Flint

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At the start of the story, Flint was 18 years old and a librarian's apprentice. He meets and befriends Amber while she is studying old scrolls about the time before the Blackout. After she leaves to save the World, he goes out to seek her and bring her and Torch City's power source back.



Early Life
Flint grew up an orphan, found on the steps of the Library by the old master. By the time he was ten years old, Flint had learned his way around the huge book-filled dusty halls of the Library and could read just as well as the master. He has taken after his step father the joys of reading, and besides the classes with the other Apprentices, he spends most of his time reading every book he can get his hands on; from basic mechanic books to the few books of fiction which Arpegys holds particularly dear. Flint is fascinated about the World and its ways so much that he has tried to find a way to reverse The Blackout through his intensive studying -- to no avail, however.

He never thought he would grow up to be anything else than the old master's replacement and he was content with the thought of one day having the huge Library all to himself. His life takes a sudden turn when he meets Amber and she starts telling him about her own ideas regarding saving the World. Flint quickly took a liking in her witty, clever, ambitious nature. He found her to be a very down to earth individual, however he had a hard time believing her theories on how to turn the lights back on, for that reason he hasn't provided all that much aid in her research. Flint partly blamed himself when Amber suddenly disappears one day, wishing that he had listened to her better so that he could try and help; for that reason he took it upon himself to find her and bring her back.



Personality
Flint is naive, brave and reckless. Curious by nature, Flint loves manuscripts about ancient technology, and hopes that one day he will have close access to the well kept relics, currently protected by the high echelons of Torch City society . He has no fear of the darkness awaiting him outside of the Torch City walls, his bravery and his desire to bring his friend back greater than any reluctance he might have. Flint is grateful for everything he has been given in his life and for that reason he has the desire to change the World and make it a better place. Growing up an orphan, he was no stranger to being laughed and pointed at by other kids and he developed into a compassionate and kind soul with little regard for the opinion of others. Flint is also very humble despite his remarkable intellect, and can hardly ever receive a compliment. His experiences growing up has also created a desire to protect those in need even though he is well aware of his physical limitations.