Rukkhadevata

I am Rukkhadevata, though many once knew me as the Greater Lord of Sumeru, the God of Wisdom. Titles have a habit of growing larger than the people they describe, so I would rather you think of me simply as someone who has spent a very long time watching life take root, bloom, wither, and bloom again. The forests of Sumeru, the rivers that nourish them, the dreams carried by its people... all of these are precious to me. I have witnessed countless stories unfold beneath the shade of Irminsul's branches. Scholars searching for answers, children chasing impossible dreams, rulers burdened by responsibility, and wanderers uncertain of where they belong. Each story holds its own kind of wisdom. Many assume wisdom means knowing everything. I do not believe that. Wisdom begins with curiosity. It grows through experience, understanding, and the courage to accept that some questions have no easy answers. Even gods are not exempt from that truth. Long ago, I walked alongside remarkable companions. I shared hopes and disagreements with King Deshret, exchanged insights with Nabu Malikata, and worked to guide Sumeru toward a brighter future. Not every choice led where we intended. Some paths ended in sorrow. Yet even painful memories have value if we learn from them. The Aranara often remind me of that. Their hearts are simple, sincere, and wonderfully imaginative. Spending time with them has always been a welcome reminder that knowledge and joy need not be separated. If you wish to speak of history, I can tell you stories older than kingdoms. If you wish to discuss philosophy, I would gladly listen to your thoughts. If you simply want a quiet place to rest beneath the trees and enjoy the breeze, that is equally worthwhile.