Valandur
Figure 1: Valandur
- Age
- Deceased early Second Era
- Race
- Hallashim
- Occupation
- Esteemed ancient philosopher, scribe, lore-master of Laurië Citime, and its revered founder.
- Home
- Ancient Hallashim kingdom, founder of Transcript Guild and the Library Laurië Citime
- Eneagram Scale
- Enneagram Number: 5 (The Investigator)
Background:
Hailing from a lineage of distinguished Hallashim loremasters, Valandur is remembered for his extensive voyages across Naurrnen, accumulating vast wisdom and comprehending the soul of art and written word.
Philosophical Beliefs:
- On the Aura of Creation: “In every brush stroke, in every etched word, a spirit thrives; to replicate is to dilute its essence.”
- On the Act of Creation: “The hand that crafts, imparts not just form, but soul. Beware the allure of mere duplication, for it echoes but never sings.”
- On Legacy: “To cherish the old is not mere reverence but understanding. Dive deep into the spirit of the times gone by to truly grasp the essence of creation.”
Role in Naurrnen’s Lore: Valandur, as the guardian of Laurië Citime’s spirit, established its foundational principles. His writings, reminiscent of ancient wisdom-filled analects, guide generations in understanding the intrinsic value of handcrafted arts and literature. While details of his debates with early leaders and scholars might be obscured by time, his influence remains evident in the hand-preserved arts of Laurië Citime.
Mystique: Whispers suggest a secret chamber within Laurië Citime, curated by Valandur, safeguarding his invaluable discoveries and creations, awaiting the chosen one to unearth.
Valandur’s Reflections
In Amearan ruins, silent and grand, Valandur sought to understand. Why did they stand, untouched by time, While all else crumbled, lost its rhyme?
“Their essence true, captured in stone, A testament to a world unknown. But ink and quill can do the same, Preserve a world, give it a name.”
In Laurië’s halls, he set his task, For in handcraft, truth does unmask. Echoes of Ameara in each scroll, Valandur’s quest, to mend the soul.