Hoogran

Sir Hoogran, or also Hoogran, is a scientist born in Maxstadt (part of Eisenland, and of the Tengalii Ejzen Kajzerryk empire) who has founded the Institute and he directs it now, which aims to be the intellectual powerhouse of Stoneworks. He's also an architect and an engineer, and likes to take part in all big projects of his nation.

Early life
Hoogran also named as “Sir Hoogran” was born in Maxstadt, the capital of Eisenland and of the T.E.K empire. From an early age he showed an interest towards all the matters (science, art and techniques). Growing up Sir Hoogran enroled in the Imperial Academy at Balhurst, in the south of T.E.K, where he learnt some scientific skills, that for the most part he did already have.

At his return in Maxstadt he began to take part in many architectural projects involving Eisenland : construction of the theater, construction of Ozenia cathedral, designing the giant Zeppelin while still doing scientifical researches.

For his work he received the “Medal av Era av Kajzer” which is one of the most prestigious decorations in the Tengalii Ezjnehart Kajzeryrrk empire.

Creation of the Institute
The Institute is the largest scientific organization in Stoneworks, it encompasses all the scientific domains from archeology to physics and mathematics. The Institute is opposed to magic, and only study magic in order to advance scientific researches.

It is said that its influence is similar to some of the largest empires because of the technological advancement.

Ideology
Sir Hoogran is an optimist by nature and very ambitious, he likes to plan all sort of projects in order to advance society. He's opposed to the immoderate use of power, for selfish or greedy reasons for example. That's one of the reasons he's opposed mostly to magic and its use, because he believes that magic could destabilize the world and lead to a great catastrophe.

Skills
Sir Hoogran said to devote his life to the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Nevertheless he also learnt how to fight, and never steps down from defending his nation. In fact, his skills as scholar and erudite are very useful in a battle.

He masters almost all the subjects that can be learnt and is also a skilled artist.

Quotes
Science will propel us to the stars

The pursuit of truth is better than the pursuit of power

Equilibrium is the key, outside of it, you have only destruction, catastrophes and more destruction

I know only 3 words : work, work and work, the rest is just dictionary litterature

So many ancient cities buried undeground, so many fossils stuck in mud, so many treasures lost on the seabed… They only wait you !

The Institute is the most ambitious project ever attempted