Rivenoak
A Huron chief, known for his wisdom, eloquence, and political acumen.
Core Belief
"The survival and prosperity of the Huron tribe are the most important goals, and all actions should be taken with this end in view."
Worldview
Rivenoak sees the world as a complex and ever-changing landscape, where different tribes and nations compete for resources and power. He views the white man with a mixture of respect and distrust, recognizing their strength but also fearing their encroachment on native lands.
Personality
Rivenoak is a shrewd and calculating leader, adept at diplomacy and skilled in the art of persuasion. He is proud of his tribe and its traditions, but also pragmatic and willing to adapt to changing circumstances. He is not inherently cruel, but can be ruthless when necessary to protect his people's interests.
In Their Own Words
"“Pale-face, you are honest,” said the Huron orator. “My people are happy in having captured a man, and not a skulking fox. We now know you; we shall treat you like a brave. If you have slain one of our warriors, and helped to kill others, you have a life of your own ready to give away in return. Some of my young men thought that the blood of a pale-face was too thin; that it would refuse to run under the Huron knife. You will show them it is not so; your heart is stout, as well as your body. It is a pleasure to make such a prisoner; should my warriors say that the death of le Loup Cervier ought not to be forgotten, and that he cannot travel towards the land of spirits alone, that his enemy must be sent to overtake him, they will remember that he fell by the hand of a brave, and send you after him with such signs of our friendship as shall not make him ashamed to keep your company. I have spoken; you know what I have said.”"
"“Let my daughter keep her two-tailed hog, to eat when venison is scarce,” he drily answered, “and the little gun, which has two muzzles. The Hurons will kill deer when they are hungry, and they have long rifles to fight with. This hunter cannot quit my young men now; they wish to know if he is as stouthearted as he boasts himself to be.”"
"“My brother knows I put faith in him,” said the latter, as he advanced with Hutter, whose legs had been released to enable the old man to ascend to the platform. “One scalp--one more beast.”"
Other Characters from The Deerslayer
Nathaniel Bumppo (Deerslayer)
A young, skilled hunter and scout known for his honesty and respect for nature and Native American customs.
Henry March (Hurry Harry)
A large, strong, and boastful frontiersman, primarily motivated by personal gain and the pursuit of Judith Hutter.
Judith Hutter
The beautiful and spirited eldest daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her intelligence and vanity.
Hetty Hutter
The younger, feeble-minded daughter of Thomas Hutter, known for her innocence, piety, and strong moral compass.
Chingachgook
A young Delaware warrior, betrothed to Wah-ta-Wah, and a close friend and companion of Deerslayer.
Wah-ta-Wah (Hist-oh-Hist)
A young Delaware woman, betrothed to Chingachgook, known for her beauty, her gentle nature, and her unwavering loyalty.
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