Sphere: Aetherium · Age: 61 years · Epithet: Architect of the Common Current
Thessa worked on shared power exchanges between crystalline energy conduits and eastern field reactors. She became known for publishing detailed failure analyses rather than protecting the reputation of the institutions employing her.
Elevated after securing an energy-sharing agreement that survived objections from both major traditions; the Sphere's particular Elevation rules remain unknown.
“The common grid is a political promise expressed in engineering tolerances.”
Fast-thinking, practical and irritated by symbolic victories that undermine reliability.
Rejects the argument that a source of energy should be sacredly untouchable if failures threaten civilians.
Supports Ilyan's Veil infrastructure and regularly contests Mercatura Holder Salvi's rationing forecasts.
An energy source begins producing more output than either scientific measurement or arcane theory can account for.