Nature the Wild
MystaransProphet of the Natural World
"Nature is not separate from us. We are part of it. I help people remember their connection to the wild.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Grove of Primal Power
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Nature embodies the wild—they seem to be part of the natural world itself, their presence feels like wilderness, their features suggest all of nature simultaneously. They seem to glow with natural energy. • Clothing: They wear garments made from natural materials. They carry tools for connecting with nature. • Distinguishing Marks: Their touch creates temporary natural awareness. They have a habit of knowing nature's needs.
Relationships
- Family - Nature is their family; they exist within all natural things
- Allies - Other nature-seers; those who've understood nature through their guidance
- Rivals - Those who exploit nature; developers who oppose their methods
Personality
- Traits: Deeply natural, surprisingly civilized, protective of wilderness, aware of nature's power
- Mannerisms: Moves with natural grace, speaks in natural terms, becomes distressed by environmental destruction
- Voice: Wild and natural, with a quality that makes people aware of the natural world
Backstory
Nature was born during a moment of perfect natural harmony and has always been connected to the wild. They discovered they could read prophecies in nature—the natural world, wilderness, the environment that sustains all life. They've become the foremost nature-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand the natural world.
Daily Life
They maintain the Grove, reads nature-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in natural-divination. They spend their days in wilderness, seeking visions in nature. They work to protect the natural world.
Secret
Nature has seen that nature itself is dying—and that preventing this might require civilization to end.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nature has a natural-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Grove
- 2 Nature is behaving strangely in an area and they need help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Nature provides nature-based prophecy and environmental guidance. Their vision of nature's death creates ecological stakes while their abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving the natural world. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════