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Professor Carr

Professor Carr is the wielding instructor at Basgiath War College, teaching cadets how to develop shields, manage lesser magic, and control their signets.

Professor Carr
Name Professor Carr
Age Unknown
Species Human
Status Alive
Rank/Title Professor of Wielding
Eye Color Unknown
Hair Color White
Appears in Fourth Wing (2023), Iron Flame (2023), Onyx Storm (2025)

Biography

Professor Carr is the wielding instructor at Basgiath War College, responsible for teaching cadets how to develop shields, harness lesser magic, and control their signets. He is first introduced when Violet Sorrengail witnesses him execute Jeremiah after the cadet’s innninnsic ability manifests publicly.

After Violet develops her lightning signet, Carr begins her training, focusing on rapid output of strikes rather than precision. Though not specialized in lightning wielding, he pushes Violet to strengthen her control and endurance.

In Iron Flame, Carr is present when Varrish punishes Violet by driving her close to burnout. Carr intervenes, warning that her death—along with the loss of Xaden, Tairn, and Sgaeyl—would be devastating to the war effort. He also instructs Violet on how to calm burnout and advises her to bring Andarna to avoid further risk.

Physical Description

Carr has thin white hair and carries himself with surprising physical strength. His bearing is imposing, marked by clinical detachment rather than kindness.

Powers and Abilities

Lesser Magic

Like all riders, Professor Carr can wield Lesser Magic through his bond with his dragon. This grants him the ability to open doors without contact, move with heightened speed, control mage lights, power ink pens, and inscribe runes.

Signet

Fire Wielding: Professor Carr’s signet is fire-wielding, allowing him to generate and control fire as his primary form of magic.