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Joining the Rut this year, but has no real idea of how to "play" properly as he has only watched from afar in previous years. Running mostly on instinct. Very much an unpredictable Wildcard.

Warning to Others: This character is a sexist asshole. Male or Male-Presenting Judges may not always be tolerated or treated kindly or fairly; likewise for Female or Female-Presenting Competitors/Challengers. Please feel free to kick his ass as a consequence. He will deserve it at some point. If any of this offends you as a player, please bow and shake your head and ignore him (preferably by facing away and sitting down so it's clear) and we will go bother someone else. Please do not hesitate to request (on this bio) to not interact with him if he makes you uncomfortable. I will honor it to the best of my ability, but please forgive me if I slip up and don't remember a picto in the moment. If you do not respond to him in-game I will get the point and check in.

Not particularly interested in large groups. May cause trouble for smaller groups just for the hell of it, riling the Competitors/Challengers just because it's easy to do. Any spars will likely either be a little too high-intensity and a little too serious for the spirit of the event, or a total sham of feint attacks just to annoy the "tough guys". Depending on how amicable he is feeling, may shun Judges entirely or may pull 1-3 Judges or so for himself at a time, likely with flirtation rather than battle.

Heavily reliant on body language, as his English is lacking. Judges who catch his eye or who give him attention will get more focus. Also more attracted to creatures which resemble his own kind. He's a bit of a selfish lover - attentive and doting, but only so far as it serves his own gratification. Not necessarily interested in long-lasting relationships because it's hard for him to properly connect with anyone at the moment due to language and culture barriers, but it's not out of the realm of possibility. A fling or one night stand is a definite possibility.

May sire a child or two. If you're looking for a babydaddy, post here or @Koira in #rut-2022 on TEFc Discord and I will reach out to you.

-Species: FalitAi Falit'Tohot
--Native of Myru

-Does not fluently speak or understand the Forest common tongue/English
--Native language has an almost melodic quality, marked by rounded vowels and a lilting tone.


--Tall, lanky
--Light/Medium fighter
---Quick hit/dodge instead of heavy blows
---May test/size up an opponent or prey with small in/out dashes before actually putting effort in
--Cautious, but often curious and unafraid
--Pack mentality
-- Scarring around right rear foot, from previous bite wound


--Some canine and deer traits, but neither a canine nor cervine
--Antlers
--Similar to those of a white-tail deer, with some differences (altered brow tines, vertical height)
---Used for rooting in harder soil, overturning logs, courtship/territorial disputes, hunting, etc. Slow, constant growth to replace worn pieces, more similar to tusks and rodent teeth than to true antlers. Must be constantly worn down to prevent overgrowth and maintain sharpness of the tines.
--3-toed hooves
--Longer, somewhat sticky tongue with barbing (similar to an anteater, but less extreme)
--Stiff-haired mane along back and tail - can be raised when alarmed or agitated (1, 2)
--Carnivore
---Teeth: Similar, but not exact.
---Primarily insectivorous, however forced to radically adjust his diet due to the significant difference in size of the fauna of the Forest; would require substantial amounts of insects due to his size and therefore must supplement his diet with small birds, mammals, and reptiles; catching a large meal means less time and energy expended catching hundreds of the Forest's tiny bugs.
---Cautious hunter, avoids injury when possible
---Will take on small game
---Opportunistic hunter/scavenger - will prey upon some weakened deer
---Greater hunger will increase prey drive

Positive
Sionnach - Processing. Conflicted. Initially a tool to annoy Rossamund, but beginning to find that he has a soft spot for children.

Sedir ti'Na - Finally, someone he can talk to. Seems kind enough, but ultimately unsure of her motives. Feels like she gets frustrated with him a lot.

Melinoe - Pyriel's sister. Keeps a somewhat distant eye on her, particularly when she doesn't seem to have another guardian around.


Neutral
Talla - Ross's feisty friend. Somewhere between a target, an annoyance, and a source of amusement.

Pyriel - Wary curiosity.



Negative
Rossamund - Initially a mere annoyance, Ross has grown to be a constant thorn in his side. Ajo holds little more than contempt for the Myling, and plays a complicated game with the goal of returning the favor. Not above using or manipulating others to get at Ross emotionally or physically. Leery of the boy's ability to resurrect, and ultimately convinced he is an unclean being who should not be of this world.



Absent
Kynsiä - Tolerated, but quick to remind the other of his place; something of an assistant and not-quite-packmate.

Authieu - Kindness

Blossom - Curiosity, kindness

This biography WILL contain mature themes and/or language.

Note: I make an effort to avoid OOC deer and new players with this character, but I am human and may occasionally make an error, especially in the heat of in-game interaction. If you have an OOC problem with Ajokoira, please comment on this biography and do not respond to him in-game (which will likely prompt me to check his bio). Thank you.

Bio pic by RoeSkull

Art, perhaps?

Heldoryn
Einigmata