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Okara stands 5’7’’ and is very slight in build, lacking significant feminine curves. Her arms are surprisingly muscular, mostly due to kneading bread and stirring thick mixtures.Her legs are well formed and solid from frequent swimming in the ocean’s strong currents. Her movements are thoughtful and fluid, never careless.
She has green eyes and white-blonde hair that falls a few inches below her shoulders. She typically keeps her hair braided and out of her eyes. Her face is a long oval with prominent cheekbones and delicate nose and brow line. Her lips are full and the most sensual aspect of her person. Iridescent scales run up her legs and back, narrowing up to her neck. These scales also appear on the backs of her webbed hands and the top of her feet. Small patches of scales are also prominent on her temples and along her cheekbones.
Okara can be very service-minded and thinks about the whole, to the point that sometimes she forgets about the individual. She likes to contribute and puts a lot of pressure on herself to perform to her high personal expectations. She can get so wrapped up in being who she feels she should be that she has a bit of a repressed sexuality and pent up urge for recreation. When she does have the opportunity to indulge she tends to over-indulge since she hasn't had much opportunity to release and find her limits.
While neither boisterous nor confrontational about her beliefs, she has conviction and will speak with confidence when asked her thoughts. She is generally peaceful and avoids conflict when possible but will defend herself if the need arises. She takes no pleasure in death and would only kill for sustenance or self defense. Her mark of Rak’keli reminds her of her duty to heal the wounded around her and inflict no unnecessary damage.
Okara has a curious mind and enjoys exploring the world around her. She seeks out the unknown and appreciates novelty. She has a particular love of exploring the sea, no surprise for a Konti, but will turn her curiosity in any direction she can find an outlet for it.
Character History
Okara was born and raised in Mura, on Konti Isle. Okara has no memories of her father, an Eypharian man her mother met while traveling Mizahar. This man left Okara’s mother due to his family’s pressure which led to her mother finding her way back to the comforts of Mura in time for Okara's birth. Okara knows little of this man, not even his name, and has no desire to question her mother regarding it.
Okara’s grandmother was an important influence on her life and she spent much time in her company. When her grandmother passed Okara received one of her suvai, the other in the pair going to Okara’s mother.
Her life has been relatively quiet and peaceful among her family and Konti-kind. Okara is the oldest of three daughters. Her sisters are quite a bit younger then Okara and she assisted her mother in bringing up the gentle and inquisitive girls. Her younger sisters Kalora and Haloni are twins born of a Svefra man whom Okara came to respect. Unfortunately this man died when the twin's were toddlers when his boat sank in a storm. Okara remembers his laughter and mischievous smile with fondness.
Okara has begun her own journey into the world and faces the challenges of leaving the familiar for the totally unknown.
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Comfort Food- Upon touching an individual, Okara sees a picture of their favorite meal in her mind. This of course can change for the individual as they are exposed to new cuisines and Okara would need to touch them again to see the new favorite. If Okara makes the meal she has envisioned the consumer will find it especially comforting, more so if it is a cuisine that Okara is experienced in cooking.
Rak’keli - 1 Gnosis; Okara received this at birth and this gnosis physically manifests as Rak’keli’s twisting snake sigil in shimmering, opalescent blue beginning on Okara’s right hand and running halfway up her forearm.
Religion
Okara pays homage when it is due to many gods but holds up Rak'keli above others. She tries to live honestly and show her gratitude for Rak’keli’s gnosis by using it when it is needed and trying to learn more about the divine gift. She frequently prays to Rak’keli and outwardly shows her devotion by healing others.
Okara also prays to Avalis and Laviku as creators of her race. She has recently begun to learn about Priskil and has begun to develop a connection to that goddess.
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Purchased (refer to ledger): Chef’s Toolkit Cooking Pot, 2 gallon Pan (round), 12” Picnic Basket Set Large Wooden Spoon (cooking utensil) Large Metal Two Pronged Fork (cooking utensil) Large Metal Tongs (cooking utensil) Oyster Knife Woven flower basket 1 oz ground sage (-.25 oz used in thread) 16 oz earthenware jar Journal filled with Okara's class notes
Heirloom: Okara was gifted one of her grandmother's Suvai upon her passing.
