Ripplefur Windchaser

Ripplefur Windchaser is from the desert tribe Thunderstrider, one of the few "native" Demarian populations that had survived the Kretonian occupation. Once a Runner of all tribes, she had held at a young age an esteemed position that encompassed roles such as communicator, ambassador, lore-keeper, and a host of traditions for the tribes as a whole. As such, she had been uniquely positioned to play a leading role in first contacts with the returned Sanctuary Demarians.

She acted as guide and translator in the few peaceful interactions the tribes had with Gleaming Star and New Alhira. During one of these, she met now-Battleclaw Silvereye Paintedheart, and the two struck a tentative friendship. When the desert tribes' xenophobia against outsiders - no matter that they also wore the shape of Demarians - flared and threatened to cripple her in their attempt to purge all "taint" from Sanctuary, she pleaded with him for aid. With the help of the Faux and various others, she was retrieved and brought to New Alhira.

Heartbroken at her exile, it took some time for Ripplefur to adjust to life in New Alhira. Silvereye helped immeasurably with this, and when he made his affections known, the two began a tentative courtship that was eventually affirmed in their becoming Promised - the last step before the ceremony which would make them bondmates.

Currently residing with Silvereye, Ripplefur has taken steps to acquaint herself with the larger galaxy beyond just New Alhira, taking classes to catch up with modern culture and recent history. Having been groomed since she was a kit to act as intermediary between the desert tribes, she has determined that New Alhira should be her new tribe and continue plying her skills in the new context of the interstellar worlds.