Von Bloom

"'It was Edgar Von Bloom, the politician from the dining hall who Lady Sterling had been arguing with. Von Bloom held a thin book in one hand and a dark tumbler in the other. His eyes narrowed but there was no recognition in them.'""- Maynard describing meeting Von Bloom for the second time"Edgar Von Bloom is the chief Veilmist numerator for the Ortzworth Coalition, and is the Chancellor of the Cloud Society. He has a passion for mathematics and mistrusts the white law.

Early Life
Little is known about Von Bloom's early life, though his passion for mathematics may imply he studied in The Veil. He is also a doctor of some kind and works with similar chemicals to Moony, suggesting he may have studied at The Crucible.

Time Aboard The Harmony
Von Bloom's time aboard The Harmony is largely spent jousting with Lady Sterling, and working with The Crucible. The extent of Von Bloom's involvement with The Crucible and Manifold Trigg is currently unknown, though Von Bloom describes his desire to topple the white law and unseat President Ortzworth.

Personality
Von Bloom is aloof and foppish, reacting quickly and in bizarre ways to regular interactions. He pays little attention to children, and even forgets he has met Maynard after their first interaction.