Taeral is the Fifth Chair, head of Complex Diabolism (the study of the lower planes and their denizens). She has been Fifth Chair for over two centuries and professes to have no interest in higher positions. She won her position with the Damnation spell but express regret for creating it and jealously guards its formula.
She is a 6' ECHE, with the stereotypical pale golden hair and almost colorless blue eyes. She originally married into the Sunshadow family as part of a trade agreement, but was a quick study and developed her magical powers to a stunning degree. In addition to her diabolical studies, she is also considered one of the premiere experts on Celestials, although she insists her knowledge is nothing special. She wears only severe black high-collared gowns, platinum and diamond jewelry, and has her personal tailor on standby at all times. She has a fondness for crystalized honey.
Her husband is Goriton Sunshadow, who has no magical talent of his own and handles legal matters for Formlithind in the high courts.