Overview
Dr. Ernst Falkner is a 52-year-old geologist and natural philosopher at the Naturhistorisches Institut who serves as an Order contact and intelligence source. He is not formally a member of the Order of St. Aelfric but is sympathetic to their mission and has provided significant assistance to the London chapter in the past.
Falkner has personal motivation for opposing the Brotherhood: his daughter, Margarethe, disappeared three years ago. He suspects — but cannot prove — that she was taken by Herzfeld.
Physical Description
A distinguished older gentleman with grey hair and beard, tired eyes that suggest years of worry. He dresses in academic robes and carries the bearing of a tenured scholar. He walks with a slight limp from an old injury. His appearance is professorial and trustworthy, but his eyes betray profound concern.
Session Appearances
Falkner should be encountered early (Session 7–8) as a source of intelligence and practical assistance. He becomes emotionally central if Margarethe’s fate is confirmed. By Session 9–10, he might be involved in planning sabotage or rescue operations.
Connections
People
Enemy of
- Albin Herzfeld NPC hostileKnows Herzfeld is dangerous; suspects University involvement1 session: Arrival in Vienna
Places
Employed by
- Naturhistorisches Institut Location neutralFalkner's workplace and academic base as a geologist and natural philosopher1 session: Arrival in Vienna
Organisations
Knows
- Order of St Aelfric Faction warmNot a member, but sympathetic to Order's mission
Other
Family
- Margarethe Falkner (unfiled) warmHis daughter disappeared three years ago; possibly part of Engine