Falling Rain

Falling Rain, usually shortened to just Rain, is the main character of Savage Divinity. His name is mistranslated from his original name, Rayne.

Appearance
Falling Rain has the appearance of a full-blooded Bekhai, black hair, olive skin, and amber eyes. He is noticeably short for his age, a result of malnutrition from his time as a slave and over training. He is noted by numerous characters as not very handsome but is acceptably being good looking with his charming and innocent smile.

Personality
Falling Rain is curious and a skeptic, always trying to understand anything and everything he doesn't, from items to the utilization of Chi. He is loving and fiercely protective of his friends and family, willing to fight anyone who would bring them harm. He is also perverted, always staring at beautiful women whenever he meets them.

In battle, he is cautious, with some calling him timid or even cowardly. However, he demonstrates great courage in many situations, even if they look disadvantageous, and will not run away if it means harm and death to those he protects. Although capable of fighting, he would prefer to use non-violent methods to resolve confrontations, if possible.

He has a tendency of acting impolitely to everyone he meets, regardless of who they are. Rather than on purpose, this is mostly either due to a lack of awareness of having committed a taboo or lack of knowledge on basic manners. Again, this is due to leftover knowledge from his past life.

In contrast, however, it has led to a closer relationship with the men and women under his command. He also finds it easier to befriend those who put less emphasis on social decorum or those who are simply not used to such treatment. Many characters have attested to Rain being quite likable in spite of, and sometimes because of, his 'lack of manners'.

Background
Used to work in a call center and live in a studio apartment with his dog. Presumably lived in Canada or the U.S.A. At the age of 30 he lost his job and had to live with his parents who encouraged him to never give up. Though he lost almost all of his memories from his life on Earth except for some obscure references.

Volume 1
Rayne reincarnated into the body of an unnamed 12 year old slave. His first memory is being sold and taken to a mine where he was forced to do manual labour in gruesome conditions. He eventually escapedundefined and wandered through the forests until he encountered The Iron Banner led by Baatar.

Baatar, seeing he was one of the pure blooded Bekhaiundefined, decided to investigate the mines and eventually take him with them to their village. Rayne was able to exact revenge on his jailers who tormented him for 6undefined months.

On the way to the village Rayne’s injuries were healed by Taduk while he was taken care of by Alsantset and Charok.

During a festival at the village Rayne was adopted into the Bekhai and incorrectly introduced himself as Falling Rainundefined. Rain went on to live with Alsantset and Charok along with their newly adopted children Tate and Tali.

Rain became the Martial Disciple of Baatar, and the studentundefined of Taduk alongside Mei Lin. For the next year and a halfundefined Rain would train and learn until eventually he reached the State of Balance.

Volume 2
For 2 years Rain continued with his training under Baatar, and Alsantset when Baatar is out of the village. One day during a training session Baatar gifted him a new sword, a replica of Baatar's own sword called the Bloody Fang. During a solo hunting trip Rain was ambushed by a Terror Bird. He succeeded in killing it with the help of Pafu.

While trying to figure out how to infuse chi into his new sword, Rain gets approached my Sumila who asks him what he is doing. She ends up correcting some of his mistakes and answering his questions.undefined

One day while heading to Baatar for training he instead found Akanai waiting for him. She evaluated his skill in the Forms and had a short duel with him. For the next 5 days Akanai would train Rain instead of Baatar.

After the training sessions with Akanai Rain was recruited into the Sentinels as a cadet. He traveled along with a trading caravan to Shen Huo. The caravan consisted of 8 wagons, 14 carts, 12 Sentinels, 37 Cadets, 47 villagers and children including Akanai, Sumila and Husolt. Along the way they were blocked by Bandit King Zhong Shan who wanted to rob them. The bandits totaling around 400 were quickly dispatched by the Bekhai and their bows, which have far superior range to a common bow.

After setting up camp for the night, Rain wondered why the bandits would attack when they would be at such a disadvantage. Husolt and Akanai explain that the Bekhai use specially made bows that can shoot farther than what the bandits thought possible.

Volume 3
Rain was one of the five youths of the village selected to join the annual tournament of youths for the Northern Province. Unlike the others, who had to win the honor in a tournament in the village, Rain was specially invited to join.

During the tournament, Rain mostly let the others take out the competition, with him simply taking out contestant with a throw of his sword. When they grew suspicious of the amount of people after them, he interrogated a few and learned there was an open bounty on their group.

