Duke Derekson

Description
Duke Derekson is a tall man in his late 30s with dark hair. He often has a sad look on his face. He either dresses in his old armor or in a formal clothing as a member of the council.

Personality
He is tortured. As a reward for his great deeds as a paladin, he was rewarded with a seat on the council, but that seat is his greatest pain. He often asks for guidance from Illmater. On the outside, he still tries to be the young paldin fighting during the troubled times and the great hero that fought along side Nassim in the legion of light.

History
Not too much has really be said about Duke Derekson. People that talk about his history mainly talk about his heroic deeds as a paladin. During the Troubled Times, he was a young man fighting for the Triad especially aiding Torm before he became a deity. His actions during the Troubled Times, made him famous. Duke Derekson was given an honorary position as a member of the Merchant Council because of his popularity. He was a great face to have in the council.

Not much was mentioned of his first experience in the council, but he left the council when Nassim Molrin created the Legion of Light to attack all the followers of Bane. He took part in the Citadel of the Raven (battle). Duke Derekson fought in the Legion of Light and managed to return to the council with his sanity. Many people said that he was not the same since, but he was able to resume his work after he returned. His time back in the council was more distressing than the first. Duke Derekson became aware that a paladin had very little power in a politician's game. Duke Derekson has worked his latest years making connections and doing his best to do any kind of good as a member of the merchant council.

Current Whereabouts
He is in Ordulin currently a member of the merchant coucil. Duke Derekson with the guard and the military specifically with issues about the war. He is one of the main advisors outside the military. Duke Derekson is also one of the acting heads of the Silver Ravens after the death of Miklos Selkirk.

Deceased: Flamerule 13, 1378 DR

As a sign of redemption, Duke Derekson took up his sword against Callahan's plan and fought the allies of evil inside his own home. He fought valiantly, and managed to kill many of his opponents, but he was the main focus of all the attacks. Duke Derekson was killed by Talaeos, the ambassador of the Cult of Eltab. Herald Daleheart decided that it was better to leave Duke Derekson dead as a hero then to bring him back to stand trial for his crimes.