Special Items
Secret :
A dagger that is simple in appearance, it has the special property of being bound to its owner. If anyone else attempts to wield it, it will cause pain equivalent to a small wound every minute held regardless of hand coverings. This item was an award for the Weapon Weekend Challenge. This item was discovered by Okara in the thread To Find Your Way, You Must First be Lost.
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Name: The Amulet of Desire Properties: When you hold it in your hand and turn a careful circle until you stand in whichever direction the person, place, or thing that you desire will cause the amulet to glow. The person place or thing you desire can change moment to moment. It will continue to glow as long as you concentrate on that object of desire and point in the direction it lies relative to you. This item will only work if you are within a 10 mile distance of the one thing you desire. PC’s must have a lore of what they wish to find. This item was awarded in the Weekend Word Marathon Challenge. This item was discovered by Okara in the thread Remedies and Lessons. As of this thread, Okara does not yet understand the properties of the amulet.
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Name:Priskil Idol, sometimes referred to as Mini P by Okara Properties:This figurine depicts a fair-skinned woman dressed in white robes that is warm to the touch. When animated, it glows with soft illumination that increases or decreases depending on the statues mood. While its face is always somewhat sad, it actively works to motivate its owner and provide hopeful advice and inspirational stories. Gnosis: 1 mark Priskil. Skills: Leadership: 10, Storytelling: 10, Philosophy: 10. Lore: Priskil, Finding ways to inspire hope in others. Magical Ability: Surround someone in a soft, warm light that not only prevents darkness from touching them but also provides them a boost to their leadership qualities as they are able to inspire others. +10 to leadership. This item was awarded as part of the Rings of Power Weekend Challenge. Further details regarding the idol can be found in the linked post. This item was discovered by Okara in the Sweet Hope, Ethereal Balm thread.
Housing
Mura :
Location: Mura
House: 1 basic 20x20 single room cottage (400 sq feet) with a hearth, bunk, chest, chair, and small table (sea glass on top of painted stone.
Purchased furniture: Cupboard, good (bleached driftwood with blue shells for knobs) Shelf Set, Good (bleached driftwood fastened to the wall with bits of coral stone) Table, Good (heavy slab of smooth white stone set upon two thick stone legs)
Description: Okara’s home is made of white stone and of simple construction. Okara's home is near the coast a quarter bell's walk from the Opal Temple. Inside the simple home her bed is pushed into a corner with her chest pressed against the end and a small stone and sea glass table is near the head. The opposing wall holds the hearth surrounded by a set of shelves and a cupboard that contain Okara’s cooking supplies. A heavy stone table with a single chair graces the center of the cottage.
Name: Gertrude Type: Chicken Information: Gertrude is a green-feathered chicken. She is special in that every 10th day she lays an egg that contains an oil paint of varying color. Gertrude often seems content but enjoys pecking at anything that comes near her head, particularly body parts.
Name: Betty and Mabel Type: Chickens Information: Betty and Mabel were purchased as companions for Gertrude. They are very close and tend to keep their distance from Gertrude. Their favorite meal is ticks. They are regular chickens and lay regular eggs. Betty and Mabel were purchased in this thread.
