Caster (Infinite Paths - Gandalf)

**Caster** (キャスター, *Kyasutā*) is the servant summoned by the untainted Grail and the Forces That Be in an alternative version of the Fourth Holy Grail War.

*"It is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of love and kindness."* - Gandalf

## Profile

### Identity

Caster's true identity is **Gandalf**, a Maia of the ancient race of beings known as the Ainur, who existed before the creation of Arda.

He is a very old, wise, and powerful wizard, and one of the five Maiar who entered the world of Arda at the dawn of creation before becoming the Istari. Once a member of the high order of wizards, he travels all around Middle-earth visiting friends and embarking on journeys. Being thousands of years old, he is known far and wide by all men, elves, dwarves, hobbits, and evil such as Sauron and Orcs. He is the servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor, which is said where he is to be from. During the Third Age, he guides Frodo in destroying the One Ring and participates in several battles during the War of the Ring. He offers to guide Frodo to Mordor to destroy the Ring and several comrades of all races join them.

### Personality

Gandalf is often described as quick to anger, and equally quick to laugh. His deep wisdom and compassion clearly derived from the patience he learned in Valinor, just as his care for all creatures of good will must have come from his strong sense of compassion for the weak. Both his patience and sense of kindness were revealed again and again, extending even to the servants of his enemies.

Keen observers of Gandalf often detected a veiled power, usually revealed in his eyes, which appeared deep and wise. He was alternately affectionate and brusque; he often surprised others with his bluntness when time was of the essence. Gandalf consistently upbraided foolish behavior, but also richly rewarded those who acted with good intentions.

Hobbits appealed to him more than to the other Wizards, and he went often to the Shire for respite from errands. His attachment was likely because the Shire was of more bliss and peaceful than other inhabited realms of Middle-earth.

## Abilities

### Skills

#### Class Skills

* Independent Action (B Rank): The ability to remain independent even when rejecting the Magical Energy supply from one's Master. A rare skill for a Caster Servant to possess, Gandalf does not truly wield the skills of Item or Territory Creation that Casters traditionally do. He was more of a wandering wise man, a guide who descended where he saw fit and changed things than one who stood in one place and did his work. He can stay in the world for a few weeks without an established contract with the world.
* Riding (C Rank): The capacity to ride animals and vehicles. Another rare skill for a Caster, he was perhaps the only one who could truly ride the King of Horses in his world. This allows him to ride any mortal mount or vehicle, and a few magical ones as well.

#### Personal Skills

* Animal Communication (C Rank):A communication with animals that don't speak a language of humans. Gandalf not only had a unique and deep bond with the King of Horses, he also could communicate with the King of Eagles and his kin. He can speak to most animals telepathically.
* Discernment of the Wise (A Rank): The ability to see into the hearts of men and objects, and identify any evil that lurks within. He could see through the troubles people faced, identifying and rectifying them. He could also identify where evil lurked, be it in a person's heart or in an object.
* High-Speed Divine Words (A Rank): The power to activate Thaumaturgy without the use of Magic Circuits. The language of the Age of Gods, back when words played a heavy role in spellcasting. As such, it is power long lost by modern magi. Gandalf is one of the most powerful wizards of Middle-Earth, capable of summoning blinding light, flames, thunder as well as counter-spells to weaken an enemy's as the situation demands without use of magic circuits.

### Noble Phantasm

#### **Flame of Anor - *The Sacred Flame, The Comforter of Life***

Gandalf wields a sacred flame known as the Flame of Anor, which he can infuse into his weapons or his magic. It is a searing flame that is specially effective against beings of shadow and darkness, or those who serve evil. Even otherwise, it is capable of destroying an entire legion in one blow if focused in a furious blast upon them. Being the wielder of the Flame of Anor gives him the innate 'ability' to be 'reborn' after his 'death', coming back to life as Gandalf the White with greater control and power over the flames.

## References

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8865268/21/Infinite-Paths

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandalf

https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Gandalf

https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Gandalf\_(Middle-earth)

* https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Gandalf\_(Peter\_Jackson)

https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Gandalf