Bentic

Bentic is a Pagan scholar living in Tenebrae during Ultima VIII.

Description
Bentic was a gentle man with a deep love of learning, who derived great satisfaction from his position as Tenebrae's librarian. He was a friend to all who had a thirst for knowledge, and had tutored many of the city's adults as children.

When the Avatar met him shortly after their exile to Pagan, Bentic was more than happy to furnish the hero with information about their new surroundings, and could tell them much about the world and its history. He would even lend them a copy of his book, The Chronicle of Pagan, should they express interest. Eventually, when the Avatar asked about the possibility of leaving Pagan, Bentic would admit that he had no answers, and would direct the hero to seek out the hermit Mythran.

In time, Bentic's research would cause him to run afoul of Mordea, as he discovered evidence which indicated she was not the rightful Tempest, and that the local fisherman Devon was her older half-brother and therefore legitimate heir to the throne. When Mordea became aware of his discovery, she had Bentic swiftly executed and called for Devon's arrest, hoping to silence any questions as to her birthright.

Trivia

 * The theurge, Cyrrus, is a former pupil of Bentic's, and will express sorrow should the Avatar bring him news of the man's death.
 * Orlok will claim that Bentic was formerly in league with a fearsome pirate known as Bloody Bobby, and that he has a treasure map leading to the buccaneer's treasure tattooed on his chest. If asked about this rumor, Bentic will dismiss it as false.
 * Bentic is interested in the origins and meanings of names and will research the Avatar's name should the hero speak to him multiple times. He will find that their name means "champion" or "avatar" in archaic Pagan.