Maca

***WARNING: THIS PAGE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR THE LUNAR ORIGINS SMP.***

## Appearance

Maca is a rather short and slim framed figure with piercing blue heterochromatic eyes. Gaze only altered by one baby blue being darker than the other, he has fair pale skin with small litters of scars all about; two most noticeably on his jawline. He has a set of wings fit for high speed velocities. They are a pale white with grey undertones, one has a deep scar running over its base however its hidden by his Scapulars. His hair about now is shoulder length and wispy, its thin and hugs his face.

Where he has chosen to live is quite brutal, so for clothing Maca has opted for several layers. Dressed in garb as if he were a monarch, his ensemble including a crown of diamonds to match Zarin's outfit.

## Personality

Maca tends to come off as a rather stand-offish, distant Elytrian with growing trust issues given his repeated abandonment. He seems to have issues both reading the tones of others but also understanding and connecting with genuine emotion. Though this doesn't stop him from making friends.

He was fiercely loyal to Lunar, being practically attached to her hip and always willing to help both his God, and his few friends. Maca also tends to take things very literally causing a lot of misunderstandings with metaphors.

His loneliness has turned to bitterness and self isolation from certain situations.

(more to come)

## History

**Early SMP**

Maca was the servant, and loyal right hand to the Goddess of Predator herself. A quiet, short well kept Elytrian who is exalted for his marksman aim with the bow. He trained a few people, was a teacher for a brief lapse and just happened to be what he did before Lunar found him. Before the Goddess did indeed find him he was merely a humble Elytrian on a quest for ones self, searching for a purpose and being so far from home. He had gotten caught in the ocean, middle of a threatening thunderstorm when a strike of lightning startled him from the sky and nearly made him lose a wing. When he was sinking into the water, barely conscious, a hand reached out for him and dragged him up. Lunar rescued him and nursed him back to health, and upon hearing his little tales of journeying across the lands she offered him a place at her side and the two became close. Since he was the right hand of such a powerful figure he was often doted on with gifts from above and ordered about to do casual things. While he served her, he settled down nearby to keep a keen eye on her protection and to be just a quick fly away. (He also settled near Soot since she requested his safety for his clumsiness.)

He and Soot were generally close, despite Soot's initial sourness of his presence and Macas general inability to 'Have fun' when he said his favorite thing to do was read. Though they found themselves stuck together more often than not with Lunar at the right hand of it, and on one particular journey. Maca began to realize how much he was enjoying the others presence when he had to make the trip back home. His irritation over the situation made him reflect a little, once he started to understand the reason he was upset is because he didnt get to share the time with him home.

He spent most of his time farming, collecting, and building at the start. He made a few friends and getting around was easy given he could fly. Though he remained cautious.

**The Banquet**

At this point Maca is well acquainted with almost everyone even if on first name basis. He does take this chance to be the least social as possible, sticking close to Blue and Lunar the entire time however split off to stick close to the Predator god. He didn't come with any weapons out, just his bow, a couple of arrows and his prized Axolotl Biscoff who was for sure the pride of the party. He mingled, shared conversations and silent pleasantries. The celebration of all walks of life coming together was kind, however Maca was filled with unease as a member of his faction Tony was starting to grow a bit rowdy. Acting erratic and openly waving a gun in the air and at this motion he began holstering his bow on his hip, despite being uneasy about it he swore to not harm anyone since it was PT's request that no fighting happened. However when venturing downstairs after Lunar, to make sure she was safe he came across Scrawls and Tony napping and briefly commented on the wholesomeness of it all before being abruptly halted by the teenager flinging around his weapon and aiming it a little too close to Lunar he got in defensive position, no armor since he didn't run into this expecting a fight. He was skillful with the bow, moments after confronting him he expected Tony to back off and was appalled and brutally murdered in front of Biscoff. Vex was the next to follow, bursting with rage he shouted the thoughts of a public execution when his death was met with nothing but idle murmurs and gasps of shock. wisp avenged him, however, it left Maca feeling empty- voided when he looked toward lunar who had made no motion to stop the assault. When he began to realize how negative and hateful his thoughts had become he decided to break off from the crowd and go do some reevaluating.

