RuinTan

RuinTan is an ancient Persian warrior whose modern name means “bronze-bodied.” His defining quality is extreme resilience: situations that look like encirclement to everyone else tend to look like an opportunity to him.

The Asgard Mission

Mina discovers RuinTan deep in the forest, surrounded by CVEs. She initially assumes he needs assistance. Within moments it becomes clear that he is entirely capable of controlling the fight himself.

Their introduction becomes a contest in dark humor. RuinTan calls her an ancient warrior; Mina informs him that “ancient” is not an acceptable way to address a woman. He then reveals that he already knows Mina's reputation and remembers the graveyard she once left behind.

When Artemisia arrives, RuinTan greets her as an old acquaintance. Freyja later formally welcomes him to Asgard. Mina's battlefield assessment is less ceremonial but more concise: no CVE gets past him.

Character

Fearless, sociable, teasing, and energized by immediate danger, RuinTan is classified as ESTP. His confidence would be reckless if his strength and durability did not so often justify it.

Abilities and Equipment

• Extreme durability: Survives punishment that would stop most frontline fighters.
• Strength: Controls groups of physical CVEs at close range.
• Massive sword: A weapon scaled to his strength and direct fighting style.
• Shield and golden armor: Let him absorb attacks while advancing into a hostile formation.
• Immutable defense: In the Black Forest Commandos' technical metaphor, his resistant body represents a hardened layer that cannot be casually modified or corrupted.

Key Relationships

• Mina: A competitive friendship formed through combat and mutual recognition.
• Artemisia: An ancient ally he appears to know from before the mission.
• Mithra: Part of the wider Persian network mobilized for Asgard.

Related Entries

• Mina
• Artemisia
• Mithra
• Asgard Mission