Appearance

Body Features

Because of the mix of human and elven blood, Oku looks a little younger than he really is. He seems more like 14 than 17 years old, and his mannerisms further amplify this effect. He has pale blond curls that almost hit his shoulders, and black dragon scales cover his hands and part of his back.

Special abilities

Oku knows both sorcerer and druid magic. His magic tends to be about controlling the environment, having lots of Transmutation spells, and he seems to have a special connection to the water and ice. He is especially talented in schools of Transmutation and Conjuration.

He also likes to transform into cats. He could transform into other animals as well, but he likes cats the best.

Mentality

Personal history

Oku was born in Moon Terrace, 14th of Feb, 4030. He was a bright and social child right from the get-go and had great difficulty at staying still. Ever since he could move, he was going on adventures of some kind, exploring something or inventing things to do. His parents have had their fair share of difficulty to feed his endless curiosity and keep his motivation in productive things instead of causing chaos around him.

In his early childhood, Oku was always interested in expanding his sorcery and followed his father to Silver Shore Academy of Magi, but just recently took sudden interest of druidic magic. Confused, but supportive, his parents let him explore and learn among the druids, though they were not sure why he chose to do so, especially since it seemed to stifle with his inborn magic.

Shade would agree to tutor Oku and he and Patch would manage to reveal that Oku's sudden interest (besides turning in to animals, since "that is AWESOME!") was his worry for his elven father, whom he fears would be heartbroken and lonely after he outlives his wife and children. Oku was inspiring to become a druid to extend his lifespan further so that he could live as long as his father, so he wouldn't need to be lonely.

Elflings have started to convince to Oku, that he might make his father much happier by doing best of his life instead of wasting it on something that might not even like that much in the end, and Oku has since started to open up to further learning about his talents with sorcery. He still practices druid magic too, though, and can now not only turn to multiple different cats; he can also turn in to a reef shark. Because what would be more awesome than turning in to a shark?

Intellectual Characteristics

Oku often appears as an air-head, which seems to suit him just fine. He loves to keep this image up as much as possible - after all, there is no better way to get out of all responsibility than play stupid. It makes people give you some slack, find you less intimidating, and let you do your thing. And it is precisely Oku's awareness of this that makes those older and more experienced to see the real threat and potential that is Oku Shadowblade.

Morality & Philosophy

For Oku, life is a game. Or a puzzle box. Everyone and everything is there for one to experience, and it would be dumb if you wouldn't enjoy it. That doesn't mean that there wouldn't be dangers and things to avoid, but Oku instead flirts with danger and circles around it, trying hard to understand it, and then turn it to something productive or destroy it. Saying that he sees good on everyone or everything might sound compelling, but is a bit an overstatement. Realistically, he is more kin to his father and sees the potential in everything, and there is stark difference between "good" and "potential".

Oku is also a believer in "do something properly or don't do it at all," though his standards of "proper" wouldn't match to common standards, and he uses this philosophy not just to do things, but to weasel out of them. Once he finds something that truly inspires him, he puts his whole heart into it.

He is also a believer in equal opportunity, respect, and kindness, even if his way to show it can be unique. He believes in empathy and manages to extend it to people, which others might have already seen as undeserving. It is good to know that a good amount of Oku's empathy is intellectual instead of the emotional kind. This can be both benefit or detriment to people he deals with, as once Oku finds something objectionable, he knows how to jab on people's egos, was it subtly or in a more brutal manner.

Known Languages

Fluent in Common, Drow/Undercommon, Draconic, Elvish and Druidic

Personality

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Awesome!"

"Yeah, but it's funnier that way."

"Exactly!"

"C'mon, it'll be cool/ok."

Likes & Dislikes

Oku loves people, cats, good food, and dares. He is also known to invent crazy ideas and let his imagination fly. He likes fishing, riding, and adventures.

He hates boredom, injustice (whatever that may be for him in a given moment), and feeling of being caged.

Virtues & Personality perks

Oku is quite charismatic, good with people and lovable, smart, and happy. He is good at recovering in tough situations and creative. He wants to cheer up people, and finds a silver lining in every cloud.

Vices & Personality flaws

Oku can be reckless, emotionally detached to the point of cruelness, impulsive, and careless. He can also get very annoying and smug when he feels like it.

Social

Birthplace

Moon Terrace

Current Residence

Allie's Bread and Bakery, Moon Terrace

Contacts & Relations

Oku is best friends with Eler Splintwood and Malon Skylark. He has also been getting closer to Shade and Patch, even though Shade doesn't realize he's been adopted yet.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

"Prince"

Wealth & Financial state

Despite not showing it very often, Oku tends to have quite a bit of money lying around. He knows how to save it for a rainy day. And he doesn't do that much with cash anyway. The best things in life are free, or you can annoy or charm someone to give them to you.

Family Ties

Oku is a son of Dezzner Shadowblade and Allie Jonder, younger brother to Zato Shadowblade and their adoptive sister Darling.

On father's side, Oku is Shynt'vyrae Shadowblade's grandson, nephew to Wae'Dirzidil Shadowblade, Chess'Molafay Shadowblade and Nadataraxle Shadowblade. As his grandmother hasn't disowned her son or recognized his marriage, Oku is counted part of the house, and as such, can be called as a "Prince" like his father.

On mother's side, Oku has an uncle Ronnie Jonder, and cousin of Maris Jonder. He would also count as uncle for Maris' son Jara.

Religious Views

Whimsical Oku has almost childlike trust to Eilistraee and Vhaeraun, though isn't necessarily praying type. His beliefs seem more practical than devote, but that doesn't take away it's purity. He buys into idea typical for Ring of Brothers that the twin gods balance one another, and tends to cling on to one that feels appropriate on any given time.

Social Aptitude

For better or for worse, Oku is very confident of himself to the point of over-confidence and loves company. He is generally charming but can get very annoying very quickly once he gets bored. He is extroverted and visibly excitable and mostly polite unless he is feeling particularly nosey, irritated, or just happens to find poking someone entertaining at the moment.

Hobbies & Pets

While enjoying more relaxing hobbies like fishing, Oku is addicted to adrenaline and excitement. His curiosity and wild nature make him try all kinds of things, he probably shouldn't, including climbing high places and putting his nose where it doesn't belong. He loves riding with his steed, Dusk the panther. He also loves to do everything involving water. Doing daring stunts, pranks, and experiments are just what he loves to do.