Ard Patrinell

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Ard Patrinell was a character from the The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara series. A powerful and experienced warrior, he was the head of the Elven guard which was protecting the King of the Elves.

After the assassination of the king by the followers of the Ilse Witch, Ard Patrinell was sent aboard the Jerle Shannara along with Walker Boh. He trained the younger members of the crew including Quentin Leah and Ahren Elessedil. He also led the Elves warriors. He was respected member of the crew and well liked. Tamis who was an Elves huntress was in love secretly with Ard Patrinell. But their love met a tragic end when after he was transformed into a Wronk by Antrax to seek out the magical sword that belong to Quentin Leah. Despite being mutilated physically and unable to control his own actions, Ard Patrinell conciense was locked up in the cyborg creature (Wronk). This was betrayed by his eyes.

The wronk Ard Patrinell was defeated after engaging Tamis and Quentin Leah in a battle to the death. It was a heartbreaking ending for Quentin as he had to kill his mentor and friend. To top the irony of the situation, Tamis who loved Ard Patrinell also met her doom in the battle.