Tresco Maynard

Tresco Maynard, also known as the Practitioner, was a mage, scholar, and advisor who lived in Tethyr during the mid-to-late 15 century DR.

Description
He was a rather handsome man, with graying hair and a powerful build, that belied his advanced age.

Personality
In his youth, Tresco had a keen mind and was prone to obsessive studying. His mind tended to wander in his later years and he had lost much of his mental acuity.

Activities
Tresco spent much of his time in his familial estate of Kinnard Keep. He served as the personal instructor for the young lad Daviel. He also tutored and spent quality time with Ysabel and Teague Linden, the niece and nephew of Queen Anais Rhindaun.

The old mage lived a second life away from the court of Tethyr. As the Practitioner, Tresco oversaw Vankila Slab prison, which sat atop an earthmote floating over the realm of Muranndin. There he performed horrific magical experiments on hapless prisoners, carrying on the research of his dear, deceased, noble-born patron.

He had a fondness for black leaf, and enjoyed playing Scaffold Knights and Routacelle.

Relationships
He was especially close to Evonne Linden, and considered part of his life's work to carry on her vision for the nation of Tethyr.

History
In the years before her passing, Evonne Linden offered to Tresco her research on ancient sarrukh magic. She encouraged him to lead an expedition to Chult, in order to find a powerful artifact and unknown wealth in the lost city of Hisari.

Tragedy struck Tethyr in the, when elves of the Wealdath attacked the Winter Palace at a gathering of nobles and members of the royal family. Tresco was one of three people who survived the killing, along with Ysabel Linden and her "rescuer", Declan Cardew. Evonne Linden was killed that same night in the village of Cenhar.

Determined to carry on her legacy, Tresco Maynard bided his time for the right moment to act. He continued Evonne's research by experimenting on the prisoners of Vankila Slab.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Fanged Crown