Krishana Treads-On-Ice

**Krishana Treads-On-Ice** or **Ukalak Krishana Treads-On-Ice Navianata** is the current Muhad or Governor of Uruk in Sikkud. He is a member of the Fithali Company and close friends with its leaders.

## Biography

Krishana was born to an Ihjargan father and Kutsupukki whore mother in Horn Town, Ihjarga around 85 or 56 ME. He spent the first nine years of his life living in Horn Town with his mother, where he made money begging, thieving, or working odd jobs at the docks. When he was about ten, Krishana's father returned to the town and saw the young boy, who he recognized as his own bastard. Feeling pity, his father invited Krishana on board his ship *Brama* in the Pale Sea. While on the *Brama*, Krishana served as a cabin boy.

Sometime during his time whaling with his father's crew, Krishana was assaulted and raped by a member of the crew. His father did not intervene on his behalf, leaving Krishana scarred and trapped on the ship with his assailant. In 100, the *Brama* became stuck in the pack ice near Kitsik when the ice closed around the anchored ship at night. Harsh weather rolled in, leaving the crew stranded. Fearing becoming trapped in the pack over winter, the crew drew lots, with Krishana being chosen as the one to travel across the ice to Kitsik.

When Krishana arrived at Kitsik, the villagers were shocked to see a foreigner, as no outsider is allowed to enter Kutsupuk besides the trading city Kapuk. Fearing for his life, Krishana spoke to the Kutsupuki in their language, which he had learned from his mother. Shocked, the villagers brought the weakened boy into their longhouse, feeding and clothing him. After four days, Krishana led a search party for the *Brama* but purposefully led them off course so as doom the ship. When they came to the open flows and saw no ship, the villagers decided that it must have been broken apart by the ice.

Krishana was kept at Kapuk for a month while parties could be sent to Katjik-Nikkik to consult with the Elder Council on what to do with him. When a decision had been made, they transported him by dog sled to the city to be judged. The Elder Council told Krishana that he was to stay in the country, as an early winter had come and he was blood of their blood. Grateful, Krishana was settled in the tundra near Tutunivig.

### In Kutsuppuk

While trading in Tutunivig, Krishana met a woman named Agaiuk, a daughter from the Tutunaq clan. She became enamored with him, begging her father to allow her to marry him. Krishana was shocked to find him waiting for him upon his next trip to the town, where he was asked to marry the girl. Not wanting to insult the locals, he agreed and Agaiuk accompanied him to his hunting ground in the interior. Krishana was around sixteen at this time.

Agaiuk was disappointed in Krishana's disinterest in her sexually, but the two were very close besides their marital issues. Krishana was happy living in the snow with his wife and dogs. However, in 103 ME Krishana was visited by a band of warriors from Katjik-Nikkik sent by the Elder Council. They had been sent to expel him from the country and to annul his marriage. Krishana was devastated. He begged to at least be allowed to bring his Agaiuk, but he was denied even his dogs. Three warriors escorted him to Kajuk and sent him by boat to Kapuk where he was boarded onto the first ship to Ihjarga.

### Enslavement

When Krishana arrived in Batarm he was asked for his papers. Not having any, he was immediately detained by the Ihjargan guards and sent to Ilinatarpa to be processed as a slave. Krishana was bought in bulk by the Sultan to lay bricks in the construction of a new hanging garden in the upper divisions of the city. While working he injured his hand quite badly. While recovering he was expected to mix cement with his feet on the edge of the construction zone. One day while he was mixing cement, a noble prince called Sahadeva was traveling in his palanquin when he saw Krishana. He immediately purchased Krishana from his master, bringing him into his palanquin and transporting him to his palace, called Aliabradavha.

Krishana was treated for his injuries but soon found himself in the grand smoking rooms of Aliabradavha. Realizing his purpose here, Krishana divulged in a life of hedonism as a pleasure slave for the elites of Ihjarga. Many princes and men of importance visited him, often listening to his elaborate stories of his life before slavery. Here he became known as Treads-On-Ice, in reference to his time in Kutsuppuk.

