Editing Barsolar

The representative (and third cousin) of {{Hn|Gavin Magnus|0=}} serving in the army of {{Hn|Tarnum (Wizard)|0=}} during the events of [[Masters of the Elements]]. His voice was a distinct "nasal whine" - a trait that the magical owl he sent to deliver reports inherited.

== Story ==
<pre>From the first moment we met, Barsolar has been trying to tell me what to do. He's more annoying than any person I have met, and a Wizard as well.
- Tarnum</pre>

From the very beginning, Barsolar attempted to convince [[Tarnum]] to do the things any reasonable wizard would do, from building [[Mage Guild]]s to learning more about [[golem]]s. [[Tarnum]] responded with everything from insults to death threats. In an attempt to force [[Tarnum]] to build [[Mage Guild]]s, Barsolar wrote to King [[Gavin Magnus]], who responded by writing a letter reminding [[Tarnum]] that he could take away [[Tarnum]]'s command of the [[Bracada]]n forces at any time. Frustrated that Barsolar had out-maneuvered him, [[Tarnum]] crammed [[Gavin Magnus]]' letter into Barsolar's mouth and strongly recommended that Barsolar find a job that takes him far away from [[Tarnum]].

Heeding this recommendation, Barsolar left to search for the [[Gateway to the Clouds]].

<pre>He's decided his magical talent would best be used as a scout, plus he wants the freedom to study the Elemental Planes without interruption. I think he left because he realized I was close to removing his head from his body.
- Tarnum</pre>

Barsolar was away for so long that [[Tarnum]] began to wonder if he was dead. [[Hemoross]] used a [[Seeing Pool]] to locate Barsolar surprising all the [[Wizard]]s when the located him on the [[Plane of Air]]. Barsolar continued his role as scout at every new [[Elemental Plane]] [[Tarnum]]'s forces enter. This enabled Barsolar to send scouting reports back and resources to the main force as well as gain valuable experience to become a powerful wizard in his own right. When on the [[Plane of Earth]], Barsolar found the broken base of an old staff belonging to [[Reamus]] - a discovery which eventually led to [[Tarnum]]'s army finding [[Reamus]]' and joining forces. When reaching the [[Plane of Fire]], it was Barsolar who discovered how the plane operated - that its fire responded to the thoughts of those around. Together with [[Reamus]], he theorized, then proved the existence of the [[Plane of Magic]], thus discovering the existence of [[Psychic and Magic Elementals]].

While Barsolar was exploring the [[Plane of Magic]], [[Hemoross]] attempted to mutiny and called for [[Reamus]] to take over [[Tarnum]]'s command. This blind-sided [[Reamus]], who was not supportive of the mutiny. [[Hemoross]] likely would have attempted to forcibly remove [[Tarnum]], had not Barsolar returned at that moment and lent his support to [[Tarnum]], shaming [[Hemoross]] in the process. This only enraged [[Hemoross]] further and led him to challenge Barsolar to a [[wizard]]'s duel a few days later. [[Tarnum]] stayed out of the duel until he noticed that several of [[Hemoross]]'s students were about to dishonorably sneak attack Barsolar while he was pre-occupied with the duel. [[Tarnum]] jumped into the fray and defeated the apprentices while Barsolar battled [[Hemoross]]. Seeing that his ploy failed, [[Hemoross]] attempted to retreat, but was defeated and captured. Barsolar was injured during the duel (taking a [[Lightning Bolt]] to the shoulder), but ultimately made a full recovery. After this display of loyalty, Barsolar remained with the army as [[Tarnum]]'s spymaster. As his last acts on the [[Elemental Planes]], Barsolar worked with [[Reamus]] to successfully locate the [[Elemental Lords]] on [[Antagarich]] and build a portal to take the [[Bracada]]n forces there.

Upon reaching [[Antagarich]] and meeting up with [[Gavin Magnus]], [[Tarnum]] recommended that [[Magnus]] give Barsolar the highest honors he can.
<pre>He's a courageous man, one of the bravest you've got, and he deserves it.
- Tarnum</pre>

[[Tarnum]] had the [[Psychic Elemental]]s wipe the knowledge of how to reach the [[Elemental Planes]] from every [[wizard]] in his army, including Barsolar. He believed the power of the Elements was too great a temptation for the people of this world. Nor would he allow there to ever be another master of the Elements.

<pre>Last night, Barsolar drank well into the night and laughed at the silly way we treated each other. We would depart friends and promised to see each other again - although I knew I would not be able to keep that promise.
- Tarnum</pre>

=== Barsolar's accomplishments ===
Throughout the events of [[Masters of the Elements]], Barsolar proved to be, by far, the most competent member of [[Tarnum]]'s forces. His accomplishments include:
* Finding the [[Plane of Air]] and gaining access.
* Discovering [[Reamus]]' staff.
* Figuring out the time dilation between the [[Elemental Planes]] and [[Antagarich]].
* Figuring out that the fire covering the [[Plane of Fire]] responded to the thoughts of those around.
* Theorizing, then proving the existence of the [[Plane of Magic]] and discovering the existence of [[Psychic and Magic Elementals]].
* Quelling [[Hemoross]]' mutiny and then defeating him in a [[Wizard]]'s duel.
* Successfully leading [[Tarnum]]'s spies and scouts.
* Building a portal to bring [[Tarnum]]'s forces back to [[Antagarich]]

== Name Calling ==
[[Tarnum]] liked to make fun of his wizard advisors by intentionally getting their names wrong. For Barsolar, these names include:
* Boar's-Molar
Barsolar was the one wizard to play along with Tarnum's game, calling him "Lord Tarnish" (and dramatically improving [[Tarnum]]'s opinion of him).

[[Category: Supporting character]]