GRAKKA THE FALCONER
OrcsMaster Falconer and Bird Trainer
GRAKKA THE FALCONER serves as Master Falconer and Bird Trainer within Orcs. GRAKKA THE FALCONER is identified as Orc. Primary residence: The Sky Hunt Aviary. Commonly described traits include Traits: Patient, knowledgeable about birds, deeply connected to her raptors, surprisingly fierce, Mannerisms: Reads bird behavior automatically, makes soft sounds when approaching them, and Voice: Soft and soothing, becomes sharp when giving commands.
"Birds do not serve. They partner. I simply help them understand what I need, and they help me achieve it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sky Hunt Aviary
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
Physical: Grakka is lean and weathered, with hands scarred from years of working with raptors. Her dark umber skin is marked with talon scratches. Her eyes are sharp and assessing.
Clothing: She wears practical clothes suitable for bird work, with protective gear for dangerous tasks.
Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are incredibly gentle. She always carries a falconer's glove.
Personality
- Traits: Patient, knowledgeable about birds, deeply connected to her raptors, surprisingly fierce
- Mannerisms: Reads bird behavior automatically, makes soft sounds when approaching them
- Voice: Soft and soothing, becomes sharp when giving commands
Backstory
Grakka discovered her gift with birds as a child, when she rescued a wounded hawk. She has spent thirty years training raptors for hunting and messaging. Her birds are sought by hunters and military leaders throughout orcish territories.
Daily Life
Grakka spends her days in her aviary, training birds, maintaining their health, and hunting with them. She consults with clients seeking trained raptors and teaches apprentices. Evenings find her studying bird behavior.
Secret
Grakka has trained a bird that can understand and follow complex verbal commands, essentially acting as a spy. She has only told the chief about this bird's abilities.
Story Hooks
- 1 Grakka needs help capturing and training a particularly rare bird.
- 2 Her spy bird has gone missing on a mission, and she needs help finding it.