Altair Potenza

> "...HONK!"
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> Altair Potenza,  Bandit of the Forest pt1: Rising Stardust, Chapter 43

**Altair Potenza** (Cramorant) is a supporting character in Bandits of the Forest. He is a member of the Foresters and the secret weapon of the Weald Rangers, considered their most powerful unit.

## Personality

Altair is constantly seen with his head in the clouds, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings and lost in his own mind. He is very forgetful, often not sure where he is or having to ask for someone's name for the umpteenth time. He is often perceived by others outside the Weald Rangers as a nuisance, and many Foresters have reportedly refused to be mentored under him due to his forgetful nature.

When someone makes the effort to talk to Altair, he is shown to be friendly and kind to others. He tends to speak vaguely, never letting on to what he's thinking, but he opens up more when he has reason to speak. Altair struggles to express himself, never giving a clear indication of his emotions, so he appreciates when someone is willing to give him a chance.

## Abilities/Skills

**Overall Abilities-** Altair's airheaded demeanor leads many to assume he's a non-threat, but he is widely considered by the Weald Rangers to be a powerful weapon. He can shrug off attacks and go about his business as usual. He is incredibly dedicated to his work as a sentry, keeping constant surveillance of Fort Lucus and its surroundings, even going beyond what is necessary. He wields terrifying power with the express purpose of taking down his targets in a single blast.

**Spatial Awareness-** Despite his vacant expression, Altair is remarkable aware of his surroundings, constantly remaining vigilant to the slightest disturbance. He can sense the "killer intent" of an attack and discern which attacks are feints or direct strikes. This technique is used as to not expend stamina needlessly and only dodge when absolutely necessary. This awareness extends to his overall intelligence, as he is highly observant of his surroundings and anything that has been misplaced, such as when he grew suspicious regarding missing leaves and assumed someone was stalking the forest, leading to his eventual confrontation with Katsu.

**Unorthodox Movements-** Due to Altair's erratic movements, he is incredibly difficult to hit in a fight. His flailing and thrashing are very much deliberate and used to befuddle targets.

### Moveset

**Ability-** Gatling Gulp

* Hurricane
* Stockpile
* Spit Up
* Hyper Beam
* Amnesia
* Surf

### Enhanced Moves

* **Za Honk-** A combination of Spit Up and Hyper Beam. While not officially named, this is one of Altair's most powerful techniques. After charging up a layer of Stockpile, Altair bends his head back and begins charging power. He throws his head forward and releases a devastating white laser wrapped in orange spiral energy. This laser can engulf an entire street and take out an entire army in one shot.
* **Secret Move: Cramorant Firing Special-** This utilizes Altair's Gatling Gulp. After dumping a myriad of small objects down his throat (e.g., acorns), Altair can manipulate his throat muscles to regurgitate the objects back out like an automatic sentry turret.