Kael'thas Sunstrider

Art by Nephiam

General

Titles
The Crimson King
Species
San'layn
Gender
Male
DoB
Year 103
Height
6'00"
Eyes
Cerulean blue; bright crimson (vampyric)
Hair
Pale blonde; long, straight, and worn loose
Skin
Pale
Status
Undead

Known Languages Common, Nerglish (theoretical), Thalassian

Relatives † Anasterian Sunstrider | Father
† Delana Sunstrider | Mother

Kael'thas Sunstrider was the king of Quel'thalas and the last member of the Sunstrider dynasty following the murder of the rest of his family by Zul'jin in the event that triggered the Second Troll Wars. He was a generally well-loved leader, but struggled with the burdens of his title as he was never meant to become king before tragedy struck. However, after the invasion of Quel'thalas by the Horde, and his death at Deatholme which resulted in his revival as the first San'layn, he has since become viciously adamant about the survival of his people.

Description

Kael'thas was an attractive man even by elven standards and he possessed high cheekbones and piercing cerulean eyes that were synonymous with the Sunstrider family. While not particularly muscular, he had the lean build and grace of a skilled swordsman, which later further evolved into a supernatural, hidden strength after his ascension into vampyrism. He frequently used makeup selectively to accent his more prominent features, particularly different eye shadows and designs that would make his gaze more striking. His long hair was described as being the color of sun rays before undeath washed it out to a paler blonde, and it was normally worn loose.

Following his death and revival into undeath, very little about Kael'thas's appearance changed aside from his complexion generally paling, his nails lengthening into longer claws, and the growth of prominent fangs. However, he did acquire a prominent scar through his chest and back from where Frostmourne was driven through him, which had an otherworldly blue glow. He took pride in the scar as a symbol of the sacrifice he made for his people, and the color of the glow would shift to a bright crimson when he channeled anima or blood magic or otherwise entered an enraged state.

Kael'thas was a brilliant king who put his people's protection first and had been slightly more open for alliances beyond Quel'Thalas than his father was, though he still had the same elven superiority that appeared from time to time. His study in Dalaran had opened his eyes beyond the forests, however, and it showed.

He was proud, haughty, and confident, though such things were tempered by his bold, burning compassion for his people. His father was a legendary king, and he had every intention and desire to live up to that reputation.

Biography

Kael'thas opted to study in the human city of Dalaran as opposed to pursuing a position within the Magistrate of Silvermoon. He eventually became a member of the leading Council of the Kirin Tor, though he gave his position to Aethas Sunreaver after his father was killed in the Second Troll Wars and he had to return to Quel'Thalas to lead his people.

Chapter One: Rise of Zalazane

Kael'thas was active in the investigations into the rising troll threat as well as the rise of warlock activity around Silvermoon and the surrounding elven lands. He was ultimately one of the member of the Convocation that gave Gilveradin Windrunner leave to meet with the Darkspear Tribe in order to try and broker a temporary truce so that the greater threat of Zalazane could be dealt with, even though the death of his father at their hands was still an open wound.

In the meanwhile, he continued to try and uncover more information on the warlock activity that was threatening his city.

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Chapter Three: The Scales Tip

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Chapter Four: Homecoming

Chapter Five: Civil War

Appeared In

Chapter Three: The Scales Tip

Chapter Four: Homecoming

Chapter Five: Civil War

Trivia

Categories: Chapter Five | Convocation Of Silvermoon | High Elves | Kirin Tor | Mages | Male Characters | NPCs | Sanlayn | Undead