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Abner is a character in RPs. He's been in multiple different job positions during the events of ROTW (Return of the Wardens), including but not limited to being the Astral Keeper, Astral Trainee, Astral Guardian, and Academy Keeper.
Appearance[]
He wears his old robes from when he used to be the Astral Keeper, and has a quiver strapped across his back. His hair's as messy as his son's, and he wears an Astral Amulet. He has cat-like, yellow eyes and has a pair of bracers about his wrists, helping with his archery, and normally wears loose-fit pants that allow him to be mobile as possible.
His spine notably cat-like, having 30 disks similar to Aly, unlike the normal 23 disks seen in humans.
Personality[]
He’s normally serious and straight to the point, but is playful at times. He enjoys philosophy and is quite good at card games, and is noted to also like horseback riding. He's quite flirtatious around certain people, and is noted to be somewhat polygamist, which is not appreciated by his wife.
He’s skilled in logic, being able to determine what trouble the gang got themselves into before they even ask for him for help, not to mention already having some of idea of how to solve the problem. This in turn, helps him run Lamplight town and his farm, and unfortunately, the reason why his retirements never last long.
He notably has a few odd preferences - such as enjoying high places (such his barn's hayloft), and areas that receive plenty of sunlight.
Weapons/Gear[]
Luce's Robes: Traditional robes of the Astral Keeper. However, the last one retired long ago, and the Academy Keeper took on their responsibilities.
Astral Boots
Quiver: Self-explanatory. Contains a variety of arrows.
Archery Bracers: The left one is simply a cuff around the wrist, while the right extends to cover his thumb.
Sagittarius Star Wand: He taught Lucas how to use his, obviously Abner had one of his own.
Astral Amulet: There's only two others like it. The third, which matches the element of the user, was stolen from the Academy.
Night Vision: His eyes can pick up more light than a regular person's, allowing him to see rather well in the dark, similar to a cat. This also gives him an eye shine.
Abilities[]
General[]
Astral Magic: He naturally posses it.
Ictiokinesis: Abner, like Lucas can manipulate the light around him to blast it at others or to empower his Astral spells. He can also use Telekinesis to some extent.
Mindtrap: He can perform one, but it can be easily overpowered. On top of this, he's out of practice.
Cleansing: Abner can remove shadow magic from objects containing it. He cannot remove it from a living thing, however.
Miscellaneous[]
Warden's Touch (Former): Before Lucas, Chase, and the rest became wardens, he was supposed to take the Astral Warden's place. Interestingly enough, Professor Greenheart was the only original apprentice who actually wound up as a warden. Since Shadow & Astral Magic function differently then the other five elements, he can manipulate Astral Magic in a manner only an Astral Warden could. However, it's limited and unpredictable, seeing Lucas is the current Astral Warden.
Keeper's Crest: Gained when becoming apprenticed to the current keeper. It greatly increases one's Mana, allowing them to cast spells that'll normally cause them to faint. However, the ability is lost upon retiring or quitting.
Strengths & Weaknesses[]
Strengths[]
Shadow Magic
Logic: He’s quite skilled at figuring things - and people - out, leading to him being skilled at gambling and philosophy.
Weaknesses[]
Lucas: He constantly worries for him. He is his father after all.
Paradoxical: Bring up a paradox, and he will spend DAYS trying to figure it out.
Trivia[]
- Despite Lucas and the others becoming wardens, he didn't lose the streak in his hair, or his ability to control Astral Magic to the extent of a Warden. Aly assumes this is because the young wardens didn't gain their position the proper way.
- He's the second oldest trainee, and unlike the rest, started out as a Keeper.
- The only time he used mind trap was on Gale, after getting in an argument with him, but the odd fairy quickly broke out of it.
- His name, Abner, means "Father of Light".
- Despite his.. disapproval towards Lucas and Ian's relationship, Abner is actually bisexual. That, however, is something he'll never admit.
- Unlike Sea and Ignis, he didn't retire until after the war.
- He has a gambling addiction, but what’s concerning is not the fact he gambles, but the quantity of people who are indebted to him…
- As expected, his gambling makes it easy for him and to blackmail just about anyone who lives in Lamplight.
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