Mortimer Clef

Mortimer Clef is from Vusantine, and is the lead envoy from Tibernia in Mélusine.
== Personality ==
Mortimer seems to be open to asking and answering questions from Felix Harrowgate,Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 12.” The Virtu, Ace Books, New York, 2007. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. but is often quiet in meetings, leaving the talking to Arsène L’Hiver.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 8.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. Igny notes that Mortimer "has a tongue on him it's an honor to listen to."Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 4.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths.
== Life ==
Mortimer serves as the liaison between the High King and the Seigneur de la Coeurterre for over 20 years by the time of The Mirador.
=== The Virtu ===
While Felix works to fix the Virtu, Mortimer asks Lord Stephen Teverius to access the progress, and Stephen deputizes Shannon Teverius to accompany Mortimer for inspection. During the inspection, Mortimer speaks with Felix, and answers a great number of questions about the part the Coeurterre played in repairing and rebuilding the magical defenses of the Mirador. Then he goes to speak to Mavortian von Heber.
=== The Mirador ===
Mortimer argues with Arsène that they have to make friends with Mélusine, or else Stephen will throw Tibernia aside to make a treaty with the Bastion.
Twice a month, Giancarlo and Felix meet with Mortimer to discuss the progress being made in Mélusine and Hermione so that Mortimer can report back to the High King's ministers in Vusantine. Giancarlo and Mortimer often use Felix as a distraction for Arsène, so that the former can get the actual meeting work done while the latter argue. At one meeting, Mortimer suggests Felix read Influence of the Moon on the Energy of Souls by Ynge.
At Felix's trial for heresy, Mortimer first argues with his fellow envoys, and finally suggests to Stephen that instead of burning Felix (and perhaps Mildmay) alive in punishment, that Felix be exiled to Corambis, to meet with the Convocation of Wizards.Monette, Sarah. “Chapter 18.” The Mirador, Ace Books, New York, 2008. The Doctrine of Labyrinths. Stephen agrees to the suggestion, and Felix is exiled to Corambis.
== Skills ==
Mortimer is annemer. He still has "a remarkable grasp of thaumaturgy and its theory."
== Relationships ==
=== Aeneas Antipater ===
Mortimer has served Aeneas for many years as a liaison.
=== Arsène L’Hiver ===
Mortimer and Arsène often argue about negotiations.
=== Felix Harrowgate ===
Mortimer and Felix seem generally amiable with each other, and Felix avoids arguing with him due to Giancarlo's disapproval. It's Mortimer who saves Felix's life during the trial by suggesting exile instead.
=== Giancarlo ===
Mortimer and Giancarlo have an understanding of how to get work done relatively quickly and collegially, and perhaps how to use Felix's special talents to their advantage.
== References ==
Category:Characters
Category:The Virtu
Category:The Mirador