Ibou

Ibou

Ibou remembers little about his life before he was (assumed to be) awakened. He has vague memories of being cared for by his mother, as well as playing with his siblings, but he has a large gap in his memory from when he was a chick to when he was brought into the monastery where he grew up. The monks there taught him how to speak and read, and educated him in the monastic tradition of the Reformed Church of Life. Though he found a family in the monastery, Ibou always felt like something was missing.
When he turned 16 (what is thought to be adulthood for owlbears) his superiors thought he was ready to make the next step in his path to true enlightenment- to venture out on his own to find his place in the world. Though he had seen some of the world outside of the monastery when he accompanied the other monks on pilgrimages or when he went out to gather supplies, he hadn't truly engaged in the world at large. Until now.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Ibou is large and seemingly bulky, but he's somehow able to move swiftly and with purpose when he wants to. That being said, he's about average for a male owlbear.

Body Features

Ibou is covered in soft fur-like feathers that can be white, gray, beige, or various shades of brown. His face, chest, and the inside of his arms and paws are more white while his backside, legs, and vestigial arm-wings are a mottled brown. His paw pads are dark brown/black and rough from use, and his claws are sharp and black.

Facial Features

Ibou's facial features are standard for owlbears, though his eyes are a rare shade of orange. His beak is black and sharp enough to tear into whatever he wishes to eat.

Identifying Characteristics

Other than his plumicorns (or "horns") and his bright, piercing orange eyes, he's most identifiable by being an owlbear that walks upright and wears clothes.

Physical quirks

Ibou is able to turn his head nearly 270 degrees around in order to see.

Apparel & Accessories

Always Worn:

• A leather satchel worn around his torso
• A 'crown' made of various foliage he finds when foraging- can include branches, flowers, pinecones, and grasses
• Two superficial hip guards tied around his waist with two woven leather ropes
• Monk robes which are tied around his waist and cover his groin
• A small jade carving which acts as his pilgrim's token, attached to his belt.

Conditionally Worn:

• During winter: A wool scarf

Mental characteristics

Personal history

(copied from introduction)
Ibou remembers little about his life before he was (assumed to be) awakened. He has vague memories of being cared for by his mother, as well as playing with his siblings, but he has a large gap in his memory from when he was a chick to when he was brought into the monastery where he grew up. The monks there taught him how to speak and read, and educated him in the monastic tradition of the Reformed Church of Life. Though he found a family in the monastery, Ibou always felt like something was missing. When he turned 16 (what is thought to be adulthood for owlbears) his superiors thought he was ready to make the next step in his path to true enlightenment- to venture out on his own to find his place in the world. Though he had seen some of the world outside of the monastery when he accompanied the other monks on pilgrimages or when he went out to gather supplies, he hadn't truly engaged in the world at large.

Gender Identity

Cisgender male (he/him)

Sexuality

Undetermined

Education

Under the tutelage of monks, Ibou was first taught how to communicate in common sign language, and then in common itself. He was also taught how to read and write in common, but his writing is comparable to that of a child due to his big paws making it difficult to write. He learned basic geography, history, mathematics, and other practical things as well, but the main focus of his training was on the monastic tradition of the Reformed Church of Life.

Employment

Ibou is a monk. In the monastery, his main "job" was gathering food and supplies in the area around the monastery, as he was much hardier (and scarier looking) than the other monks.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

To find his purpose in life, why he was created, and what his role is in the world.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:

• Foraging
• Having quiet time to himself
• Salmon and other seafoods
• Clear nights when the stars are out
• Walking through dense forests

Dislikes

• Getting overly wet
• Large crowds
• Meals made from only or mostly vegetables
• Open plains during the day
• Extremely warm weather

Hygiene

He does not mind getting dirty, but he does not particularly enjoy getting wet. If he needs to clean himself, he preens. Thus, he is not overly clean, but is not very dirty either.

Social

Religious Views

The Reformed Church of Life, worshiping the god of enlightenment Remgar and the prophet Dekaros.

Social Aptitude

Ibou is somewhat socially awkward and can sometimes forget how large and out-of-place he is among the average population. He is extremely religious/committed to his cause, which can put some off. Though he is wary of strangers, he is loyal and caring to those he trusts.

Mannerisms

Ibou acts very deliberately in accordance to his training. He is very calm and inquisitive, wanting to learn more about the world. Though he tries to be as delicate as possible when dealing with others, he sometimes forgets how large he is and can be clumsy at times.

Hobbies & Pets

Hobbies:

• Making crowns out of foliage and wearing them
• Meditating
• Foraging
• Doing Tai chi (or an equivalent)
• Reading

Speech

He is proficient in common and speaks in a calm, purposeful manner. His voice is very deep and somewhat raspy. He can also make sounds similar to owlbears such as chuffs, hoots, and screeches.
Though he can speak adequately in common, he was first taught how to communicate through common sign language and he will still sign when he talks. This can be both helpful and harmful; on one hand, his speech can be hard to understand, but he also tends to sign quickly when he's excited which can cause confusion to those trying to understand him with the aid of his signing.

Unsure of why he was awakened and of his purpose in life, Ibou has left the monastery he's called home for as long as he remembers in search of answers.

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Alignment

Lawful Good

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• Novice Monk

Age

Approx. 16 years old (young adult)

Date of Birth

Unknown

Gender

Male

Eyes

Burnt Orange

Height

7'11"

Weight

650 kg

Known Languages

Common sign language, common, owlbear(?)