Gender: Male
Age: 53
Classification: Mage
Serves: None as of yet
Personality: Quite and reserved Alber stands out among the other people of this realm. He is has a sarcastic bliss about him and despite his rather aggressive looking appearance, he actually rarely resorts to violence. He can often be found frequenting the brothels and taverns, for his the only thing that rivals his thirst for knowledge is his thirst for women and ale. Most find it hard to believe that he is so intellectual, but appearances can be deceiving and Alber proves that well.
Habits: In terms of habits, Alber shows them constantly. His most profound one being the constant smoking of his finely whittled pipe. Another would be his liking of ale and other assortments of alcoholic beverages. The few times he does frequent the cities of the outside world a good drink is the first item on his list. He also has tendencies to talk to himself, and when talking to others he often trails off subject.
History: Born the illegitimate son of a lower class noble man Alber and his mother were forced to leave the city of his birth because of the constant hounding by the guards under his father's control. By luck or misfortune they found their way withing the never ending maze of the Haunted Weald, it was there Alber would spend the remainder of his childhood.
In the early days of his life Alber's mother was able to provide for them well enough within the forest. She would gather various herbs and other things the local villages wouldn't risk the Weald to get for themselves, then trade them in a nearby village for whatever her and her son needed. It was also during this time that Alber discovered his unique abilities. His mother was scared at first, but soon she grew accustomed to her son's mystical properties. She believed that since he was brought to the place at such a young age and grew here, that he actually absorbed some of the forests life force. They had a semi-peaceful life for many years until Alber had a terrible dream while his mother was gone to the village. When she didn't return for several days he went to search for here, only to find his premonition was true. She had been accused of witchcraft and casting spells on the local children, for this she was hung. Alber fled into the forest, and never returned to the village.
For the rest of his days Alber spent his time both honing his fighting skills, and his proficiency of his wizardry. He became more attuned to nature and animals and his ability to control and manipulate the elements grew as he aged. He had learned more of his powers and how to better control them. Other than his visions he can now call on them at will. He had planned on living out the rest of his days in the forest, until another vision plagued his dreams. He saw terrible misfortune and a great uprising that would forever change the world. Hoping to prevent a war that could possibly consume his Weald, he set out to the God-Queen's city.
Swordsmanship: Despite his magical prowess Alber has trained himself in the art of handling a blade to the best of his ability. Though he wont beat a trained swordsman in a duel, he is fully capable of defending himself.
Distortion: This ability allows Alber to distort the senses of both man and beast. Any sensory perception can be fooled by this ability, and only those with a very strong will or knowledge of magic can see through it.
Alteration: This ability allows the alteration and manipulation of the basic elements. Alber is able to create a slight drizzle from a rain cloud, or use the suns heat to form balls of fire.
Precognition: Alber is able to glance ahead at the future, but he has no control over this ability. The visions come at random times carrying random messages.
Perception: By making direct contact with a man or beast of another Alber is able to feel their emotions and their intensity.