Xelnene Thrul

Zulkir of Evocation

Xelnene Thrul is the zulkir of evocation. With the exception of Szass Tam, she is the most powerful mage on the Council of Zulkirs. She hates tyranny and wants Szass Tam destroyed. To her, the only good tyrant is a dead one.

History. Xelnene Thrul is the scion of a powerful family. Her ancestor, Aznar Thrul, was zulkir of evocation a century ago. He murdered countless Thayans and conscripted vast armies in failed attempts to conquer Rashemen. Xelnene hates Aznar's deeds but trades on her family's fearsome reputation when needed.
As a youth, Thrul was apprenticed to a Red Wizard named Sabeine who cultivated Thrul's sense of justice and encouraged Thrul to foster goodness among the Red Wizards. Szass Tam later executed Sabeine for treason. Ever since, Thrul has kept her desire for reform secret.
Personality. Thrul is shrewd and pragmatic. She exudes physical, political, and magical might but avoids showing emotion lest her enemies find her weak. She commands a network of spies, allies, and political operatives who advance her goal of creating a better future for Thay's populace.