Elandrochus

Elandrochus (1920 LE - 2028 LE) was a Wizard who lived at the end of the Third Age. He was responsible for defeating Umladrathos and ending the Archaeids' war against Humanity.

Originally from the city-state of Encel Derothir, Elandrochus' early life was similar to many Derothi students at the time, and he initially apprenticed as a war-wizard at a young age. Later, he left the city to instead pursue a career as a historian, and studied many different forms of magic, though in an academic fashion rather than to expand his magical abilities.

In his travels, he came across a Wizard named Ilingrid of Mocea, who had been developing a new theory of spellcraft. Instead of calling upon the mana used by Archaeids, as was the method of Wizards of the time, she had discovered a means to emulate the magic-use employed by the Archaeids themselves. He decided to remain with her in Boreadon to assist her in this endeavor, believing it had the potential to empower Humanity to possibly finally match the Archaeids in magical ability.

Together they went on to found the Academy of Simulacra at Encel Derothir. It is believed that this was seen as a challenge to the authority of the Archaeids, and may have helped hasten them to declare war against Humanity, which they did sometime in the late twentieth century LE.

Elandrochus' use of this new form of magic is thought to be a key factor in his ability to eventually defeat Umladrathos in the final battle at the ruins of Seonamun in 2028 LE. Accounts written at the time describe him as having died during the battle, but the details are not agreed upon.