Despite some of the less savory aspects of his duties, Krishana found himself enjoying life at Aliabradavha. He was allowed free range of the palace with the fellow slaves, enjoyed endless parties, and partook in the luxuries of princely life. In 108 however, Krishana was sold unexpectedly by Sahadeva on account of "becoming too fat". Krishana was quite upset by this, suddenly thrust back into the life of hard labor as an oarsman on a boat in the Bay of Pearls. It was on this boat, the *Iyana-Tul* that Krishana once again found himself wrecked.

### Shipwreck and Sxthn Escape

The *Iyana-Tul* was run onto rocks on the Big Island, near the city of Sthan-Thiks'arty. After two days of being stranded, a host of Sxthni were seen lighting fires on the beach. On the third night they raided the ship hauling away the crew. Half were slaughtered and eaten on the shore while the rest were dragged into the jungle as prisoners. Krishana avoided capture by hiding against the side of the boat away from the beach, lodging himself between the wood and netting. For four days he hid there, until he could no longer stand it. Returning into the ship, Krishana took stock of his supplies.

For two months Krishana survived on the island, mostly by fishing and eating the supplies left in the ship. The ship's lifeboat had been taken and smashed on the shore for firewood, so Krishana was forced to build his own. At first he tried to make a raft from boards off the ship, but attempts to sail it out of the rocky coast were unsuccessful. Instead he decided on making a canoe. Krishana was nearly spotted by the Sxthni several times in this endeavor, but was able to carve a Kutsuppuki canoe, counterbalance it, and make a sail from excess tarp in the hold. Before leaving, he retrieved the captain of the ships golden sword, which had been left in his cabin after the attack.

For two weeks Krishana was lost at sea. He was unable to sail east due to harsh currents, eventually giving in to the currents and drifting at the whim of the sea. Near the end of his journey he was pushed around the southern tip of Tiger's Isle, where he was spotted by a fishing boat. Krishana was taken to Batarm and given audience with the Sultan, who he presented the sword to. Impressed by his bravery, he granted Krishana any one thing he desired. Krishana asked for his freedom. His wish was granted, his papers arranged, and a sum of thirty gupta gifted to him for his efforts.

### In Sikkud

Krishana left Ihjarga for Sikkud immediately. He settled in Uruk, buying a small house there. Soon he joined in with the Fithali, a mercenary company stationed outside the city. He made his ways quickly up the ranks, becoming a good friend of the company's leaders. For several years he served as the personal guard to Lady Ikiya Wilem. During this time he became quite famous for his savagery in battle, often scalping his enemies and tying these trophies to his belt or the fur of his dogs. By 114 ME Krishana had become well established in the city as a party goer and drug enthusiast.

In 116 ME, Krishana was appointed temporary Muhad of Uruk while Barial Wilem and his siblings were away in Sikkud. This was following a suicide attempt after being scorned by a lover. Currently, he is still leading Uruk in the stead of his leaders.

## Appearance

Krishana looks mostly Ihjargan, with the warm brown skin of Kutsupukki natives. His hair is thick and black, curling lightly in a mess about to his chin. His eyes are dark and somewhat sunken from his long nights of drinking. He has a dark mustache and a bit of stubble, with a mild nose. In his youth, Krishana was lean and muscled, though now has grown quite fat from his hedonistic lifestyle. He has many scars, notably ones on his left cheek, neck, both wrists, and lower belly. Krishana wears mostly Kuddian style outfits and his Ihjarga armor when in battle.

## Relationships

**Agaiuk** - Despite Krishana's disinterest in consummating their marriage, Krishana loved Agaiuk very much. The two were very close, best friends and a bit more. Krishana desperately wanted to be able to please her but found himself unable to bare the idea of having sex with her. Agaiuk became shockingly accommodating to Krishana, acting as a dutiful wife and confidant despite his short comings. Krishana desires nothing more than to see her again.

**Ikiya Wilem** - Rumors spread while he was acting as her bodyguard that the two were having an affair, though this is untrue. Krishana is close to Ikiya but the two were never romantically involved. Ikiya views Krishana as a close confidante but worries about his drug habit. Krishana sees Ikiya as the most competent member of the Fithali.