ASPEN LEAFWHISPER
Sylvan ElvesWind Listener and Message Interpreter
"The wind carries news from every corner of the world. Listen carefully, and you hear the forest speaking to itself.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Wind Tower
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and restless with hair that moves constantly and eyes that follow invisible currents. Always seems about to be blown away. • Clothing: Light fabrics that flutter in the slightest breeze. Wears wind chimes. • Distinguishing Marks: He can hear messages in the wind. His voice carries on wind currents.
Relationships
- Family - His family has listened to wind for generations
- Allies - The Wind Whisperer spirit
- Rivals - Skeptics who dismiss wind messages
Personality
- Traits: Restless, observant, surprisingly patient about wind messages, deeply connected to air
- Mannerisms: Listens to wind constantly. Speaks of wind as a person.
- Voice: Light and wind-like, carrying further than it should.
Backstory
Aspen has listened to the wind since childhood, learning to interpret its messages and warnings. He provides early warning of storms, fires, and other dangers. He believes the wind is the forest's communication network.
Daily Life
Aspen listens to wind messages, interprets them for the community, and provides warnings. He teaches wind listening. He records significant wind events.
Secret
Aspen has heard a wind message warning of a great danger approaching the forest.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help understanding the warning message he's received
- 2 Someone is trying to silence the wind messages
Narrative Value
Early warning system, quest giver for wind-related missions, atmospheric NPC, potential plot hook for approaching danger ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════