**The Gen-Exposure**

Ah, here we are. In the midst of his experience with the Banquet Maca finds himself lost. Lunar removing herself as his god leaving him to stray, and feel abandoned. He retreats into a distant tundra, to take up in a large tree trunk for some time whilst he begins to build his home. Though, a new arrival was quick to meet his ears when his god appears unannounced summoning him back to spawn. Over the past few weeks he had happily distanced himself and had not been home since through the nether, its quite an upsetting journey. Upon arrival he sees a church erected, dubbed "the Church of Chair". Something, upon further inspection, he realizes may have darker undertones. Confused, and conflicted he follows his former god into its depths where the basement lay quite large. Lined with Quartz walls and odd flickering creatures hes never seen, he finds himself perplexed. As a Scholar first, as a collection of animals second. Regardless he and Lunar spy on a very muted conversation between Pepper and Soot, murmuring on about something. Maca is still deep in feelings for the man, though he denies it constantly its clear how uncomfortably he shifted at the Banquets dinner table when he showed up with a date and even further when he found himself alone with the fallen god later on. He was happy almost, to have a chance to see him even if it was on odd terms. Still, Lunar splashed them with invisibility and gestured the other into the wall. Where he sealed himself up , perfectly hidden to avoid detection. Heart pounding, he waited until Lunar shouted out to gather the pairs attention before he delved into the curious thing's room. Once the others were distracted Maca stepped into the room and took a deep breath, sword clutched awkwardly in his hand he was faced with an odd structure. He waddled around it, peering curiously.

His inspection was cut short, as the trio had seemed to stop talking he was joined by a shouting Pepper to get away from it and to get armor on as soon as possible. Frightened by the loud noise, he briskly obeyed but as he stepped from it something felt weird. A gentle tug at the back of his head, he was no longer alone. AS odd as it sounded, for the moment he was fine. Fine enough that when Pepper warned him of how dangerous it was currently, he argued him. Admittedly he felt himself growing jealous again, spotting how close Soot seemed to be standing next to his 'New God.' In a fit of emotion, he found himself tossing aside his armor and doing a ceremonious shift dance beneath the gen. Which of course, if you've ever seen any movie. Is going to end poorly.

Shortly after leaving the church, he began to feel sick to the stomach. Like a flurry of bats was batting around and his head was on fire, he didnt even make it halfway home before he needed to stop and lie down. Just over the mountain lie Soots home where he took refuge, and was cared for by soot himself. It was a tender moment shared even with his head pounding and his throat as dry as the desert. He laid there for a good half night, the murmurs uttered to him by an unknown source growing more dire. Until he was fitful in the bed and could do nothing but cry and howl the words repeated to him. When nothing seemed to be getting any better Soot called for his sister, Lunar to come check on him. At this time the elytrian was inconsolable. Nothing but sobs could escape him at the visions which took his vision, ones he later etched into walls and books madly.

Upon Lunars arrival she attempted to heal him, something that when committed only served to worsen the situation. Clear as rain, cut through the darkness. *"Kill the monster."* was uttered by the singular voice, followed by a wave of rage. Something in him was released something bold and vicious as he raised his blade and struck the god in rage, his attacks were ruthless as he rushed for her relentlessly slash after slash. She did not strike him in return despite coming near death herself. Soot grabbing him and shaking him tugged him from it so it seemed as he found himself dazed, and heated with nothing to say about it. The god having vanished into to the night. After it all, an uncomfortable Soot banished him home where he trudged to flightlessly through the nether and over the tundra to his bed. Where he mutely was greeted by his dogs, and he slept.

