![[SylviraSavikasPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Sylvira Savikas _Tiefling Archmage | Great Reader | [[Candlekeep]]_ ## Summary Independent, thoughtful tiefling who serves as one of [[Candlekeep]]'s eight [[Great Readers]] and one of the foremost sages on [[Outer Planes]] matters, with special expertise in the lower planes. Working from her laboratory in one of [[Candlekeep]]'s towers, she helped the party access the [[7th Volume of Iggwilv's Demonomicon]]. She later identified the tar-like substance released by testing [[Elena]]'s spell on [[Drown]] as reminiscent of [[Tharizdun]]'s avatar [[Shothragot]]. %% ## Now In her tower at [[Candlekeep]], working with [[Adram Firesong]] on how the [[Nine Hells]] have reorganized since [[Belaam]] took [[Mephistopheles]]'s throne. She backs his network of correspondents and thinks he is reckless with himself. ## Appearance Dark red skin, curling ram-like horns sometimes banded with silver rings, and shiny black wavy hair; pale lavender eyes and full lips over sharp canine fangs. ## Personality Independent, thoughtful, and confident, deeply curious about planar mysteries. She uses kindness and charisma strategically, and speaks in a near-whisper. A former adventurer before she settled into scholarship, she operates on a different intellectual level from most people. ## Quote _"The planes hold secrets that most dare not even contemplate—but knowledge fears no danger."_ ## Connections **[[Adram Firesong]]** — partner, not student. His sight is a source she can interpret and his blood claim on [[Belaam]] is an angle nobody else has; she thinks he is reckless. **[[Janussi]]** — worked closely with her to help the party reach the [[7th Volume of Iggwilv's Demonomicon]]. ## Key Info - Can grant access to the [[7th Volume of Iggwilv's Demonomicon]]. - Identified the tar-like substance from [[Elena]]'s spell test on [[Drown]] as reminiscent of [[Tharizdun]]'s avatar [[Shothragot]]. ## Stats **Base:** Archmage (MM p.342). %%