Court of Shadows: Intrigue in the Underworld

A slender, middle-aged human man with pale skin from long hours in the shadows, sharp angular features, deep green eyes that reflect the glow of spectral lanterns, and dark hair flecked with silver strands tied back in a neat queue. He wears long, deep forest green robes embroidered with gold cuneiform patterns, a wide leather belt with rune-inscribed pouches, and a bronze pendant shaped like an open book.

Reserved and thoughtful, Thalor is introverted and prefers the company of books and scrolls. He is remarkably perceptive and adept at reading the intentions of those who seek his counsel. Loyal and wise, he offers guidance with measured wisdom rather than overt authority.

Thalor serves as the esteemed librarian within Ereshkigal's grand palace, a keeper of ancient knowledge and secrets spanning the ages of the underworld. Residing deep within the labyrinthine corridors of the palace's vast library, he meticulously curates a collection of clay tablets, scrolls, and tomes, preserving the history and mystical lore of the realm. Beyond his librarian duties, he is an adept scribe, capable of infusing scrolls with protective enchantments and deciphering ancient scripts lost to time. His calm demeanor hides an insightful mind, perceptive to nuance and attuned to the faint currents of power and intrigue that flow through the complex politics of the underworld. Fervently loyal to Ereshkigal, he offers guidance through thought-provoking suggestions and carefully posed questions.