Silnäre, Archmage

Here is background and current info for Silnäre

Background
From a young age, Silnäre was always fascinated with both the practices and mechanics of various types of magic. Over time his experimentation and visible curiosity in the arts attracted the attention of an elven Master of Wizardry, Eralion. After seeing a spark of both wisdom and potential in Silnäre, Eralion quickly tested him for his knowledge and ability. Silnäre was rapidly made into his apprentice for his achievement on his test. For three-quarters of a century Silnäre trained under Eralion. During this time, Silnäre found that his training was always harried, and it wasn’t until the 75th year of this training that he sensed that something was wrong with Eralion. Eralion, at first only began to walk slower than normal, and would need to rest more often throughout the day. Eventually, he even lost the use of his left arm and leg. When Silnäre finally questioned Eralion as to what was amiss, Eralion revealed that he had been cursed long ago by an evil wizard. The curse had lain dormant in his being long before he had chosen Silnäre as an apprentice. Removing his shirt, Eralion revealed that his left arm and leg had both turned to rotting flesh. Eralion reassured Silnäre that although he had but little time to live, Silnäre had ages of his life ahead of himself to learn from even greater masters of magic, and even more importantly the magic which one learns from life the experiences of journeying. A few months later the effects of the evil wizard's curse finally drew Eralion to death's embrace.

As fate would have it, Silnäre returned to his home village, Arwen, only to find a mass evacuation in effect. The villagers were evacuating to avoid the imposing hordes of ogres that were threatening them. Although the elves were ordered to evacuate to Evermeet, the island of the elves, Silnäre decided to stay in the town of Highmoon, a town with a well mixed population of elves and humans. There, he rested for a time, until the rumors of an impending ogre invasion began to spread. Wanting to defend his new home, Silnäre took up arms with the local militia and befriended the noble Paladin Amareth.

Thaimor (owner of the Mysticality) fled Barrow's Edge and joined Rhuobhe in the Archwood. While rummaging through the Mysticallity shop, Amara and Silnäre found an amulet that Silnäre had seen within Eralion's tome. Through extensive study, Silnäre learned that the amulet was protective, but more importantly could be used to access a tower of one of Eralion's associates.

The tower was located in Sembia and was called the Tower of Riddick. Eldamari Riddick was Eralion's associate. He has not been seen in some hundred years or so. Silnäre is keen to investigate this tower. Either to question Eldamari about Eralion's illness or to seek treasure in a ruined tower. Either would be agreeable to him.