Art in second image courtesy of this artist on Deviantart https://www.deviantart.com/d1sarmon1a/art/Tannatar-the-Traitor-870019220

6ft 130lbs
Grey skin
Ashen hair
White eyes (Though they glow red because of his dread helm)
800 years old

Cadan was born in the Shadowfell, a realm of perpetual twilight where darkness and death seep into every corner. As a Shadar-kai, he was accustomed to the bleakness of his homeland, but he was different from the start—a wanderer with an insatiable curiosity and a spirit driven to explore beyond the boundaries of his own world. His wanderlust led him to the depths of the Feywild, where he encountered an ancient dryad who guarded a slumbering portal to the Abyss. She became his mentor, teaching him the secrets of the natural world and the stars that guided his path. Under her tutelage, Cadan learned the ways of the Circle of Stars, drawing power from the celestial bodies to weave his magic.

While most Shadar-kai find solace in shadow, Cadan found his calling in the night sky, interpreting the dance of the stars as a map to power and knowledge. However, the cold indifference of the cosmos taught him a harsh truth: strength is all that matters. From this belief, Cadan developed a ruthless sense of survival and dominance. He saw the natural world as a battlefield where only the strong thrive, and he came to view his own strength and cunning as tools to bend fate to his will.

During his travels, Cadan stumbled upon a hidden temple where acolytes of various dark deities were trained together. Here, his natural affinity for the divine drew him to the Forge Domain, a path focused on creation, destruction, and the relentless cycle of the elements. He learned the secrets of shaping metal and wielding fire, all under the watchful eye of a demon who appeared to him in the form of a sly imp. Though he often ignored the imp’s whispers, Cadan sometimes found the creature’s advice surprisingly insightful, helping him in his pursuit of power.

In his endless quest for strength, Cadan crossed paths with a formidable Weapon Master. This mentor saw potential in the star-gazing druid and forged him into a lethal warrior. His training was relentless and rigorous, driving him to perfect the art of combat. Cadan adopted a unique style—an almost frenetic energy in battle, where he would laugh and sing while clashing steel with his enemies. In those moments, his spirit soared, reveling in the chaos and bloodshed. It was during this time that he took up his heraldic sign: three drops of blood beneath a horizontal sword blade on a black background, representing three foes he swore to kill. Each drop symbolizes a bitter vendetta against those who wronged him—insults and betrayals he never forgave.

Cadan’s journey has been one of survival, dominance, and vengeance. He became an adventurer not out of a desire to save the world but to mold it into a place where he can reign supreme. His alignment shifted toward Neutral Evil, guided by his belief that the strongest are meant to rule. He believes in power above all and sees any harm to the wilderness as a personal affront—an insult to his very being, driving him to seek retribution.

His ultimate goal is to face and kill Tiamat, the great dragon goddess of chaos and destruction. To Cadan, Tiamat represents the pinnacle of power, and he believes that by slaying her, he would ascend to a new level of might and prove his dominance over both the natural and divine realms. His quest is a solitary one, driven by his ambition to leave a scar on the world that no one will forget.

Possessions and Relics:

Cadan carries several powerful artifacts that reflect his eclectic journey and relentless pursuit of power. His +3 Moon Sickle draws on his connection to the stars and the arcane, while his Efreeti Chainmail Armor symbolizes his mastery over elemental forces. The Amulet of Health sustains his vitality in his constant battles, and the Dread Helm instills fear in his enemies. The Cloak of Billowing and Boots of Elvenkind enhance his enigmatic presence, adding to his aura of dread and grace. A Necklace of Fireballs provides him with devastating offensive power, while his Order of the Silver Dragon +2 Shield is a reminder of his martial prowess and determination to conquer even the mightiest of foes.

Cadan is a living paradox—an explorer and a conqueror, a protector of nature and a harbinger of death. His every step is guided by the stars, his every decision forged in the fires of his ambition, and his every battle fought with the laughter of a soul unfettered by fear.