Rune is a short, half-elven oriental mage with an obsession for gryphons. Her eyes are as green as new grass with slitted pupils (like a cat's), and her hair is jet black and quite long. She is more inclined to talk than fight. She wears loose, flowing clothes of pure black. A flame-colored gryphon adorns her tunic. The Book is covered in deep green leather, and the pages are yellowed with age. A dancing tengu (which is slowly looking more like a dancing gryphon) is inscribed on the cover.

"Well met. Come and sit by the fire and let me tell you a tale. I am Rune, last of a line of sorcerer-adepts, or I will be in time. Until then I travel in search of knowledge, power, and interesting things. As curious as dear Flynn, here. Yes, Flynn, my familiar, is as dark as the moonless night and as quick of mind as the hare is of foot. Good guess, a user of magic am I. Could you not tell from the large book strapped to my back? It is my inheritance from my mas---former master, Hirokyo, whose memory I do honor. We all run from some dark shadows, and I am no exception to this. I seek power, but then I will seek vengeance.

But enough of shadow-talk. Let me tell you of the gryphon. A magical construct, it is known for its wisdom, wit, and ferocity when angered. I also spread the tale of the gryphon to those I meet. What? Do you not know what gryphons are? Indeed! We must spend many nights by the fire light before I can properly introduce you to the wonderous beasts. Night falls. Fear not, friends, my shiruken fly to guard you. You have earned my friendship and respect. I am warmed by the fire of magic and will use it to protect you. Other than that, sit down and let us talk of the earth and the stars and the 8-fold way of life. You can learn a lot by walking in someone else's shoes, so walk a while in my sandals. Wisdom is found in odd places."

Only for the brave, bored, or curious: Rune's history.

For the mildly brave, bored, or curious: Rune's tale of what she was doing whilst the others were having fun dungeon-delving.

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