[Location] Furs, Fins, and Feathers

[Creeper]

Fins, Furs, And Feathers is located between Juicy Morsels and the leatherworking shop on the back of the Petal of Tranquil Slumber. The three stores are not favorites of The Spires, but are necessary. The Jamoura are omnivorous and enjoy meat. They also believe nothing should be wasted from a corpse and the three locations help keep the dead creatures from being disgraced. The shop has been run by Lukra, a Myrian, and Aruna, a Kelvic Ta'rukahl since 487 AV. Neither are particularly friendly, but know their business better than almost anyone else in The Spires. When approached, they try to be polite, but it is not always guaranteed. Those who are rude within the shop, or dare to go against The Spires' ways and steal, are handled by Aruna. Any purchases or teachings are by Lukra. To buy something, one must only find Lukra in the one-room store. Upon entering the store, one would automatically believe the store is surprisingly clean for a place dealing with the dead. Tables are situated strategically around the room, displaying the different steps of tanning a hide or creating something from the guts. One half of the room is only for the guts and the other half only for the hides. This saves pieces from being ruined when working. In the far corner opposing the shop entrance, Aruna's pedestal resides. She is often found sitting on the T-pole, watching those who enter.   Lukra Name: Lukra Race: Myrian DoB: 479 AV PoB: Falynder Title: The One With the Ta'rukahl Skills: •Falconry (78) •Tanning (67) •Unarmed Combat (76) •Weapon: Wrist Razor (45) •Observation (68) [Appearance] Lukra was blessed with an intimidating height of six foot three. She has a stocky figure and looks to be her two hundred pound weight. This does not mean she is overweight by any means. No, Lukra is definitely in shape. As with all Myrians, she is dexterous, can climb easily and is in better health than humans. The skin that covers her body is the color of copper. Dark brown eyes are constantly on the lookout. Thick eyebrows lie just above eyelids covered in a deep shade of blue. Lukra wears her hair long, tied back in single braid. White feathers from her bondmate are weaved into the hairstyle, to showcase her pride and the fact that she was able to tame such a wild creature. Lukra often wears what a warrior Myrian would. She wears an arm guard on her right, to protect her from her bondmate's sharp talons. A tight vest hides several choice knives. A loincloth shades her private areas from view. Lukra is silent in boots made of pelt. [Personality] Lukra tolerates others. She prefers to be on her own, but has no problem being surrounded by a dozen different people at once. Protective, she is wonderful for missions. Lukra is very observant and uses her bondmate to the best ability. On the other hand, Lukra is a predator. She will attack first, then ask questions. With the basic instincts of "fight or flight", Lukra fights. Laziness is not tolerated with Lukra. Neither is tardiness. Oaths are to be kept at all costs. If one is able to talk their way out of something, they should. Be straightforward, but keep your own needs first. Do not let someone close enough to hurt you; physically, mentally, or emotionally. If you are pinned, you are considered dead. The weak are useless. [History] Lukra was born in Falyndar. A true Myrian, she discovered a love of tanning hides at a young age. Her mother was a tanner and taught Lukra all she knew. Her father was a simple man, treated as all men are in Taloba. Until the age of twenty four, Lukra worked in her mother's tanning shop. A surprising of turn of events took place on Lukra's twenty-fifth birthday. Caihya gifted a Ta'rukahl to Lukra. The young fledgling was in need of help, in order to save her life. Both wings had been broken after a tumble from the nest. Caihya claimed Lukra's temperament would perfectly match and offset the Ta'rukahl's. Medical expertise was consulted to fix the broken bones and the pair lived in argumentative situations. One particular fight revealed a surprising fact. The Ta'rukahl was a Kelvic! The argument had started over something simple. Dinner. Aruna refused to eat the food Lukra gave her. Ta'rukahls were supposed to be non-picky eaters. The bird had retaliated by throwing the food back at Lukra. The fight was swift and quick with Lukra coming out on top. A season later, Lukra moved the pair to the city of The Spires. Moving to that location seemed a way to kill a two birds with one stone; be closer to Caihya and open her own tanning shop.   