Extinos

/ˈɛkstɪnɒs/ ▷

Within the tunnels of the underground community, Extinos stands as one of the most respected keepers of history. As the community’s primary historian, Extinos has devoted countless years to studying, preserving, and organising the records of the past. Much of this work takes place within the Library, where the oldest and most treasured writings are carefully maintained. Among them, none holds greater significance than the Book of Palanok, a text that has become the centre of Extinos’s life and purpose. To Extinos, the Book of Palanok is far more than a historical record. It is a sacred account of the community’s origins, chronicling the fall of Gandrisar and the suffering that forced the survivors underground. The text speaks of those responsible for that destruction, whom Extinos bitterly refers to as the Shiny Ones. Extinos has spent so much time immersed in these writings that the boundaries between history, warning, and belief have become difficult to separate. Any challenge to the Book’s authority is met with visible frustration, and even well-intentioned questions can quickly provoke a sharp response. Extinos does not simply study the Book of Palanok; Extinos defends it. Despite this rigidity, Extinos is also a dedicated mentor. Many younger Fregiebots visit the Library seeking answers about the past, and Extinos willingly shares knowledge with anyone eager to learn. Lessons are delivered with precision and conviction, often accompanied by carefully selected passages from the Book of Palanok. This commitment to preserving and teaching history has earned Extinos considerable influence within the underground community, particularly among those who believe the mistakes of the past must never be forgotten. This influence frequently brings Extinos into alignment with Skamarl, who often consults the historian before speaking at the Debate Hall. Skamarl understands the power that historical evidence can carry, and few can provide it more effectively than Extinos. Yet while Extinos shares much of the anger directed toward the Shiny Ones, that anger is tempered by an ever-present unease. The stories preserved within the Library have taught Extinos exactly how devastating the Shiny Ones can be. Whenever discussion turns from remembrance to direct confrontation, certainty often gives way to anxiety. Extinos may support calls for justice, but rarely without urging caution first. Much of Extinos’s daily life is devoted to maintaining order within the Library itself. Records are meticulously catalogued, fragile documents carefully preserved, and new discoveries promptly organised into the growing collection. Extinos finds comfort in this structure. While debates, uncertainty, and challenges to long-held beliefs can leave the historian visibly unsettled, the quiet task of preserving knowledge provides a sense of stability and purpose. Through this work, Extinos serves as the custodian of the community’s collective memory. Every preserved document, every organised record, and every lesson taught helps ensure that the story of Gandrisar is never lost. Knowledgeable, devoted, and deeply protective of the past, Extinos represents the responsibility of remembering history even when its truths remain difficult to bear.