Nate

Nate is one of the Main characters throughout the Akeela Tales Series. He is often portrayed to be a sarcastic genius and often the group appointed leader. Usually he is seen as Anna's love interest throughout the stories. He is most notable for his low tolerance of stupidity, and his thought out plans. He is a powerful fighter throughout all the stories.

## Appearances

* Quest for the Portal Stone

* Zombie Story

## Characters

* **Nate Rufield** (Quest for the Portal Stone) - Nate is an earth mage who travels around with Tyler until they encounter the rest of the group. With the same goal of obtaining the portal stone, they join forces. He is the snarky yet intelligent magic user.
* **Nate Phillips** (Pirate Au) - He is the Captain of Akeela's Revenge and sworn enemy of Randall. He is the leader of his crew, sailing all around helping people any fighting off the Navy

## Roles

### Quest for the Portal Stone

Nate is first found by Maya while playing an archery game with (his adoptive brother) Tyler. He becomes irritated at Maya's presence and doesn't take to her as Tyler does. To his dismay she keeps coming back. Meanwhile Nate reminds Tyler that they are in the forest for a reason. One day, to allow Tyler to have a moment alone with Maya, Nate wanders off through the woods. He begins shooting arrows aimlessly out of boredom. One such arrow nearly knocks Anna out of a tree, as she had been patrolling. The two make a few quips at each other before Nate realizes that she is not only a witch, but one he's been looking for. He tells her he and Tyler are seeking the portal stone and she is very reluctant to let him join the quest. When the four of them go back to Anna's cottage, it is revealed he is an earth mage and has earth based powers. He uses these to chase the guards away, and drag Anna up Mount Monadnock when she is unconscious. He continues using his powers when they are fighting anything. Unable to use his powers underwater, once they reach the Pearly Sea, he relies on his blades. When Anna's necklace looses power, he chases after her trying to reach her before its too late. He manages to free her and get the water out of her system, upset over almost losing her. He then grants her his own necklace and instructs her to swim them out of the cave. After they bid Charlie goodbye, both Nate and Tyler are expected to stay behind while in the fairy realm. Later that night, he and Anna watch the stars together. Eventually she confesses to having feelings for him, which he already knew. He agrees to give it a try. The following morning he resumes acting strangely toward her, keeping his distance. At Queen Maureen's ball, him and Anna eventually end up dancing before seeking out the balcony for privacy. She confronts him about his behavior and he assures her that it is not just a game to him. Eventually the two share a kiss. As the group tries to escape after encountering Kevin, Anna gets caught by the guard. Nate moves to help her but she silently tells him not to. He does, however, trip Kevin and his guards as they go. After everyone returned to their rooms, Nate questions Anna about what she did to be so memorable and hated by Kevin. Anna explains she killed two people. Nate reveals he's killed too, and the two discuss how they don't regret taking the lives they have.