ALDER WATERGUARD
Sylvan ElvesRiverbank Protector and Water's Edge Guardian
"Rivers are the forest's blood. Poison them, and you poison us all. Protect them, and life flows on.""
Identity
- Residence
- The River Queen's Banks
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Water-smooth with river-stone gray eyes and hair like flowing water. Always slightly damp. • Clothing: Waterproof clothes for river work. Wears jewelry of river stones. • Distinguishing Marks: She can sense water pollution. Her touch purifies water slightly.
Relationships
- Family - Her family has protected rivers for generations
- Allies - The River Queen spirit
- Rivals - Those who pollute or damage rivers
Personality
- Traits: Flowing, adaptable, surprisingly fierce about water purity, deeply connected to rivers
- Mannerisms: Touches water constantly. Checks for pollution.
- Voice: Flowing and clear, like running water.
Backstory
Alder protects the riverbanks, ensuring clean water and healthy shoreline. She's defended them from pollution and erosion for nearly two centuries. She believes rivers are the forest's lifeblood.
Daily Life
Alder patrols the riverbanks, checking water quality and shoreline health. She performs river rituals. She teaches water protection.
Secret
Alder has discovered that upstream pollution is increasing, and she fears for the river's future.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help investigating the source of river pollution
- 2 Someone is deliberately poisoning the river
Narrative Value
Water protection, quest giver for river-related missions, dedicated NPC, potential environmental crisis plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════