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gretchensinister · 8 months ago

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@purplebloodedmajesty also gave me the word "brick," and this time I was able to keep it short like I intended.

Brick

UrSu calls UrMa the Peacemaker. UrMa is glad to wear the name, though sometimes he thinks something less grand might be more true. He is more often simply a Maker, a maker and repairer of things among the urRu. What furniture they have, he joins. What metals they use, he forges. What walls they have, he builds. Every object in urRu life, from the largest table to the finest needle, has passed under his hands.

He is perfectly willing to say that this work is less significant than his moderation of disagreements—holes in companionship are more difficult to repair than holes in pots—but what he keeps to himself is that he thinks that both kinds of work might grow from the same root.

Mystics will always need things—objects, that is, to keep a focus on UrMa’s everyday concerns. UrMa accepts that there may come a time when they do not need objects, but on that day, they will not be mystics as they are now. So. Mystics need things. And UrMa has noticed that they are easier with each other when they have all the things they need, when they do not need to wait for tools, when they do not have to make do with broken things.

A rake with missing teeth, say, should have no effect on the patience of an urRu. Very well. But it does. And so UrMa makes sure that there is no bad rake for anyone to be stuck with, even if they were the last to arrive to help with the gardens.

Mystics need enough things, in fact, that all the things they need for all the tasks of necessity and beauty do not fit easily or comfortably in their cells. It distresses many of them; UrMa knows this well. UrYod is baffled by the space taken up by his notes and mathematical tools, even if their volume is easy to calculate. UrAc was always aware his records would grow as the trine passed, but how can truth and chronicle fill so large a space, even when so carefully composed? Are they not trying to live simply? Have they become bound by the material? On another hand, UrUtt is embarrassed by his overflowing cell, though UrMa has told him he doesn’t see anything improper or excessive for the Weaver to have. And UrMa himself—there are so many things involved in the making and fixing of other things.

And so today he makes bricks. He makes them with care, as if each one is precious, but he still makes many, many bricks. And when these bricks are baked he will use them to build structures upon Thra’s soil, as if he had as much right as any gelfling, and the urRu will be able to have space in their cells but also all the things they need, kept dry and easy to find and in good repair.

It will be easier for urRu patience and forbearance to be sustained, with such structures.

UrMa knows that this will not seem quite right to some—UrZah will not like it; it does not seem like the urRu way. So UrMa already has plans to ease the shock of the brick, pressing spirals and grooves into it that vines will be happy to hold. UrNol’s tending will veil UrMa’s work, make it so lovely and green that there need be no grumbling about it.

And if ever he needs to account for himself, UrMa knows he has seen and done enough to argue well that peace is often made with things.

#urma #mystics #urru #the dark crystal #the dark crystal: age of resistance

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kiwi-strawberry-banana · 5 years ago

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Because there is not nearly enough content on them, here is a list of headcanons for all of the Mystics.

UrSu the Master.

Biggest Mystic.

Perpetually tired.

Someone please get this man a coffee.

Despite his role as leader, he constantly second guesses himself to the point of doing nothing.

Can only see one path moving forward and rarely entertains any other ideas.

Will say he doesn't play favorites. Big lie, UrMa is his favorite.

Every Mystic knows it, but none of them will say so.

Gets sad very easily.

Like, the wind could blow wrong and boom, sad lad.

Cries very easily, though will try to do so only when alone.

(Or around UrMa)

Tends to be intimidating upon first meeting him.

Genuinely cares for and loves all of the Urru.

Doesn't think he is a good enough leader.

UrSol the Chanter.

Is the Chamberlain of the Mystics. (Not nearly as bad as Chamberlain.)

Never lies.

Will occasionally use his voice to play pranks on the other Mystics.

Once had UrMa believe that he had a bird following him around for an unum (a month).

UrLii thought it was hilarious. UrSu, not so much.

The most honest of the Mystics and least likely to speak in riddles.

His honesty can come across as rude sometimes.

"UrAmaj, the food is not very good today."

When alone, will sing songs that only he can hear. They are sad songs, ones that display the true emotions that he keeps hidden.

Close friends with both UrZah and UrIm.

UrMa the Peacemaker.

Like SkekVar, has exactly one (1) braincell.

An absolute softie. The sweetest of the Mystics.

Is one of the Urru sad? Prepare for many kind words and hugs.