Powers and Abilities
Rain is a talented and hardworking warrior, training relentlessly to gain more power. He is also well versed in medical knowledge thanks to his lessons with Taduk. His inquisitive nature and status as a reincarnation from another world allows him to see things differently from others and arrive at new and unique solutions to problems.

Rain's hard work, talent and accomplishments have lead him to become the youngest 1st grade warrant officer in 10000 years, then the youngest 2nd grade warrant officer in the Empire's history.

Martial Skill
Rain is far more skilled than others his age, which is even more impressive considering he only started training when he was 12. Rain relies on a defensive style, made to ensure survival more than kill his opponent. He doesn't waste effort with elegant movements and goes directly for his target. In battle, he is willing to take grievous injuries if it meant the defeat of his adversary. He is skilled in the use of short swords, shields, long spears, short spears. However, he is a terrible shot with a bow.

Chi Manipulation
Because Rain started so late, he had less chi than others his age. He can compensate for this with his ability to gather more chi at a consistent rate, allowing him to use it in combat.

Healing
He is especially skilled in self-examination and self-healing, allowing him to survive grievous wounds that should have killed him. He also discovered a simpler method of regrowing lost body parts, something that seasoned healers call an extraordinary feat.

Aside from this, he has shown the ability to Reinforce, Hone, Guide, Stabilize, Lighten, Amplify, Deflect, and Absorb.

Deflection
Rain figures out a way to reverse Deflection after observing Pong Pong do the same. He causes his opponents to focus on a single target, such as his shield, removing the need to actually dodge attacks.undefined

Scrying
He can Send, but only if he is in direct contact with the recipient. He later improves his capability with Sending, even figuring out how to Send to multiple people at the same time. In addition to this, he figures out a way to use it against his enemies. He Sends loud, disorienting music at his opponents, leaving them to distracted to fight properly. However, this is only good as a momentary distraction, or a surprise in the beginning of battle, as Martial Warriors who are aware of this tactic can simply block out the noise with their Chi.undefined

Aura
Rain also possesses a sturdy aura, which he was able to form earlier than most other practitioners. His aura also acts fundamentally different from the other aura's in the series, being able to act as an emotional amplifier and coaxer. Rain's aura can take on different properties, such as "love" or "domination". This is what allows Rain to so easily domesticate wild animals. Rain's aura also has the ability to "shred" opposing auras, by creating a whirlwind-esque ripper, that quickly shaves away the aura he's aiming it at (at great cost; it quickly drains him of energy). With this, he is shown to almost be able to shatter Akanai's aura.

Natal Palace
Rain initially created a Natal Palace without any instruction or knowledge of its significance.

Oration
Before going to have a meeting with the Zhen Shi possessed Gen after his Core is shattered, Rain displays the ability to Orate. He can only do this when his emotions are deeply connected to what his saying, making this completely involuntary.

Talent Comprehension and Replication
Rain's desire to learn and understand all that he can has also led to him copying other Martial Warriors' Talents. He was able to explain the mechanics of the Mountain Collapsing Stomp even when his Core was shattered. After he partially recovers, he is able to use it himself, albeit much weaker compared to Mitsue Juichi. He later figures out how to incorporate the Talent into his flying sword, giving him the option to merely Guide his sword to a target and destroy it from the inside out.undefined

Devouring
Rain possesses the Talent to Devour Spectres, turning them into Heavenly Energy that he can use in place of Chi. After his Core is shattered, he discovers that he still has his Talent, albeit limited to contact with a person who has Spectres. However, if he Devours Anathema, no Heavenly Energy is collected.

Spiritual Weapon Restoration
Rain figures out that, with the Heavenly Energy he Devours, he can repair or recreate his Spiritual Weapons if they were ever to be damaged or destroyed.

Tactical and Strategic Ability
Rain has proven himself an innovative, unorthodox and cunning tactician since gaining his retinue.

As a leader, he is able to lead calmly from the front and inspires the men and women under his command with bravery and loyalty. Adding his personal skills in combat and with Chi, he has shown his ability to minimize casualties while accomplishing objectives even against superior enemy numbers, boosting the confidence and morale of his troops.

His personality has led him to value and implement unique tactics and maneuvers in the field and has even led him to formulate new training schemes for his troops. His innate paranoia and pessimism also allows him to spot flaws or consider combat possibilities that most commanders would've dismissed or overlooked.

