Melongel was the Lord Holder of Tillek Hold during the Eighth Interval.
Biography[]
Melongel was a hard worker who understood the needs of the Fishercraft, as well as the agriculture and forestry that made Tillek a profitable hold. Even though Melongel had actually qualified for his captaincy, and he occasionally went out with the fishing fleet at times, he never took a command. While on a cruise around the Southern Sea to Nerat Hold, he met Juvana, a major Holder's daughter. He espoused her and carried her back to his Hold.
Melongel was Lord Holder while Robinton was a journeyman assigned to Tillek Hold. The two men became close, especially after Robinton fell in love with and married Melongel's sister-in-law Kasia. After Kasia's death, Melongel graciously released Robinton from his contract, realizing that being in Tillek Hold was causing Robinton more pain.
After Melongel discovered that Fax had taken over High Reaches Hold, he initially assumed that Fax would be content with the hold, but he became suspicious as Fax became more power-hungry. As a defensive measure, Melongel assigned guards to his borders.
Some years later, Melongel fell off a runnerbeast. Having broken almost every bone in his body, Melongel died from the resulting fever. It was strongly suspected (but not proven) that the fall was not an accident and that Fax or his men had been behind it (having given the runnerbeast lur-weed to eat). Melongel was succeeded as Lord Holder by Oterel.
Personality and Traits[]
Melongel was noted as a hard worker and was considered a fair Lord Holder. Even though he was well read, he did not believe that threadfall would return. He developed a close relationship with Robinton and eventually came to consider the Harper as family.