SHELTER

SHELTER is a Discover Drama | Supernatural webtoon series created by wufargia.

In this Webtoon, the main protagonist, Ruka, lives in an abusive household. He uses a virtual reality game as a temporary escape from his situation, but encounters a supernatural spirit called a Noh.

Synopsis
''Behind closed doors, Ruka's life is an unforgiving hell with his cruel, abusive uncle. With no way out, his closest friend offers an immersive virtual reality world as an escape and reprieve from the daily torture. A fateful encounter sets unexpected wheels into motion. Will VR prove to be a new safe haven? . . . or just another hell? [UPDATE SAT/SUN]''

Characters
Ruka Espoir - Main protagonist. Ruka grew up in the suburban slums with his mother before they moved into Brock’s home after his father went missing. He is severely abused physically, emotionally, and sexually by his uncle. His negative emotions attracts the Noh to his humanity, but his kind and selfless nature generally stops him from violent outbursts. He doesn’t want to become the same as Brock. His nickname is “stubborn kitten.”

Appearance: Male with a slender build. Pale blonde hair with blue eyes that turn yellow when possessed by Umbra. His VAHANA avatar is an unidentified animal with fox-like ears, black horns, and a long, flowing tail. He wears a simple white robe over a black robe and black trousers. His legs are covered with bandages. He wears half palm black gloves and black shoes.

Occupation: Waiter at Brock’s Diner

Ability: Ruka has been shown to be able to summon Umbra to attack his pursuers. After accepting a contract with Umbra, he uses sharp thorns but also exhibits healing powers.

Pomona (Pom) Shiyuan - Ruka's best friend who gifts him VAHANA. She grew close to Ruka during their high school years and continues to keep in touch after moving to the city for college. Her nickname is “stealthy walrus.”

Appearance: Female with light brown, medium-length hair and short bangs. She has gray-brown eyes. Her VAHANA avatar is a chicken with wings in place of her ears and a hen’s tail feathers. She wears an orange blouse and teal pants.

Occupation: College student studying criminal justice

Ability: Temporary flight

Umbra - A Noh that forms a contract with Ruka, claiming to have the power to help his vessel in exchange for his humanity.

Appearance: Umbra wears a white hannya mask and glowing yellow eyes. Has a black cloak with large, clawed hands.

Brock Rashn - Ruka’s uncle and stepfather who owns a diner in the suburbs. He comes from a family of prosecutors. He’s been shown to be likable in the public’s eye, but cruel and abusive towards his nephew/stepson and Amelie. He threatens to hurt Amelie in order to control Ruka. He is actually a nosuko (exorcist) with a Noh named Atrox.

Amelie Espoir - Ruka’s mother