Roushk

**Roushk** is the Lizard Tribe's chief. He is Othra's lover. He was banished from the tribe when he succumbed to the curse of lust.

## Description

Roushk is a red lizard with a red mane. His muscles are sculpted like the ones on a marble statue. Before he was cursed, he is gentle, yet firm and inspires peace with the determination of a true leader.

## Encounter

The first time you encounter Roushk, he has been banished to the Forgotten Temple for being under the curse of lust.

## Interactions

You can talk with Roushk after curing him from the curse of lust.

## Gifts

Roushk will start accepting gifts once the player has at least 5 likes with them.

### Incense burner

Roushk will accept the Incense Burner and the player gains +3Roushk likes with no limits.

### Focus incense

Roushk will appreciate the Focus Incense and the player gains +1Roushk likes to a maximum of 60.

### Lust incense

Roushk will appreciate the Lust Incense and the player gains +1Roushk likes to a maximum of 60.

### *Through Human History*

The player must first ask about *"Roushk's hobbies"* during *"Bonding"* which is available once the player has completed *Hunting contest*.
Roushk will love *Through Human History* and the player gains +5Rouskh likes with no limits.

### *Foundation of Northcrest*

The player needs to have gifted *Through Human History* previously before the option is available to gift this book.

Roushk will love *Foundation of Northcrest* and the player gains +3Roushk likes with no limits.

The player can *"Discuss books"* with him once the player gifts *Foundation of Northcrest* and choosing *"Humans"* for additional likes of +2Roushk likes to a maximum of 70.

### *Alurines, Hogsvins, Ursadins*

*Alurines, Hogsvins, Ursadins* can be gifted once the player has gifted *Through Human History* to Roushk previously.

Roushk will love the gift and the player gains +3Roushk likes with no limits.

### *Common Ground - Beginning of Lakeshard*

*Common Ground - Beginning Of Lakeshard* can be gifted once the player has gifted *Alurines, Hogsvins, Ursadins* to Roushk previously.

Roushk will love the gift and the player gains +3Roushk likes with no limits.

The player can *"Discuss books"* with him once the player gifts *Common Ground - Beginning of Lakeshard* and choosing *"Island"* for additional likes of +2Roushk likes to a maximum of 70.

### Erotic book

Erotic Book can be gifted once the player has gifted *Through Human History* to Roushk previously.

Roushk will trust the player's opinion and will accept Erotic Book and the player gains +5Roushk likes with no limits.

The player can *"Discuss books"* with him once the player gifts *Common Ground - Beginning of Lakeshard* and choosing *"Erotic"* for additional likes of +2Roushk likes to a maximum of 70. There is a minor dialogue variation if the player's lewd fame for Lizard's Tribe is at least 10 and the player is submissive.

## Hearts

There are 2 hearts for Roushk. Here are the options:

* Celebration
* Bonding
* Non-canon

## Celebration

1. Requirements:
	* Final step of *Lizard's Treasure*
	* 40 or more Roushk likes
	* Player is into males
2. Head to Ruin to start the celebration.
3. Once the celebration begins, continue the scene and you'll be given a list of options to speak to the tribe members. Once you're done with mingling, agree to *"Rejoin with Othra"* to progress the scene.
4. Then choose *"Talk with Roushk a bit more"*.
5. Later on in that conversation Roushk will show concern that he might have hurt the player. Choose *"No"* or *"Be honest"* for additional likes. If these options do not appear, you need to have 40 or more likes before reaching this step.
6. Continue with the scene and eventually Othra will ask you about your feelings for Roushk. Choose either: *"Say you admire him"* then *"Yes"* or *"Say you support both of them"* then *"Yes, both"*.
7. Continue with the scene and eventually Roushk will ask the player to join him. Say *"Yes"* and you will gain +1Roushk love.

## Bonding

1. Requirements:
	* Complete *Hunting contest*
	* Between 10:00 and 17:59
	* Not a Sunday
2. Speak to Othra on *"Bonding"* and you'll eventually be given these options:
	* *"Long walk"*
	* *"Waterfall"*
	* *"Help in the temple"**You'll need to pick all these options at least once to gain Roushk's second heart. For now, continue onto the next step.*
3. Choose *any option*. Once you've picked an option any additional options or failed checks has no rewards or consequences, and is entirely up to you until you get these options:
	* *"Stay"*
	* *"Leave"*
4. Choose *"Stay"*
5. Choose *"Ask him to stay"*
6. Choose *"Continue"* and if Roushk had 0 hearts, you'll gain +1 Roushk heart when the scene ends. Otherwise if you already got the heart, then continue onto the next step to get the second heart.
7. Pass time by resting or sleeping so that it's the next day so you can talk to Othra in the hour range of 10:00 and 17:59 on *"Bonding"* again to pick the remaining options in step 2 so that you've chosen all options at least once in preparation for the second heart.
8. Repeat step 2 and this time a new option will appear so you'll be given these options:
	* *"Long walk"*
	* *"Waterfall"*
	* *"Help in the temple"*
	* *"Leave the decision to her."*
9. Choose *"Leave the decision to her"*, and progress the scene until one or more options appear:
	* *"Follow Roushk"*
	* *"Follow Othra"*Choose *any option*. If you have 1 Roushk heart, you'll gain +1 Roushk love.

## Non-canon

1. * "Non-canon Events" set to ON in Preferences.
	* Complete *Hunting contest*
	* Exactly 0 hearts with Roushk
	* Exactly 0 hearts with Othra
	* 40+ likes Roushk
	* 40+ likes Othra
2. Speak to Othra and an option will appear: *"Missing hearts"*
3. Choose *Missing hearts* and you'll be given these options:
	* *"Love Point with Roushk"*: +1 Roushk love.
	* *"Love Point with Othra"*: +1 Othra love.
	* *"Love Point with Othra and Roushk"*: +1 Roushk love, +1 Othra love.
	* *"Not now"*: Return to main talk menu.
	* *"I don't need Love Points with them"*: Hides the "Missing Hearts" option.*You only get to choose once, unless you choose* "Not now" *which ends the conversation but lets you come back to it.*
4. *Make a choice*.

## Cursed Roushk

You first meet Roushk near the forgotten temple in the Swamp. He hides around the Corrupted Lake and does what the cursed do: fornicate. Upon seeing you, he attacks, aided by a lizardman warrior and an acolyte.