Kashu

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Kashu is a male Shu'Halo hailing from the Barrens. He is the retired leader of the Dawnseeker tribe and a practicer of druidism, although he was once trained to be a warrior.
==Full Name==
Kashu of the Dawnseeker Tribe
==Apperance==
Kashu could be considered a normal sized tauren, was it not for his back haunch which reduces his height by several inches. He is a bit heavier than average, showing an evident lack of exercise. The tauren has a slightly prominent belly and his only developed muscles he still owns are the ones of his arms. Kashu's pelt is of a mud-like brown, showing no sign of aging. Rumors go Kashu's family line keeps their fur colour for most of their life, until it goes completely white in a matter of days when they are close to die of old age. His horns were once light as the snow, however, currently they have a brownish colour gained due to the many hours the tauren spent under the hot sun of the Barrens. His face is worn out, but his amber eyes have a juvenile shine on them.
Kashu wears mostly tribal clothing, made of furs, leathers and feathers. He also uses some jewelry: the ring in his nose and another in his horn, although the druid does not seems to be very keen about using the expensive adornments. He has feathers all over his clothes, of all colours. Kashu normally wields a staff to help him walking, as he rarely, if ever, fights.
Kashu's voice is deep, drawled and gruff, charged with an enjoyable patient tone.
==Background==
===Birth and Calfhood===
Long ago in the Barrens, a calf was born to Chieftain Tarku and his mate Ba'leh. The healthy baby tauren wore his father's brown pelt and had his mother's amber eyes. He was their second son. Overjoyed, they named the calf Kashu.
Kashu had a normal Calfhood, and, as he was not destined to be a chieftain he was taught like any other tauren calf, learning how to work with leathers, how to hunt and even how to cook. Kashu's father wanted to make sure his son would be a great warrior for the tribe, even if his mother wanted him to become a wise Shaman. Still, Tarku's wish had to be fulfilled first and foremost, so Ba'leh resigned to see her son grow into a brave bull.
===The Loss===
Happiness was shattered soon enough.
Kashu's elder brother, Ahok, did his rites as he hit bullhood. Everything went well... except for when he was asked to hunt alone a party of Centaurs. Ahok fought bravely, but the bloodthirsty centaurs killed the future chieftain with a coward strike of a poisoned dagger. The family received the notice with great sorrow, however, other matters had to be attended as soon as possible: Kashu was now going to be the future chieftain and, in all those years, Tarku had been arrogant to the point of not training his second son to be a chieftain for that kind of eventuality. Still, it was not too late, even if Kashu's training had to be swift and efficient.
The chieftain gave the lead temporarily to his most trusted advisor, a middle aged Shaman known as Jave, and dedicated himself to Kashu for two years. During this time, the future chieftain proved to be a skillful student, learning fast and well.
===Glory of the Warrior, Rise of the Chieftain===
When Kashu's training was complete, Tarku took control of the Dawnseekers once again and made his son join the party of braves responsible for fightning the centaurs. Kashu was not very powerful physically, and even with all the training he had, a raw strong bull could match his strength. Still, the future chieftain was very cunning and ingenious, and he proved to be an invaluable party member in multiple situtations.
Kashu's main weapon was a polearm with two spearheads. On their turn, the spearheads were double edged, perfect to slice and rend, and each of them had an independent prickle to pierce. The handle was made of metal, making it possible to smash bones using it with some ease. The grip was made of a tough leather so it was static, and shaped to fit Kashu's fingers in perfection. To make the grip even more efficient, a strap of leather was used hold the hand so the spear could not be easily dropped. This weapon was named Isham by Kashu.
Despite his success as a warrior, Kashu was not happy during this period. The future Chieftain did not enjoy the way of battle, nor the gore, violence and bloodlust involved. He just wanted to establish a family and lead his people through peace and happiness.
One day, Tarku, old and tired, summoned his son back home, to the main Dawnseeker group. Kashu needed a trustful mate and time was short, Tarku, who became white was the mountain's snow, could die of old age at any moment. That was not a problem, however, as Kashu had developed a strong friendship with a taureness named Eyia, and they had fallen in love. It was with a great smile Kashu asked Eyia to become his significant other, and it was with a passionated kiss Eyia accepted. In a fateful morning, a few months later, during one of the Barren's rare rainy days, Tarku was found dead in his hut. His expression was sooth; the chieftain died during his sleep and had not suffered.
At that same day, Kashu was procclaimed chieftain, and Eyia's pregnancy was officialized.
To be continued.
==Strategy==
Kashu is not a threat in battle anymore, at least physically. A strong blow should bring him into his knees while he is in his normal form, although, if he turns into a bear or cat, he might give a harder battle. Even then, a few strong and well placed blows should defeat Kashu. However, when against mind attacks, he has impeccable defenses and may fight back with a strong power of will.
==Quotes==
"You are never too old to learn the teachings of the Earthmother.", Kashu's life motto.
"Do not conquer the lands, learn how to use them.", usually said at chieftains who prefer to expand their territory instead of investing in the one they have secure.
==Trivia==
*When in his animal forms, Kashu is gifted with more strength and endurance.
==See also==
* Dawnseeker Tribe
==External links==
* Armory