Happy 13th Birthday Agar!
Sorry I have been so inactive. I'm struggling against major neck and shoulder issues that are slowly getting better.
I promised some friends I would talk a bit more about my characters and their creation. Since today is Agar's birthday we will start with him!
Prince Agar Sabier Arisdale that is a mouthful isn’t it? His
true name is Agar Sabier, and he was not born a prince.
Agar was once an abandoned orphan who roamed the streets of
Egyptalia when he was five years old. He
learned the trades of a thief in order to survive. He learned to never trust anyone because the people
you think are your friends could betray you in a heartbeat if it betters them,
and so he remained alone. Until the day
one other boy with a big heart, wise words, and magic showed him he was wrong.
Prince Justin of Arisdale, who was visiting Egyptalia with
his family, had taught Agar that the gift of honest love and friendship is a
rare thing, however when shared selflessly can grow and spread to others in
turn.
“The world is full of selfish and judgmental people, but
‘tis your choice to let them rule you or not.
‘Tis your choice to hang your head, bowed before them, or to raise it up
in defiance of their judgment.” –Justin Arisdale
Why was Agar abandoned? Well I don’t wish to ruin the book
too much so I will keep it simple. Agar was born with the rare and unique gift of lightning
magic. A gift neither he nor his family
understood or knew how to use - a gift that has dangerous risks and consequences.
Agar will not speak of what happened to cause his family toss
him aside in fear to anyone but Justin.
It is a heavy weight he bears, but he knows he doesn’t have to bear it
alone anymore. Justin has a secret of
his own, but it is one the whole kingdom is well aware of. That secret on top of Justin’s pure
intentions in befriending him is what changed Agar’s life.
Agar developed a very spirited personality as he grew up
with Justin. He now fights as hard to
let others know they are loved in his own silly and charming ways. Life is also a game to him. Be careful what you say to Agar, part of his
playful catlike nature is to take everything as a challenge. If you say..."well maybe you should…" be sure you
wanted to say that.
Justin often says that Agar is the life
of the castle. All that was prim and
proper was tossed aside and shunned by the little white tiger, but his loyalty,
honesty, diligence, and courage made the trouble he stirred unimportant to the
Royals of Arisdale, King Johanas and Queen Anelda.
“Royalty are all about image! They forget how to relax
and have a little fun!”-Agar
Agar had convinced Justin on more then one occasion to drop
his proper behavior and stir a little trouble for the sake of a jest. Sure they were scolded. However there is no doubt in anyone’s mind
that Agar was a good influence on the very fatherly, stern, proper behavior
enforcing, and fairly easily angered Justin. As a result of Agar's companionship, Justin developed a playful side that often involves the use of his earth magic.
Agar also hates water! Oh yes if anyone ever mirrored a
typical cat more its Agar! Stalking up
to people with stealth, playing with everything, giving that cute little stare
to make you melt and lose your guard, and running in fear from water, that’s
Agar. He doesn't mind going out on a ship but go for a swim, never!
Agar doesn’t handle negativity well. You will know when he’s fighting a bad mood or trying to change it for someone else. He will make jokes at what seems like inappropriate times, and often talk
faster than he already does. He does not
like to be down, because it reminds him too much of his past.
Agar’s Creation
What I remember is the desire to create a cat species that
fit into the Dinosaur culture of Arisdales' people. My idea was a saber tooth tiger. This is where he got the last name of
Sabier. Of course somewhere along the
way he became a white tiger! XD I can’t recall how that happened!
When I wrote the story for The Silver Dolphins Saga the
first time in 2000, I really had no plans, I just drew and wrote what came to mind in comic form, and the dialog in that comic is awful!
However Agar was extremely toned down in
personality then. Much more serious then
he is now.
When I wrote the
story in 2013, Agar had changed. It was
an odd thing that now makes sense to me, as other writers experience it. He grew and changed on his own and was ready
to show me who he is. Man was I ever
blown away by the level of vibrancy he now has.
Agar loves his helmet! So much that you dare not touch
it! Someone on tumbler had asked me about Agar’s helmet and wanted to try it
on! I instantly heard protesting from Agar!
“No one touches my helmet! Well almost no one, a lady
can!”-Agar
I am not sure how I came up with that helmet! Often my
answer for things like this is-that is what he wanted. I saw
one big gem and two small ones and the strips of blue and yellow fabric, that
are no more then decoration. Agar enjoys flare!
His armor gems are primarily orange due to the element of
lightning being orange in color. There
is a very in-depth magic system to explain here but since it carries so much
uniqueness and depth, it is best to let it be read in the finished
novel.
I am sure I could go on forever but these are the key points
to the amazingly sweet, charming, goofball character that is Agar!
Read his interview for more of his personality in his words!
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