Master Saber was not always Mage College material. Once when he was still handsome, this older gentleman was a young man who used his talent as a mercenary for battle mercenaries and caravan guards. He revelled in the thrill of battle, using sword and magic. He dreamed of being one of Snowbird's Spellblades, but knew he'd never give into the discipline.
He hated study so most of his incredible power was channelled into battle magic, short lived magic with a punch. On one escort mission a mage from the College of Bloodhelm asked to take him on as an apprentice he was so impressed with Saber. Saber shrugged and gave it a go.
Twenty years later he became master of the college, hating politics, loving magic even more and beginning to put his own "spellblades" together.
He becomes Duncan's "master" almost by accident. Saber had met Master Flash as a mercneary and trusted the man's judgement about Duncan. He took in Duncan happily.
Saber, like the God Targon, dresses most of the time like a swashbuckler in blues and grays. He carries a magical enscrolled saber instead of staff. He doesn't put up with politics, but knows how to use it to his advantage.
In the time of the High King's Sword he would be the one to say whether a mage can be accepted to the Bloodhelm College or if they are ready to become a master. He would also be the one to speak to if a mage was needed for something. He takes his job seriously and will not willingly put his people in harms way.
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