Ildax Cormrael
| Ildax Cormrael | |
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| General of the City Guard of Oldonnar | |
| Race | Dark Elf (Drow) |
| Gender | Female |
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| Occupation | General of the City Guard |
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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."