Mendor the Sage

Mendor was a Sage living in the city of Phlan; he ran the local library and was the driving force behind the creation of the Scholars' Square.

Description
Mendor was a middle-aged human man of Chondathan origins who, like most humans, was showing the passage of time. His salt-and-pepper hair was balding; he kept a well-trimmed beard with several streaks of silver in it. He wore perfectly ordinary clothing and is without an obvious cache of magical gear.

Personality
Mendor was an affable man who loved to share his knowledge, no matter how great or small. His common clothing revealed a lack of ego and pretense (two common flaws in the arcane lot); his dream was to see a wealth of knowledge flourishing in his city.

History

 * ''see also: Shrouded Wings

Mendor is on record as having lived in Phlan for the past twelve years. Phlan is a city known for its struggles; it is unknown why he chose Phlan, or from whence he left. Since his arrival, though, he has become a public fixture in the eyes of the populace.

The sage's most prominent contribution to Phlan was in 1375 DR, when Hedjtep Kanut and Melfaren Bauduril caused the Great Insect Plague. Mendor was one of two mighty mages to stem the tide of destruction with his magic (the other being the recluse, Denlorn, whose tower is the sole structure of note in the Mage's District).

The second was more subtle. Through some complicated magic, performed with the assistance of Mozariq al'Soleth, Mendor has created a History of Phlan -- a story which continually updates itself as more chapters are added. Many citizens (and even some travelers) anxiously await the next installment; Mendor watches the crowds reading with a great deal of pleasure.

Current Whereabouts / Activities
Mendor was slain in the early months of 1378 DR; no one can pinpoint an exact date. He was stabbed by a young woman who exhibited a lot of curiosity about the Blood Marshes; rumor is that he confronted her when he realized she was a Child of Woe. His soul was captured by The Sword and, unless that artifact is destroyed, will be doomed to eternal torment.