It is unknown what his name was before this. He is currently known as Telnan, but comments made to Vlad seem to indicate that this name was adopted after he began his training, inasmuch as Telnan seems to think that 'Telnan' might mean "student", or something similar. Since possession of a Great Weapon gives an individual a connection to "something beyond this world", it is interesting to ponder what Fate may have in store for him.