Antaria: Profile: Atharus

Atharus, Grandmaster of the Metrians

Atharus is the latest in a centuries-old line of grandmasters, and has led the Metrians for as long as anyone can remember. Considering that many of Atharus's peers have long since passed on, he is literally the only grandmaster that almost every Metrian has known. Atharus is obviously much older than he looks, and it has been speculated that the constant exposure to the arcane energies has prolonged his life.

In his position as Metrian grandmaster, Atharus has made surprisingly few changes in Metrian policy, choosing instead to let the Guild continue operating under the same traditional methods. Atharus is primarily known for his diverse studies, and is perfectly willing to take on students as research assistants, unlike many of the other senior mages. Ever since the start of his tenure, however, Atharus has refused to take on apprentices under his direct tutelage unless such students show a remarkable degree of knowledge and understanding.

Due to his position, seniority and academic reputation, it is not surprising that many among the Metrians willingly defer to Atharus, making him a very influential man within Guild grounds. Atharus does not carry a similar reputation among non-Metrians, however, and while he is naturally respected for his learnedness, there are many who see him as merely a crusty, bookish and potentially destructive old man.