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Headmaster Lonan Ishmerai

An almost haunting presence within the halls of the Academy, much about Headmaster Lonan Ishmerai is shrouded in mystery.

The few facts that are well known paint him as an experienced Exalt - it is said that he is over a millennium old, and that he has seen much of Creation in service of the Deliberative and the Division of Endings. He is reported to be an accomplished martial artist, having mastered multiple styles and taught to a select few. His active records show him to have had extensive dealings with the Fair Folks and restless spirits, and he is thought to have fought in many key campaigns in various locations. In hushed tones, some even whisper of missions pitting him against other Celestial Exalted, in times where they betrayed the Mandate of Heaven or Creation itself.

The Headmaster himself is not a flowery orator - he has a serious, dedicated demeanor that sometimes might take people aback. His quiet words and even tone hint at the strength of personality lying underneath, granting him a powerful personality despite his usually quiet and pensive demeanor. This intensity rippling below the surface is part of what earned Lonan the respect he is given, both in his tenure as Academy Headmaster and in his previous dealings.

What defines him most of all, however, is his belief in Endings as a catalyst for change. It is this single-minded conviction that rose him to his current position, as his philosophy is to always be prepared for the winds of change to sweep over the know world. It is a necessary part of life, and thus one everyone should learn to function with. It is in that optic that he seeks to teaches the new generation of Exalts - to make them better prepared to face a changing world, and to be ready to built it anew if need be.

The Headmaster usually dresses in simple but elegant flowing garments in blacks and purples, his mode of dress often belying his station to outsiders. His silver-gray hair, most often tied back, provide a contrast to his darker skin and deep purple eyes, and grant him a distinctive appearance. His features appear somewhat dour at first glance, and a long scar runs across the bridge of his nose and down his right cheek, enhancing stories of his battle experience.

Despite his appearance and reputation, however, Headmaster Ishmerai is a man truly dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. Any of those who attended his lectures in the Blackbird Orrery can attest to the passion he has for his craft, and for the quiet care he has for all students and staff members of the academy.

Perhaps preparing them all for the future is a way for the quiet and withdrawn man to reach out to the new generation.