Maimonides

BACKSTORY

Maimonides was born blind, and is content to be so, despite the insistence of some of his clanmates to the contrary. Yes, he is aware that experimental Arcane surgery exists that could possibly grant him sight. No, he is not avoiding getting it due to a lack of treasure. Truth of the matter is, Maimonides is perfectly content the way that he is - it seems to be the rest of the world that has a problem. To compensate for this inequality, his tongue has hardened to a steel-pointed thing to quiet anyone who would otherwise question him, making him bit of a firecracker in the Clan of the Eye of Providence. This has earned him friendship with some of the clan's more cynical types, such as the bitter confectionist, Taffy, but Maimonides himself isn't - the veilspun simply wishes he was left be.

Now to talk of the veilspun apart from his blindness, which he would appreciate. Maimonides has a great love of classical music, and can often be found recreating his favorite pieces through his host of exotic instruments, a collection that he is more than happy to expand when the odd trader comes to the clan. With a wealth of cultures beyond the floating borders of the Clan of the Eye of Providence comes the creation of instruments unimaginable to the average dragon; except, of course, if you're Maimonides. It would be impossible for him to master every instrument he has neatly arranged in his lair, but that isn't from lack of trying. All into the night it is possible to hear sweet musics drifting from the veilspun's lair, often composed of unfamiliar yet comforting sounds to those who listen. Playing gives him a sense that he is connecting to a homeland long since forgotten to him.

To be continued...

(Mostly) Written by Hyzenthlaay, originally for the Lore-ium.