RUKH

“Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there any more.”

― Robin Hobb, Fool's Fate

Rukh favors practical clothing in earth tones. She has a fondness for hats, colorful feathers, traditional Turali fabrics, and sturdy boots.

In the wilds you may find her wearing leather armor and a horned helm that shows she is recognized as a warrior among her kin. The axe strapped across her back seems too large for someone her size, but she bears it comfortably enough.

Stubborn and opinionated to a fault, Rukh does earnestly to help where she can. Unfortunately, her methods often involve arguing first and apologizing later.

A quetzal follows, never far from her side but careful to keep its distance from the yeheheceyaa hatchling she recently adopted.

Born into a clan of agricultural nomads, Rukh travels Tural to sell and trade the goods produced by her people. She can be found in most parts of Tural, Shaaloani and southwards.

Rukh’s kin have been hit hard by recent local events, resulting in loss of crops, caches, and even lives. To help make ends meet, she has recently taken up part-time work at the resort of Dock Poga in Kozama'uka.

Rukh is a proficient fireside cook, an adequate sketch artist (though it's most often used for her bookeeping), and skilled with an axe.

Those acquainted with the Lunyuhiyshahe may know that few display the gifts that will one day earn them the rank of Listener, a position mentioned within current lore but not yet fully explained. Among them is Rukh.

Unfortunately Kii exists, and he will not leave. In addition to violently defending Rukh from any touch that he does not approve of, the quetzal also steals. The bane of merchants everywhere, he delights in taking food, shiny things, and even pel- anything he believes might be a fitting gift for his girl.

On the dusty streets of Hhusatahwi, a Hhetsarro girl leans against a wooden cart. Displayed behind her is a variety of goods produced by her kin: rows of leatherworked items, folk medicines, dried fish and meat, baked goods, and bottles of nopalitender tuna wine. A quetzal perches atop a nearby crate, sleepily preening its feathers. Perhaps something catches your eye?

While visiting Dock Poga you might note a figure clad in Pelupelu garb and visor, but the bushy tail behind them makes it obvious that they're not what they seem. Though often found serving guests, tending quarters, and taking whatever work she can, Rukh is also listed among the resort’s tour guides. Those with the desire, and the pel, may wish to hire her to see the local sights or even brave the waters of the Ihuykatumu.

The wilds of Tural are wild indeed. Residents and visitors alike might lose their way or find themselves in a situation that they are unable to manage alone. The assistance of a local who is familiar with the lands (and always happy to lift an axe) could come in handy.

Interested in: Adventure, Combat, Planned Conflict, Comedic, Friendship, Exploration, Mercantile, Horror, and more!

I am especially fond of low or mid-stakes slice where an activity is happening, and longer arcs with many such scenes. "Sitting at a bar, drinking" RP doesn't hold my attention for long.

This character may be open to romantic and mature topics if the RP leads in that direction. Please ask OOC.

In-game RP is preferred to start. I may have availability for discord RP after we are established.

My hooks are provided as an easy starting point to RP, but I love to brainstorm individualized scenarios with a partner.

I am unlikely to be interested in 1 on 1 with a stranger unless we have mutual connections. I would prefer to RP with folks I have met IC in group RP or OOC in discord communities.

Pre-existing character connections are welcome. Please consult OOC.