Barangian Garansson (he/him), is a Lorekeeper and scrivener of the Ernaldori clan of the Colymar tribe of Sartar/Orlanthi. He was born in 1594 into a land full of clan and tribal strife and invading enemies of Moon People from the north. Early on Barangian communed with tribal lore spirits and recounted the lore of the Ernaldori clan and how they came to the land of Sartar from Esrolia in the south, in the Holy Country. He is the oldest of 5 siblings, four of whom died during the years before they were initiated into adulthood. He also focused his martial prowess and became a Sword Sage of Lhankor Mhy, the Orlanthi god of knowledge, one of the Seven Lightbringers. He spends his time in quiet contemplation, writing and calligraphy, research, and practicing martial calisthenics.