You don't want a hug? That is okay, UrMa doesn't mind. But he has a hug to offer in case you need it.

That one braincell takes him on many adventures.

If UrSu is out and about in the Valley, UrMa is not far behind.

Will often stare into space for hours. Usually trying to figure out one of UrZahs riddles.

There is not a mean bone in his body.

You could insult him right to his face and he would still love you. (Don't insult the lad please)

Even if a rare argument happens between some Mystics or if one is particularly depressed, those feelings don't last long so long as UrMa is around.

UrSu didn't talk to anyone for nearly a full trine when UrMa passed.

The Valley was much bleaker without him.

UrZah the Ritual Guardian.

So many riddles.

His riddles have riddles.

Will make a ceremony out of anything and everything.

Which is usually fine.

Some Mystics have had to put their foot down though.

No, UrZah, there doesn't need to be a ritual for when that particular rock has a shadow.

Will have conversations with UrSol for hours.

Those that listen in will become lost within seconds.

Even UrSu, for all his wisdom, will sometimes have no clue what they are talking about.

UrMa will just smile and nod.

Has a sand painting for just the occassion.

UrIm the Healer.

About done with the Skeksis' bullshit.

On housecall 24/7.

Daily check ups to make sure everyone is doing okay.

Visits UrTih. A lot.

Like, a lot a lot.

Always has bandages on hand in case someone is spontaneously injured.

Someone is usually spontaneously injured.

Grew close to UrTih over the visits and became good friends.

Worries most about UrTih, knowing how often he gets injured.

Like UrSu, just needs a break and a coffee.

Are his chants actually chants or is he just groaning in frustration? Whose to say.

UrTih the Alchemist.

My favorite.

I love him so much.

Enjoys his experiments.

Gets as lost in them as much as UrAc gets lost in his reading.

Will often forget to eat or sleep for the sake of completing an experiment.

Has caused an explosion on more than one occassion.

Was more social in his youth, began to seclude himself more as he aged.

Was closest to UrGoh and was hurt when the Wanderer left for good.

Was distressed at how often he got injured at the beginning.

Grew too used to it.

Scared UrIm half to death when he lost his eye.

One of the only times a Mystic actually cried out in pain.

Due to all the injuries, he developed Haphophobia (fear of touching/being touched)

That fear made UrIms job much harder.

UrMa found a solution.

Animals.

UrTih. LOVES. Animals.

He especially had a soft spot for birds.

Has had many, many pets over the trine.

Named all of them.

Didn't cage them, he let them come and go as they pleased.

Only animals could touch UrTih without making him flinch and cower.

Was the most excited for reunification, hoping that perhaps that would make his pain and suffering end.

UrSen the Monk.

What is "a bath"?

Something completly foreign to UrSen.

Yet something so desperately needed.

Due to SkekLach, they are sick. A lot.

Like UrTih, they get visited by UrIm. A LOT.

A stinky Mystic.

The stinkiest.

Even so, is always polite in all they do.

Almost as sweet as UrMa. Almost.

Left nothing behind except for memories when they passed.

UrAc the Scribe.

Please sleep.

Insomniac to the point where the other Mystics worry.

"When did you last sleep?" "What year is it?"

Will read and write from sunrise to sundown.

Keeps all papers mere inches away from his face.

Cannot see far away at all.

Has grown used to recognizing all Mystics merely by their voices and how they walk.

Has a book filled with nothing but the pranks that UrSol has done.

Is the most easily amused. (Probably from the insomnia)

UrAmaj the Cook.

Always with UrNol.

Always.

Is the chubbiest Mystic.

Will often sneak bites of food in the middle of cooking.

Enjoys eatting in general.

Loves to visit gardens where the food is grown.

(With UrNol, of course)

Kinda sweaty honestly.

Has to take baths a lot because of it.

Will exchange dirty jokes with UrSol and UrNol.

Loves jokes.

Does not pee on walls.

UrNol the Herbalist.

Always with UrAmaj.

Always.

Has named every single one of his plants.

All of them.

No two names are the same.

Will mourn if a plant somehow dies under his care.

Will be genuinely sad for days.

Tends to be clumsy from lack of depth perception (missing an eye).

UrAmaj is there to help and guide him.

Besides running the gardens, his room is also filled with plants.

Has many that are extremely poisonous.

