Tanakalian was the Shield Anvil of the Perish Grey Helms. He was described as "quite young, and if anything broader of shoulder, although not as tall as the Mortal Sword" with yellow hair, the colour of stalks of wheat and eyes of a deep grey. He was considered a rather poor choice for the position by both Krughava and Run'Thurvian. The latter described him as "too young, woefully inexperienced, and dismayingly inclined to rash judgement".