Albert Wilds
Custode Centrale, official EPICA character portrait

Kin and the Knot · Official profile

Custode Centrale

Guardian of the Origin

“Strength is not born from power. It is born from the memory of what we are.”
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Role

Spiritual guide of the Kin and guardian of the Origin’s memory, protecting the balance between the Knot, the Kin and the ancient world.

Apparent age

Elderly

Appearance

Long white hair, a neatly kept white beard, luminous pupil-less golden eyes and ivory robes.

Personality

Wise, patient and deeply empathic. He speaks sparingly, but every sentence carries a lesson.

Abilities

He preserves the knowledge of the Origin, perceives the Knot and guides the awakening of the Kin without imposing his will.

Relationships

  • Aris: recognises his destiny.
  • Nox: guides his understanding.
  • The Kin: spiritual guide.
  • Origine: principal guardian.

Affiliation

The Kin

First appearance

EPICA – Book II: The Children of the Node

Curiosity

He is among the very few who truly understand the Origin and the bond connecting every Kin.

Status

Alive

Visual canon

Long white hair; short white beard; luminous pupil-less golden eyes; ivory robes; always preserve the official portrait.

This portrait is the official visual canon for all future EPICA illustrations.