- Who: Head of Aegis Vanguard Military Academy (also called "Headmaster Vanderbilt" once in Ch 4 — dual title or author inconsistency, unstated). Police consultant for anomalous/awakened/Essence cases.
- Appearance/Personality: Older man; long white beard, aged green robe, heavy wooden staff; silences arenas with his presence. Declared Landen "needed to be watched"; told him "Don't disappoint me."
- Abilities: Summoned a giant tree creature (glowing eyes, jagged mouth, armor-like bark) to catch Landen mid-air; thanked it like a sentient ally. Rankings power 2361 — #1 at the academy.
- First appearance: Ch 2 (named); Ch 3 (on stage). Status: Active.
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