Pustakawan, formally known as Colette von Daisies, is the steadfast second-in-command of the Bureau of Time and Plane. As the Keeper of the Grand Archives, she oversees the meticulous management of contracts, historical records, and Bureau operations. While Awanama handles the Bureau’s overarching vision, Colette ensures its inner workings remain efficient and unyielding. Her devotion to maintaining cosmic order is unwavering, though the weight of knowledge often leads her to bear silent burdens.
Appearance
Colette is a statuesque high elf with sharp, refined features and piercing sapphire eyes that rarely miss a detail. Her hair, once golden, has taken on an almost silver hue—a testament to the centuries she has spent in service to the Bureau. She wears an elegant yet practical robe adorned with sigils representing the Bureau’s authority. A tome bound in enchanted chains rests at her hip, a symbol of her role as the Keeper of Contracts.
Personality
Methodical & Strict: She believes in structure, discipline, and unwavering adherence to the Bureau’s rules.
Reserved but Thoughtful: Though outwardly rigid, she values the well-being of those under her command and offers guidance when needed.
Deeply Loyal to Awanama: While she may question certain decisions, she follows his lead, ensuring his vision is carried out efficiently.
Pragmatic Idealist: She holds onto the belief that maintaining order in the multiverse is necessary, even if it requires difficult choices.
Not Easily Impressed: Having seen countless agents come and go, she rarely shows admiration—though she does respect competence.
Abilities
Divine Knowledge & Arcane Proficiency
As a Level 17 Knowledge Cleric, Colette wields both divine magic and an encyclopedic understanding of the multiverse.
Divine Records: Can recall past events with near-perfect clarity, allowing her to verify contracts and historical truths.
Seal of Authority: Grants binding oaths and contractual agreements unbreakable power.
Blessing of Insight: Offers tactical foresight to allies, ensuring success in critical missions.
Barrier of the Bureau: A powerful ward that shields the Grand Library from extraplanar threats.
Master Archivist
Colette possesses extensive knowledge of forbidden texts, forgotten histories, and celestial decrees.
She has perfect recall of any contract she has overseen, allowing her to enforce deals with unwavering precision.
Unlike many clerics, she rarely engages in direct combat, instead using defensive magic and summons to safeguard herself and the Grand Library.
History
Early Life & Studies
Born into an elven noble house in Evermeet, Colette displayed an early fascination with history and law.
Trained as a scholar-priestess, she initially devoted herself to Oghma, the god of knowledge.
Became a recognized authority on multiversal contracts, drawing the attention of the Bureau.
Service in the Bureau
Recruited by Awanama to serve as the Pustakawan, taking on the Bureau’s vast archive responsibilities.
Played a key role in restructuring the Bureau’s contract system, ensuring stricter regulations.
Known for maintaining the Bureau’s neutrality, ensuring that its agents remain bound by the accords they sign.
Relationships
Awanama (Grand Adjudicator of Time and Plane)
A trusted confidant and the one individual she unquestionably follows.
While she respects his intellect, she sometimes disapproves of his cryptic methods.
Handles much of the administrative burden so that Awanama can focus on greater cosmic matters.
Shaperite (Sebats)
A complicated but deeply personal connection—Sebats once sought her out, leading to his recruitment in the Bureau.
Despite her strict demeanor, she has an unspoken fondness for Sebats, though she rarely shows it outright.
Occasionally expresses concern over his reckless tendencies, though she recognizes his value to the Bureau.
Damian (Contractor #666)
Does not trust Damian’s intentions, keeping close records of his dealings.
Views him as a necessary but dangerous agent, allowing his presence only due to Awanama’s foresight.
Keeps hidden safeguards in case he ever betrays the Bureau.
Players (Contractor #777)
Sees them as assets, not comrades, until they prove their worth.
Takes an authoritative approach, expecting them to follow Bureau protocol.
May gradually soften her stance if they demonstrate reliability.
Equipment
Artifacts & Items
Codex of Binding: A tome that enforces the Bureau’s contracts, ensuring compliance.
The Everwatch Seal: An amulet that allows her to track Bureau agents across planes.
Stasis Gauntlet: Can momentarily halt time for a single target, preventing actions or speech.
Quirks & Habits
Always meticulously organized, often adjusting the placement of objects in her surroundings.
Prefers silence over unnecessary conversation, leading to tense moments in discussions.
Occasionally pauses mid-sentence, as if recalling details from some hidden ledger in her mind.
Despite her strictness, she has a soft spot for well-brewed tea, taking time to enjoy it during moments of solitude.
Notable Quotes
“The laws of time and plane are absolute. You would do well to remember that.”
“Sign here, here, and here. Do not pretend you did not read the fine print.”
“You believe the Bureau lacks morality? No, we operate on something far more absolute—inevitability.”
“Sebats, please tell me you thought this through. No? Of course not.”
Trivia
Despite her outward neutrality, she has a collection of personal memoirs hidden in the Grand Library.
Has been offered higher positions by extraplanar entities but refuses, citing her duty to the Bureau.
Never refers to Awanama by his original name, even in private.
Often writes letters she never sends, leaving them locked away in a private archive.
Behind the Scenes
Pustakawan is inspired by figures like Jaina Proudmoore (Warcraft), Javert (Les Misérables), and Keeper Annalise (Bloodborne).
She serves as a foil to Awanama’s enigmatic leadership, bringing structure where he brings vision.
The players may uncover her hidden regrets if they gain her trust.
Final Notes
Collete von Daisies is the iron backbone of the Bureau, ensuring its laws and contracts remain unbroken. Though she may seem cold and distant, those who look beyond her stern exterior may find a woman burdened with knowledge too heavy to share. Whether the players see her as an ally, a relentless overseer, or something in between depends on how they navigate their dealings with the Bureau.
