PTAH SAND-SAGE
Desert ScholarsElder Sage and Advisor
"Wisdom is knowing what you do not know. I have spent my life learning how much I have yet to learn.""
Identity
- Residence
- Council Chamber of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Ancient and wise with eyes that seem to see through time. His movements are slow and deliberate. • Clothing: Robes of the highest quality, heavy with symbols of office, and a staff carved from ancient wood. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice carries the weight of decades of wisdom; his advice is never wrong.
Relationships
- Family - Numerous descendants who serve in various capacities
- Allies - Other sages who share wisdom, officials who rely on his advice
- Rivals - Those who disagree with his counsel, ambitious officials who want to replace him
Personality
- Traits: Wise and patient, genuinely wants to help others, surprisingly humble about his knowledge, fiercely protective of his people
- Mannerisms: Speaks in parables; touches his staff when thinking; listens more than he speaks
- Voice: Deep and resonant, carrying the weight of experience
Backstory
Ptah has served as an advisor for fifty years, guiding the desert through countless crises. His wisdom is sought by leaders across the region. He has never given bad advice.
Daily Life
Spends mornings advising officials, afternoons studying ancient texts, evenings meditating on problems. He rarely leaves the council chamber.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 His death is approaching, and he needs help finding and training his successor.
- 2 Someone is trying to discredit him before he can pass on his knowledge.