Fangas Flan Maple

Fangas Flan Maple (ファンガス・フラン・メープル, Fangasu Furan Mēpuru), is a recurring character in the "Skeleton Knight in Another World" series.

Appearance
A large, strong and fit purple-skinned dark elf, with a fierce look on his scarred face.

Background
Fangas in his early years was regarded as a powerful warrior who diligently collected the rune stone of every monster he hunted and killed to add to his hammer abilities though sadly he was unable to even use its full strength to his disappointed having never encountered a foe that was worth it.

Light Novel Volume 02
Fangas was present as a council meeting of the high elders in Maple when the elders summoned his son-in-law Dillan and granddaughter Ariane to report on the rescue of the kidnapped elves from Diento. When some of the elders criticized Ariane for murdering Marquis Diento and believed that they should formally apologize, Fangas objected to the idea of explaining themselves to the human kingdom. A few accused the dark elf of intervening due to his familial connection, which caused Fangas to intimidate the accuser. Though he was restrained by Chief Elder Briahn Bond Evanjulin Maple, though the latter agreed that staying silent to the humans was the best course of action.

Light Novel Volume 03
Later in Maple, he met with Dillan having called him from Lalatoya. He was apologetic for making his son-in-law of wasting rune stones for the teleportation costs, but was surprised that the cost was covered by Arc, a guest of Dillan's village. Fanga was interested in the mercenary though questioned if the 'human' was trustworthy. Despite Dillan's assurances, Fangas was unsure of having an unknown travel with his dear granddaughter. At the meeting he informed Dillan that Maple had received word from Limbult that a entourage from the Rhoden Kingdom arrived to discuss with the elders about the the incident at Diento. Among the representatives that wanted to meet the elves was Princess Yuriarna Merol Melissa Rhoden Olav. This was fortunate news to Dillan who was planning in arranging a meeting with her. Fangas hearing that hoped that they would be able to find some common ground with the Kingdom.

The next day, he accompanied Dillan in traveling to Saskatoon and then to Limbult to meet with the princess. There after greeting Duchess Seriarna Meria du Olav Ticient, they were introduced to her younger sister Princess Yuriarna. Fangas spoke to her on behalf of the Great Canada Forest. After learning that the princess was here to not just apologize for Marquis Diento's actions, but also seek his people's aid by strengthening elf and human relations by opening trade and recognizing Canada. In the possible alliance the princess wanted to open direct trade of Crop Fertility Runestones. The elf considered her words as it would improve relations.

Abilities and Powers
Fangas is a very powerful fighter, able to single handily defeat one of the seven cardinals of the Holy Hilk Kingdom, Augrent Iyla Patientia. He wields a large hammer that he uses to channel earth spirit magic. The hammer itself was custom built to store powdered mana which enables him to use magical attacks easily some which can be very destructive on par with Arc or even a Dragon Lord.

Ariane
Fangas cares deeply for and supports his granddaughter Ariane, seen as he defends her decision to kill Tryton du Diento, a noble from the Rhoden Kingdom, despite the potential consequences of such an action.