Medical Knowledge
Rain's tutelage under Taduk has allowed him to read a vast amount of books related to herbs and their many uses. He is able to accurately give the description and applications of many plants simply by being told its name and is skilled enough to discern it when he encounters it himself.

Domestic Skills
Unlike most his age, Rain has proven skilled in most homemaking skills, ranging from cooking to laundry, having contributed greatly to raising the twins as their uncle. With Charok as a teacher, Rain has also grown skilled in the culinary arts, often cooking meals for people, his family included. Huushal once believed Mila had cooked the camp meals, praising the taste when it was mentioned that Rain had been the one cooking, hinting heavily that the meal he was commenting was Rain's work.

In truth, Rain thrives on these tasks, keeping himself busy with little threat or harm to his person, serving to keep his mind off of darker imaginings and bleaker memories. This relates to why he loves caring for the twins and young children in general, always caring and patient in their presence. As Mila once put it, he'd make a good father, but an awful husband.

Others
It should be noted that his exemplary work ethic has allowed him to learn and store a prodigious amount of knowledge in a short a time. In addition to certain pieces of information leftover from his previous life, Rain gives off the impression of being wise beyond his years, his ineptitude amongst high society notwithstanding.

Rain is also good at domesticating animals, having currently tamed wildcats, bears, birds, and the Divine Turtle. Other people have marveled at how he is able to tame so many different animals and how (relatively) well-behaved they are.

Equipment
Peace: A short sword spiritual weapon made by Husolt and given to him by Baatar as a gift. Its grip was wrapped and decorated by Mila. It was destroyed in his battle against Zhen Shi, who possessed Gen at the time.

Tranquility: A shield spiritual weapon given by Husolt using materials gifted by Adujan. The shield features both a blade and a gauntlet for added offensive and defensive capability. It was destroyed in his battle against Zhen Shi, who possessed Gen at the time.

Unity: An axe, a glaive and a gun all in one. Created and designed by Mila. It was destroyed in his battle against Zhen Shi, who possessed Gen at the time.

Alsantset
Rain's adoptive sister and welcomed him into her home with her husband, Charok. Rain's 'sister' mostly spoiled him early on, believing that it was necessary to bring him out of his metaphorical shell. She can be overbearing at times, eager to show off Rain's talents and accomplishments to the world, knowing full well how far he has come since his days as a slave. In truth, it was Alsantset who first found Rain, with the young child stumbling towards the Iron Banner camp whilst Alsantset was on sentry duty. Perhaps it would be this first encounter, akin to a baby chick breaking out of it's egg to meet his mother, that would decide their relationship in the future. Nevertheless, it was Alsantset who first made known her desire to help Rain, even before learning he was born to the Bekhai. She loves him dearly, trusting him implicitly amongst her family, and relying greatly on him when it comes to raising the twins. Recently, she has begun taking more initiative in being strict with Rain, especially considering his inhuman talent in attracting problems that would otherwise have been improbable were it to concern anyone else.

Charok
Rain's adoptive brother and Alsantset's husband, Rain often relies on him more when it comes to more sensitive matters. Rain's 'brother' has, on more than occasion, given excellent and wise advice to an all-too-often struggling Rain. In fact, it was Charok who helped Rain finally achieve the state of Balance and successfully prevented him from running away out of guilt early on. Although he, too, has his own hang-ups and flaws, he continues to be a source of strength for Rain, often exhibiting concern and anger whenever he believes Rain is getting hurt or is being troubled, especially without necessity.

Taduk
Head medic/in-house doctor for the Iron Banner Company back when it found Rain as a slave. Assumed to be a Cloud Chaser Hare demihuman, he was one of the first people alongside Charok and Alsantset to get close to Rain. Taduk, in particular, treated Rain with the sort of kindness and compassion he'd all but forgotten in the months he'd spent as a slave. A skilled herbalist and talented healer, Taduk quickly inspired Rain to take up the art as a means of adapting to the horrors he experienced and eventually in order to help others, as well as earn money. Taduk may be best described as a fervent humanitarian, wishing to help others even at cost to himself; he treats others with respect and optimistically believes in the spirit of altruism, traits Rain gradually learned and grew to admire not long after being made Taduk's student alongside Mei Lin. The hare-brained healer sees Rain as the son he never had, and even quickly adopted the idea of having him marry his (supposedly) adopted daughter, Mei Lin, whom he thinks the world of. Like Rain, Taduk shows a more sensitive side, becoming tearful at the thought of losing family, or the idea of his daughter growing up and being marrying and leaving him. Meanwhile, Rain has also grown to accept his teacher's flaws, that he is a terrible cook, is not well-versed with common sense, and has a fascistic level of adherence to hare supremacy, disdaining rabbits, especially Bicorns, as a whole. Rich in money, poor in sense.

