Sebek and Intelligence

Sebek says that his grandfather gave him “an enriching education,” buying him books and teaching him the joys of reading from when he was young. Sebek says he has kept every book that his grandfather has ever given him, and mentions picking up a book at the school store that his grandfather recommended: “I’ll have to read it multiple times and send him my thoughts!”

Sebek compliments the library at Noble Bell College and he may visit NRC’s library fairly often, with Lilia commenting in a vignette, “Were you at the library again? It looks like you’ve checked out even more books than usual.”

Sebek also mentions reading “a fascinating history book” and a classic novel called “Omero and Lietju,” presumably the Twst-equivalent of Romeo and Juliet.

Sebek says he spends his days off adhering to a strict routine: “reviewing my notes, and preparing for class. I spend the rest of my time reading. On days when the Equestrian Club doesn’t meet, I check the school store and go into town to see what new books are in stock.”

Deuce comments that Sebek really does know a lot, and we see an example of this during Fairy Gala IF when Sebek gives the other first-year students a lecture on diurnal fae aesthetics.  (Ortho: “You really do know a lot about fae.”)

Sebek also recognizes the commands used during the Harveston sled race saying that he has read about forms of horseback riding that involve vocal commands, though they do not use such methods in NRC’s equestrian club. (Epel: “You’re so well-informed.”)

Sebek also seems to surprise Baul during Book 7 with his knowledge of Briarland geography and Sebek says that he memorized the layout of the land while studying its history.

During his birthday interview Ortho talks about how people born in Briar valley grow up hearing tales of the Thorn Fairy, “Which naturally makes them emotionally attached to those stories, so discussions pertaining to them can get quite heated.”

Ortho says that people are liable to trust those idealized memories over accurate data and Sebek insists, “The Thorn Fairy WAS ideal. One cannot extol her virtues enough!”

Ortho offers to debate Sebek on the subject after the interview (“In class the other day, I was able to use my database of sources to debunk every contradiction I found…”) and Sebek agrees, saying that he is exceedingly well-read on all matters concerning the Thorn Fairy.