Description
Master Thorin Aladar is a scholarly human man who appears to be in his late fifties (though he is actually 94), with a neatly trimmed gray beard and sharp, observant eyes behind wire-rimmed spectacles. He dresses in the simple robes of the Monks of Seraphis (deep blue with silver trim) and carries himself with the quiet patience of someone who has spent decades in the pursuit of knowledge. His voice is calm and measured, each word chosen with care.
Personality
Thorin is patient, perceptive, and deeply curious about the nature of magic and the world. He values potential over pedigree, often taking students from modest backgrounds if they show genuine promise. Though he maintains the emotional detachment expected of his order, he grows fond of his students in his own reserved way—offering guidance through challenging questions rather than direct answers, believing the journey to understanding matters as much as the destination.
He is particularly interested in divination magic and the nature of prophecy, viewing glimpses of the future as one of the universe’s greatest puzzles.
Background
Thorin took his vows with the Monks of Seraphis as a young man, dedicating his life to the pursuit of knowledge. Unable to maintain the permanent attachments forbidden by the order, he instead channeled his energy into teaching, taking small groups of promising students under his tutelage in Fadrín.
Unlike the great universities of Solaris or Lusteris, Fadrín had no formal magical academy. Thorin filled that gap, running a small boarding school on grounds near the town where students lived and studied for years at a time.
Story
Lirielle was Master Thorin’s favorite student—her curiosity, precision, and natural gift for divination reminded him of his own youthful pursuit of knowledge. When she began having prophetic dreams, he recognized her potential immediately and devoted extra attention to developing her abilities.
When Southaven sent out a call for adventurers, Thorin surprised Lirielle by suggesting she answer it. “Practice in the real world,” he told her, “will teach you more than any library.” It was an unusual suggestion for a man who valued books above most things—but he understood that some knowledge can only be earned through experience.