Alyce Erigindr

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## Profile

Alyce Erigindr, otherwise known as The Architect, was one of the most critical agents of the EPD and the broader Elyrium government in living history. Her unique genetic lineage combined with her natural-born brilliance enabled the creation of groundbreaking programs, infrastructure, and advances which significantly assisted in the ability of the Elyrium government to combat its threats internally and externally. Erigindr possessed Aasimar blood, which enhanced the potency of her Mage Gene.

She worked for the Elyrium government for over thirty years and for the EPD specifically for 25. During her tenure she led a number of revolutionary projects, many of which are still classified and the remainder of which have become crucial to the operation of various government entities. Two of her most famous developments were the battle simulator used to train EPD agents, and Alter Ego, the artificial intelligence entity which now drives the EPD.

Erigindr was a passing and aloof presence, never staying in one office or precinct for long. Many of her coworkers were intimidated by her and few dared approach her. This afforded her few friends in the workplace, though she suffered no lack of respect and admiration. It follows that few living members of the EPD or Elyrium government have much to say on her other than that she kept to herself, apart from impulsive conversations where she would trap someone in an intense discussion on a random topic for hours.

The Architect was found dead on March 12, 3859 (Case #0064666, TODO) in one of her offices Her passing was greatly mourned by the Elyrium government, which implemented prefecture-wide investigations into her death. As a crucial figurehead and influence in the Elyrium government, she was a high-value target and one that was heavily guarded at all times. Her death remains a mystery after detectives investigating it suffered a simultaneous multi-prefecture assassination leaving only two survivors (Case #0045587, TODO).

## History

Alyce Erigindr attended the Akademiya where she earned three simultaneous degrees: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Applied Magic. She graduated at the top of her class while simultaneously contracting with the Elyrium government to assist on classified projects. The Elyrium government had conscripted her from a young age after discovering her possession of the Mage Gene; accordingly, they watched and encouraged her academic career with interest.

Following her graduation, Erigindr joined the Elyrium government's Research and Development Department. Her work there as well as her mentor remains classified. Four years later she began to lead her own projects, and one year after that transitioned from general Research and Development to that specifically serving the Elyrium PD. Her priority became the culling of Elyrium's internal and external threats, including Devils, criminal syndicates, and the cold war with the Sister Cities.

The most important project of her career was the development of Alter Ego, an artificial intelligence produced by the combination of magic and science. Alter Ego (nicknamed Al-E) took years to develop and years longer to train. Since the implementation of Alter Ego in the EPD, organization, efficiency, and efficacy have all skyrocketed. Meanwhile, agent death has been severely reduced and civilian casualty has decreased. Alter Ego's predictive, informative, and coordinative abilities have become a major detriment to the enemies of Elyrium. Erigindr was the mastermind behind Alter Ego; this was the project that earned her the moniker "The Architect" and gave her legendary status in the Elyrium government and PD. Erigindr spearheaded the Alter Ego project from start to finish: she proposed it, prototyped it while still in school, implemented it, and oversaw its training and installation in the EPD.

Though Alter Ego is Erigindr's landmark project, she had a hand in many other important developments. She initiated and created the foundation for the battle simulator, which she eventually handed off to Theodora Nikah. Other known projects of The Architect involve cybersecurity, wards for physical security and Devil repulsion (influenced Ava Walker's work), tools for the analysis and matching of magical weapons (collaboration with the Acherly family), and contributions to the infrastructure of the Akademiya.

Traditionally Erigindr preferred to work alone; even during the development of Alter Ego she rarely interacted with her creation directly. When she needed assistance, she would employ an apprentice or a small team of subordinates. In these cases she would delegate work and check in only periodically.

Erigindr was a transient presence in any workplace. She would switch her working office between precincts as she pleased though she rarely returned to HQ. Considering the complexity and necessity of her work, Erigindr's superiors afforded her leniency in her workplace behaviors and operations, effectively giving her free reign of the EPD as she saw fit. This freedom was well-earned and a worthy investment of the Elyrium government, as the funds and time she consumed were far outweighed by the impact of her work.

To this day, Alyce Erigindr remains immortalized as The Architect behind the EPD's current power and success.

## Death

Details of The Architect's death remain classified during ongoing investigations. Available information indicates that it was not a suicide, nor was there evidence of a break-in as her office was not only sealed but guarded and monitored (though cams inside the room seem to have been disabled). Even Alter Ego has been able to uncover no further information on the circumstances of her death.

The loss of Erigindr was a major blow to the Elyrium government and the EPD. Morale took a hit, as did productivity and faith in the future of the government. Over the last two years, though, the success of Alter Ego seems to have restored faith and hope, and the EPD continues to function effectively.