Macu

I don't remember anything before my accident, and something deep inside my soul tells me it is best that way.
— Macu

Macu is the foreman of the Kleu mines, and well liked by the villagers, especially his fellow miners. He keeps a friendly demeanor, despite wearing a tired face most of the time. He will take his time to help anyone who needs it— and others will help him in the process. In fact, the villagers prefer to go to him with their problems instead of their — Zilocalca, or the guards hired by him.

Extra Info

Age

Gender

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity

Hontualieu?

Height

6'4"

Weight

170lbs

Appearance

Tall, strong, twisted scar in place of his right arm with a rune reading "forget," tired look plastered on his face.

Voice

Tired, slow, plodding

Quirk

Macu often places his hand on the shoulder of whoever he's speaking with.

Location

Kleu

History

Macu was born and raised in Kleu, he was a friendly and extroverted boy who eventually fell in love with a woman by the name of...of what, exactly? Some of the village's older population swear he had married, but none can find a clear memory of this. Perhaps everyone had confused him with a character from a story? Clearly they must have, Macu mostly kept to himself, wearing a grimace and smelling of alcohol at all hours of the day. Strange, unnatural reverberating rhythms could be heard from his home in the late hours of the night, which frightened away animals and humans alike. It wasn't long until terrible rumors had spread of witchcraft and forbidden rituals performed by the recluse. He passed it off as simple prayer, yet this did not convince most of Kleu's population. Then one day he lost an arm within the mines— it's unknown how, exactly, as no one else around at the time saw it happen— and he can't remember anything before the accident. Since then, he practically became a different man. The strange sounds had stopped, and Macu began aiding anyone who needed help, smiling and laughing with anyone who would lend an ear, and taking special care to memorize the names of the entire village. No, that can't be right! How had Macu changed from before? Rituals? No one remembers anything of the sort— Macu had always been a kindhearted man! As the helpful figure he truly is, many jokingly refer to Macu as "Tichmacu"— as he has won the hearts of Kleu where Zilocalca has not. Some even talk of usurping the fattened veteran and putting Macu in his position, instead.

Forbidden Rumours

Macu makes little to no effort to cover his missing arm, keeping it exposed almost as a point of pride. The scar tissue on his right shoulder has healed and twisted to look almost like writing by some accounts.

His arm, his arm! Can none of you read? Can none of you read?! In that forbidden, horrid tongue, it says "FORGET EVERYTHING." It says...it says...what?
— A raving lunatic

None have proven this however, and the villagers would advise that one not look closely at the wounded tissue, yet none know why.

Kleu

Settlement | Feb 19, 2021

A small mining village nestled into the red walls of Cipou Canyon, most of which is in ruin.

Tchaoxlik Refugee Camp

Settlement | Feb 25, 2020

A small camp created from the few remaining possessions of the survivors of Kleu's demise.

Zilopnou

Contuil Bird

Species | Jul 28, 2020

Colorful birds used to create colorful dyes.

Hontualieu

Ethnicity | Sep 29, 2021

A spiritual people, who believe that all natural things deserve respect.

Lliaqeu

Ethnicity | Oct 6, 2021

A disciplined people who value individual strength above all else.

Macu

Character | Aug 11, 2021

Foreman of Kleu's mines, who lost his arm years ago but cannot remember how— and neither can anyone else.

The Spear of Zilopnou

Item | Jul 2, 2020

A legendary spear, a stolen god— the source of many legends.

Tichan Zilopnou

Character | Nov 7, 2019

Former philosopher Tichan (king) of Lliaq, the nation of Zilopnou is named after him.

Tnoutzqep Touenektol: Lover's Cave

Geographic Location | Dec 9, 2021

A holy cave with strange properties, once the site of secret meetings between an odd couple; a human woman, and an eldritch being.

Yntxol

Species | Apr 21, 2021

Yntxol plants produce a minty citrus loved the world over, treated even as a delicacy in the farther corners of the world.

Zilocalca

Character | Aug 11, 2021

The last Tichteu of Kleu.

Zilopnou

Organization | Feb 20, 2020

A desert nation of city-states subjugated by the strongest among them. A mix of two opposing cultures, a powder keg ready to blow.

Zilopnou Cuisine

Generic article | Feb 17, 2021

Food that heavily features maize and other ingredients from within Cipou Canyon.

Current Location

Kleu

Ethnicity

Hontualieu

Year of Birth

3477

Birthplace

Kleu

Children

Current Residence

Tchaoxlik Refugee Camp

Eyes

Jade-green

Hair

His black hair is kept short and unkempt— it doesn't need to get in the way of his work.

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Orange-brown

Height

6'4"

Weight

170

Ruled Locations

Tchaoxlik Refugee Camp

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Sage Dylonishere123

Aug 11, 2021 20:50 by R. Dylon Elder

O.o oh my. What a mysterious person you got here. Love the touches in the quotes and even the actual worldbuilding that foreshadows and brings in the stranger side. Loved it.

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Incaseofgrace

Aug 21, 2021 23:03 by Grace Gittel Lewis

Thank you!

Starfarertheta

Aug 21, 2021 19:46 by Starfarer Theta

The sudden tonal shift at the end was a great touch. Well done!

Aug 21, 2021 23:04 by Grace Gittel Lewis

Thanks!

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