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Dr. Broderic Qotten is a Fainish archaeologist best known for his explorations of Sh'imti ruins. He is a member of the Compass Society and has published a book of his findings of the shi-imti-civilization, The History and Lives of the Shi'imti People as told from the Cualli Tablet and Findings Throughout the Eight Great Cities of Shi'im.
Broderic Qotten is the son of a clergymen, and is eldest brother to Harold Qotten and George Qotten. He was born in Lindblum and educated at the University of Jaress. He was interested in ancient ruins from a young age. Qotten married Katharine Qotten (Keeling), who was born in Ilefain to Vathroni parents and had previously been married to a Vathroni soldier.
He has amassed a library in which the documents rivals the royal manuscript collections.
He has been in trouble with Fainish law several times due to his outspoken anti-royalist views as well as his open criticism of organized religion.
Biography
Early life
University of Jaress and religious pilgrimage
Thwarted romance
Compass Society
In 1357, Qotten began exploring the Eight Great Cities of Shi'im. Over the next nine years, he studied the cities.
Book
In 1366, he published his book, History of the Shi'imit People. The book is the first and only study of Shi'imti ruins in any depth. Even by Qotten's, own admittance, only the surface has been scratched and much more needs to be studied.
Library
Writings
- The History and Lives of the Shi'imti People as told from the Cualli Tablet and Findings Throughout the Eight Great Cities of Shi'im (1366)