Lumian

Biodata

Background

Five years before the tavern encounter, Aurore brought Lumian back to Kordu Village. He had never left the village afterward; he was thirteen at the time of his arrival. Aurore gave him both the name “Lumian” and her surname, Lee/Li. Lumian no longer remembers what he was originally called. 431 492

In Kordu’s tavern, Lumian routinely entertains patrons with changing personal stories. His tale of working as a corpse watcher or morgue watchman is fiction written by Aurore, a columnist for Novel Weekly. When the villagers expose the deception, Lumian openly apologizes for misleading the outsiders rather than attempting to preserve the lie. 528 539

Appearance

Lumian is a black-haired young man. 528 532

• Black hair. 528
• Often stands at the tavern bar while telling stories. 528 539

Personality

Lumian is mischievous, charismatic, and comfortable making himself the center of a joke. He spins different stories each day, knowingly misleads newcomers for entertainment, and smiles when the locals reveal his habit. 528 539

He is notably unashamed of his uncertain past. When Pierre reveals that Aurore supplied both his name and surname, Lumian responds with a grin that he has forgotten his original name. 431 492

Abilities & Skills

Storytelling

Lumian can hold an audience with convincing, emotionally framed tales, even persuading an outsider that his fabricated history is real.

• Recounts elaborate fictional accounts as though they were personal experiences. 528 539
• Uses Aurore’s writing as the basis for his stories. 528 532
• Turns exposure of his deception into friendly banter rather than conflict. 528 539

Relationships

• Aurore — His sister and caretaker; she brought him to Kordu, gave him his current name and surname, and writes the stories he performs. 431 528
• Pierre — Kordu tavern regular and teasing antagonist who regularly exposes Lumian’s tall tales and background. 431 492
• Ryan Coss/Coster — Visiting outsider who listens to Lumian’s story, buys him Green Fairy, and is initially taken in by the performance. 528 532
• Lea — Ryan’s companion; reacts sharply to the revelation that Lumian was brought to Kordu by Aurore and is amused by his behavior. 431 528
• Valentine — One of Ryan’s traveling companions who meets Lumian at the tavern. 528 532

Story Role

Tavern Encounter

Lumian tells a fabricated tale about his supposed work as a corpse watcher to a visiting customer and his companions. Kordu’s regulars laugh at the deception, noting that Lumian changes his story every day. Lumian credits Aurore’s writing, apologizes with a smile, and then introduces himself to Ryan, Valentine, and Lea. 528 539

The visitors react to Lumian’s surname because of a Five Seas saying warning sailors and sea merchants against encountering a man named Frank Lee. Lumian appears unfamiliar with the legend and accepts Ryan’s offer of a glass of Green Fairy. 363 431

Notable Quotes

“Looks like she writes quite well. Sorry for misleading you.” 528

“I've forgotten what my original name was.” 431