Imathan Talviel

King Imathan Talviel is an elf king of the Diarchy of Uthodurn and the last monarch of the elven city of Molaesmyr. As an NPC, Imathan played by Matthew Mercer.

Appearance
King Imathan is described as graceful despite his old age.

Personality
King Imathan is a candid, patient and stern man who shows a calm strength and wisdom to maintain the peace between his people and the dwarves that are their neighbors. He's also a devout man.

Biography
Imathan was born in Molaesmyr, then a powerful elven nation. In his youth he became a priest of Corellon, and eventually ascended to the throne of his city.

In 585 PD an object was brought to Molaesmyr from Aeor, causing a cataclysm in which strange magic corrupted the city and the surrounding forest, creating what is now known as the Savalirwood. Molaesmyr fell, and some of its inhabitants managed to run away. Some of those elves fled westward, founding Bysaes Tyl, which was eventually taken by the Dwendalian Empire. King Imathan, however, went northward, and many elves followed his lead. They survived the cold of the Flotket Alps, and when they arrived to Uthodurn, the dwarves took pity on them and allowed them to stay.

Despite the initial kindness of the inhabitants of Uthodurn, as the years passed the tension with the elves increased, partly due to cultural differences, and also because of the impossibility of returning to Molaesmyr, since the origin and solution for its curse was unknown. The dwarven queen, Judessa Fruunast, was worried about the division that was forming between her subjects and the refugees, so she decided to meet with King Imathan Talviel, offering him, to the surprise of many, to establish a diarchy in Uthodurn. Imathan was in favor of the proposal, but months would pass before making it official, in which Judessa and he deliberated on the matter, discussing how to help the coexistence of the subjects of both monarchs, and how to adapt the city for that purpose. Even after establishing this new system, the restructuring process would take many, many years, during which time Imathan and Judessa forged a deep friendship.

Queen Judessa died in 794 PD, being succeeded by her daughter, Simone Fruunast, who maintained a good relationship with the king of the elves, continuing her mother's policy. Imathan acts as a mentor to her, advising her at times when she is led by her heart instead of her wits.

By 835 PD, King Imathan continued to lead his people, maintaining his own small council to discuss political matters pertaining to the elves. Although he no longer actively practices as a priest, he maintains his faith in the Archheart, and tries to share that faith not only with his subjects, but also with the dwarves.

Judessa Fruunast
Imathan respected Queen Judessa's authority and appreciated the consideration she and her people offered the survivors of Molaesmyr in times of need. They worked together to create a proper home for their people, and through the years they became very good friends. When Judessa died, Imathan honoured her memory by being a support for her daughter and successor.

Simone Fruunast
Imathan acts as a mentor figure for Simone, offering guidance and clarity whenever she needs advice, honouring the friendship he had with her mother.

Elf abilities
Unless otherwise noted, the following abilities are assumed from the standard Dungeons & Dragons materials:
 * Darkvision
 * Fey Ancestry
 * Trance
 * Keen Senses

Cleric features

 * Spellcasting

Trivia
The adventure hook A Dreadful Bore in the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, set in 835 PD, describes a Kryn raid on Uthodurn with the intention of capturing the dual monarchs. As the Vellum Steeple appears to have a cordial relationship with archives in Rosohna in 843 PD, it is likely that this adventure hook didn't come to pass.