Arborn

Artwork by EJDM

### Books

Magelord, High Mage, Journeymage, Enchanter, Court Wizard, Shadowmage, Necromancer, Thaumaturge

## Personality and Characteristics

Captain Arborn is a tall serious looking man, he is the architype of the dashing, noble ranger. He is an exceptionally talented warrior and skilled diplomat, knowing many languages including Kasari and High Perwynese. Arborn is a brave leader of men, acting in only the most honorable ways through the series.

## Early years

The Kasari must adhere to rigorous training through their adolescence, Arborn had excelled. He achieved the highest possible rank for someone of his age, the rank of Raptor, before his 20th birthday. He often proudly wore an embroidered Raptor on his chest when ready for battle.

## Family and Relationships

Arborn has never discussed his parents or any siblings in the story so far. This is not unusual in the Kasari culture, where all members of the community are treated as family, making traditional familial bonds less prominent in their society.

Arborn’s attraction to Pentandra grew stronger through Journeymage, after the Great March, Penny accompanied Arborn to Kasar. Marriage in Kasar required that people seeking marriage go through a set of traditional rites including home making and cooking, when Penny completed the rites, both her and Arborn married.

Penny excelled at the marriage rites, earning the respect of many Kasari including Arborn's men. They were married by a priestess of Trygg in the traditional Kasari way.

Penny’s mother Amendra was part of the Remeran nobility, her prejudice towards Arborn’s heritage meant she had an extremely negative opinion of her daughter’s new husband. Arborn’s conduct when dining with Amendra for the first time was exemplary, thanks in part to the astute efforts of Bercei, Penny’s loyal servant. Arborn goes on to win Amendra’s respect through demonstrating his strong character and intelligence.

## Summary

### High Mage

As the leader of the Endrenar outpost, Arborn attended the Alka Alon council meeting as the trusted emissary of his Chief. Penny and Min met Arborn at Carneduin and it was obvious that Penny was instantly attracted to him.

At Yule Arborn travelled to Sevendor, he brought the intelligence of the Gurvani ice shoes; he secured Minalan's help with relocating the children in exchange for the Kasari's commitment to help them against the Gurvani in Gilmora. Finally, he was able to pick up Gurkarl in order to transport him to the Alka Alon.

Arborn captained the Rangers at the battle of Gavards Crossing. When Minalan sent a call to arms to chase the goblin army up the frozen Poros, Arborn volunteered along with 1000 brave Kasari Rangers. They travelled with the Magi in the adapted barges pulled by the Giant Dogs, fighting bravely and decisively at the Battle of Red Ice. Arborn revealed that all Kasari can swim and have many rites in their society.

Penny invited Arborn to dinner for the first time, she found out Arborn would consider marriage to someone in the future, if that person completed the Kasari marriage rites.

### Journeymage

Arborn explained the details of the quest to rescue the Kasari Idol from the Land of Scars. Minalan assigned Ron and Tyn to accompany a troop of young Kasari Rangers to see it done.

From Bransei Arborn commanded the Great March to start, which would see thousands of children moved to safety. Supporting the Spellmonger with scouting and strong arm, Arborn was an asset to Troop One.

When Minalan was called to save the young Duke Anguin from drinking himself into a stupor, Arborn was included in the party. Arborn was a man of deep thought who was concerned with state craft, he recognised the need for Narasi rule in his land and was more than willing to help.

Min and his colleagues became concerned when the Kasari children started taking command decisions in the March. Arborn was able to explain that Kasari invest children with responsibility to teach them to think ahead.

When the March entered various noble’s domains, they experienced resistance, on one occasion, Arborn rallied the children to shout, mae sgowtiaid yn gyfeillgar! Which means Scouts are friendly!

Arborn supported Penny in her research into the history of the Kasari. Penny revealed that their origin dated back to a time before the humani came to Callidore.

At the end of Journey mage, Arborn and Penny travelled into Kasar to enter into the Kasari marriage selection process.

### Enchanter

Shortly after Arborn’s and Penny’s wedding, they came to stay in Sevendor during the famed Magic Fair. Penny arranged their stay in the Remeran styled grand suite, located in The Order of Secret Tower’s hall in Sevendor Town.

Penny’s cousin, Planus, organised Pentandra’s Ball to celebrate her recent nuptials, he paid for the party to be arranged in true Remeran extravagance.  An entire chamber had been set aside for gifts. After the sun set, Dranus launch a spectacular display of philoxenic enchantments from Lesgaethael. Once the heartfelt speeches were done, including from Arborn’s men and Minalan, the newly weds retired from the party.

Recognising life in Castabriel would not be ideal for Arborn. Penny took the position of Alshar’s Ducal Court Wizard, she also arranged for Arborn to be offered the position of Ducal Master of Wood. He would have charge over all the wilderness of northern Alshar.  Including Bransei Mountain and the other Kasari groves.

After the Fair, Penny, Arborn, and his loyal Kasari company travelled to northern Gilmora. There they joined Duke Anguin, Landfather Amus, expatriate Wilderlords, Alshari nobles, and fifty gentlemen of reasonable loyalty to the Alshari coronet. The Ducal party then quietly marched to Vorone to start the Restoration efforts.

### Court Wizard

Upon arriving at Vorone, Arborn and Penny helped the young Duke Anguin to secure the palace. Arborn’s position as Master of Wood required little of him until the Spring thaw. Arborn pledged his service, and that of his men to the Duke, to help restore Vorone.

When the Ducal Yule Proclamations needed to be read to the burghers of the city, Count Angrial engaged Arborn in the task, any anguish caused by the officials would be quickly silenced by Arborn.

Penny arranged to accommodate Arborn and his dozen loyal retainers at Minalan’s hall in Vorone. Unlike common soldiers, or even noble knights, the rangers were men of naturally good cheer; not indulging in bawdy jests or rough talk.

Arborn and his men ranged north of town, assessing security, they stalked bandits and spies. They found a Gurvani scout patrol including Fell hounds and archers. Technically, Arborn’s Kasari were Ducal Woodwards, under the Ducal Master of Wood, but, in practice, they functioned as Arborn’s private force. They uncovered the Gurvani recruiting turncoats in the refugee camps. Penny and Arborn resolved to find a way to restore hope to the people.

Penny and Sir Vemas found themselves cornered by the rat crew. Arborn and his men were able to affect a rescue thanks to a timely written note from Alurra.

Arborn met with Ithalia while she was searching for Ameras, the Aronin of Armadia. He revealed to Penny that Aronin means Guardian, and he had engaged the undead. Ithalia suspected the undead were sent by the Demon God. Penny expressed her lack of trust in the Alka and that the demon was actually an undead Alka Alon named Korbal.

Arborn commits a group of Kasari called the Wood Owls to Penny's mission of destroying the hold of the Brotherhood of the Rat on the city of Vorone.

## References

1. ↑ Mancour, Terry. High Mage: Book Five Of The Spellmonger Series. Kindle Edition.
2. ↑ Mancour, Terry. High Mage: Book Five Of The Spellmonger Series. Kindle Edition.
3. ↑ Mancour, Terry. Journeymage: Book Six Of The Spellmonger Series . Kindle Edition.
4. ↑ Mancour, Terry. Court Wizard: Book Eight Of The Spellmonger Series . Kindle Edition.
5. ↑ Mancour, Terry. Court Wizard: Book Eight Of The Spellmonger Series . Kindle Edition.