Gnomes
Templar Octienne
With a personal fortune and authority over dozens of the greatest gnome Scholars of the age, Templar Ligotti Octienne wields power and influence other gnomes can only aspire to. However, his own aspirations reach much further than mere wealth or victory in the political games of Adessa’s council.
Octienne is known among the other Templars for his arrogance. Some even dare whisper that a number of the projects he supports defy the laws of Adessa, although no proof of misdeed has ever been presented to the other Templars.
Octienne is a gifted scholar in his own right, but he left the academy for political pursuits, believing his goals were better served in the Forum. He has used his influence among the Templars to support the development of the Well of Souls and few know of the project’s true goal. Despite the difficulty of protecting the Scholars in his employ from the scrutiny of the outside world and the dangers of the war-torn countryside, Octienne is confident he will succeed in his plans.