Dy-Gein Miasgonat

Dy-gein Miasgonat is a major character of Orin the Sharp, appearing early on and slowly forming a bond with the titular Orin. They are an immigrant from Ndwebe to Louisia, eventually becoming involved in their adopted nation’s politics, mainly through connection with Margorie Saizan. The seven other immigrants (including Orin) they encounter in the house of customs, and eventually bunk with, become their longest lasting and most significant friends.

Unlike the majority of cultures of Paan Atta, Ndweben birth names have gendered connotations. The gender of a birth name is given based on what the balance already is in a family or larger community. A certain role is encouraged in a child, a certain archetype, to even out the balance of a group. Feminine names are given when the community needs more artisans, defenders, architects, builders, and other occupations that stay within the settlement, taking a traditionally feminine role. Feminine-assigned children are mentored by people with these roles, and educated on these roles. Despite being assigned the feminine role of defender, guarding their town from the wilds, Dy-Gein was compelled further and further out to the woods around them, pulled away from their home by the mysterious beauty of nature. Eventually, as an adult, they made a culturally controversial decision with little historical precedent, to leave their community and venture out into the wider world despite being assigned a home role.

They were raised to stay in their community and not to venture into the wider world. This was reinforced by their family and community, who only taught them to speak the Daktuda dialect of Ndwebe, saying that they had no use of other, outsider languages and dialects. Despite this, they learned Louisie on their own through radio programs and books. Due to their limited engagement with the language, their speech in it is more formal and stilted.

Dy-Gein is quite skilled with radios and similar technology after years of practice in the hobby, saving up their money for it when their family discouraged this auditory exploration of the wider world by someone meant to stay in their community and protect its walls. Their fingers are surprisingly nimble, moving dials and antennae subtly and gently. If needed, they can easily repair similar technology, sometimes even with improvised tools. These talents are aided by their mindset of figuring things out and trying everything, even if the task seems impossible.

As someone held back and even traumatized by strict traditions, they are wary of even the more tame or friendly traditions. They are suspicious of religion and spirituality, especially if it seems to lack scientific process. Often, they are aware of this bias and admit so openly, but this does not decrease their caution or their distrust. Their somewhat scathing wit is often directed at religious faith, and especially those they perceive as blind followers. At times, this puts them at odds with the religious, Bor’ja, Apatga.

Their black hair is tightly coiled, soft yet very dense. Dy-Gein has a strong, round jaw and a strong chin. Their nose is round and buttoned. Their umber-brown and reflective skin has a bumpier texture on their cheeks. Years of guard training and duty, as well as continued athleticism, have made them muscular and agile. Their naturally broad shoulders are highlighted by their visible strength. Their hands are wide and callused, yet meticulously clean.