Thet-mun

Thet-mun, a skillful scout, was a young 'mountain bandit' who belonged to a band led by Kenjak Ashevajak, the so-called "Bandit Lord" of the Gangrek Mounts of the Isle of Jacuruku. Thet wore a small leather cap, an ancient, discoloured hauberk and was armed with a long curved knife. Due to some chronic condition or disease, Thet-mun's lean "weasel-like" face was a livid red, and was covered in ever-increasing pock-marks and pimples. His teeth were uneven and rotting, and his fingernails were rimmed in black. Thet was skinny and awkward, but he was able to move soundlessly through the jungle. Most noticeably - according to Kenjak - the "kid's stink was unique", and the smell could give away Thet's presence even when he was otherwise completely hidden.Blood and Bone, Chapter 3, US HC p.141-143Blood and Bone, Chapter 7, US HC p.276Blood and Bone, Chapter 9, US HC p.364
Thet-mun displayed an impressive ability to survive in the wilderness, having a wide knowledge of what plants/animals could be eaten and which were best to avoid. As well as being aware of naturally available poisons and remedies, Thet knew how to find, prepare and use them. He "had learned all this esoteric natural history" from his 'old' aunt - who had had the reputation of being a witch."Blood and Bone, Chapter 9, US HC p.368Blood and Bone, Chapter 10, US HC p.376/378
==In Blood and Bone==
Thet-mun, besides being one of the main trackers of the band, also functioned as messenger amongst Kenjak and the other bandits whenever they were scattered. Despite Thet's knowledge and general usefulness, Kenjak had a very low opinion of Thet and treated him badly and with little or no respect.Blood and Bone, Chapter 3, US HC p.142Blood and Bone, Chapter 7, US HC p.276Blood and Bone, Chapter 9, US HC p.364
At one point, Thet-mun temporarily worked for Pon-lor, a young Thaumaturg mage. However, the arrangement did not last for long and Thet re-joined Kenjak and his band. As Thet was leaving, Pon-lor gave him some practical advice - advice that Thet-mun ridiculed.Blood and Bone, Chapter 9, US HC p.366-368Blood and Bone, Chapter 10, US HC p.374-378
Ultimately, Thet-mun, running afoul of Pon-lor again, ended up sharing the same fate as that which Pon-lor meted out to the remaining members of Kenjak's bandit band.Blood and Bone, Chapter 14, US HC p.529-532
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