As one of their leaders and father to the first elven child to be born in decades, his refusal to fight for Nilfgaard undoubtedly has a huge effect on the other elves. Unwitting Instigator of Doom: After his daughter's birth, he is among the first elves who wish to lay down their arms and stop fighting in favour of building a new future for their race.

Took a Level in Jerkass: Though he was initially the most peace-loving elven leader introduced in the show, to the point where he was even willing to give the captured humans Yennefer and Fringilla a chance to prove their innocence, he is the first to order Istredd's death in the Season 2 finale after human assassins ended up murdering his newborn daughter.

Reasonable Authority Figure: He is among the most collected and reasonable elven leaders and while he is not above fighting for Nilfgaard if it means a future for his people, he is shown to prefer peace with the humans if possible.

He is specifically shown to be the father of the baby she does carry to term though and sadly, that baby is murdered on the White Flame's orders.

Outliving One's Offspring: Francesca mentions that she's lost babies before but it's not specified that Filavandrel was their father.

Only Sane Man: He seeks to temper Francesca's harsher decisions and frequently reminds her that their people need food and a real place to stay during her apparently fruitless search for a sign from their prophet, Ithlinne.

Odd Friendship: Nightmare of the Wolf shows us that once upon a time, he was in fact more than passing acquaintances with Vesemir, and they have shared moments philosophizing about the Continental society that distrusts the both of them.

Doting Parent: He is shown to be very affectionate towards his newborn daughter with Francesca, which makes his heartbroken reaction all the more tragic when she is murdered by humans.

Demoted to Dragon: Had been portrayed as the leader of the Elves in season 1 but has since been replaced by Francesca due to his 'failures' and now serves as her advisor and consort.

He trains him to fight and acts protective, when Cahir tries to call Dara out offering the young elf gentle encouragement and even drawing a knife on Cahir when he downs Dara.

Big Brother Mentor: Seems to develop this relationship with Dara in Season 2, after he takes him on as a ward.Adaptational Heroism: In his introductory episode he is a lot more reasonable than in the equivalent incident in the books, deciding to let Geralt and Jaskier leave of his own volition, instead of being ordered to do so by a deity.Formerly an elven king whose realm had been conquered by humans, who continues to lead the elves in hopes of a better future for their race.

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