> [!infobox] > # ![[Mayor Elric Thornbrook.png]]<span style="display:block;text-align:center;">[[Mayor Elric Thornbrook.png|Show to Players]]</span> > ###### Bio > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases** | Mayor Thornbrook | > | **Species** | Half-Elf | > | **Gender** | Masculine | > | **Sexuality** | Straight | > | **Age** | Old | > ###### Information > | | | > |---|---| > | **Owner** | [[Kara's Vale]] | > | **Location** | [[Kara's Vale]] | > | **Occupation** | Mayor | > | **Organization** | - | > | **Religion** | - | # Appearance Elric is a distinguished half-elf in his apparent fifties, with silver-streaked hair that he keeps swept back in fashionable waves. His pointed ears and refined bone structure reveal his elven heritage, while weathered lines around his dark eyes speak to decades of intense study and late nights by candlelight. He maintains an impeccably groomed salt-and-pepper mustache and bears himself with the confident posture of someone accustomed to intellectual discourse among peers. His clothing reflects his station—a well-tailored brown coat over fine white linens, with subtle but quality details like carved bone buttons and a silk cravat secured with a small amber pin. Everything about his presentation suggests a man of learning who takes pride in maintaining scholarly elegance. # Personality Elric embodies the archetype of the passionate academic, driven by an insatiable curiosity about historical mysteries and lost knowledge. He approaches conversations like intellectual puzzles, asking probing questions and building upon others' statements with enthusiasm. Despite his scholarly focus, he possesses genuine warmth and enjoys sharing his discoveries with those who show interest. However, he can become single-mindedly obsessive when pursuing a particular line of research, sometimes losing track of social niceties or practical concerns in favor of following theoretical threads to their conclusions. # Information [[Wizard the Lizard]] ![[Wizard.png|right|300]] ![[The Windveil Harpspire.png|300]] > [!scratch] > ## Quirks & Mannerisms > - Adjusts his cravat when thinking deeply or feeling nervous > - Has a habit of quoting obscure historical texts mid-conversation > - Carries a leather portfolio filled with research notes that he references constantly > - Pauses to examine any ancient or unusual architecture he encounters > - Uses his amber pin as a worry stone during particularly intense discussions > > ## Background > Born to a minor elven noble family with extensive library holdings, Elric developed his love of research early. After completing formal education in both history and arcane theory, he began traveling to investigate historical mysteries firsthand. His independent wealth allows him to pursue knowledge for its own sake rather than for profit, though he occasionally sells rare finds to fund his expeditions. > > ## Motivations & Goals > - To uncover the truth behind historical events that have been lost or deliberately obscured > - To compile a comprehensive treatise on pre-convergence magical artifacts > - To gain access to restricted archives and private collections across the realm > - To prevent dangerous historical knowledge from falling into the wrong hands > > ## Connections > - Maintains correspondence with scholars and librarians across multiple continents > - Has connections within The Strixes who share his passion for knowledge preservation > - Regularly attends antiquarian auctions and scholarly symposiums > - May have encountered references to the party's recent activities in his research > > ## Secrets > - He's discovered references to the Prismatic Convergence in multiple historical sources and is piecing together its true purpose > - His research has uncovered evidence that certain noble houses have been systematically acquiring ancient artifacts for centuries > - He possesses a partial translation of texts that mention the location of several powerful relics > > ## Voice Guide > Elric speaks with cultured precision, using slightly formal vocabulary that reflects his education. He has a tendency to build elaborate explanations, often beginning with "As I'm sure you're aware..." or "In my experience..." He becomes more animated when discussing his research, speaking faster and gesturing expressively. When uncertain, he hedges his statements with phrases like "If my research is correct" or "The sources suggest..." > [!scratch] Inventory > - Text > - >```dataview >TABLE WITHOUT ID >file.link AS Name, type AS Type, subtype AS Subtype, owner AS Owner >WHERE contains(tags, "Item") AND owner = this.file.name >SORT type >``` ---