"Must my life wither like fresh flowers?"
"When all is quiet chaos, whither will my heart go?"
"None stay forever in this world, we but briefly pass through."
"But here, there were once flowers — here, there was once song."—Sakkuk[2]
Sakkuk was a historical figure in Natlan from the Children of Echoes. She was the first hero to join the Scarlet-Eyed Youth in his quest to defeat the insane king Och-Kan, and was the last one left after the casualties of the war and the youth's return to the Sacred Flame.[3] She bore the Ancient Name BRK ("BRK," Baraka).
Profile[]
Sakkuk was the first to join the scarlet-eyed youth, followed by the twin heroes Atawallpa and Waskar, then Yupanqui, and finally the Masterful Craftsman.[4] Despite considering herself the weakest of them, Sakkuk was the last surviving hero after the war's end. In her old age, she collected jewelry that had been created by the Craftsman. She eventually "walked into the dark night, never to return," presumably dying of old age.[3]
Sakkuk was infatuated with the scarlet-eyed youth[3] and was herself the object of the Craftsman's affections, although he could tell during their first meeting that she was smitten with someone else and chose not to express his feelings.[5]
Appearance[]
Sakkuk is described as a young girl during the heroes' era. In her old age, she enjoyed wearing ornate jewelry designed by the Craftsman.
Story[]
Sakkuk was born to the Nanatzcayan tribe. Her father, a well-respected man among the six tribes, was executed for trying to protect the tribe's Saurians, leading her to nurse a hatred against the insane king. The Faded Emerald Tail was a memento of his, created by the Masterful Craftsman to resemble an emerald quetzal's tail.[5]
After the heroes joined the scarlet-eyed youth, Yupanqui recommended the Craftsman as someone who had in-depth knowledge of the city and would be able to help them in their rebellion.[5] Under the youth's orders, Sakkuk sought out the Craftsman, eventually finding him in a dilapidated alley, his face badly scarred from a fire which he narrowly escaped. Seeing that she shared his hatred of Och-Kan, he immediately agreed to join her cause.[5]
When it came time for the rebellion, Sakkuk acted on behalf of the tribes' leaders' and "sent the wandering spirits back to the realm of the night."[1] At some point, she promised to make a certain someone — likely the Craftsman — a turquoise crown for them in return for remaking the Emerald Tail. However, he was slain by a "black beast" before the end of the war. Yupanqui and Waskar also died in battle, while Atawallpa died of undisclosed reasons. The youth returned to the "sacred flames" after completing his calling, leaving Sakkuk as the only survivor.[3]
To remember her old, long-gone friends in her old age, Sakkuk began collecting mementos of them. The six tribes learned that she collected luxurious jewelry created by the Masterful Craftsman, and that she was offering a large reward for any who brought them to her. Though many tried to give her forgeries and she ostensibly accepted them, she punished such people for their deeds in secret. She also honored them by visiting their resting place in Tequemecan Valley every year, offering dew-kissed flowers in remembrance.[2] Towards the end of her life, she took the genuine articles with her and disappeared into the night. According to legend, she left behind the turquoise crown at a tree with instructions for the tribes to destroy anything with the Masterful Craftsman's name, which they swore to fulfill.[3]
Trivia[]
Etymology[]
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Sakkuk |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 萨库科 Sàkùkē |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 薩庫科 Sàkùkē |
| Japanese | サックカ Sakkuka |
| Korean | 사쿠크 Sakukeu |
| Spanish | Sakkuk |
| French | Sakkuk |
| Russian | Саккук Sakkuk |
| Thai | Sakkuk |
| Vietnamese | Sakkuk |
| German | Sakkuk |
| Indonesian | Sakkuk |
| Portuguese | Sakkuk |
| Turkish | Sakkuk |
| Italian | Sakkuk |
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Artifact, Unfinished Reverie: Moment of Attainment
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Weapon: Peak Patrol Song
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Artifact, Unfinished Reverie: Crownless Crown
- ↑ Artifact, Unfinished Reverie: Dark Fruit of Bright Flowers
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Artifact, Unfinished Reverie: Faded Emerald Tail