Elara Moonbrook
originally a scholar at a renowned academy in the capital of Threshold, chose a simpler life after the turmoil caused by the Church of St. Ygg's book burnings. Her transition to farm life was driven by a desire to protect a hidden trove of knowledge, the Scroll and Quill library. Disguised as a modest farmer by day, Elara's true passion and mission emerge under the cover of night as she guards and curates the vast array of forbidden and ancient texts stored secretly beneath an old granary.
Appearance
Late fifties, with silver-streaked brown hair often pulled back in a practical bun while working on the farm. Her hands are calloused from her daily labors, but her eyes, bright and sharp, betray her scholarly past. When in her librarian role, she dons a simple robe, which is both a nod to her academic roots and her belief in the teaching of St. Ceddric, the patron saint of knowledge.Personality
A paradox of warmth and guarded caution. To the farming community and casual acquaintances, she is friendly and helpful, always ready with a smile or a helping hand. However, she is also intensely private, carefully guarding the secret of the Scroll and Quill. Her demeanor shifts subtly in her role as a librarian; she becomes more animated, her passion for knowledge and its preservation shining through every word and action."To some, these books may seem but paper and ink, yet they are vessels of vast journeys, of ideas that have traveled through time. To hide them away is a sorrow, but to lose them would be a tragedy beyond measure."
Daily Life
By day, Elara tends to her crops and animals, blending seamlessly into the rural life of Westkeep. She is known for her excellent produce, which she sells at Westkeep Watchtower, and her modest but well-kept farmhouse on the outskirts of town. By night, she descends into the basement of the old granary, transforming into the guardian of forbidden lore. Here, in the lamp-lit silence surrounded by books, she catalogues new finds, repairs aged tomes, and guides the select few who are privy to the library's existence.Role in the Community
Duality serves as a bridge between her past as a scholar and her current role as a custodian of hidden knowledge. Her position requires discretion and trustworthiness, making her selective about whom she shares the secret of the library. She is deeply respected among those in the know for her dedication and bravery in preserving knowledge that others seek to destroy.Friends in High Places
A dear personal friend of Endra the Watcher, together they protect knowledge from the zealots of the church.
Elara faces the constant challenge of keeping the library's existence a secret while maintaining its collection and aiding those few who need its resources. The physical demands of her farm work coupled with her nightly duties also take a toll, leaving her with little time for personal pursuits or rest.
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