Zilvis Sidabraitis

Žilvinas “Zilvis” Sidabraitis (24 August, 61 BDY — 8 November, 24 DAN) was a Foreaftian archaeologist of prehistoric Sceroe culture in the Two Dragon basin. He led excavations of Pisixte Noqwoet, the site of ancient Wøsyk, from 13 to 7 BDY, and has been called one of the most influential archaeologists of the 1st Predan century, as well as being the only known Foreaftian in the field of archaeology.

Early life
Zilvis Sidabraitis was born on 24 August, 61 BDY. He was the middle child of Druske Sidabrė, spice and dye trader. He grew up in Adeforlir, in a house close to the Harbour, with his parents, siblings, and the Uzhgavin family, although Druske was frequently absent due to her travels abroad. Zilvis' father died in 56 BDY when Zilvis was seven. He had two sisters, Egle and Cukre. He would remain on excellent terms with them all of his life.

Known for being hard-headed and stubborn, Zilvis grew up fishing, climbing trees and playing a variety of sports with his sisters, displaying an aptitude for volleyball and even coming close to making it to the national junior team, but ultimately not succeeding. He initially developed an interest in Hylor through his mother's stories from her trips, although at the time he was more fascinated by the description of Woexeeqoeni Mountains.

Education
Zilvis received a BA in geology in Foreaft. He took trip with his mother to Hylor in the following summer, intending to see the mountains for the first time. However, seeing the remains of ancient Sceroe city while on a walking tour to Woexeeqoeni left him more amazed than the mountains themselves. Fascinated with the buildings and how people could settle and prosper on a seemingly unwelcoming mountain, Zilvis immersed himself in the study of ancient Sceroe culture, eventually moving to Hylor to get the best resources, where he began studying archaeology, a field unavailable in Foreaft. During his study years in Hylor he also met Pjyg Scexerø, a linguistics and anthropology student, with whom he began a relationship and eventually moved back to Foreaft.