Tendai


 * "Ugh. No good. You call that a triple-thunderbolt ultra serpent strike?"

-Tendai, about one of Kgosi's normal stances.

Tendai is a Wurei tribe native, and a paladin of unknown element as well. Very little is known of him, as he has no clear backstory before arriving at the Wurei village one night, but it is clear that there is more to him than meets the eye. He enjoys a bit of fun while he teaches his students, Kgosi Starbrook and Sekai, the use of their powers by doing such things as making up ridiculous names for simple stances.

His name means "be thankful," because it indicates his appreciation for the world and his wisdom.

History
Tendai came to the Wurei tribe years before the comic began, where he talked to the seer and it was revealed that his name was not, in fact, Tendai. He was permitted to stay in the tribe and became a member, and met Sekai in the morning. He taught her the paladin arts, then met Kgosi, who he also took in. Most of the other details are unclear.

Personality
Tendai seems to be an odd mix of seriousness and humor. He may be the sort of person to make jokes, but he is very insightful and can diagnose certain things very effectively. He seems to be very relaxed and easygoing, as well, and somewhat accepting of his student's mishapss.

Relations
Most of Tendai's allies are unknown, but he instructs both Kgosi and Sekai and seems very friendly to them. He has known Sekai since she was a child, so the fact that they are close is hardly surprising.

Abilities
Tendai's paladin powers are mostly unclear, but the fact that he taught Kgosi and Sekai implies that he can use elemental control, create balls of light, and similar. However, it is unclear what his actual abilities are as of yet.

Design
Tendai, like Kgosi, was initially harsh and strict, but this was quickly abandoned, making him the more laid back person he is now. He was always going to be rather like his current self, although he was originally intended to be an antagonist eventually, according to a blog post by the author. But according to specific design by the illistrator, Tendai has minimal ragged clothing and emo hair was, and has been a must for him.