The Shrine of Insight
Once known far and wide as a place to seek answers, The Shrine of Insight has fallen out of common knowledge. That is exactly how The Oracle wants it.
The Oracle at The Shrine of Insight is a first-generation elf. He was one of the first to appear on the world of Akir after the Dragons fought back the demons to allow life to thrive in The Inner System. Most Elves look up to Dragons with great reverence and see them as their protectors without giving too much thought to The Dreamer or what might exist beyond The Cosmos. He left the Equitorial Continent and his clan to find answers. The Oracle has seen beyond this reality and no longer fits properly in this world.
Cosmic Communication
By using the right phrase, wildcards, and logic during his queries, The Oracle is able to communicate with The Eternal Library to gain access to the information stored there. He sends his requests and receives almost instantaneous answers. Through practice, he has learned to gather the right information efficiently.Pilgrimages
The Oracle was seen with awe and was considered a mystical wonder by many. The Dwarves were convinced he was blessed by Arastoo himself. In centuries past, pilgrims would come in droves to ask the friendly and upbeat Oracle who loved to show off his near-omniscient knowledge. His cocksure attitude and sense of humor made the 'work' of being an oracle enjoyable for the young Elf man. People of all races would travel far to ask him to query The Eternal Library with their most important questions and as a result, his wealth increased greatly during this period.Marcus, you surprised me. I was not expecting to meet you here and now. That is unusual. Are you familiar with a concept known as The Fateless?
Shrine of Grandeur
In the early days, The Shrine of Insight was a simple wooden building. The shrine was upgraded to an opulent stone building with grand windows thanks to the donations of his many patrons during the Pilgrimage era. The Oracle lives in comfort but is alone and disconnected from others.The Malaise
The Eternal Insight is a psionic power granting access to The Eternal Library. This school of magic can only be unlocked by consuming Mindburst Tea made from the blossoms of the Psybloom. Peering beyond his own reality began to break The Oracle's mind. At some point, a general depression was bought on by the existential crisis he experienced. The Oracle slowly stopped reaching out to others and no longer invited or welcomed anyone into his home. He has been a recluse for many years.Unkempt Property
While the stone shrine stands the test of time, the gardens outside are untended and overgrown. The structure looks abandoned to all passersby.Did you know he's secretly a Simulationist? He thinks we're inside some program run by a great machine. It sounds crazy but he did seem to have all the answers. I couldn't disprove anything that he said.
Aww, poor Oracle. I'm sad he's all alone with his untended garden because of his broken mind. I suppose that much knowledge would break anyone, though.
I'm not usually a proponent of The Pop-in Visit, but I'd made an exception to drop by unexpectedly and brighten his day. Or pester him with endless questions that need answers. Either way... :)