Fluder Paradyne

Fluder Paradyne (フールーダ・パラダイン) is the Prime Wizard and the greatest guardian of the Baharuth Empire. He is considered to be the Strongest Wizard of the Empire. His abilities are comparable to those of the Thirteen Heroes.

Appearance
Fluder is an elderly man of short stature, possessing a magnificient white beard, with a head full of snow white hair. His age is shown on his face as wrinkles, and the light of wisdom could be seen in his eyes. Mostly seen wearing a soft loose white robe, he also has on his neck a necklace made with numerous crystal orbs. Decorated on his fingers are numerous magical rings.

Personality
Fluder is described as a polite individual who has very little concern in political and social circles. Magic is both his passion and obsession, so he is quite busy with his time focusing on his studies, enhancing his power. One of his dearest desires is to touch the abyss of magic and become stronger. Though he was regarded as master of magic, he longed to have a magic caster stronger than himself and be a student once more. However, he believed that his wish would never be fulfilled, due to his advancing years. He was quite jealous of the youths, he taught not due to their ability but for their chance of seeing the abyss of magic he sought. Thus he resigned himself to becoming a pioneer in the history of magic.

Despite his disinterest in subjects other than magic, he is self-conscious enough to know to present himself accordingly in any situation. However, when presented with an opportunity to advance his magical knowledge, he loses all sense of self-control and dignity as shown when he encountered Momon and Nabe, as they far surpassed him in terms of magical ability.

Fluder is a selfish individual that is not above sacrificing everyone and everything for his goal of obtaining great magical knowledge. This is describe in Volume 7 when he described his relationship withe Empire's royal family and with the current Emperor, Jircniv. He would gladly sacrifice anyone for gaining more knowledge in magic.

Background
For six generations Fluder Paradyne has served the Bahurth Empire faithfully as a court wizard. Around that time however his relationship with the royal family was poor. That changed over the ensuing generations, becoming closer with each new generation. During the era of the third and fourth generation, he tutored both in politics and rose to become head magician in the latter.

It seems the wizard was partly responsible for the centralization of power in the Empire, as he assisted its current emperor in a plan that took at least two generations.

Fluder Paradyne is known to be the strongest wizard in the Empire. He is the head of the Imperial Magic Academy which is conducting numerous projects in the name of the Empire. One of these is the experiment in using undead in grid farming to form a cheap and efficient labor force. However, Fluder's experiments faces numerous opposition, especially from the high priest, believing that the use of such unholy creatures is blasphemy against God.

The Men in the Kingdom Arc
Fluder Paradyne has a meeting with Jircniv Rune Farlord el Nix, and learns of the existence of Ainz Ooal Gown, a powerful magic caster, that according to Gazef Stronoff's report, may even rival him. After hearing this, Fluder is eager to meet a magic caster that may possibly equal him or even surpass him.

The Invaders of the Large Tomb Arc
Fluder Paradyne and two of his disciples, makes their way to an area of the capital to observe the fruits of his undead labor project. At the same time his disciples discuss the appearance of Jaldabaoth in Re-Estize. The emperor had requested the great wizard to investigate the demon, unfortunately Fluder could provide no answer as of yet, the topic is then moved to a strange number of powerful figures emerging in the Kingdom: Momon, Nabe and the mysterious magic caster named Ainz Ooal Gown. He then goes to an underground chamber where a captured Death Knight is chained. Fluder then attempts to force the creature to submit to his will, but fails as his magic is not strong enough. Though disappointed at his inability to subjugate the undead creature, his mood brightens at hearing of the arrival of the adamantite group Darkness.

After his failed attempt to bend the Death Knight to his will, Fluder then goes to meet with the two adventurers from Darkness alone, as he is interested in learning more about Nabe, whom was rumored to be a powerful magic caster that uses 3rd tier spells at such a young age. Upon the introductions, the wizard was in awe by the mysterious dark armored warrior and the beauty of the magic caster. At the same time he notices that he is unable to discern the rank of Nabe's magic with his ability. After realizing that Fluder was attempting to do so, the two adventurers remove their magical rings that were inhibiting their power, enabling Fluder to gauge the level of their true power. Upon seeing the true level of their power, Fluder is shocked to the very core of his being at the endless possibilities based on the magic the two are capable of. Especially Momon, whose tenth tier magic easily shadows Nabe's eighth tier magic. He is overwhelmed by jealousy and later happiness as all his accomplishments till now are broken by the two standing before him. In the end he comes to the acceptance and joy that there are still heights of power that he still has yet to reach. Kneeling down before him, the old wizard begs Momon to teach him all his magical secrets, promising to give him anything he asks for. Upon seeing the sincerity of Fluder's request, Momon accepts him as his disciple.

Abilities and Powers
Fluder is a user of the 6th tier of magic - a level known to be the highest rank attainable by humans. Through the use of his magic he has managed to prolong his natural lifespan to over two hundred years. He also has an innate talent that allows him to see the rank of a magic caster. It is said that his magic is evenly matched with, or has even surpassed, the power of the Thirteen Heroes.

Known Classes

 * Wizard
 * Warlock (Kinjutsushi)
 * Bishop

Active

 * Obey: A modified spell of ‘Summon Undead Sixth Tier" Fluder's own creation. Supposedly it allows him to control lower rank undead.

Jircniv Rune Farlord el Nix
Fluder likes the current emperor and considers Jircniv as his own grandson. However, in order to achieve his goal of peering into the abyss of magic, Fluder would not hesitate to betray Jircniv despite treating him as his own son.

Ainz Ooal Gown
Before meeting the Overlord of Nazarick, Fluder believed he had reached the human potential for magic. His long life and experience are a tribute to that belief. However upon seeing Ainz Ooal Gown's overwhelmingly superior magic, Fluder swears his allegiance in hope of enhancing his own power. He now acts as an accomplice in Ainz Ooal Gown's plans in forging Nazarick as a new nation.

Arche Eeb Rile Furt
Fluder himself thought she was a bright child and believed that she had the potential to reach his rank eventually. He also claimed it was a shame she had to drop out from the Imperial Magic Academy.

Rigrit Bers Caurau
During his younger days Fluder had the privilege of meeting one of the Thirteen Heroes.

Trivia

 * Fluder's goal in life is to achieve the highest rank of magic.
 * The wizard has some knowledge of Wild Magic.