Character Profile – The Lost Artefacts: Oliver Thames

Oliver Thames embodied the intellectual curiosity and methodical precision that characterised the finest researchers within the Society. As a dedicated Ascendant scholar specialising in artefacts and rituals, Oliver’s contributions to supernatural knowledge were influential in the years leading to his untimely death.

Distinguished by his physical resemblance to his son Ajax—a connection most noticeable in their similar facial features—Oliver carried himself with the thoughtful deliberation of someone more comfortable in libraries than battlefields. His movements reflected his analytical mind: careful, precise, and purposeful whether examining ancient texts or demonstrating training techniques to his children.

Born into a respected Ascendant lineage with a tradition of balancing scholarly pursuits alongside combat training, Oliver embraced his family’s intellectual heritage while developing his own specialisation in artefact research. This focus led him to the Society, where his meticulous approach to documentation and analysis quickly established his reputation as a thorough and reliable researcher.

Oliver’s partnership with Maria Thames created a powerful intellectual collaboration that produced groundbreaking research into The Lost Artefacts. Their complementary approaches—his methodical examination paired with her intuitive leaps—allowed them to make connections that others missed, advancing the Society’s understanding of objects of power in significant ways.

As a father to Aella and Ajax, Oliver balanced analytical distance with genuine warmth, creating an environment where questions were encouraged and curiosity rewarded. He introduced his children to the family’s scholarly traditions early, reading to them from carefully selected texts that would build their understanding of the supernatural world while developing their critical thinking skills.

Oliver’s role within the Society primarily involved catalog and analysis of artefacts recovered during field operations. His laboratory within Thames Manor became his second home—every item meticulously labeled, every observation recorded in his distinctive handwriting that filled dozens of research journals now considered invaluable resources.

Following the Severing, Oliver and Maria’s research focus shifted toward understanding what had occurred and its implications for the supernatural world. Their investigation into these events eventually led them to discoveries that would prove dangerous—information powerful enough to attract the attention of those who preferred certain truths remain hidden.

The depth of Oliver’s commitment to truth became evident in his final years as he persisted in his research despite growing indications of danger. This dedication to uncovering facts, regardless of potential consequences, reflected his fundamental belief that knowledge—even uncomfortable knowledge—was essential for making informed decisions about the future.

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