Akibeko

## Animal Companion

Kudakeru Nami (the Crushing Wave): blue sea otter, female

## Akibeko’s Life (Short Version)

#### Before Birth

* Uria, AKibeko’s Uncle (mother) petitions for separation from the Shattering of Tall Rocks and Deep Waters.
* The elders choose a trail of the Heart (not Head, not Hand) to decide the petition’s fate.
* Uria’s wife, Damma, conveys a strong, stirring emotional plea Uria’s case.
* The Elders allow Uria’s separation with enough people to start a new shattering elsewhere.
* Damma stays.
* Tsiti, mother and court official, and Hasama, father and journeyman blacksmith, join Uria.
* This elder new shattering is tied to the land of Tall Rocks and Deep Waters, but their children will be tied to their next land.

#### Birth (20 hours before landfall)

* Akibeko born, Tsiti passes in the birth.
* The Sage, Girsasha, states that Akibeko is “of no land”
* The Shattering welcomes their new child, all be him landless, to their group.

#### Infancy

* Akibeko begins life as a sickly child, but full of a willful spirit
* He has no memory of any place other than the “Beaches with Trees that Sway in the Breeze”
* The Shattering is lucky and finds a new home rich in resources

#### Childhood

* After getting lost in the wood chasing his cousins, he meets an ethereal woman in a mask, Akibeko promises to bring her sweet fruits from the mountains and visit.
* The woman offers to heal Akibeko if he keeps her secret and brings her treats (fruit)

#### Late childhood

* After years of visiting the strange woman, one day he meets her and a man similarly robed. Akibeko is asked to choose between following the man or the woman. He chooses the woman.
* The man is the island and the woman is the ocean. Akibeko chooses his life in devotion to the ocean, even though he doesn’t know it. From this point forward, he is unlucky at all island duties. No island masters find use of Akibeko as an apprentice.

#### Teens

* The island is beset by troubles and realizes they need to bolster their shattering with others with abilities. So, minotaur are sent out to find and offer other people who would add to the island.

#### Late Teens

* The rich resources of the island are being stolen/drained by the troubles
* The constant fighting is wearing on the shattering

#### The Departure

* The man comes to Akibeko and tells him if he leaves, he can protect the shattering.
* The woman comes to Akibeko and shows him a boat.
* Akibeko steals 5 invitations to the island and sneaks away to find fighters who can help his island.
* His father finds him. Hugs him and gives him their ancestral spear.

#### Current

Akibeko joined The Green Branch after their victory over the TOURNEMENT NAME I FORGOT. He was paired with the group by Tyan Bane.

## Minotaur Honor Code

### Horns: Force

When we must apply ourselves to violence, make your attacks sure, swift, and savage

#### Left Horn: Justness

One must strike when sure of one’s real opponent. Others seek to make use of pawns and proxies. It is important to know whom one fights, and if they know why they fight.

#### Right Horn: Ferocity

One must strike swiftly and with strength. Never toy with an opponent; draw violence to a close as quickly as possible.

### Hands: Effort

When we set ourselves to a task, lend your aid to others and seek to ever advance your work.

#### Left Hand: Charity

One must share their gifts with those worthy. As one provides to others in their need, can one expect other to provide when in need.

#### Right Hand: Discipline

One must constantly learn. No thing is ever truly mastered, only through study and dedication can we truly progress.

### Legs: Defense

When we travel the world, know the defense of your position, and watch for those wishing us harm.

#### Left Leg: Preparedness

One must prepare for war even in times of peace. The world has many dangers and knowing how to defend against them preserves out way of life.

#### Right Leg: Vigilance

One must watch the horizon for the coming attack. Those that wish us harm do not announce their intention, watch.

### Body: Obligation

When we live our lives, understand we are not alone and owe those around us obligation and respect.

#### Mind: Duty

One must follow the decisions made in the past. Agreements and promises must be kept to the best of one’s ability.

#### Heart: Honor

One must act as if all know their actions. One does not act in shadows or in secret; we deal with one another with honesty and openness.

### Summary Code by Body Breakdown

 **Horn** | Justness
 **Hand** | Discipline
 **Leg** | Vigilance
 **Body** | **Mind**: Duty

## Insults

* Disrespecting a name.
* Disrespecting a shattering.

## Agreement

Minotaur do NOT nod unless they are issuing a threat.

### Saying Yes: A fist raised

* Left fist (Reason/Discipline): Agreement due to understanding or reasoning, probably don't agree
* Right fist (Passion/Charity): An agreement due to feeling or emotion. Almost always personally agree

## Greeting

 **Right (Charity)** | Obligation / General
 **Both** | Deep respect

# Notes

Linny is my friend. He gives her on of his chimes with a Llama (fun, happiness, and joy)

## Animal Symbols:

* Llama: Fun, happiness, and joy
* Wolf: Night, perception
* Owl: Vision, vigilance
* Dragon: Destruction, flight
* Spectator (NEW - Akibeko created): Fear, pain

## Clothing

**Underclothes** - subligaculum

**Out of armor**