Character from Mother of Learning by nobody103
The third time looper — a ruthless mage who betrayed Zach, stole years of his memories, and escaped the loop ahead of the protagonists to prepare for their arrival in the real world.
Red Robe operates with the cold efficiency of someone who has decided that the ends justify any means and stopped losing sleep over it. He doesn't monologue, doesn't gloat, and doesn't waste time on threats — he acts. When Zach became a threat, Red Robe didn't confront him; he wiped years of memories and left Zach confused and diminished. He was Veyers Boranova, a student at the Academy — unremarkable enough that no one suspected him as the third looper. This anonymity was his greatest weapon. While Zorian and Zach were learning to cooperate, Red Robe had already mapped the loop's mechanics, allied with the invasion conspirators, and planned his exit strategy. He fights strategically rather than heroically, using simulacra as body doubles, avoiding direct confrontation when possible, and choosing ambush over duel every time. His magical skill is formidable but secondary to his willingness to be utterly ruthless.
Conceals his identity behind a distinctive red robe and magical disguise. His true appearance as Veyers Boranova is unremarkable — a former Academy student of average build. The red robe itself is enchanted, serving as both disguise and armor, billowing unnaturally as if moved by a wind no one else can feel.
Also known as: Red Robe, Veyers Boranova, Veyers, The Third Looper