Also has some that move around a lot.

Had to be told he couldn't have a plant that spits burning acid.

Was sad about that too.

UrYod the Numerologist.

Is a quiet Mystic doesn't say much....

... Unless you get him talking, in which case sit down, this will be a while.

Even UrSol gets intimidated by how much UrYod can talk.

His speech tends to be broken up and stuttery, making it difficult to understand.

Knows the exact number of everything in the Valley.

Like, everything.

One of UrSols most common pranks is asking UrYod to start listing off the numbers of various things.

Such pranks have come back to bite him on the rear on more than one occassion.

A bit of an airhead.

If he talks for long enough, he will just become lost in his thoughts and his speech will drift off until he stops talking altogether.

Always knows the time, down to the millisecond.

Gets headaches a lot. Will count down the seconds until they end.

UrUtt the Weaver.

Knows the exact measurements of all the Urru.

Also knows exactly when robes need adjusting.

Is meticulous in their designing and outfits can sometimes take many trine before they are finished.

So meticulous that they never make a mistake in their work, despite how long it takes.

Can be intimidating if another Mystic tries altering their outfits on their own.

Just don't do it.

Honestly a bit of a drama queen.

One of the only Mystics to ever care about how they look (even by Mystic standards)

Likes to change their hair every now and then.

Will put it in braids/ponytails or puts little feathers or beads in it.

UrSan the Swimmer. (Note: haven't read the books)

Chill with a hint of sass.

Has definitely eaten fish before, much to the dismay of other Urru.

Initially wasn't a fan of SkekSa having random piercings. Grew used to it and made some for herself.

Will occassionally swim around in Drenchen waters.

Partly because she likes the swamp, partly because she feels like messing with the Drenchen.

Stays away from the Sifa due to SkekSa.

Will occassionally go to land and meet up with UrVa or UrGoh.

Despite knowing it is their ultimate fate, isn't 100% subscribed to reunification.

Kinda enjoys being a Mystic.

UrLii the Storyteller.

Chose to leave the Valley on his own.

Really only liked UrSol, and even then it was merely out of enjoyment for his pranks and jokes.

Is a hoarder. A bad one.

Likely has a piece of lint from back when he was still an Urskek.

Likes the Grottans, but only in small doses.

And by small doses, he means only one at a time.

When completly alone, he will talk to himself.

To the point where he has gotten into arguments with himself.

Has also gotten to the point where he ignores himself due to the arguments.

Loves gifts and keeps every single one (hoarder)

Maudra Argot is amongst his favorite Maudra to come around during his times in the Caves.

Fairly intelligent. Doesn't share it.

Knows all of the stories of Thra, even the ones only known to the Skeksis.

Tells himself a bedtime story every night.

UrVa the Archer.

Like UrSan, has also eaten meat.

Not as often, only when he has to.

Used to visit the Valley on occassion even after he left.

Will meet up with SkekMal and sit by a fire.

Can and will have actual conversations with his Skeksis half (even if they don't always last long)

An odd truce between the two.

Likes a nice cup of tea and a leaf roll.

Is absolutely shredded by Mystic standards.

By Aughra standards, he is the hottest Mystic.

Through his travels, he began to question reunification.

Also enjoys just being a Mystic.

When bored, will do arrow tricks.

Meets up often with UrGoh.

Would still sneak visits even after UrGoh went to live at the Circle of the Suns with SkekGra.

A part of him knew that he would never become one with his other half and did his best to live life to the fullest.

UrGoh still kept one of his old teacups.

UrGoh the Wanderer.

Cares for SkekGra even past their bond.

Knows where to go, no idea how to get there.

Will visit the same place many times just to see what changed.

Would visit the Valley and bring gifts and stories of his travels.

Had the most gifts for UrTih, knowing the Alchemist would find the most value in what he had to give.

Speaks slowly as his thoughts tend to wander, leaving him already moving onto the next thing while in the middle of a sentence.

Began to move and speak slower after SkekGra got a nail to the head.

It was his idea to make the puppet shows.

If his clothes ripped during his travels, he would be the one to sew them up, much to UrUtts dismay.

Likes physical affection and cuddles.

Loves to sing for the sake of singing rather than always singing for chants.

Has made up many of his own songs over the trine.

Might do a headcanons list with the Skeksis too, I dunno yet.

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