he has walked away from all of them, defending himself has not only scarred him but disfigured his body. Some areas of his body are missing chunks of muscle while he walks with a barely noticeable limp. Nevertheless, Vhalar appears as a very tall, intimidating individual no human would want to mess with.
Memories of the Past
Vhalar held a level of respect for his creator though her personality made it hard for him to do so. He always saw her abrasiveness as a front for a larger lesson that she wanted all of her children to know. Vhalar was perceptive of Ati'el, knowing that she was clued into something that was much larger than himself, that he could not understand. He was curious of her, and in some ways, he knew that she was different than what she led on to be. However, Vhalar never had much interaction with her, and when they did, Ati'el was partly insightful while mostly demanding.
Presently
Traveling in the Eastern Region, Vhalar is currently on his way to Nashaki, though his feet take him to where he thinks he needs to go.
Opinions on Mortals
Racial Opinions
- Yludih ~ Negative. Vhalar is focused on blood oaths, and Yludih are unable to make them.
Useful Links
Useful links and information for the Immortal Vhalar.
- The Mark of Vhalar
- Mortalborn of Vhalar PCs past and present who were sired by this Immortal
- Blessed PCs who have been blessed by Vhalar
- Cursed PCs who have been cursed by Vhalar
- Threads Stories which have particularly involved Vhalar.