Leocardius Sree

Leocardius Sree (226-322 AC) was Rector of The Sanctum, an Ordis Master-Archivist, archaeologist, and historian. Known for his long white beard and kindly face, he devoted his life to preserving remnants of human history. After death, he became an Oneiros, allowing him to continue providing historical insights to living scholars.

Early Life

Born in 226 AC during the reign of Basileus Cecere Arundhani, Leo was a whimsical child who constantly asked countless questions. Deeply interested in philosophy, history, and intellectual exercise, he naturally gravitated toward academic life. He studied the great Asgarthan theorists including Aurica, Fenn, and the writings of El-Amin. His sharp mind opened to him the doors of The Monolith, and he spent many years working within The Sanctum, absorbing knowledge from the dusty shelves of the Ordis Library.

Archaeological Career

Academic life was only one side of his pursuits; he dedicated the other half of his existence to major archaeological projects. He tirelessly explored the Asgarthan Peninsula well into his later years, pushing his aging body to its limits. Whether exploring ruins or excavating forgotten relics, he took on numerous responsibilities, supervising large teams of diggers, experts, surveyors, and translators. Many discoveries bear his name.

Teaching and Legacy

Leocardius devoted the final third of his life to teaching, sharing his expertise and shaping the minds of those who would follow. This embodied the ideal of Ordis: passing torches from one generation to the next, ultimately leading to the creation of a utopia built on justice and equality.

His inspiring teaching left marks on countless generations. Odran ruun-Hereen, having been his attentive student for many years, made Leocardius one of the main characters in his work “Dialogues.” Nagi de Santis sculpted “The Night Watcher” in his likeness, displayed at the Emir Garfagnini Pavilions, because Leocardius had been the only one to support her when everyone else turned their backs.

Published Works

Sree authored the “Treatise on the Vestigial World” and “Atlas Mundum Absconditum,” significant works documenting his archaeological and historical research. These writings influenced Waru Toowoom’s academic path, who was passionate about Leo’s discoveries throughout his youth.

Role as Rector

As Rector of The Sanctum, Leocardius Sree held a position of significant authority within Ordis’ knowledge preservation hierarchy. He would wander daily among the collections he oversaw: endless corridors housing thousands of artifacts and relics from ages past. Despite his advanced age, he maintained the thirst for knowledge and curiosity of his earliest days. He firmly believed that if humanity hoped to remain whole, it had to remember its history and traditions.

Death

Leocardius passed away peacefully in his bed in 322 AC. Numerous figures traveled personally to pay their respects, including former Basileus Geirr Aveskamp and Caetano Acciai. His only regret before closing his eyes was that he had not been able to take one last journey, to excavate new relics and secrets, to learn more about the world.

As Oneiros

Having become an Oneiros after death, Leocardius Sree retained his knowledge and expertise. Waru Toowoom fully intends to rely on the Eidolon’s presence to examine relics found in Caer Oorun (at least 277 years old), the City of Scholars, and deeper within the Terra Incognita.

Journals of the City of Scholars

In 393 AC, Leocardius Sree (as Oneiros) authored extensive journals documenting the City of Scholars. These journals draw on the annals of Baird y Idris and describe the city’s multiple underground levels: the Crow’s Eye entry chasm, The Undergrowth mezzanine level, The Scholars’ Tomb residential district, and The Maze with its floating Tesseracts. Sree described the ruins as an inverted ziggurat.

392 AC - Calida Identification

In November 392 AC, Leocardius Sree (as Oneiros) provided crucial information to Waru Toowoom regarding Calida, identifying the ancient hot spring station’s historical name. Sree and Waru had lengthy discussions about daily life in the ancient baths, debating whether bathing was a daily ritual or reserved for liturgical occasions.

393 AC, January - Marsa Identification

In January 393 AC, Leocardius Sree identified the ruins in the Tilted Steppes as Marsa, an ancient pre-Confluence human metropolis. Sree noted the city likely went by other names throughout its history.

393 AC - Archaeological Guidance at The Screed

Under Leocardius Sree’s guidance (as Oneiros), archaeologists at The Screed worked to study artifacts retrieved from the ruins of the City of Scholars. Items ranged from simple lanterns to complex instruments whose inner workings remained enigmatic even to Axiom engineers.

393 AC - Analyzing Octahedron Relic

Waru Toowoom delivered an octahedron-shaped metal box from the City of Scholars depths to Leocardius for examination. Using a magnifying glass, Sree explored the geometric shapes on each face, found the opening mechanism, and revealed a Sap figurine in the form of a dragon inside. Both noted the container’s sophisticated protective design was more significant than its contents, raising the question of what the ancients sought to protect items from.

Relationships

• Asgarthan Peninsula: Region explored throughout archaeological career
• Aurica: Asgarthan theorist whose work Sree studied
• Axiom: Faction whose engineers collaborated on artifact analysis
• Baird y Idris: Shepherd of Sunset Tribe whose annals Sree referenced
• Caer Oorun: Region whose relics (277+ years old) Sree helps examine as Oneiros
• Caetano Acciai: Attended Sree’s death (322 AC)
• Calida: Ancient hot spring station identified by Sree
• Cecere Arundhani: Basileus during Sree’s birth (226 AC)
• City of Scholars: Buried city documented in Sree’s journals (393 AC)
• Crow’s Eye: Entry chasm documented in journals
• El-Amin: Asgarthan writer whose works Sree studied
• Emir Garfagnini Pavilions: Location displaying “The Night Watcher” sculpture of Sree
• Fenn: Asgarthan theorist whose work Sree studied
• Geirr Aveskamp: Basileus who attended Sree’s death (322 AC)
• Marsa: Pre-Confluence metropolis identified by Sree
• Nagi de Santis: Sculptor who created “The Night Watcher” honoring Sree
• Odran ruun-Hereen: Student who featured Sree in “Dialogues”
• Ordis: Faction to which Sree belonged
• Rediscovery Endeavor: Expedition benefiting from Sree’s expertise
• The Maze: Underground level documented in journals
• The Monolith: Institution whose doors Sree’s sharp mind opened
• The Sanctum: Institution where Sree served as Rector
• The Scholars’ Tomb: Residential level documented in journals
• The Screed: Outpost where Sree guides archaeological work (393 AC)
• The Undergrowth: Mezzanine level documented in journals
• Tesseracts: Floating blocks documented in journals
• Waru Toowoom: Influenced by Sree’s writings; consulted Sree on identifications (392-393 AC)