Thael'andel Shael'taran

Sir Thael'andel Shael'taran, Mars, the Crown's Wrath, Captain of the II Vanguard Division of the Thalassian Army -- at one time revered as "The King's Golden Colossus" and another feared as "the giant of the Eastern forest" -- was a decorated soldier and military commander who rose to prominence as the leader of one of the most successful shock-troop units (officially termed "Vanguard Divisions") in the Thalassian Army during the Troll Wars. When he retired only centuries before the betrayal of Dar'Khan Drathir, the veteran became an extremely reserved man; most who knew him before his retirement did not set eyes on Thael'andel again until his funeral following the Scourge Invasion.

Retirement
Not long after his retirement from military service, Thael'andel wed Valaecia Bluebird -- a significant step down in pedigree for her; yet it was she who pursued him, as he bid only for solitude and peace before slowly yielding. Ever her father's favourite, Mordecai not only granted Valaecia his blessing, but preemptively silenced comments on Thael'andel's lowly heritage with a Triumph in the Captain's honour, celebrating his extensive and decorated service. Those who didn't clue in to the Lord's intent -- that Thael'andel was worthy of celebration, and that Mordecai's choice in him was well placed -- and spoke out anyway were silenced in gruesome, borderline flamboyant ways; regardless of context, the Lord of the Heartswood is not questioned.

As a wedding gift, Lord Bluebird granted Thael'andel an estate, which (presumably first because of it being his place of retirement, and then because of the gradual evolution of folk tale) came to be known as Anu Daardu'Shaienore -- the sleeping giant.