Richard Alpert

Richard Alpert, a name deeply etched in the lore of the island, is a figure cloaked in shadows and mystery, a haunting specter who traversed the centuries not by the passage of time but through the intercession of an enigmatic force. Born in the Canary Islands in 1867, his early years were marred by tragedy—the untimely death of his beloved wife, Isabella, to tuberculosis. In a desperate bid for redemption and connection to her spirit, he found himself drawn into the vortex of Jacob's world, offered immortality in exchange for loyalty. He became a reluctant servant to the whims of the island, consistently teetering on the precipice between hope and despair.

Over the years, he evolved from a mere pawn into a pivotal player, steering both the Others and the island's fate with a mixture of wisdom and weariness. His life is a tapestry woven from threads of desire, loyalty, and the mystical experiences found on the island where he has long called home. Yet, despite his long tenure, Richard remained forever shackled by the ghosts of his past, a haunting reminder of the life he could not reclaim. In the wake of Jacob's death, he faced the profound implications of mortality—a freedom he never sought but now yearned for with palpable desperation.