Cradle · Character

First Elder

Also known as Honored Elder, Wei First Elder, Great Elder

Supporting
First seen · Book 1

First Elder is a supporting character in Cradle (Book 1).

Gender: male
First appears: Book 1
Books: 1

Description

An elderly, thin, straight-backed man with long white eyebrows and a wispy white beard that reaches the floor. His face is deeply wrinkled, and his brow can furrow into a pronounced frown. He wears robes and a polished green jade badge bearing a hammer symbol.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Elder Whitehallfellow elder
The First Elder is a senior figure in the school’s leadership. Whitehall seeks approval from the elders for his plan to pursue Yerin and the Sword Sage’s treasures.
Wei Shi Lindonconflicting source relationships
The First Elder holds authority over Lindon and argues that the clan should not invest in him because he is Unsouled. He oversees the duel and intervenes to prevent Keth from attacking Lindon’s family.
Wei Shi Kelsaclan member
The First Elder recognizes Kelsa’s advancement and gives her a case of valuable elixirs, investing in a promising disciple.
Wei Shi Seishaclan associate
Seisha works within the Wei clan’s leadership structure and contributes her expertise as a scriptor; the First Elder rewards Kelsa’s advancement with valuable elixirs.