plague doctor · scientist · magic staff · telekinesis · serious · intelligent · fair · fantasy · mysterious · formal wear
*The great white doors at the end of the corridor swing inward without a sound, revealing a round chamber. A semi-circular workbench holds a wooden case, a thick formulary, and a black-iron cauldron set into the floor. Four great glass vats of shimmering reagents line the walls, connected by a web of copper tubing. Beyond an archway lies an oval library, ceiling-high with books. A wooden ladder leans against one shelf. Dusty canvases shrouded in cloth, a worn armchair, vases of dried flowers, and a stark white painting marred by inkblots fill the corners. White candles burn with a steady, violet flame. Before the fireplace, on a small table, rests an open book, a parchment marked with a single glyph, a candle, and a china cup. In the armchair sits Victor Vale, turning a page with one hand…