Duke Erthax

Duke Erthax, a character from the Blades of Light and Shadow series, is the first of the rogue elves known as The Shadow Court to materialize in the mortal realm and one of your character's enemies. He first appears in Book 1, Chapter 2.

Appearance
Duke Erthax wears silver and black armor so his underlying appearance is unknown. Flames shoot out of his eyes. He appears to carry a sword on his back.

Personality
According to Scholar Vash, Duke Erthax is a brutish warrior of great prowess. He relished combat and conquest, and fought with an unbridled bloodlust and skill. As the vanguard of the Shadow armies, he always led the charge on the front lines.

Background
Duke Erthax was originally known as Bastion of House Steelsorrow before he turned to Shadow. He was a powerful battlemage who resented the peaceful era of the Skywarren Dynasty. He believed the strongest should rule, and that the elves had allowed the weak to prosper instead.

Book 1

 * Chapter 2: Of Loss and Legends
 * Chapter 4: Escape at Sea (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 9: The Queen, The Prince, And The Exile (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 16: Blade of Light and Shadow

Trivia

 * His crimes include treason, conspiracy, and murder.