Ihsan Madaur
The story of Ihsan Madaur begins as a Paladin in Gareth Keep, described
as "tough" and "dependable" and quick with a sword. When an insurgence of
Vampires began to crop up in Shalonesti, a debate ensued in the ranks of the
Knightood. They questioned whether or not to charge in and risk killing innocents to rid the
Vallen of the undead, or to stay their hand in order to preserve the safety
of the many. Ihsan left the Keep, claiming the new leadership had wronged
him against his opinion in the matter. Not long after, the shadows entered
his heart, and he joined Storm Keep as a rare Anti-Paladin, proving his
worth and becoming a Shadow Knight.
Ihsan rose through the ranks to become Dark Lord, and was a capable leader
that inspired many, until he disappeared for a time - leading some to
speculate upon his death and morale to sink within the Keep. He resurfaced
some time later, proving the rumors false and his spirit to be indomitable.
A statue of Ihsan Madaur now immortalizes him within the Keep in
the Hall of Statuary, describing his virtue:
Impassive of feature, the statue of Ihsan Madur gazes down upon those who
pass through the arch into the Shadow knight's domain, his blade also raised
to cross the tip of sword of the statue of Crelius. Ihsan's shock of hair
streams behind him, and the tattered mark of Gareth on his shield reminds
any who view him that he was the first of the fallen paladins before his
time as a Chosen Knight.
[compiled by Esquire Elaynah Montero]