Editing Verdan Blackwood

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{{Infobox character|name = Verdan Blackwood|species = [[Human]]|gender = Male|status = <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="Show Spoiler" data-collapsetext="Hide Spoiler">Deceased</div>|affiliation = *[[Iron Vanguard]]
*[[Wistram Academy]] (''Qua-Baleros faction'')|occupation = Politicking [https://wanderinginn.com/2020/06/07/interlude-the-gecko-of-illusions/]|first appearance = *[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/11/wistram-days-pt-3/ Wistram Days (Pt. 3)] (''Mentioned'')
*[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/01/27/8-04-t/ Chapter 8.04 T]|residence = [[Baleros]]|aliases=*Dullahan Archmage
*Archmage of Dullahans
*Archmage of Armor
*Archmagus Blackwood}}'''Verdan Blackwood '''is one of the [[Archmage|Titled Archmages]] of [[Wistram Academy|Wistram]], and is associated with the [[Iron Vanguard]]. He is the '''Archmage''' '''of Dullahans''' despite being [[Humans|Human]], due to him following the Dullahan practice of donning armor, and adopting their rituals and traditions. 
== Appearance ==
He is an elderly man who constantly wears "mage armor" mimicking the appearance of Dullahans.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/02/10/8-06-rt/ 8.06 RT]</ref>

== Personality ==
Similar to Dullahans, Verdan has a reserved personality and doesn't display strong emotions. He is fiercely loyal to the Iron Vanguard, and is considered an extension of their might.<ref name=":0">[[Chapter 8.06 RT]]</ref> He is cautious, preferring to avoid direct conflict.

== Background ==
Verdan was adopted and raised by [[Dullahans]]. At some point, he joined the Iron Vanguard.

He attended Wistram Academy, joining the Qua-Baleros faction. During his years there, he would often engage in partisan political discussion or activity with his peers. Eventually, he was recognized as a Titled Archmage.

In his old age, Verdan recognized that he lacked the stamina to continue to fight it out constantly with the other factions, he retired to Baleros.<ref name=":The Gecko of Illusions">[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/06/07/interlude-the-gecko-of-illusions/ Interlude – The Gecko of Illusions]</ref>

== Chronology ==

== Powers and Abilities ==
He was stated to be strong enough to take down a [[Sea Serpents|Sea Serpent]],<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/11/wistram-days-pt-3/ Wistram Days (Pt. 3)]</ref> though he has less stamina in his old age.<ref name=":The Gecko of Illusions" />

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=== Spells: ===

* [Zone of Control]

== Trivia ==

* In the present day, Verdan is the most venerated Human in Dullahan society.<ref name=":0" />
* He is the fifth of Wistram's seven Archmages to be introduced in the series.

== Quotes ==

* ([https://wanderinginn.com/2021/02/10/8-06-rt/ To] [[Eldavin]]) “My passions, Grand Magus, lie with my people, who have adopted me, as much as Wistram. I believe my fellow Archmages consider my position biased, if not compromised.”

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