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Lore of Kontinese Cuisine Survival: Keeping One's Distance from Wildlife Kelp: An Anchor in the Ocean Meditation: Letting Go of Unnecessary Thoughts and Distractions Focus on Breath: Unwise for Underwater Meditation Using Rocks to Harvest Oysters Freeing One's Self from Mud Opening Oysters with a Knife Don't Harvest Oysters after a Storm How Seeds Germinate Book: Introduction to Plant Life Fingers: Rough Measuring Implements Using Proper Spacing when Copying a Work Wilderness Survival: Using Syna to Tell Direction Floristry: Mixing Flower Placement in a Bouquet Walking as Meditation Meditation: Acknowledge and Dismiss the Problem Floristry: Tying a Bouquet with a Stem Kelp: The Drying Process Cooking: Kelp as an Easy Broth Meditation: For Religious Connection Botany: The Bareberry Botany: Herbaceous Life Cycles Botany: Woody Plant Life Cycles Botany: Annual Cycles Botany: Perennial Cycles Botany: Purpose of Stems Botany: Purpose of Leaves Botany: Terms for Leaf Shapes Botany: Terms for Leave Margins Botany: Terms for Leaf Arraignments Botany: Reproduction of Angiosperm Botany: Parts of a Flower Bareberry: Uses as a Tan Dye Bareberry: Uses as a Yellow Dye Oak: Uses as a Tea Oak: Medicinal Uses Oak: Uses as a Poultice Willow: Uses as a Tea Willow: Medicinal Uses Pine: Edible Nuts Pine: Uses as Tea Pine: Medicinal Uses Herbalism: If you can’t identify it, don’t use it. Herbalism: Leaves are the most common part of a plant to use Herbalism: Collect from the top, tender leaves are best. Botany: Plant with no foliage will die Caiyha: Leave something behind to regrow Herbalism: Dandelion – all parts of plant edible and useful Herbalism: Dandelion – Harvest Leaves best when young Herbalism: Dandelion leaves – tincture or tea preparation Herbalism: Dandelion leaves -- good for kidney/urinary tract appetite and digestion issues Herbalism: Flowers means more flowers, leave behind some. Herbalism: Flower buds need to be dried as soon after picking Herbalism: Study and research your target plant Botany: Root system most important part of plant Herbalism: Roots harvested in Fall in most cases Herbalism: Dandelion root – Harvest from the base to bring up tap root system Food Preservation: cut up roots dry easier than whole Herbalism: Dandelion root – used for liver function, liver inflammation, gall bladder function and laxative Herbalism: Dandelion root – preparation – tea, tonic or tincture Philtering: recipe – Dandelion root tincture Medicine: Dandelion tincture dosage recommendations Herbalism: Suskatan identifying features Botany: Taking bark from the trunk can cause disease and invite insects Botany: Difference between outer bark and inner back Botany: Heartwood Herbalism: Harvesting bark best in spring Food Preparation: Saskatan – dry the bark Herbalism: Saskatan bark – Preparation – ground and make a tea Herbalism: Saskatan bark – used for sore throats Herbalism: Plant growth cycle to obtain seeds for collection Herbalism: Saskatan Berries – edible but sour, used in dyes Botany: Fungus growing conditions, some are poisonous Herbalism: Lingzhi mushroom identified Herbalism: Lingzhi mushroom – Harvest from deciduous trees at the base Food Preparation: Lingzhi mushroom – dry the mushroom soon as it is picked Herbalism: Lingzhi mushroom – used for boost immune system, blood circulation, blood pressure and asthma Cooking: Mussels and Timing Food Preparation: Pitting Cherries Kelp: Delicate when Boiled Food Preparation: De-cloving Garlic Food Preparation: Mincing Garlic Food Preparation Green Onions Cooking: Kelp and Mushroom Stock Food Preparation Sea Mustard Food Preparation: De-bearding