Niphéron Kiranos Character in The Kaleidoscope System | World Anvil

Niphéron Kiranos

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Vémóanó Niphéron Kiranos

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

His age is showing in his lanky, frail build and slow movements. However, he leads a healthy life and keeps exercising regularly. He does not consider himself old and dyes his hair to match his self-image.

Mental characteristics

Education

Niphéron holds a professor's degree in astronomy.

Employment

Between 1407 PN and 1416 PN, Niphéron used to teach astronomy at the University of Ondalin. During that time, he also served as an advisor to the planning of a modern observatory in the nearby Rógyphu Mountains.   The construction of said observatory's buildings was completed in 1416 PN, and Niphéron was given the position of its Head Astronomer. He has been leading this institution ever since.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

The Ondalin Observatory is the primary focus of his life, especially since his wife passed away seven years ago. He worked hard to establish it as a renowned research institution, and takes his role as a scientific mentor very seriously.

Social

Family Ties

Niphéron is a widower and the father of four grown-up sons who have left home long ago. He keeps in contact with them via letters and telephone calls, and they occasionally meet at family gatherings.

Social Aptitude

Niphéron is reserved but caring. Though most conversations with him revolve around research, he is known to open up about his personal life over a good bottle of ake. His leading style is non-authoritative and focuses on sharing the passion for astronomy, as well as science in general.

Hobbies & Pets

Niphéron enjoys going to the theater, although he does so less frequently since he lost his wife. Besides that, he loves to ride the bicycle and take long tours through the nearby forests on weekends. He also keeps a few songbirds in his office.

Speech

He tends to speak softly, and his voice is slightly brittle with age.

Relationships

Niphéron Kiranos

superior (Important)

Towards Calyrra Ontéró

4
4

Honest


Calyrra Ontéró

subordinate (Important)

Towards Niphéron Kiranos

5
5

Honest


Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Vémóanó dé Kérópuró
Tephóid Kérópuróhór dé cu Vóparinió dé Ondalin
Age
71 years
Date of Birth
1375, Murilun 15
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Ondalin
Gender
male
Hair
gray, dyed orange
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
pale green
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Nimýric


Cover image: by Kathrin Janowski
Character Portrait image: by Kathrin Janowski

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Dec 28, 2020 16:24 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I really like the detail that he dyes his hair because he does not feel old! :) Also, the art of him is adorable, I love it! <3

Emy x   Etrea | Vazdimet
Dec 28, 2020 18:16 by Kaleidechse

Thank you very much! :D


Creator of the Kaleidoscope System and the planet Miragia.