Qhal is a Fae who helps Tiyan cross the cold planes of Ain’asel and reach Dal’coler. He was sent by Lorian and somehow seems to really like Tiyan. But not everything is as it seems…
A few facts that might explain some of his traits and motives.
1. He belongs to a Fae race called Soath Lyth. They are Fae with mostly light powers, often opposing the winter powers of the Unseelie. They are great warriors and ferocious protectors of those they choose.
2. Qhal has a transparent throat. Soath Lyth don’t have stomachs adapted to stale food – only liquids, they feed on light. Be it sunlight, starlight or moonlight. Their membrane contains attractors that trap the light, keeping the Soath Lyth fed and energised.
3. He is absolutely loyal to Lorian. He owes him a lot, which will be revealed later in the story.
4. He has a very sharp sense of humour, even a cruel one.
5. Soath Lyth can’t lie. Qhal will always tell the truth. But…
6. Qhal is a master of deception. He has honed this trait to perfection. He can’t lie, but he will twist the truth so much that the lie looks like reality.
7. He can be wounded by an iron touch, but his resistance to it is similar to that of Unseelie – the touch doesn’t kill him and he can withstand it.
8. His power is spring – he can enchant the spring forest in the middle of the winter land – and protect himself from the cold.
9. He has a light complexion and a friendly, trustworthy smile and manner. His eyes are pale blue, piercing like ice.
10. His role in Dal’coler is unclear. Lorian always keeps him close, but no one knows what he does for him. He’s not a member of the High Court, and other Fae whisper that there is a special bond between them…
11. … which is only partially true. Lorian knows, however, that Qhal is the only one who can be given special cases that must be handled with extreme delicacy.
12. Qhal is very curious. He will go to the ends of the world to learn something, just for the thrill of it and out of sheer interest.
13. His family has a long history of animosity towards the Shadow Fairies. Shadow Fairies also believe that he has betrayed the Shadowlands by working for the Unseelie. Who have, in fact, enslaved their race. Which is quite… accurate.
14. Qhal doesn’t like public gatherings and ceremonies. If he had to attend one, he would be a wallflower.
15. He can create an illusion of security. The opposite of the power possessed by his enemies, the Shadow Fairies.