#uramaj

[astronoglow]

SkekAyuk was the Skeksis' Gourmand and counterpart to urAmaj the Cook.

[tejoxys]

Words for the game: fungus, preparing, sense?

alas, no fungus, fungi, or even mushrooms have appeared yet :( their time will certainly come. for fun, here's the lone instance of mildew:

Most at the Castle were liable to smell like mildewed cloth, or rank, heavy scented oils, or some other indoor torture on his senses; the taste would not be better.

oh this is cute, 'preparing' appears 2 times, a few paragraphs apart, attached once apiece to SkekGra and UrGoh. here's UrGoh:

UrGoh gave a long sigh and resumed crinkling delicate golden petals into a wire tea basket. He had been carefully selecting and preparing and fussing since the first sun broke over the horizon, and had yet to steep anything. “That brew… gives you anxiety.”

'sense' or its plural, 15 times ouo

“They could see and hear. We know that much,” said UrVa. He rested on his elbows, thinking. “We don’t know if they could taste. UrAmaj has said that he can feel a… discernment in his being that directs some of his choices, beyond his physical senses. Is that the urSkek sense of taste? We don’t know. UrGoh insists the textures they favored proves a sense of touch. But could they smell?” SkekMal squirmed slightly under UrVa. He didn’t want to hear other mystics’ names right now.

[prolix-principality]

"We Desperately Tried to Convince the Rest..." - SunderedAndUndone

This is so well-written and beautiful; every character feels like a distinct person with their own complicated inner worlds and conflicts.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22798609/

Age of Resistance: skekGra, urGoh, urSu, urTih, urMa, urIm, urAmaj, misc characters 10 chapters; 60,474 words. ~ In which UrGoh the Wanderer brings entirely the wrong company home for dinner, and Mystics remember what not being calm feels like. ~ Warning: food (some trouble with/choking), smoking/drugs, kidnapping/threats, dreams (dream violence/various horrors/trauma/gruesome injury), discussed canon-typical insects/violence/slavery, (past) death/loss, serious discussion of suicide/ideation, brief thoughts on reproduction ~ Additional illustrations available https://archiveofourown.org/works/22429780

[sunderedandundone]

Okay, this is probably the better way to format this. HERE’s a companion illustration to the writeup I did a while back on AyukAmaj’s and EktUtt’s backstories and how they fell [disastrously] in love as UrSkeks. ^^ (NB: NOT final design, I’m not even close to a final general UrSkek design, never mind individuals.) And HERE’s the link to that OP: https://sunderedandundone.tumblr.com/post/668744319392415744/paths-to-heresy-urskek-backstoriescrimes

[tdc-incorrect-quotes]

UrSu: 'Knowledge' is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; 'wisdom' is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Jen: That was deep.

UrAmaj: 'Philosophy' is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie.

Jen: That was deeper.

Aughra:'Common sense' is knowing that ketchup isn’t smoothie. Come on!

[skekheck]

How about UrAmaj & UrNol? Is there a headcanon about their relationship? (I have always found it fascinating that the Mystic Cook and the Herbalist's strong relationship was always mention in the lore...)

I love that they're such close bros that they even share the same page and graphic on the main website! Also because you're asking for relationship headcanons I'm just going to combine that for both characters instead of keeping it separate.

UrAmaj

First impression

Who?

Impression now

I like that in contrast to skekAyuk who enjoyed consuming food, urAmaj enjoyed preparing and making it. I can vibe with that.

Favorite moment

That urAmaj tried to replicate Gelfling food for Jen so he'd feel more at home, even if he didn't make it correctly. That's the sweetest thing.

Idea for a story

Kind of a small story, but I want to know how urAmaj learned Gelfling recipes to cook for Jen. Maybe he didn't spend his entire life in the Valley and might have picked up some recipes from Gelfling he met? Perhaps it's ancient Gelfling foods from the very early Age of Division, or perhaps from before that?

Unpopular opinion

N/A

Favorite headcanon

He likes preparing food himself, but he loves it more when the other Mystics help him out. Sometimes he'd ask them to help him out. Usually it's urNol or urUtt, but all of the Mystics in the Valley have been in urAmaj's kitchen at some point helping out.

UrNol

First impression

Who?

Impression now

It's interesting that it's implied he is the one responsible for creating the seeds that would eventually grow into the Great or Patron Trees.

Favorite moment

Did he even do anything in the movie? Or novelization? I don't remember.