Mussels Cooking: Mussel and Seaweed Soup Endurance: Summer heat makes everyone move slow Cleaning: Cleaning counters to avoid cross contamination Food Preparation: Squid gutted cleaned and cut up for grilling Cooking: Squid cook quickly squid ink sacs good for dyeing and cooking Cooking: Time management is important Cooking: Hidden critters in the seaeweed are not good eats. Cooking: do not rinse seaweed in fresh water, salt water retains flavor Cooking: Recipe -- Seaweed with ginger and scallions Cooking: Recipe -- Grilled Squid Cleaning: an organized and clean workspace is a happly space Collaboration with other chefs make for a smooth running kichen Planning: How to make a Menu -- Breakfast, lunch and dinner Meditation: clearning the mind Tracking: Following Footprints in the Sand Meditation: Deep Breathes to Relax Syka: Cuisine Persuasion: Explaining Own Merits Foraging: Avocados, Appearance and Signs of Ripeness Foraging: Oranges, Appearance Medicine: Correct Way of Bandaging Medicine: Signs and Symptoms of Sand Fleas Medicine: Extracting Burrowed Sand Fleas Medicine: Signs of Infection Medicine: Removing Splinters Medicine: Importance of Keeping Tools Clean Suvai: For Incapacitating Opponents, Not Killing Wilderness Survival: Creating a Fishing Pole with What is Around You Wilderness Survival: Crafting a Fishing Hook with Sharpened Sticks Composition: First Pick a Topic Fishing: Hunt for Squid at Night Fishing: Different Poles for Different Fish Fishing: Bait Should Resemble What Fish Eat Negotiation: Don't Ask for Deals You Don't Deserve Wilderness Survival: Travel is Slow in the Jungle, Always Plan for More Time Land Navigation: Bodies of Water Make Good Landmarks Botany: Cayenne Peppers, Appearance and Preferred Growing Conditions Foraging: Cayenne Peppers, Beware of Spicy Oils Land Navigation: Climb a Tree to Get a Wider View of the Area Botany: Neem Trees, Appearance and Drought Resistance Botany: Cinchona Trees, Appearance Wilderness Survival: Avoid Panic While Being Pursued Wilderness Survial: Take Cover to Escape a Pursuer Wilderness Survival: Field Dressing a Wound Organization: Arranging Medical Tools for Quick Access Medicine: Maintaining Composure with Difficult Patients Medicine: Draining an Infection and Dressing the Wound Afterwards Medicine: Questioning Patients to Investigate Symptoms Medicine: Symptoms of Food Poisoning Botany: Ginger, Appearance Wilderness Survival: Using Animal Trails for Easier Travel Land Navigation: Building a Cairn as a Marker Wilderness Survival: A Water Source with Dead Creatures Around May be Unpotable Wilderness Survival: Stay Calm if You are Lost Wilderness Survival: After a Fall, Test Your Limbs for Injury Construction: Building a Chicken Coop Construction: Slanted Roof Helps Rain Roll Off Construction: Apply Tar for Water Proofing Cooking Recipe: Coconut Oil Medicine: Skeletal Structures of Humans Philtering Recipe: Quinine Tincture Medicine: Symptoms of Malaria Herbalism: Uses of Cinchona Bark Herbalism: Uses of Neem Leaves Philtering Recipe: Neem Leaf Tisane Medicine: Importance of Proper Dosages Medicines: Types of Bone Fractures Medicine: Treating Bone Fractures Philtering Recipe: Hot Pepper Salve Leadership: Stay Outwardly Calm, Even When Freaking Out Philosophy: Mentality of a Healer Philosophy: Be Resolute in Your Actions Cooking Recipe: Tropical Fruit and Crab Salad Foraging: Pineapple, Appearance and Harvesting Medicine: Treat Jellyfish Stings with Vinegar and Hot Water Medicine: Removing Jellyfish Stingers Medicine: Jellyfish Stings Naturally Heal in One or Two Weeks Medicine: Signs of a Dislocated Shoulder Medicine: Treating a Dislocated Shoulder Medicine: Once Dislocated, A Shoulder Will Dislocate Again More Easily Medicine: Strengthen Muscles to Prevent Repeat Dislocations Medicine: Removing Stingray Stingers Medicine: Breakdown Stingray Toxin with Heat
