Abuelo Santiago

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Abeulo Santiago
Biographical information
Status	Alive
Gender	Male
Family	Mr. Santiago (son) Ren Santiago (granddaughter)
Residence	Galveston, Texas, United States of America
Physical description
Species	Human
Behind the scenes
Appearances	The Fire Keeper Lords of Night Dawn of the Jaguar

“	Letting go takes the greatest strength of all.	”
–Abuelo telling Ren the struggle of letting go in Dawn of the Jaguar.

Abeulo Santiago is the father of Mr. Santiago and the paternal grandfather of Ren Santiago.

History

Ren Santiago, his granddaughter.

Abeulo is descendant from a line of Mexica brijos, something he takes pride in despite not being able to perform magic himself, and had at least one son and at least one granddaughter.

He and his son would argue over whether or not to teach Ren magic with him wanting to and his son being against it. His son would die and he would take custody of his granddaughter.

Soon after Ren's thirteen birthday, she would trigger her Mayan heritage and he helped her get to the docks in Galveston so she can escape.

Storm Runner Trilogy

The Fire Keeper

He receives word that his granddaughter is safe on Isla Holbox and flies out to be with her. Four days later they see each other and join the Obispos and Brooks and Quinn for Pizza. He then meets Pacific.

Shadow Bruja Duology

Lords of Night

He helps his granddaughter get away from the monsters pursuing her after she triggers her godborn heritage.

Dawn of the Jaguar

Ren thinks of his advice when in Saqik'oxol's pond, remembering what he told her at six years old. Later, he happily hugs his granddaughter when she returns.

Appearance

Abeulo Santiago is described as looking top young to be a grandfather.

Personality

Abeulo Santiago is a caring man who is open about his family background and cares for his granddaughter.

Etymology

• Santiago is a Spanish surname and masculine given name meaning "Saint James".

Trivia

• Despite having sobernatural heritage, he is unable to do magic.