**Post-Gen**

After the attack on Lunar, Maca did not return to spawn. He began erecting his home in the cold climate. It seemed distance from spawn helped despite the gentle vicious murmurs that accompanied him he focused on his work and it seemed to be alright. This time of his life was the golden years he calls it, looking back it was probably the most calm hes ever been. No whispers of whats happening back at the starting village since he had been there all by himself with his pets, soon- Soot began visiting him. To trade wares and get a look around his home, around this time between the travelling the two began to see one another in a different light. If you think this period of his life is anything but a romance you are severely mistaken. The two became closer than ever, attached at the hip with quite a lot of bonding inbetween.

Soon enough, people began to wonder to find where Maca had went off to and in its stead he began the foundation of Frighburgh. A community he vowed to hold promise and safety away from gods, given his negative experiences with them in the past. Given a lot of people were godless there were quite a few citizens. People settled in the frosty tundra contentedly. They even held and election of which Maca won! Mayor Maca, sure does have a ring to it huh?

Maca was doing well and safe away from spawn, he didnt need to travel there anymore thanks to Soot and he even found himself others willing to commute and stock his store for him back at the village. The voices in his head mere issues he struggled with on occasion that only grew harsher when the weather was still. His son moved back in with him, and everything seemed to be going alright.

**Need a hand?**

Ah, the Aquamarine District; an underground bustling town which housed villagers that Maca tended to often. Including beloved favorite Shockedza. This is where he spent most of his time, if you needed to find him it'd be here. either speaking, trading or generally napping around. (He built in a bed on the chest area, in case he needed to pull all-nighters) Unfortunately this is where Pepper found him.

Now the two's interaction had been mildly muted until now, though the infection that was on his brain due to the effects of the gen had let a couple other things in that he didnt realize. He hadn't been as safe as he thought he was. Pepper could see everything. There was a startled clash between voices as the villagers cowered away in fear at Peppers cool callousness and Maca's passionate self worthy fight, though Pepper poked and prodded the bird did not budge. Local circus owner Ark arrived on the scene, and of course in fashion introduced himself. Upon noting Macas visible discomfort settled near him, untrusting of this mans presence. Maca tried to speak to warn Ark away though a sharp hiss in his head was enough to silence him for a time, too nervous to get it again he fell silent. Though when Ark left distracted on his own business Pepper grew bored of the witty retorts the bird seemed to have and asked him the gentle, inviting question: "Which hand is your dominant?"

Startled he comfortably confided in his left, though, moments later regretted opening his mouth as Pepper cornered him and grabbed ahold of his wrist. Raising his axe and slicing it off in several macabre hacks, Villagers turned in horror and Maca, left on his own in a pool of blood lost a part of himself that night. A message needed to be sent. One was sent alright.

**Frigburgh's Bitterness**

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**A Birds Wrath**

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**The Finale**

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## Pets

*Maca is a hoarder, this falls in the realm of collecting animals. his obsession with fuzzy creatures is no exception.*

**Archimedes**

Archimedes (often referred to as "Archie" by Maca himself) is the Elytrians noble horse, who is pure white with fitted diamond armor. He is fast and cannot jump high however that doesn't seem to bother Maca one bit, he spoils Archimedes a bit more than his other pets given how long hes had him and how loyal they are to one another. He is named after the Greek mathematician/astronomer **Archimedes of Syracuse** who Maca often references when swearing to something. (*i.e instead of "for the love of the gods", he would say "For the love of Archimedes."*)

**Ash**

Ash is one of his tamest wolves, though gotten in a pair with Astro. Ash likes to sit outside by the campfire and does not come in unless it snows.

**Astro**

Astro is more docile than his sister, though that could just be amounted to his laziness. He usually wont budge if it snows and will continue to sleep outside since he and **Boro** dont get along that well.

**Scien**

Scien is one of the more energtic dogs, she was named after Science since Maca does prefer to lean into that alittle bit more than magic. He had tried to call her a little scientist when he stuttered and could only manage Scien, and the name just stuck. She likes to be close to Maca, but doesnt go inside because Roman intimidates her.