Baatar
Rain's adoptive father and eventual mentor, it was ultimately Baatar's final decision that would save Rain from a worse fate after his escape from the mines as a slave. Having been impressed by Rain's tenacity and drive to live, coupled with the subsequent realization that he spoke the Bekhai language and was one of them, Baatar chose to seek revenge on Rain's onetime masters and tormentors and then raise the boy in the village. Not long after Rain's gradual recovery, Baatar took Rain as his disciple, seeing his potential with Baatar's own combat style. The half-wolf sees much of himself in Rain; orphaned as a child and taken in by the Bekhai, an inhuman endurance and tolerance for pain, and topped with an undying loyalty to those he loves and cares about. Over time, Baatar has grown proud of the boy's growth, not just his recovery from physical and mental trauma from his time as a slave. While ashamed that much of the boy's improvement in skill and expertise was due to his diligence and not due to Baatar's training, he has since taken closer guidance of the boy, helping his son along his chosen path. Baatar shares an intense, fatherly pride for the boy with his close friend Taduk; the two men being personally aware of how far Rain has come, and happy to call him son and have him as part of their family. Akanai has likened the two to mother hens with how protective they become regarding Rain.

Mei Lin
Rain's second fiancée and close childhood friend. The two were often seen together, to the point where everyone already assumed that they would end up married. Rain initially saw Mei Lin as a younger sister figure that he should look after. He felt awkward being in a relationship with her due to his mental age and tried to dissuade her from pursuing him. He eventually saw that she was truly in love with him and agreed to get betrothed. He has since found himself physically attracted to her but tries to control his urges until they get officially married.

Mila
Rain's first fiancée. She is the daughter of Rain's Grand Mentor.

Adujan
Rain's third fiancée. The two didn't have a very good relationship at first, with Adujan being jealous of Rain's talent and good fortune.

Baledagh
Rain originally treated Baledagh as a separate existence. He was devastated when he realized that Baledagh was little more than a Natal Soul he created to protect himself.

Blobby
Possibly pet. Leech that doesn't pay rent.

Tate and Tali
Niece and nephew of Rain. Twins adopted by Charok and Alsantset. While Falling Rain did not develop a connection with the other children in the village, he instantly jumped at the chance to help Alsantset and Charok raise the twins. He loves them very much and spoils then incessantly.

Huushal
Rain is good friends Huushal, with the two competing against each other and sparing often. This friendship became distant when Huushal distanced himself from Rain to train his resistance against the Spectres.

Tong Da Fung
Rain met Fung on the former's first trip to Shen Huo. The two immediately got off well, with both of them sharing interests in both training and women.

Li Song
Rain sympathizes with Li Song due to their shared experiences as slaves.

Situ Jia Zian
Situ Jia Zian started out as one of the many arrogant young nobles who antagonized Rain. However, his loss to the latter started his character growth from the typical sheltered and arrogant young man into a hardworking and more humble person.

Zheng Luo
Nicknamed Luo-Luo. Rain initially distrusted Zheng Luo due to her Imperial pedigree and her frequent efforts to seduce him, but as time passed, their relationship deepened to the point that Rain decided to take her as his official wife.

Zabu
Original main character, taken over by Mafu. Arguably the surliest and smelliest quin in existence. Currently with Adujan after being gifted to her by Rain. Rain's former quin partner and future source of adorable quin pups, mothered by Shana, Adujan's quin partner, also gifted to her by Rain.

Mafu
Current main character. Arguably the fattest quin in existent. Likened to a stuffed Christmas stocking or 'land whale', Mafu's skill in maintaining his body fat is in stark contrast to his near constantly emaciated rider. A genius in gaining weight as much as Rain is a genius at getting rid of it, it raises the suspicion that Rain may somehow be transferring any adipose tissue to his mount for maximum cushion and comfort. Currently courting Mila's quin, Atir, and is still capable of spoiling Rain's fur babies, getting Atir edible gifts, and all while maintaining his current muscle-fat ratio.

