Lysander (MTAs)

Lysander is an Order of Hermes Mage from the British Isles during the Dark Ages.

Background

The mage known as Lysander is a historian. A member of the Order of Hermes, he has undertaken to record the shadow histories of the mages of the British Isles, and further afield. An apprentice of mediocre potential, he knew that he could never match the power and authority of others. Ignored and overlooked, his career seemed destined to flounder. That changed after a chance encounter with a man named Gunther, and old dying Valdaerman of Waterford. Gunter told Lysander the story of the Norman assault on his town.

The tale of blood and slaughter outraged Lysander, who decided that someone must record these tales and make a history of the mages beyond the hagiographies of the archmages and the outright lies of the ancient legends. With just enough magic to protect himself, Lysander traveled alone to Germany, Italy and France, compiling books of histories of the Order of Hermes and of the other Fellowships. His quest impressed others. Like-minded mages sent Lysander reminiscences, eyewitness accounts and records; the missives came from all across Europe and even the Levant. Lysander, using an old ritual (Corona 3, Primus 3), could transcribe and copy these accounts with incredible speed. His library increased to number dozens of books. His works brought attention, and his influence grew. Lysander now has access to every Hermetic chantry in Europe, and some of the other Fellowships. A history text by Lysander carries immense prestige, and copies of his work command high prices.

During his travels, Lysander has had encounters with the fae. He has grown fascinated with them, and plans his next work to be a "comprehensive study" of their kind.

Lysander should have made many enemies, but he has found that even if his reports are unflattering, old mages consider it an honor that Lysander has guaranteed their place in history.

Image

Lysander is a small, slight, youngish man with pale green eyes. Waif thin and fidgety, he is very different from the confident adepts of the Order. He sports the brown robes of the monkish scholar, but unlike a monk he wears his hair long. A fastidious man, he cleans obsessively, which makes him stand out amid the muck of the lands in which he travels.

Stats

Nature: Caretaker
Demeanor: Pedagogue

References

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