CYPRESS SWAMPGUARD
Sylvan ElvesSwamp Protector and Waterlogged Tree Expert
"Swamps are not wasteland. They are the forest's filters, purifying water for all. Protect them, or poison us all.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Southern Swamps - Cypress Knees
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Water-hardened with swamp-green skin and hair like Spanish moss. Always wet. • Clothing: Waterproof clothes for swamp work. Wears boots for deep water. • Distinguishing Marks: He can breathe underwater briefly. He knows every safe path through the swamp.
Relationships
- Family - His family has protected swamps for generations
- Allies - The swamp creatures he protects
- Rivals - Those who want to drain the swamps
Personality
- Traits: Patient, watchful, surprisingly knowledgeable about swamps, deeply protective
- Mannerisms: Tests water depth constantly. Collects swamp samples.
- Voice: Deep and watery, like echoes in a swamp.
Backstory
Cypress protects the forest's swamps, which filter water and provide unique habitat. He's defended them from drainage and pollution for centuries. He believes swamps are essential to forest health.
Daily Life
Cypress patrols the swamps, checking health and defending against threats. He teaches swamp safety. He records swamp conditions.
Secret
Cypress has discovered something ancient and dangerous sleeping in the deepest part of the swamp.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help investigating what he's found in the swamp
- 2 Someone wants to drain the swamp for development
Narrative Value
Swamp expertise, quest giver for swamp-related missions, dedicated NPC, potential ancient danger plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════