Scar's Brother

Ishvalan alchemist who fused alchemy and alkahestry

Scar's older brother and an alchemist. During the Ishval Civil War, he devised a unique transmutation circle fusing alchemy and alkahestry, which he tattooed onto both of his arms. In contrast to his younger brother, he was calm, intellectual, and deeply family-oriented.

Trivia

  • Independently created a special transmutation circle fusing alkahestry and alchemy and engraved it on his right arm.
  • While continuing research for the country, he had conflicts with his brother but was truly a loving older brother.
  • During Kimblee's attack, he took the fatal wound to protect his brother, resulting in the loss of one arm.
  • Entrusted his brother with the encrypted research book on the 'Reversal Transmutation Circle'.

Alternate names

Scar's Older Brother Ishvalan Alchemist Master's Disciple

Tags

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Lost his right arm and engraved a transmutation circle tattoo on his right arm as a replacement. Has the typical appearance of an Ishvalan.
Distinguishing features
  • Transmutation circle tattoos on both arms
  • Right arm is not a prosthetic but a transplanted tattooed arm
  • Family-oriented expression

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
Calm and research-oriented. Although he differed from his brother Scar in the application and philosophy of alchemy, he was a loving older brother who continued research for his country and people even during the civil war. He incorporated knowledge of alkahestry and possessed a philosophical perspective.
Keywords
  • Family-oriented
  • Calm and composed
  • Alchemist
  • Researcher
  • Rational
  • Creative
  • Composed
Talents
  • High theoretical understanding of alchemy
  • Knowledge of alkahestry
  • Unique transmutation circle design
  • Medical knowledge
  • High mental fortitude
Skills
  • Deconstruction and reconstruction transmutation via arm-engraved transmutation circles
  • Combat alchemy
  • First aid
Motivation
Survival and revival of the Ishvalans, completion of the reversal transmutation circle entrusted to his brother

History

Backstory
An alchemist who harbored unyielding resentment toward the tragedy inflicted on his people by the Amestrian army's persecution during the Ishval Civil War. Despite admonishments from his younger brother for defying doctrine, he pursued independent alchemy research. Due to his proximity to the eastern border, he incorporated Xingese alkahestry research, fusing it to create a special transmutation circle. He passed the research book to his brother, and ultimately shielded him from Kimblee's attack, sustaining a fatal wound and dying.
Debut date
circa 200*
Work title
Fullmetal Alchemist
Media type
Manga

Fusion of Alkahestry and Alchemy

Significant event
Fusion of Alkahestry and Alchemy
Description
Incorporated eastern alkahestry and engraved his unique transmutation circles 'Deconstruction' and 'Reconstruction' as tattoos on both arms.

Ishval Civil War

Significant event
Ishval Civil War
Description
Continued research while fighting amid the national civil war, ultimately becoming a shield for his brother and sustaining severe injuries.

Encryption of the Reversal Transmutation Circle

Significant event
Encryption of the Reversal Transmutation Circle
Description
In preparation for the escalation of the extermination war, he encrypted and handed over the research book on the countermeasure transmutation circle to his brother.

Relationships

Scar

Sibling

Younger brother. Though they differed in ideology and methods, they were bound by a strong bond. Involved in a life-and-death battle.

Media appearances

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga

Voice cast and creators

Hiromu Arakawa

Creator name
Hiromu Arakawa
Role
Original author

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