Ander Blackwood is the youngest son of the Blackwood family, and destined to be the Planeskeeper that will maintain order between, among, and throughout the known planes of existence. A gifted magic user, albeit a bit inexperienced, he has an unprecedented access to the forbidden school of magic, Dunamancy. Under the unorthodox tutelage of Elminster Aumar, with the assistance of the Trollmates, and various other characters, Ander continues to expand his talents and abilities, as best he can within the role that Fate has assigned him.
At present, he is presumed dead after being struck by a "black fireball" during the Battle of Trollskull.