Copper-Robed ObserverCharacter
The Copper-Robed Observer is a figure present during the trials at the Castle of Wizards who offers historical commentary and explains the properties of the trial mechanisms, including the handprint test. Their role appears to be that of a witness or institutional memory-keeper for the proceedings.
Where it appears (7 mentions in 1 book)
The Castle of Wizards · 7 mentions Read the book →
- ¶15Copper-Robed Observer: "The last time these trials were invoked, the Castle shook for seven Wakes afterward, and three entire libraries relocated themselves to the deepest vaults to escape the magical…
- ¶21Copper-Robed Observer: "The handprint reads not what magic you possess, but what you would sacrifice to obtain what you seek. It has been known to reject candidates whose power far exceeded their wisdo…
- ¶31The Copper-Robed Observer near the entrance had grown very still. The Water Weaver called Thessarian pressed both hands flat against the front of their robes, a gesture others near them mirrored without se…
- ¶34…he assembled hall moved to respond, not the Fire Scholars, not the Water Weavers, not the Copper-Robed Observer whose whispered words had carried so far beyond their intended reach. Ancient Keeper Vort…
- ¶36…bore the additional scarlet hem-markings of the Seventh Alcove, moved to stand beside the Copper-Robed Observer near the entrance. The two of them regarded the still quicksilver pool and the unchanged…
- ¶38The Copper-Robed Observer turned to look at Ondeth with the slow, measuring attention of one who has spent considerable time learning when to speak and when to let silence do the heavier work. The entry gl…
- ¶39Copper-Robed Observer: "Then perhaps the question worth asking is not which account is correct, but why the same Cycles required two contradictory truths to be carved at all. A catastrophe that is also…