Rufu Aoa
| Rufu Aoa | |
| The Utbringer | |
| Superhero warrior | |
|---|---|
| Powers | Legendary |
| Ruler | |
| Title | King of Afanyu King of Gled |
| Reign | 1650-1674 SR |
| Successor | Baloe Damis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 16th CSR |
| Died | 1674 SR |
Rufu Aoa /'rʊfʊ æ'oʊɑ/ was the founding king of Afanyu who abruptly lost control of his kingdom due to a wave of separatism. He remained the ruler of a large portion of his country, however, specifically the southern provinces, which would later become the Upper Kingdom. He was killed in battle by Drufos Lador in 1674 SR.
Rufu Aoa was suspected to be a legendary, with his life traced back to as early as the end of 15th CSR, although he himself never suggested this to be the case. Known under the name of Rufule, he was an important figure in Barzo, but then vanished from the city. He was later known as the Utbringer and played an unclear role in Darda, eventually venturing farther east to what would later become Afanyu, where he quickly gained power.
Early life
Having become the king of Afanyu, Rufu Aoa had his official biography written, but it was vague and largely metaphorical. Later research revealed him to be a major player in Duls Settlements at least a century earlier. There are also indications that he crossed Ouna from Central Dantria and that he was originally from the suburbs of Gun Den. The latter fact was claimed by several people who knew him in Barzo, one of them Dilly the Dusty Fiend.
As Rufule in Barzo
In Barzo Rufu Aoa was known as Rufule and served as a member of Officers of the Blue Star, a law enforcement agency. He was the Chief Assistant to Master Officer, which made him second-in-command. Between 1605 and 1612 SR Rufule took active part in the organization and its war against bandit gangs. At the same time, he personally knew many of the bandits and was said to be close to Greental Davor of the Peliner gang. In spite of that, all members of the Peliner gang were killed in 1610, when Officers managed to surround their camp and then push them off the cliff into the Rener river to their deaths. Rufule, however, was not present at the encounter.
Two years later, Rufule left Barzo. His position of Chief Assistant remained vacant at OBS and Master Officer never filled, leaving specific instructions to his successor to keep it vacant unless Rufule comes back to claim it.
It is speculated that Rufule left Barzo due to the Great Turtle war, as it began shortly thereafter: there are no records that describe his time during the conflict, but strong indirect evidence strongly suggests that he was a participant.
As the Utbringer in Darda
Next time Rufule resurfaces in Darda and becomes one of the leaders of the uprising against Basistar's pro-Dardian government. Based in the city of Mustief, the movement grows quickly and captures the region's attention. Rufule becomes known as the Utbringer and his red hooded cloak makes red the symbol of the movement. Mustief's governor flees the city, forcing Basistar to react. The Utbringer's role in the whole affair, however, is unclear. When the representatives of Darda tried to approach him, they were instead put in front of Molag Uusea, who turned out to be the actual leader and representative of the movement. The Utbringer was cited numerous times as an inspiration and a mentor to Molag Uusea and others. Many believed that the Utbringer was a prophet, but if he offered prophecies, no records have been found of what they were.
