Abelar

The Grand Maester (ex Archmaester of Copper), Abelar, does not really know his own history. He might be able to recall obscure events from ages ago. However, his upbringing is a mystery to him. He knew both of his parents were from Qohor. One a trader the other a whore. When he was young his mother whose name he long forgot dropped him off at the citadel. He became a maester around the age of 27 and archmaester around a decade later. He devoted himself to the study of history. It enamored him. Recently, in 409 A.C., he became Grandmaester.

Appearance
Abelar looks about how a man of his age should look. At the edges of hair, you can just see where grey hair is creeping in. Abelar chooses to keep his brown hair short and his beard well-trimmed.

Early Life
Abelar was born in 362 AC to a Qohorik lumber trader and a Qohorik whore in oldtown. When he was young he was taken to the citadel. He served under the current Archmaester of History Maester Cegrad. Abelar enjoyed working under the man. Despite the lackluster conditions it was really all the boy knew. Cegrad was pleasant enough as well, often after long days of research the Archmaester would spent his nights teaching young Abelar about the why history was important not simply what the history was.

Acolyte-Maester
Abelar formed his first link at about age 16 after finally getting the courage to take a skill challenge test. It was a copper link signifying history. Under Cegrad’s tutalige he received all the required links to become a master within the next eight years. His life was relatively uneventful during that time. Mostly spent reading. For extracurricular links he chose dragon lore which he received three links in. Then one in medicine and one in ravenry. The reason for dragon lore was due to dragons being intrinsically tied to the history of the planet. Medicine and Ravenry were merely important.

The glass candle did not light for Abelar but he passed the test and became a maester. He was not sent immediately to a house however he was sent out to Essos in the west. A ship from oldtown carried him to King’s Landing where he met the Grand Maester, Selwyn. Cegrad spoke about Selwyn frequently and he had much second hand knowledge about the man. This was the first time he met him in person. Selwyn was apparently not one for words but Abelar had quite the silver tongue and managed to speak with him for about four hours. Selwyn was a strange man. Filled with mysticism. Selwyn talked told him several bits of knowledge that Abelar cherished very much.

Essos
For the next decade Abelar spent his time in Saath, Mantarys, Elyria, Slaver’s Bay, The Free Cities, and even as far as Qarth. He learned as much as he could about the history of these lands as he knew much about the origins of Westersos and their men he knew little about Essos. After his excursion he was well learned in nearly every area of the known world east of Yi Ti. The only thing that kept Abelar out of trouble was his great mind and silver tongue.

Becoming an Archmaester
When he returned to the Citadel he found that Cegrad had fallen ill. On is deathbed it was clear Abelar, Cegrad’s longtime student, should take the Mantle of Archmaester of History. Within the year Cegrad died and Abelar became the Archmaester. While he was relatively young his knowledge could not be disputed. Even many of the older maesters respected his vast intellect and comprehension in the arts of history.

Mummer's War Era-Grandmaester
In present day when Selwyn is reported as being sicker and sicker all of the Archmaester’s are vying for the spot of Grand Maester. Abelar included. He supposes his biggest challenge are Ellendore (silver) and Galladon (bronze). In 409 A.C. his wits and guile proved effective as he was elected to be Grandmaester. Upon reviewing the 'war' that occurred Abelar dubbed it the Mummers War because he decided it wasn't really a true uprising. This name became official through the citadel and the queens court and much to Abelar's suprise the name stuck.

Being elected Grandmaester was the apex of Abelar's achievements. He is proud to put on the jewel encrusted chain every day. However, he does not loaf around. Almost all of his time not spent advising the queen he spends researching. At the turn of the decade some religious dissonance began. While, in truth, Abelar did not care for religion he did his best to advocate for peace and levelheadedness. Sometimes his council was met with scorn at other times with nods of agreement and praise. In the next few years several battle's occur. While Abelar did not fight in them he did his best to catalog them by corresponding (via Ravens) with the Citadel. While the recent actions of the Triarchy have concerned him he has mostly just watched them in silence. Waiting. He is no Master of Whispers but he is a sharp cookie.

Recently in 418 A.C. the cold has been slowly creeping in and Abelar has been enjoying as much time as he can in the Gardens. However, shadows are in the back of his mind about what is before him. He cannot pinpoint exactly what they are.