Star Born · Character

Sssuri

A gray-furred merman scout whose round eyes know the sea floor and whose bone spear answers to a human friend's silence.

major

Also known as Sssuri

First appearance: ii planetfall

As a major figure in Star Born, Sssuri is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Accompanies Dalgard, sharing knowledge of the mermen's history and the dangers of the 'Those Others'.

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Sssuri moves between the merpeople's underwater world and Dalgard's land-bound colony, bound to the human by a rapport that needs no speech. His rainbow-tipped pelt and barbed bone blade mark him as alien, yet his…

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Dalgard Nordis
friendship · positive
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged… How this plays out →
Raf Kurbi
social · positive
Dalgard Nordis
friendship · positive
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged… How this plays out →
Dalgard Nordis
friendship · positive
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged… How this plays out →

Dalgard Nordis
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged through shared adventures and mutual understanding.
Raf Kurbi
Raf and Sssuri have minimal direct contact, but share a respectful awareness through Dalgard.
Dalgard Nordis
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged through shared adventures and mutual understanding.
Dalgard Nordis
Dalgard and Sssuri share a deep, cross-species bond of trust and companionship, forged through shared adventures and mutual understanding.

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In the story

Sssuri appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Star Born
Accompanies Dalgard, sharing knowledge of the mermen's history and the dangers of the 'Those Others'.
Shooting Star
Paddles in the bow, fishes, senses the runners' migration, and leads the inland investigation.
III: Snake-Devil’s Trail
Hunts alongside Dalgard, uses mind-questing to gather information from animals, and warns of ancient dangers.
V: Banded Devil
Leads the hunt, expresses deep hatred for the city as a place of sorrow and separation, and uses his spear and thought-questing abilities.
Many Eyes, Many Ears
Argues against the return of Those Others, helps conceal evidence of their visit, and leads the effort to broadcast a warning through animal minds.
Sea Gate
Leads the escape, senses the hunters, and opens the sea lock hatch.
XI: Espionage
Sssuri interprets the spy's report, leads Dalgard to the slain merman, and climbs the island to investigate. He communicates with the merpeople and translates Dalgard's purpose.
A Hound Is Loosed
Departed to warn and rally the merman tribes; not present in the chapter but referenced.
XV: Arena
Mentioned as Dalgard's companion; Dalgard tries to reach him mentally for help.
XVI: Surprise Attack
Sssuri is mentioned as having previously guided Dalgard and is referenced in the context of the mermen's knowledge and the threat from Those Others.
XVII: Destruction Unleashed
Implied among the mermen; participates in the destruction and later in the defense against the hound.
Not Yet—
Present during the mental communication attempt, sitting with Dalgard and Raf.

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