Bowen

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Bowen is a reoccurring side character and former antagonist introduced in Prince Series 18: Seekers of Secrets : Signs and Symbols.

## Biography

### Early Life

Bowen was abandoned by his family and was taken in by a local library owner, Davos. Davos cared about him a lot and acted like his surrogate father. Bowen grew up in the library and became interested in literature as he began working there.

One day, he caught two kids from the nearby orphanage vandalising the library racks. This caught Davos's attention and he managed to talk it out with them. He even educated them on the flower of life while complementing Bowen's intelligence. After the kids left, Bowen made a disheartening comment on how badly the orphans acted, specifically mentioning that they're lack of parents as a reason of their immaturity. Davos stared at him and gently reprimanded Bowen about saying that. Noting that Bowen himself hadn't met his own parents. Bowen gives in and they lament on their past.

During that time, the infamous gangster from the same orphanage had barged in, Stone, now named Evan. He demanded for their most valuable items and Bowen refused. Disliking conflict, Davos offered to talk things out before he was unpromptly shoved. Evan spoke demeaningly of Bowen saying that he dared to protect these books when he's incapable of self defense. Without a flinch Bowen replied with no fear,

These words ringed to the library as Evan lifts Bowen by his collar in an attempt to hit him. He doesn't bat and eye and continues,

this struck a cord with Evan and he tore a page from these books that Bowen loved so much as he realized that that would hurt much more than any physical assault. And, he was correct. Evan simply said in a dejected tone, to sell these books and give him the money. If those requirements weren't met, the library would be but ashes.

Angered by his actions, Bowen attempted to report Evan to the Orphanage Director. He scouted in a bush so he wouldn't be spotted by Evan who resides there. However misfortunes seldom comes alone, as he was caught by Evan. When questioned he didn't lie as he said that justice will be served on him today. The two had made too much noise as the director heard them from a far. Before he left, Evan said with an empty smile that justice like that doesn't exist in this world. Bowen stared in utter shock as he saw The director congratulating Evan for extorting money from the library and said that he was the smartest kid there. When he revealed he came back empty handed those praise had whittled away. The director slapped him across his face and reminded him of their agreement. He added that if Evan were to run, he couldn't assure the other orphan's safety.

Seeing The Director leave, Bowen hurried to Evan's side. He commented on the Director's cruel behavior and that he and Davos would save him. Evan simply laughed and told him that it was impossible and he should just focus on selling the library books. Since the three days had passed, Evan came to collect the money. However he was treated to food, he was confused and angry at them but still ate probably due to being malnourished himself. When he finished eating he asked for the money to which they say they don't have. They ask for a three-day extension and so Evan return after those days passed. This time, Bowen invited him to read a picture book. He refused at first but gave in later. And so, these days would repeat, Evan would come every three days and would get distracted by the two. They slowly grew closer, teaching him how to read, write and simple woodcraft. At some point, he forgot why he even came at the first place. They bonded a lot developing a familial bond.

All of that would shatter when the library had caught on fire, Bowen grabbed the unconscious Davos and managed to escape. However the sight that he met was nothing but pain. He saw Evan say that his and Davos's lives mattered not to him. To say that he was betrayed would be an understatement. He and Davos built a new library and managed with what they could salvage, he most likely told Davos about what he saw. They continued life normally but shortly after the fire Davos passed away. Its unclear if the fire itself had anything to do with it but its clear that Bowen blames Evan for it.

After reading Davos's journal his spite grew more and he wanted revenge. He saw how Evan stole his identity and he was convinced that it was a way to escape his past. He became obsessed with Evan, collecting any info on him. The more prominent Evan grew, the less confident he was in enacting his revenge. But after learning he was to build a school near his library he decided to wait before he struck. Its clear that he still had some hope for Evan . It should be noted that he waited for some time, sending letters containing the flower of life that he is sure to recognize. After multiple attempts to get in contact with Evan, he had no more patience and began his revenge plan.

## Appearance

Bowen is a man of tall height, dark brown hair, blu eyes and a set of framed glasses. When we first met him he was significantly more overweight and had grown thick facial hair. During his latest appearance, he lost most of that weight and shaved. He now has a scar on his forehead from falling into a pit in Prince Series 18: Seekers of Secrets : Signs and Symbols.

## Personality

Bowen is a man who cares a lot about Davos and is family oriented. He has no worries and would willingly let himself get hurt to protect the person who raised him. He is extremely smart and knowledgeable, seen in how he almost became a philanthropist. Bowen often speaks his mind and will stand firm on his opinions. Some see this as brave while some see it as foolish.

He thinks very highly of books and sees value where many don't. He seeks justice as seen in how he tries to report Evan to the director and again when he learns of his abuse. Bowen is shown to give second chances to others, this can be seen in how he was willing to save and reform Evan. Its clear that he's attached to those he dubbs as family and would do anything in his power to exact revenge on their behalf.

Though vengeful could be a word to describe him, malicious would not. This is depicted when Bowen tried to get in contact with Evan by sending him the flower-of-life letters. Simply, he is a broken man driven to his witts end.