Frederich Weirde
Professor Frederich ‘Old’ Weirde is a author, antiquarian, historian and a Professor of Esoteric Studies at the University of Altdorf. [1a]
He is a fellow of the Altdorf Men's Historical Society and a connoisseur of Estalian port. [1a]
When driven from his study by his wife's cough, he can often be found in his favourite taverns - the Hanging Crow and the Picture and Wabberthwait. [1b]
History
He dispatched Stefan to Sylvania who sent him letters describing how the Vampire Counts were rising once more in that land. He further stated that Mannfred von Carstein himself had returned. [3]
Storm of Chaos
He attended the Conclave of Light during the Storm of Chaos and was even called upon to speak briefly by the Elector Count of Ostland. [1c]
During the Storm, he was visited by the Witch Hunter Wilhelm Steinberg who warned him that he was under suspicion of heretical consortation with diabolic powers, confiscating many books and burning some on the spot. [1e]
Professor Weirde was commissioned to write a history of the event known as the Storm of Chaos, which was published by Altdorf Press as Darkness Rising. [1a] The books was a compilation of his notes and essays from the period of the great conflict as well as correspondence from his observer in the field, Stefan and various historical texts from the university library. Copies were to be found in the Great Library of his home city as well as the Imperial Palace with notables such as Graf Boris Todbringer requesting their own personal copies. [1b]
Family
His is married. [1b]
Works
- Beliefs and Rites of the Ancient Taleutens, published by Altdorf University Press in 2512 IC and examines the early history of the Cult of Taal.[4]
- Darkness Rising. [1b]
- Histories and Most Deplorable Actions of the Kul. [1d]
See also
Sources
- 1: Darkness Rising
- 1a: Frontispiece
- 1b: Authors Introduction, pg. 4
- 1c: Conclave of Light, pg. 30
- 1d: Concerning Vardek Crom, pg. 38
- 1e: Concerning Vardek Crom, pg. 54-55
- 2: Altdorf: Crown of the Empire: Altdorf The City North, pg. 162
- 3: White Dwarf 291 (UK): Old Weirde's Incunabulum, pg. 82
- 4: Deft Steps Light Fingers: Old Weirde's Incunabulum, pg. 72
