High Archeologist Myrak

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Some kind of spirit you say, Professor?


High Archeologist Myrak is an NPC found in two different event:

Lore

High Archaeologist Myrak is a well-known but also controversial figure in the field of history. He is responsible for overseeing and seeking new discoveries of ancient mysteries directly, allowing these findings to redefine and update his conclusions. While some are eager to hear his latest reports on various matters[1], many criticize and dislike Myrak for challenging traditionally accepted theories.[2]

Currently in Chapter Zero, The Journey Begins, Myrak appears in two events.

The first event involves excavating, exploring, and uncovering a newly accessible underground cave, presumably beneath Kuro Orchard, which is believed to be from the Elden kiln. He gains access after discovering a shaft that leads to it. Myrak has mostly kept his findings to himself. However, his colleague Zania reports overhearing Myrak occasionally mutter in his sleep about something called The Calling Signs.[3]

The second event is an expedition to the Mountain's Secret to uncover more knowledge about a tale of a beast that is said to dwell there.

He might also be aligned with the Concerned Lighthouse Keeper and possibly Master Kharimn, as he has been donating Cobalt-glazed tile shards to them. Ironically, he has been warning and forbidding others from collecting the shards.[4]

Events

Dialogue

Kuro Orchard

I am professor Myrak from Rivenleaf University, be careful where you tread! This is sacred ground, historically speaking..! The deep foundations of this site dates back to the ages of the Elden..! Hmm... Come to think of it... I might have to clarify an earlier age because most of my recent finds... Should I name it "The Pre historic age"... "Age Zero" sounds a little pretentious, would you agree?


Mountain's Secret

A wanderer? Here? I am High Archaeologist Myrak as you might know. This is my university colleague, Professor Linhea, the Spirit Naturalist. We are quite dedicated to our task at hand, so please keep your voice down. Step lightly, Wanderer...


Mentions

Professor Myrak proposes defining and naming new 'transitional era' in The Age of Dynasty; 'The Cobalt Era'. History scholars in Rivenleaf up in arms; calls the professor's suggestion an affront to traditionally agreed upon theories.


History professor Myrak makes further discoveries at his team's dig site in the Milomak outback! This time, the scholar claims to have evidence of a long period between the Varhim people's disappearance and the landfall of the Asken folk, where the Braided Shore was uninhabited by civilised folk. Professor Myrak goes so far as to consider declaring a new transition age between the Varhim Age and the Age of Settlement. Traditionalist historians are objecting however and no official recognition of this classification has yet been passed.


Note to the public: Please don't believe the rumours that appear to be going about regarding valuables buried in the potter's field. You (and your children's) trampling all over the historically important place interferes with our studies of the origins of pottery among the pre-Asken native peoples of Braided Shore!


Miscellaneous

Yes, the university City of Rivenleaf is a site to behold for sure. But I prefer to muddy my sandals in the field, digging in the dirt and lost ruins for the truth. Sadly, a large part of my time lately is spent in the teahouses, trying in vain to open the eyes of the faculty professors to the implications of my findings in the Potter’s Field and the emerging revelations in the writings on the Maratesh shards! I’m most upended at how the old professors refuse to support new discoveries. That they value the comfort of their reputations as experts rather than embrace curiosity over new evidence is a disgrace to our profession. Knotting these lines, I now realise how I’ve wasted my time. I will grab my shovel and join my servants in the Potter’s Field! Thank you for helping me realise where the true value of my work lies!


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