Elder Soren
Stargazer Sage

Archetype
The Astral Eccentric
Gnome
Goldspring
Elderly
Goldspring's Representative
Appearance
The smallest of all Elders. Wears golden-threaded robes embroidered with planetary motifs and star charts. Rings on every finger, each set with a different gemstone that occasionally pulses with starlight. Wields a staff that doubles as a functioning astrolabe. A small mechanical pet weasel named Nibbles perches on his shoulder.
Abilities
- ◆Staff-astrolabe charts celestial alignments in real time
- ◆Runecrafting and automata engineering from the Goldspring tradition
- ◆Can predict celestial events and their effects on magical currents
- ◆Nibbles, his mechanical weasel, may have functions beyond companionship
Beliefs & Faith
Astral philosophy — cosmic curiosity as devotion. Reveres the stars as expressions of the Ethereal Web's deeper structure. Follows the Balance Pact alongside Thimblegear: every creation must be balanced by a return to the natural world. His 'worship' is observation.
Geography & Territory
Goldspring is the gnomish capital nestled in a secluded valley of Verda Niterra. Known for golden elements and advanced steampunk-magic technology. Governed by the Council of Cogs, led by Elder Tinkermind Brasshand. The gnomes maintain the Balance Pact — a cultural law ensuring technological progress never outstrips ecological responsibility.
Council Scene — Thomas's Arrival
Nearly fell off his chair with excitement when Thomas demonstrated his powers. Scribbled furious notes while Nibbles tried to steal his quill. Asked rapid-fire questions that had to be cut short by Lady Elira. His enthusiasm temporarily lightened the room's tension.
“Curiosity will serve you well… as long as it doesn't lead you off a cliff.”
Costs & Stakes
His scattered focus sometimes means he misses the forest for the stars. His cosmic perspective can make immediate threats seem small — until they aren't. The Balance Pact's principles are increasingly challenged by Steamford's unchecked industrialization.
Tome I → Tome II Arc
From delighted observer to someone whose cosmic charts begin predicting alignments that shouldn't be possible — alignments connected to Thomas's presence and the stirring of ancient forces across Astrylis.
3D Character Model
