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'''Ildax Cormrael''' is the formidable and feared General of the City Guard of Oldonnar, a powerful dark elf whose strategic genius and unyielding dedication have made her a legendary figure in the city’s long and often perilous history. As a dark elf commanding the loyalty of a predominantly surface-dwelling force, Cormrael has defied prejudice and expectation to become one of Oldonnar’s most trusted defenders.
{{Infobox character
| name        = Ildax Cormrael
| image      = Ildax.jpg
| caption    = General of the City Guard of Oldonnar
| race        = Dark Elf (Drow)
| gender      = Female
| allegiance  = City of Oldonnar
| occupation  = General of the City Guard
| status      = Living
| notable    = Siege of Pale Ash, Guild Wars of Oldonnar
}}


Her tenure as General has spanned decades, during which time she has transformed the City Guard into a professional and disciplined force, capable of holding the line against everything from foreign armies and monster incursions to uprisings fueled by political corruption and arcane manipulation.
'''Ildax Cormrael''' is the iron-willed and tactically brilliant General of the City Guard of Oldonnar. A dark elf of stern discipline and razor-sharp insight, she is widely regarded as the bulwark of the city’s fragile peace. Her command of the guard has kept Oldonnar’s streets secure through war, intrigue, and civil unrest, earning her equal measures of fear and admiration among the populace.


Cormrael is best known for her decisive command during the '''Siege of Pale Ash''', where she led a vastly outnumbered city force in a brilliant counteroffensive that drove back the warbands of the Black Hollow. She is also credited with quietly dismantling several crime syndicates that once operated within the city’s noble quarters—actions that gained her both admiration and enmity in the city’s political circles.
Raised in the cutthroat environment of Drow society, Ildax rejected the political games of the Underdark in favor of structure, law, and visible authority. Though she despises deception, she understands its place in a city ruled by secrets. While Oldonnar’s nobility plots in the shadows, '''she enforces the law with an iron grip''', ensuring that power struggles remain in check and that her sister’s rule remains undisputed.


While her tactics are sometimes considered ruthless, even draconian, few can argue with the results. She upholds law and order with precision and rarely tolerates incompetence or insubordination. Her leadership style has become a benchmark within military circles across the region.
Ildax’s younger sister, '''Gelerin Cormrael''', serves as a high-ranking official—some say even the true ruler of Oldonnar from behind the veil of ceremony. The dynamic between the two sisters is one of subtle orchestration: '''Gelerin governs''', while '''Ildax enforces'''. Their coordination has brought a rare period of stability to the city, though whispers abound of tension between them, rooted in past betrayals and differing visions for Oldonnar’s future.


Despite her stoic demeanor, rumors persist of a deeper side to Ildax—a scholar of elven history, a secret patron of war orphans, and perhaps even a reluctant exile from the Underdark, where her talents were once used in far darker pursuits.
It is '''rumored'''—though never confirmed—that Ildax is a '''member of the Raven Lords''', the legendary clandestine order known for manipulating events across the realms from the shadows. If true, it would place her among the most dangerous and well-connected figures in the region, straddling the line between lawful protector and silent conspirator.


'''Known Allies:'''
Despite her reputation as a disciplinarian, Ildax is a pragmatic leader who values results over dogma. She has restructured the City Guard to operate with military precision, established the elite unit known as the '''Steel Mantle''', and quelled several uprisings without plunging the city into martial law.
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* '''The Steel Mantle''' – Her elite guard, handpicked and fiercely loyal
==== Known Allies: ====
* '''Councilor Maren Thorne''' – Political ally on the Oldonnar Council
* '''Elandra Vael''' – High Priestess of the Temple of the Sun (unlikely ally)


'''Notable Conflicts:'''
* '''Gelerin Cormrael''' – Sister and political ruler of Oldonnar
* '''The Steel Mantle''' – Elite enforcers of the Guard
* '''Councilor Maren Thorne''' – Loyalist within the city’s ruling council
 
==== Notable Conflicts: ====


* Siege of Pale Ash
* Siege of Pale Ash
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* The Crimson Night Revolt
* The Crimson Night Revolt


'''Rumored Background:'''
==== Rumored Affiliations: ====


* Former commander of a Drow expeditionary force
* The '''Raven Lords''' (unconfirmed)
* Exiled from a noble house in the Underdark
* Former noble house of the Underdark
* Trained in forbidden schools of war magic


'''Quotes:'''
----'''Quotes:'''


''"A city survives not by its walls, but by the will of those who defend them."''
''"A city survives not by its walls, but by the will of those who defend them."''


''"I serve not for honor, nor for glory. I serve because without vigilance, darkness returns."''
''"If you would play the game of shadows, make certain your blade is sharper than your tongue."''

Latest revision as of 18:00, 25 July 2025

Ildax Cormrael
General of the City Guard of Oldonnar
RaceDark Elf (Drow)
GenderFemale
Family
OccupationGeneral of the City Guard
Residence
Affiliation

Ildax Cormrael is the iron-willed and tactically brilliant General of the City Guard of Oldonnar. A dark elf of stern discipline and razor-sharp insight, she is widely regarded as the bulwark of the city’s fragile peace. Her command of the guard has kept Oldonnar’s streets secure through war, intrigue, and civil unrest, earning her equal measures of fear and admiration among the populace.

Raised in the cutthroat environment of Drow society, Ildax rejected the political games of the Underdark in favor of structure, law, and visible authority. Though she despises deception, she understands its place in a city ruled by secrets. While Oldonnar’s nobility plots in the shadows, she enforces the law with an iron grip, ensuring that power struggles remain in check and that her sister’s rule remains undisputed.

Ildax’s younger sister, Gelerin Cormrael, serves as a high-ranking official—some say even the true ruler of Oldonnar from behind the veil of ceremony. The dynamic between the two sisters is one of subtle orchestration: Gelerin governs, while Ildax enforces. Their coordination has brought a rare period of stability to the city, though whispers abound of tension between them, rooted in past betrayals and differing visions for Oldonnar’s future.

It is rumored—though never confirmed—that Ildax is a member of the Raven Lords, the legendary clandestine order known for manipulating events across the realms from the shadows. If true, it would place her among the most dangerous and well-connected figures in the region, straddling the line between lawful protector and silent conspirator.

Despite her reputation as a disciplinarian, Ildax is a pragmatic leader who values results over dogma. She has restructured the City Guard to operate with military precision, established the elite unit known as the Steel Mantle, and quelled several uprisings without plunging the city into martial law.

Known Allies:

  • Gelerin Cormrael – Sister and political ruler of Oldonnar
  • The Steel Mantle – Elite enforcers of the Guard
  • Councilor Maren Thorne – Loyalist within the city’s ruling council

Notable Conflicts:

  • Siege of Pale Ash
  • The Guild Wars of Oldonnar
  • The Crimson Night Revolt

Rumored Affiliations:

  • The Raven Lords (unconfirmed)
  • Former noble house of the Underdark

Quotes:

"A city survives not by its walls, but by the will of those who defend them."

"If you would play the game of shadows, make certain your blade is sharper than your tongue."

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