MASTER ALARIC BOOKWORM
EldoriansLibrarian and Scholar
"Books are the memory of civilization. Lose them, and we lose ourselves.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall Grand Library
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and stooped from decades of reading, with wild white hair and thick spectacles that magnify his watery blue eyes. His fingers are permanently ink-stained. • Clothing: Simple robes in neutral colors, with reading lenses hanging from a chain around his neck and books tucked under every arm. • Distinguishing Marks: His posture is permanently bent from reading; his eyes are weak from decades of study; he smells of old paper and binding glue.
Relationships
- Family - None surviving; considers the library his family
- Allies - The scholars' guild; researchers across Eldoria; those who value knowledge
- Rivals - Those who've damaged books; competing libraries
Personality
- Traits: Absent-minded, genuinely passionate about knowledge, surprisingly sharp when focused, fiercely protective of his books
- Mannerisms: Reads everything he sees; quotes texts unconsciously; becomes animated when discussing obscure topics
- Voice: Dry and precise, with a tendency to lecture. Often trails off when distracted by a book.
Backstory
Alaric was born to a family of scholars and has never known any other life. He's spent sixty years in the Grand Library and knows its collection better than anyone living. He's trained generations of researchers.
Daily Life
Days in the library, organizing and preserving books, assisting researchers, cataloging new acquisitions. Evenings are spent reading in his private study. He rarely leaves the library.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating the forbidden books without alerting the library authorities
- 2 Someone is stealing rare books, and he needs help identifying the thief
Narrative Value
Source of knowledge and research; quest giver for information-gathering missions; provider of historical context; potential source of forbidden lore. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════