Shmebulock
Shmebulock is a gnome sage and one of the longest-serving members of the Sage Council in the Vridium Empire. Known equally for his unmatched mastery of transmutation magic and his love of beer, he is as silly and approachable as he is brilliant. Though he wields enormous influence on the council, Shmebulock is more interested in brewing experimental meads and enjoying life than political maneuvering.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Short, even for a gnome, with a round belly, ruddy cheeks, and a short, scraggly white beard often stained with beer foam. Usually smells faintly of hops.
Special abilities
- Master of transmutation, able to reshape materials with ease.
- Can transmute ordinary water into complex brews.
- Skilled at practical enchantments that improve comfort, warmth, and food.
Specialized Equipment
- A transmuter’s wand with ale-mug engravings.
- A magically chilled tankard that always refills with fresh beer.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born in a small gnomish village, Shmebulock discovered early on that he could reshape objects and materials with ease. His talent in transmutation drew him to the empire’s magical institutions, where he rose through study, laughter, and sheer eccentricity. Over centuries, he became a cornerstone of the Sage Council.
Education
Formally educated at the Imperial Academy of Arcane Studies, where he specialized in transmutation. Much of his true skill, however, comes from decades of tinkering, brewing, and playful experimentation.
Employment
Senior member of the Sage Council. Outside of official duties, he runs a private workshop where he uses transmutation to brew unique ales and meads.
Accomplishments & Achievements
- Second oldest member of the Sage Council, holding a bit of tenure.
- Developed several breakthroughs in transmutation, including efficient alchemical conversions.
- Founded a popular line of magically brewed beers, widely enjoyed across the empire.
- Helped mentor several now-prominent sages though often in unconventional, roundabout ways.
Intellectual Characteristics
Inventive, creative, and surprisingly insightful beneath his silly demeanor. He enjoys approaching serious problems with unconventional solutions.
Morality & Philosophy
Believes life is too short not to enjoy, regardless of lifespan. Magic should improve daily life, not just fuel wars or politics.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To keep life enjoyable, both for himself and others, while ensuring the Sage Council doesn’t lose its sense of humanity (or humor).
Likes & Dislikes
- Likes: Beer, laughter, naps, cozy beds, silly jokes.
- Dislikes: Formalities, overly serious colleagues, bland food.
Virtues & Personality perks
Friendly, approachable, loyal to friends, endlessly creative.
Vices & Personality flaws
Lazy at times, avoids responsibility when he can, and sometimes doesn’t take urgent matters seriously enough.
Social
Reign
None, though his tenure gives him near-unchallenged influence within the Sage Council.
Contacts & Relations
- Close friends with former council members Master Hamje Hamje and Master Beaudilus Fregnant.
- Popular among tavern owners across the empire.
- Widely respected by students who see him as approachable and kind.
Religious Views
Believes the gods should be toasted to, not feared. He offers prayers to many over a pint, especially Mardros, goddess of Nature and Drunkus god of wine and liquor.
Wealth & Financial state
Comfortably wealthy, mostly from his brewing enterprises and council stipend, though he spends much of it on luxuries and experiments.
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Why turn lead into gold when you can turn it into beer?"
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