Sum'ara
Summary
A Fungril Syndicate Rogue living in Preditton (Haven territory), originally from Mukhad-a Fungril town deep in the forest known for its drug trade, which has since been taken over. She became entangled with the city's spymaster while personally investigating the death (8–12 months ago) of her fiancé.
Background
At a young age, Sum'ara and her family migrated from Mukhad (a Fungril town in Fanewick) to Preditton, a modern, well-developed city in Haven territory focused on magic, science, herbalism, healing, and learning.
- Age: 22–24
- Appearance: Wild, wide green‑blue‑purple mushroom crown; very long dark‑purple curls; green‑turquoise skin speckled with tiny bioluminescent mushrooms that emerge unpredictably.
- Eyes: Very large bright‑yellow eyes with long lashes.
- Clothing: Dark palette; layered skirts/pants with lace; corsets; long‑sleeve lace tops; tall high‑heeled boots to the knee.
- Vibe & Nicknames: Grumpy/sarcastic "black cat" (sometimes cute); nicknames: Sum, Sumi, Mara.
- Abilities: Fungril spores can poison, drug, hypnotize, or induce lucid illusions (control varies); venom spikes at elbows can express liquid venom.
- Hobbies: Chemistry, mixology, reading, sleeping.
- Fears/Quirks: Fears being useless, a meaningless life, and never finding love again (won't admit it). Says: "Ha! No."
After the death of her brother's wife due to The Serpent's Sickness, her brother Jalsar grew resentful of The Witherwild/03 Factions/The Triumvirate and joined the The Witherwild/03 Factions/Fanewraith's Rebels with the goal of stealing The Sowing Eye. Her twin sister Shifa is a healer.
Meeting Rustar
Sum'ara met Rustar Yord while she was a student at the university. Over time they fell deeply in love-together for 3.5 years and engaged after 2. He taught her everything she knows about weapons and later crafted her signature dagger and grappling hook, both engraved with his initials: R.Y.
Rustar ran a blacksmith shop at the front of his building with an animal shelter in the back, living on the second floor with Sum'ara. For 1–2 years, she sold potions, poisons, drugs, and other mixology products through his shop.
The Spymaster's Deal
The government wanted to shut down Rustar's shelter because of the wild animals he rescued from the forest. Desperate to save it, Sum'ara attempted to break into one of the city hall offices to switch the papers or forge an approval-but she was caught.
Kreil Dirn, the Spymaster, saw potential in her that she didn't recognize in herself. Instead of fining or arresting her, he hired her-and spared Rustar's shelter as a personal favor. Since then, she has worked for him multiple times: spying, collecting information, and turning in criminals to the government (paid well, of course). She never told her fiancé about any of these jobs.
Rustar's Death
Her life took a dark turn when Rustar died 8–12 months ago from an unknown cause. She used her Fungril abilities to extract a memory from his corpse, which contained signs of who was responsible-but her investigation led nowhere.
Three to four months after his death, Spymaster Kreil Dirn-also a Fungril-contacted her telepathically and chemically. He told her he knows about her loved one's death and can help, but she has to do one more job for him and come to the Capital of Haven.
Motives
- Uncover who is responsible for Rustar's death and why.
Past Motives
- Protect the animal shelter from being shut down.
- Build a life with Rustar.
Personal Quest
To uncover who is responsible for her fiancé's death.
Key Relationships
Family
- Jalsar (Brother): Member of the The Witherwild/03 Factions/Fanewraith's Rebels; resents Haven's leadership after his wife's death. (Name meaning: Jalal "majesty, power" + Sari "wandering at night")
- Shifa "Shif" (Twin Sister): A healer. (Name meaning: شفاء – healing, cure)
- Zulma (Mother): (Name meaning: darkness, shadow)
- Riyadh (Father)
Lover
- Rustar Yord (Deceased Fiancé): Half-orc. Ran a blacksmith shop (front) and animal shelter (back), living above on the second floor with Sum'ara. Vibe: Golden-retriever, nerdy about his crafts, punkist. Together 3.5 years; engaged after 2. His mysterious death is her primary motivation. He taught her weapons skills and crafted her dagger and grappling hook (engraved R.Y.). (Name inspired from Swedish: Rustning "armor" + Jord "earth")
Other
- Kreil Dirn: Spymaster of Haven, a fellow Fungril, and a former employer who has offered a deal for information about Rustar's death.
Secrets
- She possesses a memory extracted from her dead fiancé that contains clues about his killer.
- Her brother is an active member of an enemy faction, the The Witherwild/03 Factions/Fanewraith's Rebels.
- She has secretly worked for the Spymaster for years-spying, collecting information, and turning in criminals-without ever telling Rustar.