Almaerifuh

Almaerifuh is a gynosphinx and head librarian at the Deli Library. She originally came from a distant land ruled by Efreei lords. She can be intimidating to those that do not know her, but is utterly dedicated to the free exchange of knowledge.

## Description

### Appearance

As a gynosphinx, Almaerifuh has the lower body of a lioness, with the upper body of a woman, along with might wings extending from her body. She has brown hair that hangs down past her shoulders, kept carefully tucked to avoid it getting in her way. Her face is regal, but impassive. She is nearly inscrutable, leaving those that petition for knowledge from her at a great disadvantage.

### Personality

Above all, Almaerifuh values knowledge and the free exchange of it. She has no inclination towards good or evil, law or chaos. Rather, she believes that making knowledge available as much as possible will ensure a well functioning world.

When interacting with most people, she is incredibly stoic. She speaks softly, but with enough power that she is always heard. She will show some slight affection and care for those that seek knowledge with a similar passion as herself, even nicknaming those that earn her respect as "Little Kitten".

While within her library, she tends to rest in comfort, peering over the goings on around her. She luxuriates upon her couch, frequently dining upon dates as she reads and records.

## Biography

### Before the start of the campaign

Almaerifuh originally hails from a distant land ruled by Efreeti lords. Within her home, all knowledge is hoarded by these lords, only to be doled out to their loyal followers. She chafed against their heavy handed control of knowledge, eventually fleeing her home. After many travels, she would arrive in the city of Deli, purchasing the local library to pursue her goal of sharing knowledge to all that would desire it.

With an open door, extensive archives and meticulous organization, Almaerifuh would become a vital part of the local intellectual scene. Scholars, wizards and other learned members of the community would come to research, discuss, and educate themselves. Before long, even distant academics would come her to continue their studies.

Among those who would make this pilgrimage would be Saf'yra Glan'odel, a young eladrin elf determined to expand her studies. Despite an early skepticism, Saf'yra would earn her respect, allowing her to study and live there, in exchange for helping in the maintenance of the library. Eventually Saf'yras studies would plateau, and Almaerifuh would tell her to go out into the world to learn more, as she once did many years ago.

## Relationships

### Saf'yra Glan'odel

Saf'yra was one of Almaerifuh's more promising students. Her absolute determination to learn impressed the gynosphinx, earning her respect, as well as the nickname "Little Kitten". Despite her concern for Saf'yra, she has recently strongly pushed her to go into the world at large to continue her education, fearing she could stagnate if she remains within the library, especially at such a young age.

### Kana

Kana indicated she knew Almaerifuh to Saf'yra, though the exact nature of the relationship is unknown at this time.