Utnapishtim

Utnapishtim is the adoptive grandfather of Usumgallu, who had found her as a baby near his dwelling atop Mount Nisir.

Story
Utnapishtim and his wife heard a noise near their house, and decided to investigate. Their dog, Fwawa, led them to Usumgallu, who was just a baby with Usumgallu's name etched on wood in the language of the East. They believe her to be a blessing of the gods, as no one can travel up the mountain except the divine. At first, they believe her to be a nymph, but discover that she is not a nymph, or human either. They conclude her to be borne from the gods. The elderly couple raise Usumgallu, who develops into an inquisitive child that has a knack for engineering. She now helps them out while shepherding and fetching water. Pan is a frequent guest at their residence, as Utnapishtim bribes him with yogurt and honey to do simple chores around their house. When Usumgallu reveals her water wheel so that they won't need to fetch water anymore, he reaffirms himself with the fact that Usumgallu is a blessing from the gods. Utnapishtim warns Usumgallu after spending time with her new friends to be careful about who to tell about her body, since people are always wary of things that are different.

When Usumgallu asks their grandfather about war, Utnapishtim tells of a majestic, brave, but terrifying thing brought by human vices. He continues by saying that further from the mountain are cities and villages affected by war. He warns her that lending strength to friends is a good thing, but to not overburden yourself with their hardships as a village with its own fate.

Personality
Utnapishtim is a wise old man and a kindhearted person. Though past his fruitful youth, he still has the strength to draw a bow to hunt game. He genuinely cares for Usumgallu even though they are not his flesh and blood. He warns Usumgallu about mixing with other people, lest they treat her differently because of who Usumgallu is.

Trivia
Utnapishtim shares the same name with Utnapishtim from the Epic of Gilgamesh, who lives atop Mount Nisir as an immortal, along with his immortal wife.