Auric
Wildcat, nickname Aurie, light green eyes, golden brown fur, a white-striped face and large  black-tipped ears. Mother killed by Rain. Auric remains the most timid and spoiled out of all his siblings. Rain's coddling has made him more cowardly in spite of his considerable physical abilities as a wildcat. He is shown to never stray too far from Rain if he can help it and sleeps near him at night. Gets along marvelously with Mafu who spoils him nearly as much as Rain does with hunted and foraged meals as well as grooming and snuggling.

Jimjam
Wildcat, nickname Jimu, darker striped-face, otherwise, same as his sibling, Auric.

Sarankho
Wildcat, translates to Moonlight Talon, lightest coat, fluffiest cat, yellow eyes, under the care of Song and Mila. A.K.A Princess Floofykins

Banjo and Baloo
Twin black bear cubs. Their mother was slain by some random, pathetic Defiled (see: Gen). Eventually adopted by Baledagh (whilst Rain was unresponsive) as a way to cheer up Ai Qing. Baledagh's first adopted pets, they have since grown in size and weight and are currently undergoing regular physical exercise and training along with the Wildcat siblings.

Roc
Bird originally used to harvest feathers for crossbow bolts. Leads a flock of similar birds and is assisted in leading them by Yipi and Kai-Yay. Has recently learned to use basic elongated implements like twigs and sticks as tools for self-grooming and escaping incarceration. Danger Noodle enthusiast.

Mama Bun
Horned rabbit with a litter of bunnies, Tawny One, Thumper, Flopsy, Hopper, Quake, Cinnabun, Peanut, Ginger, Pepper, Bugs, Lola, Buster, Babs, Fluffy Bunnkins, and George. Close to forming a spiritual heart. May potentially become the world's first Ancestral Bicorn Rabbit. Prefers constant exercise and headbutting people. Also known as the Bane of Spiritual Herbs; shares an intense rivalry with Taduk.

Blackjack
Cloud chaser hare found by Taduk and then given to Rain in the hopes of balancing out Rain's Hare-Rabbit Pet Ratio; currently being sheltered in Ping-Ping's shell due to bullying from Bicorn rabbits. Owes Rain one fingertip.

Ping Ping
Rain's pet Divine Guardian Turtle. Formerly the mascot of Ping Yao, the ancient reptile now follows and wags her tail for Rain and Rain alone, most likely due to the Mother's Tear bonded to Rain. Comes with a complete set of Turtle Ninjas (not to be confused with Ninja Turtles) and Red Panda Ancestral Beast Bodyguard. Joined Rain's retinue as mascot alongside her guardians.

Mr. Inks-a-lot
Rain captured the octopus during the search for a spiritual plant near the Central's bay. Currently in the care of Taduk in his research on how to harvest and grow spiritual Algae. It was said that the octopus is smart and may be able to live long enough to become an ancestral beast. Rain always thought Mr. Inks-a-lot did not like him but in contrary, the octopus is just horny towards Rain's loving aura.

Pong Pong
Rain met Pong Pong while accompanying the Azure Ascendants in their hunt for the Divine Beast. Pong Pong attacked them all with a power Despair Aura, but Rain was able to resist and convince it that it would be safe with Rain.

Tong Da Fung
Rain met Fung on his first visit to Shen Huo. The two young men quickly became the best of friends. When one is in any sort of trouble, the other will do everything in their power to give assistance.

Gen
Rain initially had a deep hatred for Gen for killing Ai Qing. He later came to the realization that Gen was little more than a slave for the puppet master behind the Defiled, Zhen Shi.

Zhen Shi
Rain is very wary of Zhen Shi due to his intelligence and the unknown limits of his abilities. He comes to despise Zhen Shi due to the mad man not caring about all the lives he tortures or destroys in the name of his goal of overthrowing the Azure Sea Empire.

Trivia

 * Due to a combination of false assumptions, sinister smile in battle, and the actions of both Falling Rain and Baledagh, Falling Rain has a reputation of being a lascivious fiend who delights in killing any and all opposition, as well as possessing the ability to control wild beasts. Falling Rain himself appears to be unaware of this fact.
 * With the reveal that Baledagh was just a Natal Soul that Rain created, everything that Baledagh did was just something Rain would have done under different circumstances.
 * Rain's birthday is the 3rd day of the 10th month (chosen by himself as the day he stood in front of the village, and became one of them).undefined