Martin Long-Claw is a famous Pooka. Presumably Seelie, if he is still alive in his current incarnation he is a Grump.
Overview[]
The end of the Accordance War brought no pleasure to the pooka in and of itself. For many, the war had served as a catharsis; a chance to prove their worth and to exorcise some of the rage they had carried with them from the beginning of time. At first, pooka couldn’t find it in their hearts to trust David. When he called for peace talks, they almost refused to go. But one particular pooka stood up and offered himself as a sacrifice. His name, Martin Long-Claw, will forever be revered among his kith. A bear pooka, Martin believed that he was embarking on a suicide mission. He felt certain that the High King was attempting another trick, like that which resulted in so many commoner deaths on the Night of Iron Knives. However, he also knew that if he died, he would be martyred and his fellow pooka would turn savage on the ones who caused his death.
To Martin’s surprise, no such thing occurred. High King David proved sincere and the talks which resulted shocked him silent. Here was the leader of the hunters acknowledging that commoners had a valid claim to equality among the changeling races. The words of the king that night rang with a truth that Martin took back to the members of his kith. He shared David’s dream with all the other pooka at a gathering in New Orleans. Three whole days and nights of deliberation followed, with Martin championing the King’s cause. His voice relayed hope and wonderment at the possibility for peace. In his speeches, he told of how the High King had talked of respect and honor. He reminded his fellow pooka that leaders may be born into the position, but that they did not stay there unless they could prove their worth, fairness and strength. At the end, he announced that he supported the High King and asked that his kith do the same. With tears in his eyes, he tamed the anger and sorrow that kept his audience from trusting, and when the cheer went up to support his proposal, he knew that the time had come for pooka to take their rightful place in changeling society.
References[]
- CTD. Kithbook: Pooka, pp. 20-21.