Idea for a story

If he was the one responsible for making the Great/Patron Trees, how'd he do it? Why did he do it? Did he see a vision telling him Thra will need them to combat the Darkening? Did he get help from the other Mystics to plant them? Or perhaps have Thra's native creatures do it themselves (like Jarra-Jen and Aughra).

Unpopular opinion

N/A

Favorite headcanon

UrNol is immune to a lot of the side effects or toxins that come from the plants and herbs he collects. And, by extension, skekNa shares the same immunity.

Relationship Headcanons

UrAmaj and urNol were always super close, right from the very beginning of the Age of Division.

For a brief time they traveled Thra together, learning about Gelfling food recipes and all the native herbs on Thra. But they stayed close to the rest of their kind and settled in the Valley together.

Although urIm was the Mystics' healer, urAmaj and urNol were the most responsible in keeping the other Urru healthy, both physically and mentally. They both keep tabs on each Mystic and make sure they provide them with whatever they needed.

But they check on each other as well. UrNol makes sure urAmaj doesn't get too lost in his work.

They have a herb garden that they tend to together.

[loveforskekgra]

I have but one need

[holic-user]

Every urru is Slav squatting

[polarwooly]

Oh hey, it’s a bunch of old lizards.

[kiwi-strawberry-banana]

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.

[skekshroom]

Headcanons for how urSu, UrSol, UrAmaj, and UrUtt treat their pregnant S/O?

OH...TENDER.... 

Well, it goes without saying: nicely lol.

UrSu, wisest of the mystics, he wouldn’t show you just how nervous he was. Instead of focusing on second guessing his long premeditated plan to let his health deteriorate and questioning his own mortality, he’d be focused on caring for you and celebrating the time you will soon bring into this world.

UrSol is delighted, and incredibly relieved that out of the two of you, it was you was pregnant. He fears what would happen had it been him and his counterpart bearing your children. (I had a fic in the works about this but it hasn’t been touched in forever f) He would make sure to always give you his company and your space, and every morning kisses your head and sings softly to his babies.

UrAmaj is excited to meet his future children, but most of all he’s proud of you and is by your side every step of the way. He cooks whatever you’re craving and holds you, rubbing comforting circles over your belly while you relax.

UrUtt is gleefully getting busy. They write lullabies to play on the strings of their loom as a harp. They get to weaving clothes for the little ones and blankets. They make sure you’re always comfortable, sitting by their side as they work. 

[askurva-thearcher]

It is good to be back in the forest.

I think I’ve had my fill of urAmaj’s gruel to last a hundred trine.

... He even gave me some for the road, Thra bless him. 

[liaswritesrobots]

Have some urru headcanons cause I'm in a very soft mood for them right now!

urVa loves tea, especially herbal and fruity ones! He often bugged urNol for herbs before leaving the valley.

Of all the urru in the valley urSol is the most likely of the urru to say a "curse word" such as "darn".

Since urZah is the hardest urru to befriend he's only really close to urSu and urSen

urNol's knowledge of herbs means he also knows which ones are poisonous, he makes sure to dispose of them properly so that no other creature can be harmed by them.

urTih is so caught up in his experiments that he sometimes forgets to eat, urNol and urAmaj often have to bring him his meals and insists on staying until they're sure he has eaten.

(bonus with urskek) MalVa and VarMa were, in a sense, kind of like lovers. This almost carried onto their urru halves, as urVa and urMa were very close until urVa left the valley.

[candythemew]

Do you have any urVa or Amaj/Nol headcanons? You can choose whichever

Why not all three? I can go into more depth one by one some other time!

(Ah who am I kidding… I’m probably gonna write another essay!)

UrVa the Archer

     UrVa is an extremely talented Martial Artist. And would spar with UrMa the Peacemaker (SkekVar’s Counterpart) whenever the two would meet. It was almost like a greeting the two would share.

    He has camped out with SkekMal before. Neither of them got any sleep that night. Being in the presence of their other halves was haunting.

     UrVa’s favorite food is Leaf Rolls. And he has made his own secret recipe that only he knows! (Amaj wishes he knew his secrets…)

     Speaking of diet, aside from UrSan who primarily eats fish, UrVa is the only omnivorous Mystic. But when he kills an animal, he always makes sure to use all of it’s parts. Not one thing goes to waste!

    Fond of the Grottan Gelfling, but never really interacted with them much.