**Roman**

Roman, where to start with him? Hes one of the oldest wolves in the pack and often referred to as the Alpha. He was earlier named Brandon but had a name change when they moved to the cold and his position in the pack changed, he sits at the headrest of Maca's bed and safeguards him while he sleeps. He and Boro often snuggle up together when Mac is outside working or just isnt around.

(*x8 other wolves unnamed due to being a tad more feral and living outside of his house as opposed to in.*)

**Larry**

Birds of a feather, am I right? Larry is Maca's pet bird, named Larry Bird after the earlier American professional basketball player, its less a reference to the person than it is a play on words. He also sits at the head of Maca's bed on a little perch where he wakes the other up every morning with his thrill squeaks of "Whos pretty bird?"

**Persephone**

Maca's cat, truly the most stuck up of any of his other pets gets her own side of the bed and is often pampered with fresh fish and spoiled immensely. She may be a bit prissy however is very loyal and thankful for Maca, who rescued her from a Sand village four thousand blocks out north from Spawn Village and brought her back to his home. She and Roman have a very tense relationship and often swat at each other. (Classic brother sister bickering trope)

**Boreas**

Quite the odd name to pop up, Boreas is named after the God of the north Wind. He is a dainty - slim arctic fox Maca came across injured in the woods while chopping down trees to build his house. Gingerly he aided the poor creature and carried it back home where he tried to set it up inside, but conflict between Boro and Boreas were too much so he settled to making him a little fox den attached to the back left of the tree stump where he stayed to heal and then continued to remain when he found himself being fed every day. (His name is a reference also to a Prince from the Icy Kingdom of Chiliad.)

**Boro** "The Brewing Bear"

Boro the brewing bear, nearly named Muk from **Balto** is a massive Polar bear Maca found while exploring the nearby tundra village with Soot.While the other exclaims ***"***Oh look! A village!" Maca sees this lazy bear settled in the snow, practically camouflaged and becomes deeply besotted. Quickly abandoning Soot to raid the village of goods while he leads the bear back into his home to give it treats, the bear mostly lays there and doesnt do much to protect anything but he remains near the brewing stands where its warm and will occasionally come to rest at the foot of Maca's bed to provide comfort.

## Relationships

**Lunar**

Maca up until very recently was very loyal and glued to Lunar's side. Lunar trusted him with the title of TimeKeeper, giving him the ability to change night to day, expressing just how very close they were. Even gifting him a shulker box very early into the SMP, and then a second one (which he gave to Soot and was lost with a death) to aid him in his journeys. However as time went on, he went to protect Lunar at the Banquet however she stood by and did nothing when he died for her, making him very uneasy and he started to grow more distant from her. When the Church of Chair was erected, she decided to tell him to cut ties as her loyal follower and instead be friends, making him lose all sense of purpose.

**Scrawls**

Maca and Scrawls relationship is a relatively positive one, though their interactions are briefly through gift giving and cheerful conversations reguarding the building of his castle every instance when theyre around each other is a kind one. Maca even so much as emptying out his messy chests to offer up more stone to assit in his build, even when hes not around loading up the chests with materials for him to use. They have a little thing they do whenever they see each other and after being given a spyglass as a gift from Maca they zoom at each other through the lens even if theyre a feet apart.

Wisper

Lee

**Tony**

Maca originally regarded Tony kindly, since he was a child. Though was patient and understanding with him with his eccentric personality. Equally bonding over their mothers leaving them when they were young, Maca pitied him a little and offered him many gifts which Tony just abused later on, and before the Banquet their relationship was neutral. Currently, Maca is negative and weary toward the kid and while initially wanting blood and vengeance- ended up getting ahold of myself and merely avoiding him at all costs in order to not drag up any more trauma or trauma.

