Kyshtym

**Kyshtym** is an adult male Helicopter Jovian and the current medic working for the Dark Forest clan, situated on the planet of Jovia. He is currently married to Seraph, and is the older brother of Windscale and Tokaimura, being the former medic's eldest child and the late Karachay's older cousin. He lost half of his face in an accident involving a Drone attack whilst he was out collecting medicinal herbs, causing him to go half blind. He has yet to appear or be mentioned in a book.

## Personality

One word could be used to describe Kyshtym: Passionate. The medic's firey passion is what pushes him on, his determination to help those of the Dark Forest clan and to prevent the humiliation soaked in carmine blood that was once so abundant in the Helicopter's society. Though he isn't much of a talker, he is always willing to help those in need, even if it means neglecting himself, which is something he does even without realising. A mindset so hardwired to thinking about others, Kyshtym often forgets to remember himself, though he knows when to stop working if he's burnt out or sick. Reserved and quiet, Kyshtym tends to keep his head down, or hidden behind his mask, in order to avoid attention. He hates the stares of other Jovians, it awakens a sense of judgement in his mind.

The medic gets anxious easily, though while trying to stick with realism, he overthinks frequently and is worried that he'll fail a patient one day, despite being so trusted by the other higher ups and a lot of the clan with their surgeries and general health. The desire to assist others usually kills this anxiety, however, nothing else making him happier than someone's smile, and the relief after finding out that their health will be okay. If anything, Kyshtym makes an effort to shield those who are weaker, more vulnerable, from the evils of the clan, after he turned his head for one second only to lose one he loved very much.

Kyshtym is seen as anxious, nervous and reserved in public, keeping silent unless one comes to him with concerns or wants to talk. He feels uneasy around strangers, though if he's in the comforts of his medical building, it gives a sense of comfort, as he knows nobody will visit unless they need help that he can provide. He's jittery, fidgets often and constantly seems to be on-edge, though his passion can almost be felt seeping through his cold and stoic exterior, the feeling that he truly wants nothing more than to help others, jumping at the opportunity whenever he can, even if it's not a medical emergency, he loves nothing more than to see another smile.

Loud noises, densely packed areas and/or crowds can cause him to almost panic, and hide his face behind his mask, feeling fear around the other Jovians he doesn't know and/or trust unless they're wounded, blood leaking from their bodies, bones twisted, splitered, ears pinned back like a scared animal. Seeing the weakness in others allows Kyshtym to build trust, to learn more about an individual, he has to help them.

The medic also can be considered elusive, engimatic, even, having a way with words and being keen on keeping secrets, many struggle to fathom his demeanour and mindset. He's clever, and is set with a strong moral compass alongside a wide array of medicinal knowledge, he wants nothing more than to help others, even if his actions aren't overt at most times.

Around those that he trusts, or have familiarised himself with, whether that be close friends, associates or frequent patients, he's a bit more open, delivering more of a conversation outside of work. If anything, he likes to rant about things he likes, even if he thinks himself as awkward, he won't hesitate to talk about a book he likes, or shower you in biology facts, if he gets the chance or someone shows interest. While still reserved and quiet, he does allow small gestures like handshakes or high-fives, as a change from not allowing touch whatsoever by those he doesn't know or trust.

To those he really enjoys being around, however, like his wife Seraph or his younger sister Tokaimura, he displays a much more affectionate side, allowing hugs or kisses (to his wife), being much more relaxed around said beings. He engages in conversations much more, sometimes even starting them, and valuing their company in general, even if he still doesn't display it openly.

Deep inside of Kyshtym's soul, he is paranoid, afraid of the future and what fate has in store for him. He's fitted with a mindset full of dreams, ideologies of the world in a better light, medical knowledge, and fear. He's afraid he'll fail his patients one day, a life slipping away from his grasp, and losing the trust of the clan that he had worked so hard to earn. These thoughts and anxieties can often lead to mental breakdowns that he hides even from the ones he loves the dearest, as he's worried that someone will take him down in his weakest moments. He's determined to make his dream happen, even if it means losing everything. The sacrifices he's willing to make would be seen as frightening, horrifying, but he's willing to do anything if it means bringing his dreams and ideologies to life, and putting an end to the negligence of healthcare and bringing on a happier society for once and for all.

## Trivia

* He was the first medic to be created.
* His name, Kyshtym, was derived from the nuclear disaster of the same name.
	+ This was his name from the old lore, too.
	+ In the old 2020/21 lore for Jovia, Kyshtym was, funnily enough, one of the main antagonists, being a former high council member for the Helicopters before going insane by being kidnapped by scientists, causing him to attack his old associates and friends down in an ancient grotto, leading to his death.
* He is one of the only characters in Jovia shown to handle a shield.
* Kyshtym's favourite food is rice pudding, and his favourite drink is water. Likes to add limes to his water for flavouring.

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