High in the cold alps of the Frigridge Mountains, live the yaks. Where it's always freezing, icy, and unforgiving. But the inhabitants are resourceful and used to it. None can remember a time the Frigridge Mountains were ever ruled by a god. Long ago the mountain locals worshipped both Haro the God of the Hunt and Ithiqua the God of Winter. Praying to Haro for a good hunt and thanking Ithiqua for the cold that maintained their mountainous home. But Ithiqua later disappeared, and Haro stepped down from godhood. The best hunter of the mountain, Brakkoro was outraged at the news. He proclaimed he'd leave the mountain and return the rightful new God of the Hunt. After several years later, Brakkoro returned successful, as a new god. Now the mountains had their own local godly ruler. Aiming to please him with worthy offerings every hunting season. The yaks have always been the best farmers of the mountains, and great hunters second only to the yetis. Brakkoro has always been pleased with the yaks' offerings.
One Yak however was born physically challenged. The Yak was born a runt among their family, and was never expected to become a great hunter, or even survive life, being a runt and all. But the young yak dreamed of hunting alongside their peers, and be a great hunter like Brakkoro. Almost everyone in the mountains discouraged them from their dream. Saying it just isn't meant to be, they're too small, and it's better the Yak became a farmer. Only the Yak's big brother supported their dream. Teaching the Yak all that he knew about hunting. They went on a small hunting trip and was able to track down and kill a hare. A small yet significant pelt for the young yak's first hunt. At the next hunting season's offering giving to Brakkoro, the Yak offered their hare. Brakkoro was entertain but the small yak's offering, but was impressed. Relative to the hunter and prey's size, it wasn't that bad. None would've expected the runt have an offering at all. And so Brakkoro did bless the Yak's home with warmth for the winter. Yak also asked Brakkoro if he could be given super hunting senses, stength, and skills. So they could realize their dream, and hunt more impressive offerings. Brakkoro just laughed at the request. While Brakkoro is a god and could most definitely grant their wish. The mountains had plenty of hunters, and thinks being a good hunter should be earned themselves. Yak is lucky they got a accepted offering. Brakkoro knew himself the Yak had a hunter's ambition, so he forbade them from getting involved with anything hunting related. Yak refused to give up of their dream though. They covertly watched the hunters, especially their brother practice hunting skills. Practicing in secret, they improved greatly at their skills.
Hoping to bring a more impressive hunt to prove themselves. But the Yak was caught in their practice, and brought before Brakkoro by his followers. Brakkoro was angered by this act of defiance, and as punishment he demanded sacrifice. Yak was frightened by his command, and pleaded for mercy. Brakkoro said though, that they weren't the one to be sacrificed. Their brother was, the mountain could do without one hunter, and his death would hurt the Yak. They asked him to spare their brother and take them instead. Given their brother was who they followed the example of in the ways of hunting. Brakkoro needed to assert his godly dominance, to deal with their brother's carelessness, and Yak's defiance. So the Yak's brother was sacrificed right in front of them, and Brakkoro banished the Yak from the Frigridge Mountains. But even after personal loss and banishment, the Yak would pursue their hunting dream. Leaving the mountains in hopes of finding the strength to return one day, vowing vengeance against the merciless god Brakkoro.
Having traveled to the Lands of the Old Faith, where Brakkoro claimed he earned godhood. The Yak hoped to find power there too. But hopefully by more favorable means, then pleasing a jerk like Brakkoro. After many days of searching, eventually the Yak was found and taken in by the Lamb. At first the Yak was weary of the given the Lamb was a young god like Brakkoro. But after spending time amongst them and the cult, Yak saw that the Lamb was nothing like Brakkoro. Having told the Lamb their story, the Yak asked them for the power to avenge their brother and take Brakkoro down. In return they would follow them faithfully and spend the gospel of the Lamb to the Frigridge Mountains. Given a crown copy to wield, and with their amazing Yak strength and hunting abilities. The Yak became a truly exemptional missionary of the Lamb. Ready to travel back to their home, spread the cult there, and end Brakkoro's reign, in the name of the Lamb, and for their brother.
Yes, the Yak can see just fine. The times one can more obviously see their eyes is when they use their powers. Their fur raises to reveal their red glowing eyes.
