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Kojo Oduro

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Kojo Oduro

Overview

Kojo Oduro is a Bravos Exalt and Alterer known as the Slayer of Kraken and Hero of Asgartha. He is bonded with his Alter Ego Booda, a cheetah Chimera, through The Musubi ceremony. Kojo received the Carnelian Crown from Basileus Avkan ruun-Heshkari for defeating the Kraken.

Background

Even as a child, Kojo was known as a daredevil. His mother Tehea was a skilled woodworker from the Wood Guild specializing in luxury marquetry, and his father Yawo owned a small convenience store under the Cornucoopia brand. His older sister Gulrang was his opposite—stern and devoid of humor. His father asked him to deliver groceries to help the elderly, which suited him as he explored the sprawling alleys of the capital. When he came of age, Kojo applied to The Talaria, becoming a courier.

Like many kids, Kojo’s hero was Rune, and he heard from Venka about the prophecy that whoever found Rune in The Tumult would be his successor. One afternoon while climbing slopes, Kojo saw acrobats using Alteration to create stone pylons and glass slides—his introduction to Altrun. He began training in early mornings, studying old competition archives.

After approaching runners at the Speedster’s Den tavern, Kojo met Uju, Cathal, Carmela, and Gault. The reception was initially cold but Uju insisted on giving him a chance. When Kojo’s first match came, Gault gave him a discreet nod and Kojo won his first race. That evening, Gault kissed Kojo. Years passed as the team’s reputation grew.

One evening, Kojo walked on the heights of the city and saw a shimmering Tumult Singularity. As the cloud disappeared, he discovered a small cheetah whose fur was made of cold flames. Finding no parent Chimera nearby, Kojo took in the animal and named him Booda.

Kojo realized his childhood dream had never left him—to find Rune. Gault supported his decision and helped process his file at the Monolith. The following year, Kojo and Booda bonded through The Musubi ceremony.

Timeline

382 AC - Ratatoskr Delivery

During urgent postal delivery, Kojo traversed rooftops using Alteration to create stone steps, materializing Ratatoskr to gain speed through slipstream effect.

388 AC - Haven Warrior Training

Kojo sparred with unnamed female warrior at Haven during training for Expeditionary Corps entry.

389 AC - Bravos Pathfinder Training

Kojo climbed cliff with Sunniva Vavcarezza to reach halfway point before facing Chasm’s maze of landings, pulleys, and mechanisms.

391 AC - Altrun Final at Colosseum

Kojo watched Carmela race in Altrun final at Colosseum where teams’ Alterers modified field.

392 AC - Tilted Steppes Mission

Kojo traversed floating islands where gravity switched directions, planning to meet Booda and use collected Mana to stabilize area for Bravos.

392 AC, September - Kaibara Summoning

Teija summoned Kaibara Leviathan whale, and Kojo leaped onto its skin gripping tree branch while whale pounced on Kraken.

392 AC, September - Defeating the Kraken

Kojo launched himself into the air above the weakened Kraken, forming a glowing Mana sphere between his hands, striking the monster with Booda charging with fire idea and creating an incandescent blast that disintegrated the Leviathan.

392 AC, November - Carnelian Crown Ceremony

Kojo received the Carnelian Crown from Basileus Avkan ruun-Heshkari at the Asterion amphitheater before thousands of cheering citizens.

392 AC, November - Eat Me Energy Bar Commercial

After defeating the Kraken, Kojo was recruited to star in advertisements for “Eat Me” energy bars.

393 AC, January-April - Skiing Training with Skadi

Skadi trained Kojo in skiing at Storvhit, though he crashed into a snowdrift after missing a bump jump.

393 AC, January-April - Inspecting Skadi’s Technical Boots

Kojo tried on Skadi’s technical boots featuring retractable crampons and an ice-skate flame blade before being caught by the returning Eidolon.

393 AC, January-April - Geyser Hot Springs Visit

Kojo visited hot springs created by Atsadi during a Belisenki battle, where Lyra had converted the battlefield’s boiling geysers into an open-air pool.

393 AC, February-March - Belisenki Assault Combat

During Belisenki night assault at Storvhit, Kojo insisted on participating despite Gulrang Oduro’s orders, citing his training with Atsadi, with Booda accompanying him into the fray until Akesha Adhikari distributed Mana Moths chrysalides and the Belisenki ceased attacking.

393 AC, June - Following Atsadi and Witnessing Fiore Duel

Kojo followed Atsadi through the City of Scholars tunnels hoping to convince him to take him as apprentice, pulled Atsadi back to consciousness when he became lost in a memory library chamber’s stored memories, then witnessed and analyzed Atsadi’s duel with Fiore dei Liberi, noting Atsadi held back from using his full Alteration abilities.

393 AC, June - Deciding to Become Atsadi’s Squire

After watching Atsadi duel Fiore dei Liberi and comparing their fighting styles, Kojo resolved to pursue becoming Atsadi’s squire despite considering whether Fiore’s flamboyant style suited him better.

393 AC, June-August - Discovery of Rune’s Scroll

Kojo accompanied Waru Toowoom’s expedition into the City of Scholars depths with Phoenixian Guard members led by Sitina, where Waru discovered Rune’s scroll confirming the Source of The Tumult was a fabrication and Sitina revealed Rune’s Testament and the Phoenix Egg’s transport westward.

393 AC, June-August - Reunion with Sunniva at The Mess

Kojo reunited with Sunniva Vavcarezza at The Mess after her convalescence, ordering Sap borscht and fondue while catching up about their respective journeys since briefly meeting at Caer Oorun.

393 AC, June-August - Sap Soda Delivery in the Depths

While exhausted from days of underground exploration, Kojo received Sap Soda from a Talarian courier who emerged from a side passage to resupply the demoralized expedition.

393 AC, June-August - Visiting The Mess

Kojo visited The Mess and observed Basira al-Arshad clinking a toast with Treyst, reminded of Basira’s refusal to coach him.

393 AC, September - Confrontation with The Hunger

Kojo participated in the Exalt operation against The Hunger in The Maze, rushing forward with blazing fist when the creature shifted to aggression until Atsadi shoved him back to prevent The Hunger’s mandibles from snapping shut on him.

The Carnelian Crown

The Carnelian Crown had been worn before by illustrious champions including Abelen Sundström and Aroro Niski. When Kojo received the honor, his friends from the Jusaka Blaze—Carmela, Uju, Cathal, and Gault—were in the stands.

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