    Travels mostly alone, but enjoys the company of fellow travelers. He often sees Ursan at least once every couple of trine. Usually during the Migration she takes to the Valley of the Mystics every year. He was also on friendly terms with UrGoh. And appreciated his outlandish ideas or thoughts he would share with him.

UrAmaj the Cook

    UrAmaj has a beard. He has a beard and he’s proud of it. What a legend.

    Amaj is a very jolly Mystic. Very generous, supportive, and he laughs often. He has a powerful voice and an extroverted persona.

    UrAmaj is very talkative and wants to hear what you have to say. Be it something as small as how your day went, or any story you may have to tell! He’ll be sure to intently listen as he gives you more snacks than you can carry as if you were his grandchild!

    Basically Santa.

    As for his relationship with UrNol, the two have a very close friendship due to their shared interests. They’ll exchange recipes and advice with eachother almost daily. Nol isnt too talkative, but you’d never know that if you saw these two in the same room. They can talk for hours! Oftentimes forgetting what each of them would be doing once going into conversation. Thra help you if you want to talk to one of them and are waiting for them to be finished.

   When it comes to romantic relationships however, He’s completely oblivious. Anyone who would want to drop hints or confess to him would probably have to do so multiple times, and he’d probably reply with something along the lines of:

   "Oh Ho Ho! I love you too! All of us do! Now come over here, I have something I’d like to show you I got this amazing new recipe I…”

Friend-zoned once again by the Jolly Grandpa dino.

Secretly upset that he can’t make food that Jen likes. As he doesn’t know how to make gelfling food

UrNol the Herbalist

    At the beginning of his life as an Urru, UrNol was similar to his skeksis counterpart. Very blunt and oftentimes starting fights due to his bad temper. although he has mellowed with age, his blunt personality remains. Albeit a much softer version of it. He’s become much more paitient over the years.

   As SkekNa doesn’t hide his evil nature, UrNol doesn’t hide his snarky/smug nature.

   Being around plants calms him. He likes each plant’s unique purpose in it’s ecosystem, and will sometimes relate a plant species to someone he knows in his life.

   As mentioned before, He’s Best Friends with UrAmaj. Viewing him as the brother he never had. He brings him the spices and herbs he needs for the replenishing meals that the Cook makes for the rest of his kind. UrNol also helps Amaj with remembering things as he tends to be a bit forgetful and easily distracted. UrNol has compared him to Nulroot multiple times.

   Although UrAmaj is Nol’s closest friend, The Herbalist is also acquaintances with UrTih the alchemist. The two sometimes go out to look for rare herbs that UrNol can then bring back home to either hybridize with other plants, or to grow in the Valley for easy access. He also helps the Alchemist with gathering the herbs he may need for his potions. The reason these two arent too close however is UrTih’s sometimes awkward personality, and social anxiety.

  �� UrUtt has been asking him for advice for various things she wants to keep secret. I wonder what that could be?

[tdc-incorrect-quotes]

UrTih: The moons are really beautiful tonight.

UrIm: They sure are.

UrAmaj, whispering to urNol: Should we tell them that it's just tortillas you threw on the window?

UrNol: Shhhhh.

[skekheck]

Any skekAyuk or UrAmaj headcannons?

Wow I’m surprised I haven’t wrote any headcanons for either of these two yet!

SkekAyuk

It would seem like the only things he cares about are skekEkt and food, but he does care about many tings... all the time. It’s to the point where he is constantly stressed and binge eats to cope. 

Although he likes to eat things raw or while they’re still alive, he’s still very squeamish. He doesn’t mind cutting meat, but he really hates having to open up carcasses and the such. He has one of the cooking staff do it for him. 

SkekAyuk loves spices and can’t stand bland foods. He went to Har’rar once and was so offended by their sweet but bland food that he never went back again. That being said, he LOVES Sifan cuisine. 

For that reason, he used to hang out with skekSa a lot when they were younger. He also genuinely enjoyed her company and thought she had great taste in liquor. However such visits stopped because he’s gotten too old, skekSa doesn’t dock on land as much as she used to, and skekEkt started getting insanely jealous over their visits. 

UrAmaj

He and urNol collabed on a lot of dishes as the Herbalist would give him the herbs or plants to make his dishes.

UrAmaj was taught by urNol how to grow his own herbs, but was always happy to receive and use the ones the Herbalist gave him.

Because he loved preparing food more than consuming it, urAmaj basically spent his entire day making food for the other mystics. He never minded it: he loved the process so much.

He always gets so lost in his work he’s genuinely surprised when he looks at the sky and notices it’s dusk.