Teclis is descended from the first of the Phoenix Kings: the doomed Aenarion. As such he is tainted by the cursed blood of his ancestor. This curse leaves Teclis physically frail, indeed he would never have survived to maturity if it had not been for the curative powers of the magical brews he drinks daily. However, all of Aenarion's line are destined for greatness, and as such Teclis is also marked by the hand of Fate. Quite what is ultimately destined for Techs and his brother Tyrion is a secret hidden to even the most potent seer, but their glorious deeds in defence of their homeland are already the stuff of legend.