Morde Vallisk
Morde Vallisk never set out to lead—he just pays attention. A former furnace inspector turned reluctant authority, he built his power not through ambition but through an uncanny ability to predict the rhythms of The Shales. Where others see industry, he sees patterns. A smokestack’s stain, the settling of gree-vapor, the residue in a cooling vat—all tell him what’s coming before anyone else realizes it. He doesn’t claim mysticism, yet his insights are so accurate that even the Council of Anchors waits for his assessments before making major decisions.
As an Anchor, Morde’s power is quiet but significant. He does not command, nor does he threaten—he simply mentions things. If he notes that a furnace “sounds tired,” its owner shuts it down before it explodes. If he offhandedly suggests that a factory is “running hot,” investments suddenly dry up.
Observant, Unassuming, Trusted
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