CYPRESS ANCIENTSONG
Sylvan ElvesElder and Council Advisor
"I have seen ten thousand summers. The young think this moment is unique. The old know there is nothing new under the sun.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - Hall of Memories
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Frail and ancient with translucent skin showing blue veins. His hair is pure white and falls to the floor. His eyes are clouded but still sharp. • Clothing: Ceremonial robes of the oldest style, unchanged for centuries. Wears every medal and honor ever granted. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice carries the weight of centuries. Small plants grow in his footsteps.
Relationships
- Family - Hundreds of descendants; can't remember all their names
- Allies - The Lorekeeper who values his historical perspective
- Rivals - Younger councilors who dismiss his advice as outdated
Personality
- Traits: Wise, patient, occasionally confused about the present, deeply traditional
- Mannerisms: Speaks of current events as if they happened centuries ago. Confuses young elves with their ancestors.
- Voice: Thin but resonant, like wind through dry leaves.
Backstory
Cypress is the oldest living Sylvan Elf, having witnessed the reign of ten Lorekeepers. He remembers when humans were scattered tribes and the forest stretched to the horizon. His memories are a treasure trove of lost knowledge, when he can access them.
Daily Life
Cypress spends his days in the Hall of Memories, recounting history to record-keepers. He advises the Council when his mind is clear. Most of his time is spent in contemplation of ages past.
Secret
Cypress knows the location of a powerful artifact hidden before the isolation began, but can't remember the details clearly.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help recovering his memories of the artifact's location
- 2 His historical knowledge is needed to solve a current crisis
Narrative Value
Source of ancient lore and history, quest giver for memory-related missions, tragic figure of fading greatness, potential source of lost knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════