Aruna Name: Aruna Race: Kelvic, Ta'rukahl DoB: 500 AV PoB: Falyndar Title: Bondmate of Lukra Skills: •Tanning (65) •Hunting (50) •Wilderness Survival (40) •Unarmed Combat (65) •Organization (40) [Appearance] In her Ta'rukahl form, Aruna is gorgeous. With a wingspan of six feet, she is smaller than any male. Black feet and talons are used for catching prey. A sharp, pointed beak is wonderful for tearing and ripping meat. Red eyes are always moving. Pure white feathers are graced with blood colored accents. These are only located on her tail, primary flight feathers and her crest. On the top of her head is the plumage. In daytime, the pure white feathers are akin to the beauty of a pearl. During nighttime, however, the feathers reflect the light and glow. In her human form, Aruna is five foot eight. Marblesque skin is smooth and without blemish. Lips are stained red after years of hunting. Red eyes have excellent sight. Hair the color of her feathers' accents is layered extensively and looks like tiny feathers. The ends are pointed and sharp, though the hair itself is very soft. Reaching just past her chin, Aruna's hair rarely falls from her scalp. Aruna has excellent hearing and has been known to use the skill to eavesdrop on conversations. Normally, Aruna can be found in her Ta'rukahl form in the corner of the store, residing on her pedestal. If she decides to grace others with her human presence, Aruna wears a brown dress that fails to cover her legs and her shoulders. Earrings that looks like feathers are one of many overly dramatic accessories. [Personality] Aruna is a predator through and through. Anything that moves is considered food and should be watched carefully. Constantly watching, she takes in all motion around her. Aruna trusts only her bondmate, Lukra, and is very protective of her. If she believes Lukra is being threatened in any manner, Aruna will step in and harass the individual. In the workforce, Aruna took interest in her master's actions and learned quickly. The leftover scraps make up Aruna's dinner. Aruna is not a people person in any manner, but adores her master. Her moods change quickly and some would call her bipolar, but she is not. Simply over-reactive to everything. Aruna dislikes being "caged" in any sense and has been seen flying high over the Spires or weaving her way between buildings. Messes are not tolerated and Aruna will scramble as fast as she can to clean any mess and put objects back into their place. Shiny objects are collected and kept near her perch in the tanning salon. [History] Aruna was born on the first of the new year, birth influenced by Caihya herself. At two seasons exactly, Aruna left the nest. She fell from the nest and to the ground below, breaking both wings in the process. Caihya helped her by giving her to a Myrian who proved worthy to match Aruna's temperament. Changing from a pure nest to a home with a Myrian was difficult and the pair butted heads many times. After one particular argument, the pair fell into a vicious fight. Lukra came out on top, the winner, and Aruna began to understand that she was not the one in control. The role of master and kelvic was understood. One season later, Aruna found herself lofted away from her home land of Falyndar to The Spires. Being closer to Caihya, who Lukra worshiped as well, was extraordinary. When the tanning shop was developed, Aruna was decided as the tanner and protector of the shop. She watches over those who decide to buy and give them information about the pelts.   Employment And Training Positions Available Tanner - 3 gm/day Clerk - 3 gm/day Training Tanning Weapon: Wrist Razor Falconry NOTE: Any and/or all training/employment holds the risk of personal injury to the PC from temperamental NPCs.   Prices Pelts Product Price Deer 20 gm Bear, Black 25 gm Bear, Brown 25 gm Squirrel, Red 3 gm Squirrel, Black 3 gm Squirrel, Esirpus 3 gm Olidosapux 35 gm Bobcat 20 gm Lynx 20 gm Wolf 15 gm Wild Boar 10 gm White Fox 7 gm Gloves Product Small Medium Large Jamoura Wolf Fur 3 gm 5 gm 7 gm 9 gm Bear Fur 5 gm 7 gm 9 gm 10 gm Deer Fur 2 gm 4 gm 6 gm 7 gm Bobcat Fur 4 gm 6 gm 8 gm 10 gm Lynx Fur 4 gm 6 gm 8 gm 11 gm Hats Product Small Medium Large Jamoura Wolf Fur 2 gm 3 gm 4 gm 5 gm Lynx Fur 3 gm 5 gm 5 gm 8 gm Bobcat Fur 3 gm 5 gm 5 gm 9 gm Squirrel Fur, Black 1 gm 2 gm 4 gm 10 gm Squirrel Fur, Red 1 gm 2 gm 4 gm 10 gm Squirrel Fur, Esirpus 1 gm 2 gm 4 gm 10 gm Snake 3 gm 5 gm 7 gm 11 gm Other Things Made of Animal Product Price Information Bladder Bucket 8 gm Holds liquid up to five pounds, stretchable. Tobacco Pouch, Bladder 3 gm Keeps tobacco from becoming wet. String, Gut 5 gm/10 ft. Strong string. Can hold weight up to twenty five pounds. Needle, Fish Bone 5 sm Sharpened to a point. Wonderful for sewing of any kind. Fishing Hook, Fish Bone. 5 sm Self Explanatory. Oil, 1 pint 2 gm Used for cooking Bladder Bag 10 gm Can hold up to five small thing or ten pounds. Stretchable. Snake Poncho 10 gm Keeps wearer from becoming wet for 5 uses. Fish Scales 5 sm/lb Can be used for multiple purposes. Bone Necklace 1 gm Different sized bones strung on gut string. Can be made to fit. Moderator's Note: Hiring requires Moderation, everything else requires no Moderation. *Full Credit to Lixue