Inquisitor Syllandil

Quick facts

RaceAltmer
FactionThalmor
RolesInspector, Interrogator (polite), Procurement lead
First appearanceAct IIGreat City (archives / scholars / private meetings)

Summary

A Thalmor ‘inspector’ whose courtesy is a blade. Syllandil does not need soldiers to threaten; he only needs ink, authority, and one quiet room.

Appearance

Immaculate robes beneath light armor, careful hands, a voice that never raises.

Personality

  • Cultured
  • Ruthless
  • Patient

Goals

  • Secure scholars and texts
  • Keep locals quiet
  • Advance the expedition schedule

Secrets

  • He is coordinating procurement tied to a ‘construction site.’
  • He maintains deniable ties to local fences and clerks.

Use in play

  • A face of ‘polite pressure’ in the city.
  • Can replace open combat with fear, leverage, and consequence.

Hooks

  • A sealed letter bears his signature mark.
  • He may ‘invite’ the PCs to answer questions—after they are seen near the wrong door.

Connections

  • agent-vaelor colleague (Vaelor watches; Syllandil applies pressure.)
  • justiciar-larethil same chain of command (Different theater, same orders.)

Tags

Act II, Thalmor, Antagonist, City

Campaign Note

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