Locations
Location: The Kelp Forest The Watchtower: A Landmark for Navigation The Medical Library: A Place to Volunteer Place: Opal Temple Kitchens feed patients and staff Place: Opal Temple entrance Place: South Tower, Rak'keli's Altar Location: Syka Location: The Panacea The Panacea: Run by Jansen and Kalum Syka Location: The Community Pool Syka Location: The Swine Swells Syka Location: Estuary Cave Mura Location: Suvai Pavilion Zeltiva: Protected by the Wave Guard Mura Location: Starry Night Syka Location: The Mercantile
People
Alissa Nova: Head of Restoration at the Medical Library Alissa Nova: An Encouraging Mentor Person: Merida Surval -- Receptionist The Founders of Syka: Mathias, Randal, James Randal: Appearance, Personality, Location of Home Nya: Head of the Rangers, Kelvic Duncan Malstrom: Maintains the Community Pools Rainmere Shantu: Firedancer Lars Waska: Runs the Syka Sawmill Estrellir Konrath: Grew Up in Kenash Aladari Coolwater: Vantha Raised in Zeltiva Aladari Coolwater: Perfers to be on the Water, Not in It Visi: Vantha Who Enjoys Poetry Tap: Konti Fisherwoman Uta Lavin: Appearance, Occupation, Home Juli Chaliva: Appearance, Occupation Uta Lavin: Bonding Over a Shared Experience Artik: Appearance, Can be a Difficult Patient Nesra Arlean: Apperance, Occupation Lars Waska: Can Process Lumber for a Price Randal Zor: Helps Out Settlers in Need Akalaks: Have Two Souls in One Body Kalum: Jansen's Other Half Tony Swiftwater: Apperance Buraga Shamzen: Apperance, Occupation Nasra Arlean: Has a Past she Doesn't Talk About
Religion and Magic
Lore of Religion: Rak’keli Priskil: A Light to Follow Religion: Burning Sage for Prayer Healing: Respect the Gnosis Healing The Wounds You Cause Priskil: Goddess of Hope, Radiance, and Vigilance Pray to Priskil for Hope How to Awaken and Utilize the Priskil Idol Prayer: Praying to Priskil in Gratitude for Hope
Misc
The Relative Endlessness of the Ocean The Desire of Shallow Tides to Embrace the Shore Tides Farther from Shore Pull One Out A Konti's Presence: Welcomed by Underwater Wildlife A Sore Back and Hand: Repayment for a Good Deed Plan Before Leaving the City Djed storm of 512av Destruction invokes sense of helplessness An act of kindness brings back hope. Actions speak louder than words to help others A Determined choice, Opal Order Student Syka: Settlers Get 5 Acres of Land Syka: Founders Offer Loans Making the Best of an Unexpected Situation Playing with the Swine in the Swells Syna Sets Quickly in Syka Persevering Through Injury Being Kind to Counter Hatred
Skills
Skill
EXP
Total
Proficiency
Anthropology
+1
1
Novice
Bodybuilding
+3
3
Novice
Botany
+14
14
Novice
Cleaning
+4
4
Novice
Climbinb
+2
2
Novice
Composition
+1
1
Novice
Construction
+3
3
Novice
Cooking
30 SP +11
41
Competent
Copying
+4
4
Novice
Drawing
+11
11
Novice
Endurance
+10
10
Novice
Fishing
+2
2
Novice
Floristry
+2
2
Novice
Foraging
+7
7
Novice
Herbalism
+6
6
Novice
Interrogation
+1
1
Novice
Investgiation
+2
2
Novice
Land Navigation
+7
7
Novice
Leadership
+1
1
Novice
Medicine
10 RB +19
29
Competent
Meditation
+9
9
Novice
Negotiation
+3
3
Novice
Observation
+72
72
Expert
Organization
+4
4
Novice
Persuasion
+2
2
Novice
Philosophy
+2
2
Novice
Philtering
+3
3
Novice
Planning
+4
4
Novice
Rhetoric
+1
1
Novice
Socialization
+29
29
Competent
Tracking
+1
1
Novice
Weapon: Suvai
10 SP +3
13
Novice
Wilderness Survival
10 SP+16
26 (Sea, Tropical Forest)
Competent
Writing
+15
15
Novice
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