Lamorak Tanthul

Lamorak Tanthul was one of the Princes of Shade that ruled over the city of Thultanthar within the returned empire of Netheril throughout the 14 and 15 centuries DR.

"Have no fear, we will honor the promise. With your permission, we will do even more. We will help you destroy the phaerimm."

- Prince Lamorak, to Lady Laeral Silverhand.

Description
Unlike some of his more imposing brothers, Lamorak had a lead appearance with a rather gaunt visage. He had eyes that resembled rust-covered iron and long, talon-like fingers.

This was not Lamorak's true appearance however. Like his brothers, all that remained of the shade-prince's mortal form was a beating black heart set within a rib cage and adjoining spine, the bones of each appeared entirely black. Lamorak's humanoid appearance was composed of mere wisps of shadow.

Personality
He held no strong loyalties amidst the politics of Thultanthar, believing it best that his father the High Prince Telamont Tanthul utilize manipulation to deal with anyone that perceived themselves as his enemy. He preferred to abstain from any outright hostilities.

Possessions
Prince Lamorak's personal sigil was a white skull outlined in black on a light gray field.

Activities
Selected by his father Telamont to administrate the Determinists' Guild, Lamorak and his fellows administered tests to each and every shadovar to ensure they could best serve Thultanthar, the City of Shade.

Additionally he was also charged with overseeing the selection process that determined which of the city's shadovar residents were worthy enough to be transformed into shades.

Relationships
Lamorak had two sons, Tantoras and his younger brother Draethen, a sorcerer of some skill in Thultanthar. Lamorak killed his elder son for plotting against his grandfather, staging his death to appear as an accident.

History
When the Princes of Shade returned to Toril in the, Lamorak appeared alongside his brothers Brennus and Yder before the Bedine people traveling along the Shoal of Thirst in Anauroch. They attempted to win over the nomadic people but were mistaken for djinn or other fiends by the superstitious locals.

By Tarsakh of the, Lamorak had returned to Thultanthar alongside brothers Brennus and Rivalen. The following month in Mirtul, Lamorak and Clariburnus met with Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep to offer Thultanthar's support the Army of the North, as they marched in relief of the besieged elven city of Evereska. The Shadovar princes were dedicated to eradicating their ancestral foes, the recently-released aberrations known as the phaerimm. The Shadovar-led forces arrived to the Battle of Vine Vale outside Evereska just in time to aid Khelben Arunsun and the elven warriors that were barely holding on in defense of the city.

Within hours, the Shadovar withdrew their support from the Heartland Alliance and abandoned their allies on the battlefield, leaving them vulnerable to a phaerimm counterattack. Lamorak returned with Clariburnus and other fellow princes to Thultanthar, to consult with their father, the Most High Telamont Tanthul. Telamont directed Lamorak to form a treatise with the Red Wizards of Thay, and garner new allies for Thultanthar.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Return of the Archwizards (The Summoning, The Siege'')
 * The Herald
 * The Herald