A lifelong member of the College of Pensives, now your personal scribe. Orlick the Bicameral is so named for the infant upon his shoulder, his 'Little Genius'. Mayhaps, in his endless afterlife, Orlick will finally find the time to finish his book…

Orlick

In-GameJournal Entry

Type	Ancestor
Location	Nightfold
Affiliation	Order of the Pensives
Pronouns	He/Him

Overview

Orlick the Bicameral is an Ancestor in Soulframe. Orlick is first introduced during the The Last Pensive, at the College of Pensives.

After completing his introductory Fable, Orlick can be found in his study within the Nightfold.

Mechanics

The Journal
Orlick unlocks the Journal for the Envoy, which provides background on Locations, Ancestors, Fables, Notes, Foes, and Animals.

Bonding

Upon first unlocking Orlick, he will begin at Bond Rank 1. The bond between he and the Envoy must be increased by helping him complete his life's work: a book of Sagas that contain knowledge of all Alca's mysteries.

Speak to him at his sanctuary within the Nightfold to begin this journey and unlock unique rewards, including permanent Envoy Upgrades which enhance key gameplay interactions like Pull Smite and Spectral Sight.

Chapter 1

Quest	Description	Objectives	Spoils
A Grand Fable	The Omen Stag must be saved! Perhaps you will learn a rune on your way?	Learn a Rune (1) Wield a Rune in battle (3) Complete "The Torment Stag" Fable	Pensive's Bonnet Scrying Smite
Where Shoots the Wevetroots	My book is lacking a setting. Let us study the world trees, follow their winding roots!	Pull spears from Blighted World Trees (3) Pull Smite from enemies (5)	Alca Remembers
Blessings of Battle	Alca's greatest muses, her animals. Their great gifts are yours for the merest melody.	Charm an animal to learn their Totem (1) Imbue your weapon with a Totem's blessing (1) Slay Ode'n enemies with a Totem-imbued weapon (10)	Bicameral's Beastiary
Melodies of Molt-iron	Descendant of The Steelsinger Kane, you are. 'Tis time for a family reunion.	Discover your Steelsinger Ancestor Forge Brass Ingot with Steelsinger Tuvalkane (1) Forge Iron Ingot with Steelsinger Tuvalkane (1)	Pensive's Focus Spectral Spectacles
The Forest's Vast Voices	Your Spectral Sight may teach you more of Alca's animals. Close your eyes and see.	Charm animals (5) Complete your journal entry on the Squirrel	Scholar's Charm
A Bicameral's Biography	My book shall be an autobiography! 'Write what you know,' they say. Come see my meager beginnings.	Pay a visit to Orlick's dorm in Luminns Gather all History Motes near College of Pensives (5) Speak with Orlick the Bicameral	Pensive's Cloak

Chapter 2

Quest	Description	Objectives	Spoils
Compendium of Foes	Every great story needs a villain, yes? Perhaps we may learn their souls through Smite.	Slay Agari (5) Pull Smite from enemies (15)	Pensive's Focus Spectral Spectacles
Bastions of Rebellion	Let us visit Midrath's Enclaves! There is much to be learned from the few who remember.	Gain entry to Alca's Children Enclave Gather all History Motes within Alca's Children Enclave (3) Gain entry to enter the Kith of Kings Enclave Gather all History Motes within the Kith of Kings Enclave (4) Gain entry to the Silent Rose Enclave Gather all History Motes within the Silent Rose Enclave (4)	Quickened Quill
Oblivio	The Ode have taken even the names of our towns. Reclaim them Envoy! For my book!	Pull spears from Blighted World Trees (6) Complete Sparrow's Tales (3) Head west and collect all History Motes at Salzbrim near the shoreline (4)	Genius' Gaze
A Coven's Cauldron	You'll need a Brewer for those bruisey hues… And a new pot of ink while you're at it!	Discover the Brewer of Hues Forage Soulsbane from Midrath's Plains (6) Forage Dewspore from Midrath's Plains (4) Brew a pot of ink for Orlick (1)	Quickened Quill
A Title	I have withheld a truth for too long, Envoy. I take you now to the place we died.	Converse with Orlick atop the College of Pensives A title at last?	Pensive's Pantaloons

Lore & History

"How does it feel, brave vessel of songs? Take notes, little one, we are at epiphany's cusp!" - Orlick the Bicameral

In Life

When alive, Orlick the Bicameral was a fresh Prentice within the Order of the Pensives, during their College's establishment on the year of 776. While enrolled, Orlick would receive the rank of Sage, dreaming each night of the Aurem Canus' seal stamped upon a book of his own, earning its place within the Pensives' great library.

There, he discovered a tome in the Aurem Canus that contained the secret to extended life. Despite successfully using it to extend his lifespan, he added an unintentional fertility charm to the spell, creating the

Little Genius

.

He presented his treatise, "Capricious Crops", to the Archsage for review. Another Sage, Rodrich, presented "The Forest's Vast Voices" during the same period. Sage Rodrich received the Aurem Canus' seal of approval, while Orlick's work was rejected for "unsupported claims."