Linnis Skaldson was the son of Blujaw Skaldson. He didn't want to become a soothsayer but when Greygul though his father's prophecies was wrong Linnis was forced to become one. He was cast out as he couldn't foresee the future. (AUDIO: The Skin of the Sleek) He rescued Romana II from drowning but was stranded himself. When the Fourth Doctor came with the book he became a soothsayer again. He foresaw that Sartia was planning something. He helped the Doctor reset the planet. (AUDIO: The Thief Who Stole Time)