Augustus, known as Gus, is a spectral sorcerer bound to undeath after forging a pact with Stagnate, god of undeath. His ghostly form—white-haired and blue-eyed—embodies his deliberate rejection of physicality, a testament to his lifelong devotion to knowledge and arcane mastery. Renowned in his mortal years as the Wandering Sage, his legendary prowess in magic and strategy persists even in death. As a foster grandfather to William, a child under the guardianship of three undead wardens, Gus instructs the boy in sorcery, economics, and survival, blending stern discipline with veiled compassion. Pragmatic and prideful, his abrasive exterior masks unwavering loyalty to his kin. He orchestrates covert schemes to shield William, including sabotaging the youth’s duel against Blood to thwart a soul-binding ritual, prioritizing safety over pride. Two centuries past, Gus allied with Blood and Mary to confront a Demon Lord. When their assault faltered, they sealed the foe and bargained with Stagnate for undeath, becoming immortal guardians shackled to solitude. Their cursed forms mirror their final mortal states: Gus, detached from flesh, became a ghost; Mary, scorched by divine fire, a mummy; and Blood, his body shattered, a skeletal warrior. Decades later, demons sought to exploit William as a sacrificial key to break the seal. Though initially resistant to raising the child, Gus relented, forging an unexpected familial bond. This attachment eroded their vigilance, provoking Stagnate to reclaim their souls. Defying the god, Gus dueled Stagnate’s echo with Quadruple Casting and Entity Obliteration spells, a defiance that faltered but bought time. Following Stagnate’s downfall, Gus pledged anew to Gracefeel, goddess of light, serving as her herald to safeguard the seal. A master strategist, Gus engineered the High King’s assassination and outmaneuvered trial adversaries through calculated precision. His Words of Creation enable devastating multicast spells, weaving offense and defense seamlessly. Legends whisper his true name, echoing deeds like gifting an enchanted blade to a half-elf wanderer—a gesture revealing his far-reaching foresight. Beneath his brusque demeanor lies a resolve to shield his found family at any cost. He bolsters William with enchanted aid in pivotal battles and shoulders existential threats quietly. Once a sage driven by intellect, Gus now navigates a dual mantle: guardian bound by duty and reluctant patriarch shaped by loyalty and fragile, hard-won affection.