# NPC: Eldrin Thaelond Father of [[PC - Aelar Thaelond]] and **Caelum Thaelond**, a High Elf noble of significant standing. Husband of the late **Sylvari Thaelond**. ## Family - **Son:** [[PC - Aelar Thaelond]] (723 years old) - **Son:** **Caelum Thaelond** (missing, disowned by Eldrin) - **Late Wife:** **Sylvari Thaelond** (deceased 10 years ago) ## Status & Role - Sends ornate **invitations** to the Elvensong, confirming their attendance at council gatherings. - This implies he is either: - A **member of the guild council**, or - Holds prominent standing close to it. - Has the resources to employ servants like **Tobias** and expensive **summoning runes**. ## Personality - **Stern** and demanding - Values duty and family honor over personal freedom - Closed off emotionally since his wife's death - Has disowned his son Caelum—refuses to acknowledge his existence ## Session Appearances ### Session 4 - Sent an ornate invitation to [[Party - Elvensong]] for the council gathering on [[Landmark - Alder Rock]]. - By inviting the party, he brings them into the orbit of **Treston's ruling council** and its political intrigues. ### Session 8 - Appeared via **summoning rune** delivered by servant **Tobias** while Aelar was preparing to depart [[City - Treston]]. - **Demands:** - Ordered Aelar to return home immediately - Called adventuring "madness" that must stop - Disowned **Caelum**, saying "he doesn't exist to me" - Threatened to cut Aelar off financially at month's end if he doesn't return - Aelar refused, vowing to find Caelum and return with him. - The confrontation forced Aelar to reveal to the party that his mother died 10 years ago and his brother is missing.