**Soot**

The relationship between Maca and Soot is a winding one, much less a path than it is a trail winding ever slightly down slopes and up hills. Originally they met through Lunar, when she requested he watch after her brother so she could go off and commit her Godly duties. (Albiet she was probably just aggressively breeding cats to get every cat variant, nevertheless.) Their interactions were a tad rocky in the start, Maca being a strict collared Elytrian who only followed orders and Soot being a chaotic feline who liked to make people uncomfortable on occasion. While Maca began to set up near his swamp to keep a closer eye, they became a little closer and bonded over the littlest of things. Going on several adventures and discovering more biomes to further develop their shops and homes.

Maca had begun to really enjoy Soots company some time before the banquet, always making an excuse for them to go places together and even though physical affection makes him uncomfortable- he found any way he could to hold his hand. Even if it was because he hated how short trees were on the ground, or just being generally nervous about something.

The only real fight they ever found themselves in was when they ventured out west for a sand biome so he could start up his sand shop **The Sand-ler**. (Which later was destroyed by Maca himself due to a feeling of unimportance after Lunar told him to stop following her.) When Soot began to head back home and left Maca alone in the dessert shoveling sand, when he looked up and realized he was alone he got very upset and went home alone and proceeded to hide in his sky nest until the next day. His emotions were all over the place due to his fear of abandonment, and Soot took notice and apologize to him. They made up and things continued on as normal.

During the Banquet, Maca sat at Lunars side but made a real effort to get Soots attention which fell flat in most instances and they didnt really get a chance to talk much before he and Wisp went back home together.

Present day, after Maca moved- he relayed the coords to Soot and showed him his home as he worked on it, even offering him a place nearby. The offer remains up in the air but he feels very dependent on the Blazeborn.

Steven

Pepper

**Zarin**

The relationship between these two is unknown, while Maca tells everyone who asks he merely found the Enderian in a hole in the tundra and took him in- he doesnt go too far into it. He and Zarin though only knowing each other for a short time are obviously quite close, unafraid of physical contact like hand holding. Maca mostly translates since he cant speak much English aside from the vocabulary hes picked up over his time in merely listening to others. Zarin is close enough to Maca that the Elytrian lets him live in his attic and they go mining together on many occasions, currently Zarin is one of the only people he trusts and is very much protected due to his innocent and naive nature,

**Blue**

These two consider one another friends, and were once neighbors. Blue and Maca bonded over pets and often would come over to one another's home and ask for sugar, playfully- just to start up conversations. They traveled to the banquet together with Wisp and the three dubbed themselves the Mountain Trio before the events of the party unfolded, and Maca vanished shortly after unannounced. Maca would lay down his life for Blue and happily extends his thankfulness for he kindness every chance he can get.

Vex

## Trivia

* Maca is claustrophobic. Given his wing span, in small spaces he feels cramped and overwhelmed. Though he doesnt elude to it very much, it can be assumed that something happened in his childhood to bring this on as an adult.
* He has a speech impediment, when a situation causes too much for him or he is generally exhausted Maca's speech derails into soft stammering and sheepish pronunciations. Though he generally attempts to keep it under wraps, due to being embarrassed by it. He will get caught up on words and ultimately be too overstimmed to get it out.
* Maca is a hoarder, the cause of his obsessions are unknown but he hyper-fixates on objects (such as animals, specific blocks or people) and attempts to keep them as close to him as possible. Which amounts to why he has so many dogs, and surrounds himself with animals all the time. His chests, sloppy and mostly unorganized make this look even worse from an outside view.
* Hes a right-handed Sagittarius, whos alignment chart lays unknown however he is regarded to be a neutral good given his morals and judgement of what is right and what isnt.
* Cant see glass. Fact or Fiction? Birds cant see glass! To them it looks like a reflection of the other side and that is why they can be seen smacking into it on occasion, Maca is no exception to this often finding himself flying face first into architecture made of glass. It depends on his speed but he can get down to two hearts un-armored if this happens, and usually is dazed for quite a bit afterwards. Leading many to think hes clumsy when in fact its merely an invisible barrier.

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