CATTAIL MARSHKEEPER
Sylvan ElvesWetland Guardian and Reed Harvester
"Marshes are not wasteland. They are the forest's kidneys, filtering and purifying. Protect them, and they protect us all.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Southern Marshes - Cattail Beds
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Weathered and water-hardened with marsh-green eyes and hair like cattail fluff. Always slightly damp. • Clothing: Waterproof clothes for marsh work. Wears boots for wet conditions. • Distinguishing Marks: His skin is weathered from marsh conditions. He knows every safe path.
Relationships
- Family - His family has tended marshes for generations
- Allies - The marsh creatures he protects
- Rivals - Those who want to drain the marshes
Personality
- Traits: Patient, practical, surprisingly knowledgeable about wetlands, deeply protective
- Mannerisms: Tests water depth constantly. Collects reed samples.
- Voice: Soft and marshy, like water through reeds.
Backstory
Cattail tends the forest's wetlands, harvesting reeds and protecting the unique ecosystem. He knows the marshes better than anyone. He believes wetlands are essential filters for the forest's water.
Daily Life
Cattail harvests reeds, maintains marsh paths, and protects wetland creatures. He teaches marsh safety. He records marsh conditions.
Secret
Cattail has discovered something ancient buried in the marsh mud.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating what he's found in the marsh
- 2 Someone wants to drain the marshes for development
Narrative Value
Wetland expertise, quest giver for marsh-related missions, practical NPC, potential archaeological plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════