Teru Tethimar

''“A gracefully noncommittal answer, Serenity. You have learned quickly the arts of being politic.”''

Teru Tethimar is the current Archprelate of Cetho.

Appearance
Maia Drazhar noted that the Archprelate was young for the position of Archprelate and had "an ascetic’s face and a stubborn jaw", and "a beautiful voice". He also had "bright eyes".

He “wore his robes of office only when strictly necessary, most times being content with a canon’s frock coat”.

Personality
Thara Celehar noted that the Archprelate is very generous.

The Archprelate had notions to change current practice within and without the prelacy: he wanted to use Thara as an example for encouraging priests to ask a Witness to be sent for when needed, and encourage other priests to enter that path; he also wanted more prelates to practice Barizheise methods, such as meditation, and wanted to use Maia, in a way, to set an example for others.

Life
The Archprelate was a canon of the Untheileneise'meire when Chenelo Drazharan resided at the Untheileneise Court. She once spoke to him to ask if she was intruding by being at the Untheileneise'meire, and then-Canon Tethimar told her she was not, and it was meant as a place of prayer, welcome to all. She explained to him the significance of candle lighting in Barizheise ritual, and Canon Tethimar showed her where she could perform it.

At some point seemingly prior to the start of The Goblin Emperor, the Archprelate forgave Thara for his love of Evru Dalar, allowing Thara to remain sanctified for his job.

The Archprelate first met Maia in the story during Maia's coronation. The Archprelate was visibly surprised when Maia chose Cala Athmaza and Deret Beshelar as his guides prior to the coronation. But Maia noted he was quicker-witted at least than Uleris Chavar, and continued with the ceremony in accordance with Maia's wishes. He then led Maia and Maia's guides to the vigil chapel.

The Archprelate later suggested that Maia be seated before the funeral for Maia's family officially began, noting it would look better for Maia to be seen praying when others entered a late funeral. The Archprelate then performed the ceremony.

When the then-current Witness for the Prelacy was found to be part of Chavar's conspiracy to overthrow Maia, the Archprelate stepped in to replace him as the Witness for the Prelacy “until such time as the Prelates’ Council should be able to meet to choose a new one”.

When Maia grew weary from overwork and without the recovery brought by meditation, the Archprelate seemingly noticed him evidencing his weariness and asked after Maia's health. Maia was confused about the question, and worried that the Archprelate saw more than Maia wished him to.

The Archprelate was present at the mini bridge demonstration, and asked questions.

The Archprelate led the ceremony for Maia's birthday and the Winternight Ball.

Thara asked for and was granted the Archprelate's company to speak to Maia about how Thara did not feel he was able to be Maia's chaplain, and how Thara wished to resume his priesthood. The Archprelate mostly spoke on Thara's behalf, as Thara was too nervous, but encouraged Thara to speak for himself, to explain the complicated situation to Maia. After Thara left, the Archprelate discussed Maia's potential need for a chaplain. When the Archprelate spoke of Chenelo's visits to the Untheileneise'meire, Maia wished to be taken there, and the Archprelate obliged him. The Archprelate eventually convinced Maia to consider an option of chaplains who were trained in Barizheise practice. Maia also requested that the potential chaplain be trained as a teacher for Maia himself, because Maia's teaching in Barizheise ritual was incomplete.

Orchenis Cluthenar went to the Archprelate to request that Thara be assigned to Amalo. The Archprelate insisted that the Archprelacy of Cetho couldn't pay Thara to work in the Prelacy of Amalo, as many "precedent cases" resulted in prelates in a similar position not being paid. Thus, Thara essentially reported to the Archprelate, not local priests.

The Amal'Othala of Amalo wrote to the Archprelate about Thara's state of being burned out. Anora Chanavar later convinced Thara to write as well, explaining the situation himself, and that Thara wished to stay in Amalo. Due to Anora's intervention, the Archprelate received both letters at the same time, and responded favorably to Thara, and encouraged him for the future.

Skills
The Archprelate has frequently demonstrated a great skill at diplomacy, and seemed well suited to his role as a priest, as he's adequately performed his duties in ceremonies.

Aiva Vernezar
Aiva desired the Archprelacy position, and all his movements were bent towards political gain.

Chenelo Drazharan
The Archprelate seemed to respect Chenelo as a woman of "deep spirituality."

Eshevis Tethimar
The Archprelate and Eshevis were distant cousins.

Maia Drazhar
Maia and the Archprelate seem to get along well, and Maia holds the Archprelate in high regard.

Thara Celehar
Thara greatly respects the Archprelate, and the Archprelate seems fond of Thara. The Archprelate has comforted Thara over the things Thara has had to do in the course of his duties in the past.

Quotations

 * To Maia, about Thara: “It is difficult for any man to articulate the nature of his calling".