Master Xalvador

Xalvador is a character in Beast Hunters: The Legend of Tawny (Novel). He is the second headmaster at the Markalfar Beast Hunter Academy.

Xalvador was born during the age just prior to Hexx. He was a young elf when Hexx assumed command of the Dokkalfar and worked against her with the human Heidl. Afterwards, he devoted his life to studying evil, healing magic and teaching.

He is described thusly:

"He walked upright and proud, but his white hair, which was unusual for Dokkalfar, showed he was well on in years. In a passing glance Tawny saw that his right eye was whited out, and that his hands were gnarled with gout and arthritis."

"This Dokkalfar was a curious character. He appeared very old, yet his face was light and youthful, and his skin was very fair. He did not move slow, as one would expect from an old man, but rather his movements were smooth, graceful, and precise. He wore black robes with dark blue trim, and lining his cloak was a large array of black feathers, decorated with bits of bone and dark jewels."

"I am master Xalvador, and I am 938 cycles old. I have lived in Unterheim my entire life, and have seen many wondrous and inexplicable deeds; furthermore, I have been alive during the reign of Hexx. I was one of the mages that banished her from our realm, and have since dedicated my life to the study of all things evil... and nefarious. I am one of the few left now who remember what happens when evil goes unchecked.” His last words were very nearly spat from his mouth as he paused, as if drifting off into a daydream. He caught himself momentarily.

“My official position within my clan is as the lead scribe; I am a practitioner of nature magic, a healer, an herbalist, chemist, historian and record keeper.”