An impressive stone statue in the center of the room makes for a great focal point and conversation piece for gathering students, as well as a symbol of pride for the school, being none other than an brilliant representation of the founder of Lumenspire, Eldric Lumenshade.
An avant-garde wizard of his time, Eldric had a strong affinity for all living things. Quite the innovative mind, if you said so yourself. He heralded in a new age of magic that forever changed the wizarding world. There were those that wondered what other intriguing revelations he might have achieved if he hadn’t shifted his focus to creating this academy.
The statue itself depicts Eldric emerging from the trunk of a great tree, his stone arms stretched out like branches – one hand grasping a scroll and the other a stone torch. He looks towards the entrance of the common room, ready to greet students with open arms.
In its right hand the statue is gripping a stone torch. If you’d like, you can cast a spell on it to see what happens:
