The individual known as the Exalted was a male Human who resided on Zakuul, the capital planet of the Eternal Empire. He served as the head of the Heralds of Zildrog, a religious group devoted to the legendary serpent deity Zildrog, who held dominion over Zakuul's Old World because of an agreement with Emperor Arcann. In the year 3631 BBY, he, along with Zoran Velfahsa and two other members of the Heralds, encountered the Outlander, who was being sought after for the murder of Emperor Valkorion. The Outlander proposed eliminating Arcann and lifting the limitations on the Heralds' powers in return for information regarding the whereabouts of The Lady of Sorrows. While the Exalted was agreeable to Arcann's removal, he viewed the Outlander's participation as an impediment to the prophecy concerning Zildrog's resurgence. He was prepared to immediately order the execution of the Outlander and their ally, but Thea, the Lady's aide, initiated a holographic communication and presented his offspring, Brennen, as a captive. The Exalted then left for the Razor, leaving the other Heralds to contend with the Outlander. During the encounter with the Lady of Sorrows, the Heralds were defeated, and all of them met their end. The Lady personally slew the Exalted, transforming his son into the new Exalted and entrusting him with the leadership of the Heralds.