PTAH STONE-SPEAKER
Desert ScholarsRuin Interpreter and Structural Mage
"Stone remembers. It remembers every hand that shaped it, every weight it has borne. I merely listen to its memories.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Great Library of the Sands
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and imposing, with hands like stone slabs and a voice that seems to make the ground tremble. His movements are slow and deliberate. • Clothing: Robes that look carved rather than sewn, heavy with stone beads and architectural symbols. • Distinguishing Marks: His skin has a subtle stony texture; eyes that seem to see through solid rock.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who understands his obsession, three children who work as builders
- Allies - Every excavation team that relies on his expertise, Stone-Hearted engineers who share his passion
- Rivals - Younger mages who claim his methods are outdated
Personality
- Traits: Patient as stone itself, deeply respectful of ancient builders, speaks rarely but with great weight, surprisingly gentle with students
- Mannerisms: Touches stone surfaces constantly; pauses before answering as if consulting the rock
- Voice: Deep and resonant, with words that seem to echo slightly
Backstory
Ptah was born during an earthquake and claims the stones spoke to him in the womb. He can sense the history and stress points of any stone structure by touch. He has prevented countless excavation collapses and can navigate ruins that others consider impassable.
Daily Life
Spends mornings consulting on excavation safety, afternoons teaching structural magic, evenings in meditation within stone chambers. He rarely leaves the library, preferring the company of stone to people.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 A critical reinforcement has failed, and he needs help reaching the damage site before a major collapse.