Pandelume

Pandelume is a wizard who lives in the realm of Embeylon. Where the location of this place is in relation to Earth is not known; it may be in a different solar system or another plane of existence entirely. Pandlume possess knowledge of many things which are otherwise lost to mankind, including the method of creating artificial life, of all the spells which have ever been invented, and of mundane sciences such as mathematics. He is Master Mathematician, the first since Phandaal. Accordingly, it is possible that Pandelume was an important figure in Grand Motholam, such as a teacher or advisor. Pandelume's research includes the study of Mathematics, upon which all magic is codified and built; according to Pandelume, he who sees this underlying mosaic of magic will be a sorcerer powerful beyond comprehension.

Pandelume is most likely immortal, since it is revealed that he knows the Secret of Renewed Youth; it is not known how long he has lived in Embeylon, nor is the origin of Embeylon itself known. In this land Pandelume appears to commit himself to peaceful life and study; on occasion he molds humanity in his vats. Because of Pandelume's extensive knowledge, it is likely that he possesses powerful combat magic, such as the Excellent Prismatic Spray or Phandaal's Gyrator. In the story Mazirian the Magician, Pandelume appears to give possession to T'sais a rune that reflects magic intended evilly back to them who cast it. However, he is not perfect or infallible; he created the flawed T'sais and needs Turjan to retrieve a magical relic for him in order to defeat a creature of hell.

A spell is known by some, such as The Sage and Turjan of Miir, to reach Embeylon. This spell is known as The Call to the Violent Cloud. Upon uttering the syllables of this powerful spell, a magician is swept up into Four Directions, then One; into an incalculable distance the magician is flung, to arrive in their stated destination.

Although he has a physical presence, Pandelume is never seen by the other characters; apparently, the sight of him causes insanity or death.