Elder Cabe Erta

Elder Cabe Erta is a gnome and the head monk of the temple of Lothlen in the city of Copperforge. He also oversee the Royal Library on the Peak level. He is the father of Andre Monroth Cabe Erta, though the fater and son do not share the same religious beliefs.

Erta assists Tenoch, Nitsuj, Bubo, and Sylence in restoring Kord after the latter is petrified by a basilisk. Later, Nitsuj is granted access to the Royal Library, Erta leads him to the restricted section and help him destroy a wisp monster that arises from one of the tomes. He later explains to Nitsuj the history of Kloht and his children and witnesses him commune with Kelrek for he first time, although Nitsuj is able to convince Erta that nothing happened.

Later, Starheart reveals to Erta that Nitsuj has made a deal with Kelrek. Erta is horrified and explains that the only way to prevent Kelrek from rising again is to kill his host. Only Hortiel was able to contend with Kelrek and only then to banish him.

During the battle of Copperforge, Elder Erta joins the other spellcasters on the outcropping above the Main Gate and attacks the orc army. During the battle, he has a small rivalry with Andre Monroth. When the discs of Copperforge are damaged, Fizz Binkle summons Erta to help him fix them.

Erta fled Copperforge with many refuges when it fell. He and Jerrot Valmir help heal many of the wounded gnomes in Thatchweed before continuing north to the Steamfang Mountains and Gilborn.