Escanor Tanthul

Escanor Tanthul was the eldest of the twelve Princes of Shade.

Description
He was the most massive of the twelve princes, made more intimidating by his massive horned helmet, and night-black tabard he wore over his armor. Like other shadovar, Escanor had eyes that glamed like gem stones, his the collor of bright copper.

Relationships
Escanor opposed Hadrhune and was closely allied with Rivalen Tanthul.

History
During the Return of the princes in the, Escanor was the first to appear before the youngest brother Melegaunt at the site of the Karsestone. Wasting no time, he traveled alongside Clariburnus and Aglarel to the Marsh of Chelimber to slay the hated phaerimm. In the marsh they first met Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep, the first diplomat of the Realms with which they would ally to defeat their ancestral foes.

Escanor was killed in bed within his palace in Thultanthar by Vala Thorsdotter.

Appearances

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