Historian is a character in Pillars of Eternity. He can be found outside the Scriveners Dormitory in the Copperlane district of Defiance Bay.
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As you near, you feel a vibrant history contained in the essence of this man's soul. Voices from its past seem to call out to you.
You see a small crowd gathering near the entrance to a temple. This man stands against the wall, the crowd forming a semi-circle around him. He speaks with a calm, measured tone, his soothing voice carrying over the sounds of the surrounding city. He speaks of the world, history, the gods, and religion. He speaks of cooking, brewing, child-raising, and old wives tales. There does not seem to be a subject he lacks at least a passing knowledge in.
People ask him questions and he answers them in turn, sometimes being detailed and in-depth, other times only giving a general answer. Regardless of what is said, all of his answers seem to hit to the heart of what was asked, each person satisfied with what they've learned.
People come and go from the crowd, its size growing and shrinking, but never completely dissipating. Hours pass and he never seems to tire, sharing his knowledge with anyone who would benefit from it. As the light of day wanes, the group finally growing small enough that he draws everything to a close. As he gathers his belongings and prepares to leave a man approaches him, asking why he does this. He asks for no money, no food. What benefit is gained from his actions? He looks at the man, gathering his thoughts, then simply tells him, "Knowledge brings wisdom. That is my faith."
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This character is a backer-created NPC. | |