Mirdael Hanaestor

Mirdael Hanaestor is the ruler of the land of Hanaellan, in the shadow of the Thair Mountains. He formerly held the title of Duke of Semmarch, one of the ten duchies of the White Alliance, but he withdrew his lands from that pact about three years ago. He even changed the official name of the land, which was once known as Emmerdale. Since then, he has been recruiting other nobles, both from within the alliance as well as from the MidLands, to join him in a new confederation, arguing that the White Alliance has outlived its usefulness. Thus far, he has met with little success.

Mirdael's family was instrumental in the founding of the alliance itself in the time leading up to the Wars of Arin. Mirdael's grandfather was Morley Pallianor, the first president of the White Council, and his cousin is Marcus Pallianor, current Duke of Morelenas. Mirdael's father was Madricus Pallianor, a wizard of some repute who died when Mirdael was three years old. Following Madricus' death, his mother, Nelestra, married Leadro Hanaestor, a powerful landholder from Byngh, and the family took his name. It was at this time that the capital of Hanaellan was moved to that city from Semmarch, though the duchy retained that name.

Mirdael himself has two sons, Ballion and Saraton, who are both advisors to his court. He also has two brothers, Malzin and Mortimer.

Mirdael's heraldic symbol is colored in red and yellow, which is a change from the older colors of Hanaellan, which were blue and gold.