Abilene Comb

## Backstory

Abilene Comb originates from the distant flowered land of Aphridon, where he was raised amongst a hive of giant bees, the Aphri. Comb is a human, but the identity of his parents is unknown, and took no part in raising him. This has caused him to sport bee-like habits along with a pair of wings and honey combs across his body. Comb was taught the workings of the world by the wise highly-intelligent bees, and now travels the Realm in search of more knowledge. Comb left the colony at the age of 87, and eventually happened upon the land of the Nexus and settled in the flower forest nearby to create a library of knowledge open to all.

Comb was granted Pure Honey before leaving his home, a perfect pure honey filled with the magic of the Aphris. This honey grants him extended life and high intelligence, resulting in his age of 243, young for an Aphri. The honey also had unknown effects on the human side of him, as it had never been used for humans before, causing bee wings and honey to begin growing across his body. This honey is part of him, but the ability to produce it is still held secret by the Aphri.

## Demeanor

The Aphri are strictly non-violent, and Abilene Comb follows those same morals, resulting in a vegan lifestyle, and refuses to damage any living creature. Ethical practices for food and livestock management are intrinsic in his beliefs and will try his best to convince others to follow the same lifestyle, although he respects others decisions to continue to eat meat(as long as it is ethically sourced). Comb is not the first Aphri to leave Aphridon, in fact he has travelled for 200 years with larvae who have yet to hatch, in hopes of creating a new colony in the Expanse. Comb is an experienced writer, and writes many records of his travels, and of the evolving world around him. He is very knowledgeable about most subjects, and is experienced with most species. Comb's calm demeanor is not easily shaken, and it is very rare to see him anxious, angry, or annoyed.

## Season 0

Abilene Comb landed in the Nexus with a bag of book and quills, along with his precious Aphri Larvae, and immediately began seeking out intelligent life. Happening upon several colonies of Lesser Bees, they told him about the flora and fauna of the Expanse, along with the happenings of some of the Human and Humanlike creatures.

On September 13th Comb was greeted by Julanar and was told of the land. The islands and inhabitants were explained briefly, and a secret was mentioned that he had yet to discover. After collecting some provisions Comb flew to a flower forest where he found several Lesser Bees and befriended them. Beginning the groundwork and resource collection for The Great Aphrisian Library, he was assisted with the connection to the Fire Realm by MORTHRIN.

## About the Player

Abilene Comb in real-life is from California, and is a senior in high school. He is taking an alternative route of high school that allows more time for him to pursue is interests and to work. He spends his time reading, drawing, and spending time with friends and family. He has been playing Minecraft since 2015 and considers himself a Master Builder. He has been employed on 2 professional build teams, along with being a former member of the exclusive build community, Builder's Refuge.