Isidor Burakh

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Isidor Burakh (Исидор Бурах) was a traditional healer, a menkhu and the father of Artemy Burakh.

Description
"Once you start following the lines, your knife will seek cavities instead of cutting flesh. Along the way you will find everything that may be of use to you; since whatever the way is, it is yours."

- Pathologic board game

"...My dear son, Artemy, I write to you after so many years apart in the hopes that you may find a way to return to us. Something worries me. I fear a difficult trial approaches. I hope that your studies have proven fruitful, and that you have achieved great skill as a surgeon. Such skill might be of use here. I remain the only physician in this town. But you know that I am growing old. I need an assistant. I do not fear death. And neither should you. Death, to a doctor, is but a partner in conversation. The constant witness of our work—even when we succeed. It is not old age, or what comes after it, that worries me. I am instead beset by the thought that I might fail to pass on my role. Make haste, son. I truly need you. Your loving father, Isidor Burakh"

- Isidor's letter to Artemy

Isidor was regarded as the Town-on-Gorkhon's primary healer and doctor, teaching his methods of medicine to both his son Artemy Burakh and his protege Stanislav Rubin. He was widely respected by the three Ruling Families, with even men like Alexander Saburov and Vlad Olgimsky Sr valuing his word and method of balancing the powers of both the Townsfolk and Kin. He sought council with both Simon Kain and Oyun as opposing aspects of the town.

Background
To start the story of Isidor, one must describe the extraordinary sacrifice that he offered to become menkhu: he did not kill a man, as was expected of him, but instead took a scythe and cut a field of nine-year savyur, from which suddenly poured blood. So much blood erupted that a swamp was formed, and the Guzzle was engorged with blood for two days. Thus his sacrifice was made.

About Isidor's later life only a few scant mentions can be found. However, one thing is certain: he enjoyed great prestige among the townspeople. People of very different ranks and statuses speak of him in the same reverent, respectful tone: from the guard patrol to Big Vlad. One of his disciples, Stanislav Rubin, demonstrates commitment to his teacher in word and deed even after Isidor's death. It is also known that Isidor loved children.

First and foremost among the citizens, Isidor was known as the man who fought the first outbreak of the Sand Plague when it arrived in the Crude Sprawl. At the same time he created and tested a variety of twyrine extracts and, most likely, a Panacea.

Whatever the case may be, and realizing that a new plague approached, Isidor sent a farewell message to his son in the City asking him to save a certain creature, labeled with a brand. Since then, the story of Artemy Burakh has already begun.