jikko/Yuu Origin Assignment.md
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Yuu Origin Assignment - The Missing Werewolf

Current Status: CRITICAL GAP

Yuu is listed as "origin TBD" despite having a major backstory connection to Asai. This werewolf destroyed Asai's tribe but has no home world assigned.

What We Know About Yuu

  • Curse Type: Divine Curse/Beast Transformation
  • Playstyle: Ranged human form, transforms to melee beast
  • Role: Hybrid ADC/Melee
  • Major Event: Destroyed Asai's welcoming tribe (intentional or accident?)
  • Current Dynamic: Complex ally/enemy relationship with Asai

Origin World Options

Option 1: Jabay (Same world as Asai)

Pros:

  • Makes the tribal destruction more personal/tragic
  • Could be from a rival tribe or different settlement
  • Explains detailed knowledge of Asai's people
  • Creates local conflict within the jungle paradise

Cons:

  • Jabay is described as peaceful "paradise" - doesn't fit curse origin
  • Would need explanation for how paradise world creates werewolves
  • Might undermine Jabay's peaceful nature

Details to Develop:

  • Different settlement than Ise (maybe from Rodina mountain city?)
  • Cursed by different divine force than Ina?
  • Tribal warfare disrupting paradise?

Option 2: Mal (Hate world with Revier)

Pros:

  • Hate world perfect for creating cursed beings
  • Explains violent nature and loss of control
  • Creates connection between Revier and Yuu (both from harsh world)
  • Fits the "breeds hatred and conflict" description

Cons:

  • Doesn't explain how Yuu reached Jabay to destroy tribe
  • Would need travel/migration story
  • Mal seems focused on survival, not supernatural curses

Details to Develop:

  • Cursed by hate/rage itself?
  • Fled Mal and ended up in Jabay?
  • Connection to Revier's family line?

Option 3: Sant (Mystical realm with Iku)

Pros:

  • Divine/mystical world perfect for supernatural curses
  • Could tie into divine politics (Ina vs other gods)
  • Explains powerful transformation magic
  • Creates connection to Iku's divine heritage

Cons:

  • Sant described as gas clouds - how do werewolves work there?
  • Might make divine faction too large
  • Would need explanation for reaching Jabay

Details to Develop:

  • Cursed by rival god to Ina/Mutu?
  • Sent to disrupt Ina's worshippers?
  • Divine punishment or experiment gone wrong?

Option 4: Moc (Desert scarcity world)

Pros:

  • Scarcity could drive desperate curse-seeking
  • Resource competition explains violent nature
  • Creates connection to other Moc heroes
  • Desert survival skills explain reaching other worlds

Cons:

  • Already has 4 assigned heroes
  • Desert doesn't naturally suggest werewolf themes
  • Would need creative explanation for curse origin

Option 5: Ola (Peaceful diversity world)

Pros:

  • Diversity allows for supernatural elements
  • Could be from monk settlement (Alafia) gone wrong
  • Peaceful world corrupted by curse creates tragedy
  • Government world (Mir) might have experimental programs

Cons:

  • Two "peaceful" worlds seems redundant with Jabay
  • Ola already has Pravada and Seroge assigned
  • Doesn't fit established settlements well

Option 6: NEW WORLD - Cursed/Supernatural Realm

Pros:

  • Perfect fit for werewolf origin
  • Allows for other supernatural cursed heroes later
  • No conflicts with existing world themes
  • Creates recruitment source for horror/supernatural characters

Cons:

  • Adds complexity to world count
  • Would need full world development
  • Might not be necessary if existing world works

Reasoning:

  • Hate/rage environment perfect for creating loss-of-control curse
  • Explains Yuu's violent capabilities and transformation triggers
  • Creates connection with Revier (both Mal natives)
  • Fits established world theme without contradicting it
  • Provides travel motivation (fled cursed homeland)

Backstory Framework:

  1. Origin: Yuu was cursed on Mal (rage/hate triggered transformation)
  2. Flight: Fled Mal to escape the curse or persecution
  3. Arrival: Reached Jabay seeking peace/cure from Ina's followers
  4. Tragedy: Curse triggered during tribal welcome ceremony
  5. Guilt: Now haunted by destroying the people who tried to help

Character Arc: Redemption-seeking werewolf vs. God Slayer from same harsh world - two different responses to Mal's brutal environment.


Action Items

  1. Confirm Mal assignment for Yuu
  2. Develop curse origin - what in Mal's hate environment caused it?
  3. Map journey to Jabay - how did Yuu travel between worlds?
  4. Define tribal destruction details - accident or loss of control?
  5. Establish Revier connection - do they know each other from Mal?

Once decided, update Hero Roster and Character Relationship Web