Marcai Ormellian

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Portrait of Lord Ormellian.

Marcai Ormellian, remembered by history as Marcai the Spellwright - born TBD CE, died TBD CE - was the founder and first leader of the Incantrium. After guiding the creation of the guild, he would lead it for over a century. During his tenure, he helped shape the central methods and traditions that continue to mold the arcane rites and practices of modern times, and would likewise influence the common establishment of the arcane orders as they are known in modern times.

He was born in the city of Eastgate.

After his 109 years as leader of the order, Ormellian died aged 173 years and his body was placed within the Tower of Aranoth, north of Basinford. There have been many scholars since who believe he did not actually die, but rather unlocked the secret of immortality and was granted the ability to wander the land in times of need as a sort of spirit guardian of the arcane balance. His body, in repose at Aranoth, is merely "asleep". Many stories in the intervening centuries since last he walked among his fellow arcanists say his spirit has been seen and spoken with by several individuals. It is also said that each High Magister is able to summon him occasionally, for brief periods, for purposes of gaining counsel.

Lord Ormellian left behind several incredibly powerful magickal artifacts known collectively as the Master's Tools. These items are jealously guarded by the Incantrium, and several have been the target of theft attempts over the centuries.