Ika-Ika the Monkey King

Ika-Ika the Monkey King is a totem of the Fera.

Overview
A noisy and boisterous spirit, Ika-Ika represents caprice, mischief, nonsense and ferocity; his friends, however, understand the wisdom inherent in the Monkey King’s chaos, and respect his drive to break rules whenever possible. When he finds someone he respects (a rare occurrence), Ika-Ika is a loyal and powerful ally. While he might kid his friends, or play pranks on them, he’ll be the first Jamak to show up if something’s wrong. The Bagheera and Swara find Ika-Ika amusing, while the more serious Khan and Simba resent his careless ways. Bubasti, as a rule, hate this mad spirit, and avoid those who befriend him. Naturally, he loves to annoy their kind, and favors a cat who does the same.

Traits
A Favor from the Monkey King means an extra dot in Dexterity and Acrobatics, which last the remainder of the day. On a more permanent basis, he sometimes teaches his friends Gifts like Treeclimber, Farsight, Clawstorm and Monkey’s Uncle. These last two Gifts he leaves for respected allies, not simple buddies; a Bastet must achieve at least Third Rank and maintain a long alliance with Ika-Ika to receive such valuable Favors.

Ban
Ika-Ika likes anarchy; his friends have to know how to kick down the walls and let loose. Even so, they should know where to stop — the Monkey King is wise chaos, not cruelty. They should also understand the value of friendship. When he’s feeling wild, Ika-Ika might show up in person, either as a monkey or as a crazy man. His friends should welcome him if they want to keep him. Cost 6.