Ruffini the Great: The Legend Who Started It All

In the world of Keta, no name carries more weight than Ruffini the Great — the first dog believed to have touched the Enchanter Root and unleashed magic into the world.

Who Was Ruffini?

Before the Shatter, Ruffini was a scholar and philosopher in the great dog civilization. When the Enchanter Root appeared overnight in Barkswille, pulsing with unknown energy, Ruffini was among the first to study it.

While others debated containment and safety, Ruffini was driven by something deeper — curiosity, ambition, or perhaps something the Root itself called out in him.

He touched the Enchanter Root.

And the world was never the same.

The First Touch

The moment Ruffini made contact with the Root, magic exploded outward. Not in a controlled release, but in a wave of raw, untamed energy that tore through Barkswille and spread across Keta. This event — the Shatter — ended the old civilization and birthed the magical world that exists today.

Whether Ruffini intended to trigger the Shatter or was simply the first to yield to the Root's pull, no one knows for certain. The histories that survived are fragmented, contradictory, and often mythologized.

His Legacy

Ruffini's teachings, symbols, and philosophies survived the Shatter in scattered forms:

• Magical artifacts found throughout Keta bear his markings
• Ancient texts reference his theories on the nature of magic
• The three Elements — Nature, Filth, and Arcane — are said to reflect his understanding of the Root's power

Some legends claim Ruffini did not perish in the Shatter. They say he still walks the hidden corners of Keta — in places most pups dare not go.

Ruffini in the Game

While Ruffini does not appear directly in standard gameplay, his influence is woven into the fabric of Pawsome Elements:

• The Atlas contains echoes of his research
• The Elements system reflects his documented understanding of magical forces
• Special events and hidden discoveries may reference his journey

For players who look closely, Ruffini's presence is everywhere — in the cards you play, the spells you cast, and the very rules that govern the game.

A Figure of Debate

Was Ruffini a hero who unlocked the potential of magic? Or a reckless scholar who destroyed a civilization? The world of Keta has never agreed. Some see him as a visionary. Others see him as a cautionary tale.

What is certain is this: without Ruffini's first touch, there would be no Elements, no spells, and no Pawsome Elements.

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