Born: Unknown Died: Unknown
The entity known within The Trade Constellation as a Ledger-Keeper began its existence under unknown circumstances, likely within the carefully curated confines of the Constellation's inner circles. From an early age, it was steeped in the rigid doctrines and esoteric beliefs that govern the movement of goods across the Sundered Spiral. Its inherent meticulousness and nascent spiritual inclinations were quickly recognized and cultivated.
As it matured, the future Ledger-Keeper was drawn to the logistical division, a seemingly mundane branch that, to its mind, held the very keys to cosmic harmony. It meticulously studied the intricate tariff codes and arcane categorization systems, not as mere rules, but as sacred verses dictating the flow of universal energy. Its devotion to these principles surpassed mere professional duty, evolving into a fervent religious conviction.
Chosen for its unwavering faith and unparalleled attention to detail, the individual ascended to the esteemed, if often resented, position of a Ledger-Keeper. In this role, it was entrusted with the critical task of auditing cargo manifests, a ritual it performed with absolute, unyielding precision. Every entry was scrutinized not just for accuracy, but for numerological significance, ensuring the ritual purity of the cosmic current.
Through countless cycles, the Ledger-Keeper maintained an unblemished record of incorruptibility, viewing any attempt at bribery as a grave sacrilege that would pollute the sacred flow of goods and energy. Its reputation as a pedantic stickler, whose every decision was guided by an almost fanatical adherence to the Constellation's evolving tariffs, became legendary among freighter crews. To the Ledger-Keeper, its work was a continuous act of devotion, maintaining the delicate balance of the universe.
Currently, the Ledger-Keeper is engrossed in its latest sacred duty at a customs checkpoint. It is meticulously stalling a frantic crew of blockade runners, whose vital cargo of medical supplies has been deemed improperly categorized. The infraction lies within subsection 4-Alpha, a specific, archaic tariff entry that, in the Ledger-Keeper's devout estimation, throws the cosmic harmony of the Sundered Spiral into a state of profound imbalance.
