Flavius Ebner

## Summary

**Flavius Lem Ebner** (also known as **Lember**) is a famous ghost story told in Simul. He was born on May 01, 1611, and died on April 20, 1618, due to sickness. He is an Industrial formerly apart of the Gold League. He is currently a wandering soul. He is still wandering as of Volume I.

## Brief Living History

Flavius was a joyful and outgoing Gold Industrial who lived in the small, sleepy town of Monssard, a suburb of the city Arnomaid in the Kingdom of Metallum. He was loved by both the adults and children in his neighborhood. Flavius had a younger sister, Devitta, and took good care of her. He was her role model. Flavius had stunning golden-blonde hair that was remarked positively by everyone.

Flavius caught the attention of Nemrac Tallar, who became obsessed with the young boy. Thinking he was a living deity, Nemrac stalked Flavius while he played outside with Devitta. Nemrac kidnapped Flavius and held him hostage in a stable. Flavius eventually fell sick a few weeks after his kidnapping and died shortly after. Nemrac then took off Flavius’ clothes and cut off all of his golden-blonde hair. He buried his body in dirt-filled manure.

Nemrac asked for a ransom from Flavius' parents, Rewald and Astronna Ebner, making them believe their son was still alive. Rewald and Astronna pooled enough money and asked to meet Nemrac for the exchange.

The night before the meeting, the wandering soul of Flavius was opaque due to it being his birthday. He took the remains of his golden-blonde hair and clothes. He left everything on his family’s doorstep. Once finding them the next morning, Rewald and Astronna realized their son was dead. However, they still agreed to go to their meeting with Nemrac, as they knew who was responsible.

Nemrac, who believed he had deceived the Ebner family, waited for his money. He was shocked when patrolmen were present with Rewald and Astronna. The patrolmen seized Nemrac and brought him into custody. Nemrac was ultimately found guilty for his crimes and sentenced to forty years in prison. In honor of Flavius, the town of Monssard was renamed Flavard.

## Brief Dead History

As a wandering soul, Flavius became known as Lember. He spends his days roaming and looking out for other children in danger. He mostly wanders in the town of Flavard, as this town is especially important to him. However, Industrials have reported seeing Flavius in the more urban cities such as Brassridge, Copperhelm, and Arnomaid. He is also told in ghost stories to children.

Flavius cannot be summoned, he only appears to children in danger.

Flavius wears a light-brown waistcoat, high-waisted breeches, stockings, and dark brown ankle-high boots. His clothes are withered and smudged with dirt. Flavius also has dirt under his fingernails and when he touches something, he leaves a splotch of dirt. However, unlike his poor appearance, his golden-blonde hair appears neatly-brushed, smooth, and glowing.

He emerges to children who are in danger for any type of sick or twisted act. Flavius comforts the children in these situations by letting them stroke his golden-blonde hair, which contains a calming energy he achieved after he died. If the child or children die during these situations, Flavius leads their souls to the gate of the Divine Void.

Many of these children wish for Flavius to come along to the Divine Void, as he gave them consolation during their last moments. But Flavius will always politely deny their request. His reasoning is that he will never be satisfied enough to move on. He always needs to give children solace, since he never got any towards the end of his short life.

## Trivia

* In early 1871, a group of men imitating Nemrac Tallar, inspired by Flavius' legend, kidnapped five-year-old Arkelian Sylvan in Flavard and abducted him to the Industrial city of Copperhelm.
* He shares the same birthday as Philomena Demyx.
* He shares the same deathdate as Spiwah Opal and Matoya Marioh.