Hanged Man

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Alger was one of the Tarot Club’s first two known members alongside Justice. From the Club’s early gatherings, he provided information on the Aurora Order and pursued news of the pirate general Qilangos, establishing himself as the group’s principal connection to maritime affairs 40 106 194.

Although he presents himself as a pirate who travels the seas, Alger is an outer operative of the Church of Storms, handling work the Church cannot openly conduct. His voyages limit how quickly he receives news from Backlund, but also give him access to pirate markets, assemblies, rare materials, and intelligence networks 373 561.

Appearance

Above the Gray Fog, Alger appears as a blue-haired man. His Church of Storms clerical clothing has been recognizable enough to worry him that fellow Tarot Club members could infer his background 40 474.

• Blue hair 40
• Often presents himself with a composed, inscrutable bearing 561
• Has worn Church of Storms clergy attire beneath the Gray Fog’s concealment 474

Personality

Alger is calculating, cautious, and highly attentive to leverage. He routinely studies other members’ reactions, withholds information until he understands a situation, and turns opportunities into practical profit. When Luther offered a large collection of Beyonder Characteristics, Alger immediately proposed commissions, Artisan processing, and a structured distribution arrangement 277 280.

His pragmatism does not prevent concern for others. He strongly urged Derrick to avoid a dangerous City of Silver expedition, though he delivered that advice through manipulation rather than direct honesty. He also offers sharp political analysis, warning Justice that the upper class may unite against an outside threat regardless of internal rivalries 195.

Abilities & Skills

Sailor Pathway

Alger is a mid-Sequence Sailor Pathway Beyonder who progressed from Wind-blessed to Ocean Songster 405 706.

• Can wield wind-based Beyonder powers to intimidate and overwhelm weaker opponents 561.
• Possesses extensive practical knowledge of maritime dangers, pirate politics, and sea-borne Beyonder materials 277 373.
• Uses his Church and pirate connections to gather intelligence at events such as the Pirate Assembly 561.

Intelligence Analysis

Alger excels at identifying motives, factional interests, and hidden risks.

• Correctly interprets the political consequences of violence against Backlund’s elite 195.
• Recognizes the implications of Kalvetua’s fall and deliberately guides the Tarot Club toward realizing that Mr. Fool has assumed the Sea God’s authority 476.
• Advises Luther to investigate the motive behind a suspected mole rather than only searching for the culprit’s identity 667.

Brokerage and Negotiation

Alger functions as a key broker within the Tarot Club’s growing trade network.

• Arranges the sale and Artisan processing of Luther’s Beyonder Characteristics for a commission 280 306.
• Sold a Judge-derived Beyonder Item and used the proceeds to purchase the Wind-blessed formula and Characteristic 405.
• Brokers potion materials and Characteristics for other members, including Fors, Emlyn, and Audrey 277 517 706.

Relationships

• Mr. Fool / Klein Moretti — A founding Tarot Club member who carefully interprets and supports the Fool’s intentions, particularly in revealing the Sea God’s authority 40 476.
• Luther / Temperance — Initially suspicious of Luther’s apparent Secrets Suppliant aura, Alger becomes his broker and business partner while remaining wary of his overwhelming strength 277 280 405.
• Derrick Berg / Sun — Acts as a harsh, manipulative mentor; Alger tries to protect Derrick from lethal risks in the City of Silver and continues advising him on political survival 195 280.
• Audrey Hall / Justice — Fellow original Tarot Club member. Alger offers her political perspectives, brokers materials, and recognizes her growing perceptiveness 194 195 706.
• Klein / World — Maintains a cautious working relationship with World, especially during the Bayam operation; Alger repeatedly fears that Klein and Luther’s plans will create another major disturbance 494 517.
• Cattleya / Hermit — Identifies her as Admiral of Stars and notes her concern for Queen Mystic as a potential vulnerability 473 586.
• Philia — Briefly assists Luther’s inexperienced sailor at the Pirate Assembly, protecting him from a swindler and giving practical advice 561.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Tarot Club Operations

Alger supplies information on the Aurora Order, tracks Qilangos, and becomes the Club’s principal maritime contact. He also advises Derrick on avoiding Elder Lovia’s expedition, prioritizing the boy’s survival over straightforward honesty 40 106 195.

Temperance’s Arrival and the Trade Network

When Temperance joins the Tarot Club, Alger suspects that Luther may be a Rose Bishop loyal to the True Creator and conceals his own Wind-blessed formula search until he can judge the newcomer 277. After Luther reveals a vast stockpile of Characteristics taken from an Aurora Order stronghold, Alger becomes his broker, arranging sales and Artisan commissions 279 280 306.

Advancement to Wind-blessed

Alger sells the Judge-derived item for enough money to secure the Wind-blessed formula and Characteristic from Luther. Luther transfers the main ingredient through a ritual, and Alger later completes his Sequence 6 advancement 405 410 434.

Maritime Affairs and the Pirate Assembly

Alger helps arrange a ship for Luther through Mr. Fool’s intermediary role, while taking a 300-pound commission for the service 425. At the Pirate Assembly, he gathers intelligence for the Church of Storms, encounters Luther’s sailor Philia, and becomes alarmed by Agalito’s unprecedented personal appearance 561. After the Assembly’s catastrophe, he conceals details of Temperance’s involvement while reporting the King of Immortality’s death and the rise of a new King of Blood 586.

Later Tarot Club Adviser

After advancing to Ocean Songster, Alger continues brokering materials for the Club and provides Luther with an investigative framework for examining a suspected mole’s motive, purpose, and potential gain from murder 706 667.