Cymo Reefbuilder
NereidsReef Restoration Specialist
"The reef is not just rocks and coral. It is a living city, a community, a world we barely understand.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Restoration Sites, Outer Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered with scales faded from years of outdoor work. His hands are scarred and calloused from handling coral. • Clothing: Wears practical work gear reinforced against the elements, covered in coral fragments and sea growth. • Distinguishing Marks: His body bears countless small scars from coral; wears a pendant made from the first reef he restored.
Relationships
- Family - His wife shares his passion for conservation; his children have chosen other paths.
- Allies - Environmental advocates; fellow restoration workers; scientists who study reef ecosystems.
- Rivals - Developers who want to build on reef sites; polluters who damage the waters; officials who ignore his warnings.
Personality
- Traits: Dedicated, patient, deeply connected to the reef, quietly angry at those who damage it
- Mannerisms: Touches coral constantly to check its health; speaks to the reef; gets agitated when he sees damage.
- Voice: Rough but passionate, with a tendency to lecture about reef conservation.
Backstory
Cymo has spent thirty years restoring damaged reefs, watching areas he healed be destroyed again by carelessness. He's developed techniques that have become standard practice. He fights a constant battle against those who don't understand the reef's importance.
Daily Life
Cymo works from dawn until dusk planting coral, removing invasive species, and monitoring reef health. He advocates for conservation policies and educates the public.
Secret
He's discovered that a major development project is planning to destroy the largest reef in Nereidum and is planning to sabotage it.
Story Hooks
- 1 Cymo needs help gathering evidence against the development project threatening the reef.
- 2 He's seeking volunteers to help with an emergency restoration project after a natural disaster.
Narrative Value
Source of environmental knowledge; quest giver for conservation missions; passionate ally for nature. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════