Nanion


 * This article is about Nanion from D'Or. For Nanion, the leader of Fleet, see Nanion (The Three Doors), and for his son, see Nanion (child).

Nanion is the leader of the people of D'Or, a city that was founded by foreigners to Deltora. He is a descendant of the people of Fleet, a town on the island of Dorne, who fled their island a thousand years ago and settled in Deltora during the reign of Queen Adina.

History
Nanion was cursed by Thaegan and turned into the sea monster Soldeen to guard the ruby. His wife was turned to stone and his people were transformed into various creatures residing in the Lake of Tears created by Thaegan. A hundred years would pass before Lief, Barda and Jasmine would lift Nanion's curse. Though he battles Lief, Soldeen regains his memories as Nanion and helps in getting the Ruby before Thaegan arrives. Upon Thaegan's death, the Lake dries up and both Nanion and D'Or are restored to their original forms.

The Sister of the South
Nanion and Ethena were present at the wedding of Lief and Jasmine.

Physical appearance
Nanion has golden skin and a mane of long golden tawny hair. He is tall and his eyes are grey.

Personality
Nanion is kind and loved by his people. He tries to be helpful whenever possible.

Abilities
He is the leader of D'Or and clearly rules the city with passion. The people love him as their leader.

Ethena
Nanion is married to Ethena, who helps lead the people of D'Or alongside her husband.

Deltora Quest 1

 * The Lake of Tears
 * Return to Del

Deltora Quest 3

 * The Sister of the South

Trivia

 * Soldeen was the monster that inspired Josef to write and publish The Deltora Book of Monsters and is the first monster featured in the book.
 * Soldeen is also the very first guardian monster who is not killed, although since there is a case to be made for Thaegan being the true guardian this assumption may not be true.