*Note: Doyen Sidony has asked me to independently vet his guests for the upcoming tour and visit. A task I do not take lightly, given the sensitive nature of what we do in this corner of Castora. I expect they will respect and honor my assessments. —Azzo, Amanuensis to Doyen Sidony* **Name:** Tirss Alkessh **Title:** Keeper of Threads **Role:** Scribe and recordkeeper, diplomatic emissary of the Forgotten **Hobbies:** Weaving tapestries, storytelling, practicing illusory magic **Notes:** I have observed many diplomatic summits where Tirss was present. They are a clever and fascinating individual, always with an anecdote or verse of some foreign scripture to break the tension when tempers flare. As for their faith, Tirss tends to keep that part of their life mostly private. We don't know who exactly the Forgotten pray to, only that they are separated from the so-called "gods" they revere. Such beliefs are worthy of our scrutiny, but that's no reason to spurn Tirss's company and counsel. **Risks:** Keeper Alkessh enjoys a personal friendship with the doyen, and thus a certain level of trust. Other Forgotten emissaries have expressed an—at times—pointed interest in learning how to harness and store greater quantities of magic. I do not believe that Tirss's own silence on the matter is an indication that their people have since discovered the means to do so on their own, but seeing as this rare visit to Castora will include a few rudimentary seminars on ley magic and how to harness it, it will be interesting to assess whether the keeper's interests and loyalties shift as a result.