Aerik

Aerik was the apparent oprhan left behind by the highwayman known as the Black Dog. The Founders found the young child abandoned in the Black Dog's home. The child was subsequently formally adopted by Baroness Yanich.

During the events of the Troll War, The Council of Leaders were approached by The Old Beldame who offered them the secrets of ironlight but in return they must hand over Aerik into her custody.

Only one of the Council suggested looking into the offer further, the rest were unanimous in declining this 'outrageous' request.

During the undead assault on Stagshelm during the end of the Troll War Aerik revealed his true nature; a changeling planted by Queen Rhoswen. The changeling claimed many of the lives of the Castle residents including the 13 year old ward of House Vranov, Pavel Brigersen and the Enchantress Drulia. The life of Sesver would have been claimed too had not the Old Beldame appeared, slaying the changeling and ending its murderous spree.