Deodonus the Longbearded



Deodonus the Longbearded is the preeminent scholar of our time, having chronicled history and written about all scholarly persuits for the past 200 years. He is a master magician and a seemingly endless font of knowledge. He is well respected by all and politically neutral, prefering to travel endlessly and study everything he can set his eyes on. He is also the inventor of the re-scribe ritual, which allows the caster to copy written works.

Scholarly Works
Deodonus' writings include a variety of works on magic, the study of the Three Kings being a prominent theme in his works. His view is subtly contrary to the viewpoint of most Nagath warriors in that he does not believe that elemental creatures are much different from natural ones. He has transcribed, on a few occasions, meetings he has had with Tempeters to exchange knowledge.

Deodonus has also written a few biographies on famous historical figures, the most read of which is that on Blessed Tembria. His extensive traveling gives him a unique ability to gather information from all the places that his subjects had visited in their own lives.

Deodonus most thorough works are those covering the history of Tonis, and are considered the definitive works on the subject. He clearly seperates factual recounts with his personal analysis of events, and eagerly encourages readers to reach their own conclusions. In some of the more literate parts of Tonis his works have been carved into the insides of city walls for all to read.

Adventures of the Longbearded Traveler
Deodonus has crossed the length of Tonis at least 15 times in his travels, a fact about which he remarks "I've been in all places at all times of year, but not all at once." Deodonus is said to have an extensive collection of magic items that he has found or recovered, but his prized monacle is said to be of particular note as it was not magical when he first acquired it.

The old wizard seeks non-lethal solutions in his encounters with intelligent creatures, though few are foolish enough to even attempt combat with him. He does frequently solicit the help of traveling companions, for in his old age exploring ancient ruins and the like has become rather taxing.