Rob

Rob (ロブ Robu) was a Fairy Tail Mage who was kidnapped and enslaved in the Tower of Heaven. He was also a close friend of Makarov Dreyar and Erza Scarlet. He died protecting Erza during the slave rebellion that occurred in order to save Jellal Fernandes.^[1]

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What role did Rob play in the slave rebellion at the Tower of Heaven?

Rob, an old man and Fairy Tail Mage, was enslaved at the Tower of Heaven. He was a friend to Makarov Dreyar and Erza Scarlet. During the Tower of Heaven slave rebellion, Rob taught Erza the essence of Magic. He died while protecting Erza from Zeref's cult's Magical troops during the revolt. His death resulted from his use of Magic to shield Erza.

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How did Rob's friendship with Makarov Dreyar and Erza Scarlet influence his actions?

Rob, an old man from Fairy Tail, was deeply influenced by his friendships with Makarov Dreyar and Erza Scarlet. He taught Erza the essence of magic and his self-sacrifice during the Tower of Heaven rebellion triggered her magical potential. His actions were guided by his belief in the value of friendship and his readiness to risk his life for his friends.

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What was the cause of Rob's death in Fairy Tail?

Rob, a Mage from Fairy Tail, met his end during a slave rebellion in the Tower of Heaven. He shielded Erza from a magical assault, giving up his life in the process. This selfless act sparked Erza's latent Magic potential, contributing to her power's expansion. Rob was a cherished friend of Makarov Dreyar and Erza Scarlet, and held friendship and freedom in high regard.

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How does Rob's appearance reflect his character in the anime?

Rob's appearance in the anime Fairy Tail mirrors his character traits. His lengthy eyebrows, thick gray beard, and shirtless outfit displaying his Fairy Tail mark, imply a rugged, independent personality. As a younger man, he was tall and muscular, with gray hair and long brown eyebrows, wearing a plain dark shirt and beige trousers. This corresponds with his strong belief in personal freedom and willingness to risk his life for his friends.

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What kind of mage was Rob in Fairy Tail?

Rob, a Fairy Tail mage, was known for his Fire Magic. He was part of a team that included Makarov, Goldmine, Bob, Porlyusica, and Yajima. Rob's belief in freedom and friendship was a defining trait. He played a crucial role in awakening Erza's Magic potential. Rob was enslaved in the Tower of Heaven and sacrificed his life to protect Erza during a rebellion.

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Appearance

Rob is a lean old man with pale skin. He has long white hair which goes midway down his back. Two strands of hair stand out from the rest and point outwards. His eyebrows are nearly as long as the hair on his head, reaching down past his chin. He has a thick gray beard which extends down to his chest. He wears a pair of beige shorts with no shirt, so his black Fairy Tail mark located on his lower back is visible.

In his youth, Rob was a tall, muscular man. His gray hair pointed upwards with long brown eyebrows pointing opposite directions. He wore a simple dark shirt with beige pants.^[2]

Personality

Rob was once a member of Fairy Tail (in a team with Makarov, Goldmine, Bob, Porlyusica and Yajima), and he greatly believes in freedom that lay within oneself.^[3] When he sacrificed himself to save Erza, he elicited her true Magic potential, thus being responsible for her power's growth. As he hails from Fairy Tail, he values friendship and does not mind dying for his friends' sake.^[4]

History

Rob was first seen in a flashback as an old man enslaved with Erza and her friends at the unfinished Tower of Heaven.^[5] Rob taught Erza about the true meaning of Magic.^[6] He died during the slaves' rebellion in an attempt to protect Erza from the Magical troops of Zeref's cult's attack. His Magic Power at the time represented his life force, and his use of Magic to defend Erza resulted in his death. This brought on a change in his charge, and Erza's Magical abilities were awakened.^[7]

Magic and Abilities

Fire Magic (火の魔法 Hi no Mahō): Rob used an apparently unique spell to protect Erza. Although it appears to be a fire-type Magic, it is also stated that he "reflects" the enemy's attacks. It's possible that the spell he used merely reversed the fire-like effects of the incoming spells.^[8]

Trivia

• Rob's death differs between anime and manga. In the manga, he gets hit once while protecting Erza and falls to the ground dead soon after as all his Magic Power has long since withered. While in the anime, Rob has enough power to reflect a barrage of fire blasts before crumbling to dust.

Quotes

• (To Erza Scarlet about the nature of Magic) "Yes, everything begins from you believing with your heart. You can think of tarots, faith, prayer, and such as Magic. Its a miracle that only true believers can experience. Only those who believe that Magic exists, believe in themselves, and believe that they can coexist with everything in nature can use such a thing as Magic."^[9]
• (To Erza Scarlet) "I never thought I could see a smile like that again, in a place like this... freedom is in your heart."^[3]

Battles & Events

• Tower of Heaven Slave Revolt
• Tower of Heaven Slaves vs. Tower of Heaven's Guards & Magic Troops

References

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